6 h. ago Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan

GALWAY City Council has confirmed that it has not yet drawn down the €60 million loan approved earlier this year to fund major capital projects. At this week’s meeting, Cllr Níall McNeilis (Lab) asked for an update on the loan, which is intended to cover a range of investments including the fit out of the […] The post Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

6 h. ago City man arrested for the possession of knives urged to get legal advice

A 36-year-old man accused of unlawful possession of two knives in the Nuns’ Island area of Galway City last month has been strongly advised to get legal advice. Aonghus Phelan, with an address at 25 Kingston Road, Salthill, appeared at Galway District Court on two charges contrary to section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive […] The post City man arrested for the possession of knives urged to get legal advice appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

6 h. ago Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month

A small but perfectly formed rural Galway Garda station – closed for more than 20 years – is set for auction later this month. The old Ballymoe barracks on the Galway/Roscommon border will come under the hammer with auctioneers, O’Donnellan and Joyce, on Friday, September 19. The mini station on Main Street in Ballymoe dates […] The post Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

6 h. ago Overheard: Heather Humphreys pledges to learn Irish – 11 years after pledge to learn Irish

Plus: Patrick Collison’s intellectual history, Jim Gavin’s gardening chops and a possible medal conspiracy

Politics

6 h. ago We’re married with three kids and have had sex once in the past year

Ask Roe: I’ve tried talking about us finding some middle ground, but my wife avoids the conversation

Politics

12 h. ago Budget day is just a few weeks out, so what do we know so far?

Government ministers are trying to temper the public’s expectations ahead of this year’s budget.

Politics

14 h. ago NEWS: Full Casting Confirmed for UK & Ireland Tour of Sunny Afternoon

NEWS: Full Casting Confirmed for UK & Ireland Tour of Sunny Afternoon  Love London Love Culture

Politics

15 h. ago Burnfoot woman who knocked down cyclist cleared of careless driving

An Inishowen woman, who knocked down a cyclist with her car more than two years ago, has been cleared of… The post Burnfoot woman who knocked down cyclist cleared of careless driving appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

23 h. ago Heather Humphreys launches her presidential campaign in Co Monaghan

Humphreys said her vision for the presidency is one focused on community, unity, and opportunity.

Politics

25 h. ago Joy Crookes on Irish music: "Lankum are like the best thing to come out of Ireland in the last 20 years

Joy Crookes on Irish music: "Lankum are like the best thing to come out of Ireland in the last 20 years  Hotpress

Politics

27 h. ago Surrealing in the Years: Jim Gavin's answer on Gaza makes his Áras run look like a real gamble

Also this week: Put Brian McFadden on the Westlife stamp.

Politics

30 h. ago ‘Rugby doesn’t last forever’ – Former Ireland international Katie Fitzhenry on making the most of an opportunity

‘Rugby doesn’t last forever’ – Former Ireland international Katie Fitzhenry on making the most of an opportunity  The Irish Independent

Politics

30 h. ago Leo Varadkar on resignation, regret and repressing his identity: ‘Coming out was like emigrating’

The 46-year-old is enjoying retirement, even if becoming taoiseach was the pinnacle of an obsession he’d had with politics since he was seven

Politics

30 h. ago Return of ‘world class’ Aoife Wafer just what the doctor ordered ahead of France clash

Ireland up against it in World Cup quarter-final, but gifted 22-year-old offers reasons for hope

Politics

31 h. ago ‘I was told my child has no place on the school bus this year’

‘I was told my child has no place on the school bus this year’  The Irish Independent

Politics

31 h. ago John Downing: It’s been 66 years since our first and only ‘Dub in the park’ – could Jim Gavin be the second?

John Downing: It’s been 66 years since our first and only ‘Dub in the park’ – could Jim Gavin be the second?  The Irish Independent

Politics

32 h. ago Cork coffee lovers urged to attend fundraiser backed by Ireland striker Adam Idah

Cork coffee lovers urged to attend fundraiser backed by Ireland striker Adam Idah  The Irish Independent

Events

37 h. ago 'Loved this interview' cry RTE viewers as huge Hollywood star opens up on boozy night in Dublin on Late Late Show

'Loved this interview' cry RTE viewers as huge Hollywood star opens up on boozy night in Dublin on Late Late Show  The Irish Sun

Politics

39 h. ago Man who had sexual relationship with Leaving Cert student removed from teaching register for 30 years

Fitness-to-teach panel said he had abused trust and brought the profession into disrepute

Society

39 h. ago Teacher who had sexual relationship with Leaving Cert student removed from teaching register for 30 years

Fitness-to-teach panel said he had abused trust and brought the profession into disrepute

Society