61 m. ago Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A location has been chosen for the new elective hospital at Merlin Park. Galway West Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has confirmed the Cystic Fibrosis zone at the existing hospital will host the new build. The design team has been put in place, and site investigation works […] The post Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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75 m. ago More than 200 animals removed from one Kildare home by ISCPA

A serious animal overpopulation and overcrowding problem was discovered by inspectors.

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94 m. ago More allegations made against paedophile Michael Shine in past ten days than any period in last 15 years

Five new men have come forward with allegations in the last ten days, organisation Dignity4Patients told The Journal.

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94 m. ago Richard Satchwell trial: Man charged with wife’s murder told gardaí she came at him with a chisel

Richard Satchwell told gardaí that he buried his wife in a grave in their home and cemented it over, jury told

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1 hour ago City workshop to look at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A workshop to explore preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species will take place on Saturday week May 10th in the city It’s hosted by Galway City Council’s Biodiversity Officer Paula Kearney and takes place at Galway Rowing Club in Woodquay from 10am to 12.30pm The trainers […] The post City workshop to look at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 hour ago Pensioner (83) recovered 'sensitive' data from woman's old phone for 'blackmail', court told

Anthony Nolan (83), of Richmond Road, Fairview, was charged with harassment of a named woman

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3 h. ago Jury sworn in as Gerry Adams arrives at High Court for defamation action against BBC

The 76-year-old claims the BBC falsely alleged he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson in 2006.

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3 h. ago North West region which includes Galway records 16% of country's hate crimes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The North West region which includes Galway recorded 16% of the country’s hate crimes last year This was the lowest percentage for regions outside of the Dublin area where just under half of all hate related incidents occurred The Eastern region recorded 18% while the Southern region […] The post North West region which includes Galway records 16% of country's hate crimes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 h. ago No oral hearing for asylum appeals as part of Government plans to fast

Draft legislation will lead to dramatic reforms of immigration law

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3 h. ago Asylum seekers to lose certain rights when appealing international protection refusal under new plans

Draft legislation will lead to dramatic reforms of immigration law

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4 h. ago Man in Loughrea court this morning after firearms seized in Woodlawn

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A man in his 40s is appearing before Loughrea District Court this morning after yesterday’s seizure of firearms. He was arrested after Gardaí discovered two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press at a residence in Woodlawn. The firearms have been forwarded for a technical examination by the […] The post Man in Loughrea court this morning after firearms seized in Woodlawn appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Thousands of Galway children waiting for Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Over 2,700 children in Galway are on waiting lists for Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy Almost a thousand children are waiting to see a Psychologist, with around half of those waiting for an appointment for more than a year Meanwhile there are 704 children waiting for […] The post Thousands of Galway children waiting for Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing

The Junior Minister for Local Government and Planning met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae last week to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister of State John Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway. […] The post Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Galway reps join Taoiseach at Dublin Castle for Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase

Representatives from Galway city and county joined over 400 of their peers – all aged between twelve and seventeen – to offer Taoiseach Michaél Martin and other decision makers an insight into the view of the next generation. They were in Dublin Castle for the Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase 2025, which as also attended […] The post Galway reps join Taoiseach at Dublin Castle for Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Sarah Burke: A night with the Dublin Songwriting Circle showed me the city’s creative heart

Sarah Burke: A night with the Dublin Songwriting Circle showed me the city’s creative heart  The Irish Independent

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9 h. ago What can I do if a management company and landlord refuse to accept liability for ceiling damage?

Should I hire an independent plumber to complete a report or seek legal advice?

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9 h. ago Inquest hears wife's final words to husband killed in Dublin cycling tragedy

Inquest hears wife's final words to husband killed in Dublin cycling tragedy  Dublin Live

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17 h. ago Spain power outage: People trapped in lifts and metros while ATMs go dark as country left ‘stunned’

Chaos engulfs country as buses and trains stop, cash machines go dark and people are trapped in unlit metros and lifts

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17 h. ago High Court judges to hear TD's case on 'super junior' minister appointments being unconstitutional

The three-judge divisional court is expected to sit in July to hear the Sinn Fein TD's legal challenge.

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17 h. ago ‘They took away the rest of my childhood, they took away my life,’ says teenager raped by boys at Limerick Racecourse

Central Criminal Court hears from victim after three were convicted over the attack on her

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