8 h. ago Irish universities take millions of euro from big business. Are they too close for comfort?

Many higher education institutions now rely on industry-sponsored professorships, research centres and scholarships to plug State funding gaps

Economics

6 d. ago Bill Belichick's University of North Carolina team coming to Dublin

Bill Belichick's University of North Carolina team coming to Dublin  Irish Examiner

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1 week ago Former Western Health Board farm near Ballinasloe goes on sale for a million euro

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 100 acre former Western Health Board farm near Ballinasloe is up for sale, with a guide price of one million euro The property is in the townland of Creggaun and fronts onto the R358 Ahascragh road. The farmyard includes haysheds, a 3,000 sq ft concrete apron […] The post Former Western Health Board farm near Ballinasloe goes on sale for a million euro appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

1 week ago Estimate of 10 million euro to upgrade underground infrastructure for Galway's street lighting

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM It’s estimated it could cost 10 million euro to upgrade underground infrastructure for Galway’s street lighting That’s according to Labour City Councillor John McDonagh who believes Storm Eowyn exposed critical faults in the infrastructure across the country He says in the short term urgent action is needed […] The post Estimate of 10 million euro to upgrade underground infrastructure for Galway's street lighting appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago 700,000 euro to protect 11 archaeological monuments in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just under 700 thousand euro has been awarded to protect archaeological monuments in Galway It’s part of a 7.5 million euro national allocation by Heritage Minister James Browne The grants will help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future. In the city […] The post 700,000 euro to protect 11 archaeological monuments in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago Airbnb and Booking.com could receive fines worth millions of euro under new letting rules

The rules are due to kick in in May 2026.

Politics

1 week ago Airbnb and other letting platforms could face millions of euro in fines under new rules

General Scheme of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill outlines new regulations

Politics

1 week ago Airbnb and other letting platforms could face millions of euro in fines in Ireland under new rules

Regulations creating new register for short-term lets could come into effect in 2026

Politics

2 w. ago HQ for elite Irish soldiers to be built at the cost of €46 million

The Army Ranger Wing’s headquarters and training centre will be located at the Curragh Camp in Co Kildare.

Economics

2 w. ago Wexford teacher awarded prestigious Mentor of the Year award from top Dublin university

Wexford teacher awarded prestigious Mentor of the Year award from top Dublin university  The Irish Independent

Events

2 w. ago University of Galway honours 100 students from 17 Galway schools for Junior Cycle Irish

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 98 students from 17 schools in Galway who achieved a distinction in Higher Level Irish in the Junior Cycle examn have been presented with awards by the University of Galway. Irish language schools sit a different paper, the T1, and 23 students from four of these schools […] The post University of Galway honours 100 students from 17 Galway schools for Junior Cycle Irish appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

2 w. ago My grandfather died by suicide. I work in the same Irish university where he taught history

Like me, he was interested in the lives and experiences of ordinary people

Events

2 w. ago €17m for 2 innovative cancer and neonatal treatments with strong Galway involvement

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two innovative cancer and neonatal treatments with strong Galway involvement have been awarded 17 million euro in state funding Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke said the technology will provide life-changing solutions for patients undergoing cancer treatment and for parents where the safety and well-being of their unborn […] The post €17m for 2 innovative cancer and neonatal treatments with strong Galway involvement appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Queen's University Belfast: Irish language speakers hold protest

Queen's University Belfast: Irish language speakers hold protest  BBC

Politics

3 w. ago France, Netherlands, Ireland and Sweden Luxury Hotels Back Five Hundred Sixty Seven Million Euro ESG Investment in Major Europe Finance Agreement

France, Netherlands, Ireland and Sweden Luxury Hotels Back Five Hundred Sixty Seven Million Euro ESG Investment in Major Europe Finance Agreement  Travel And Tour World

Economics

4 w. ago Half a million euro for a ‘moderate’ retirement? The lump sums you need to save

Long-fingering investment in a pension or putting too little aside can dramatically affect your income in retirement

Politics

4 w. ago ‘I kept going for my family’ – Gazan student graduates top of his class at Dublin City University

‘I kept going for my family’ – Gazan student graduates top of his class at Dublin City University  The Irish Independent

Society

4 w. ago Extra sailings for Inishbofin in new contract for ferry service

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Extra Friday sailings for Inishbofin are included in the new contract for the ferry service which comes into effect tomorrow The Department has agreed a 5-year, 2.75 million euro contract for a passenger ferry and light cargo service for the Galway island The service must provide a […] The post Extra sailings for Inishbofin in new contract for ferry service appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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