4 h. ago Expected changes to local property tax will lead to modest increases for most homeowners

Changes are being introduced to mitigate effects rising property values have on tax bills

Politics

4 h. ago Local property tax bands and rates set to be changed to stave off big increases

Changes are being introduced to mitigate effects rising property values have on tax bills

Culture

16 h. ago Council 'concerned' over claims that Wicklow cliff walk closure has cost local economy millions

Wicklow County Council said it was not involved in the drafting of the report, and has not received a copy.

Economics

19 h. ago Fáilte Ireland gets green light to create food hall in vacant church near Grafton Street

“It is envisaged that the proposed food hall will showcase the best of local and Irish produce.”

Politics

24 h. ago Concern over suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance works

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over the suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance or utility works. City Councillor Alan Cheevers believes local authorities should take more responsibility for the quality of work from contractors. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers says it’s motorists or local residents who are paying […] The post Concern over suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance works appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

24 h. ago Dublin Airport announces major improvements for passengers ahead of busiest ever summer

Dublin Airport announces major improvements for passengers ahead of busiest ever summer  Airport Suppliers

Transport

25 h. ago €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than one point three million euro has been awarded to Galway city and county for social housing. The Department of Housing grants will address the housing needs of older people, people with a disability along with helping tackling overcrowding. The funding will allow local authorities to […] The post €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

28 h. ago Thousands of child abuse records kept in storage costing €80,000 a year

Long-promised law to transfer documents to the National Archives of Ireland has not been passed

Economics

36 h. ago Councillors express concern about lack of regulations around drone delivery in Dublin

Several councillors claim there is a need for the local authority to take some measures to address the issue while legislation at a national level to govern the use of commercial drone flights is under consideration

Events

42 h. ago Upper Dublin grad, Dresher native identified as missing boater found deceased on the Schuylkill River

Upper Dublin grad, Dresher native identified as missing boater found deceased on the Schuylkill River  Glenside Local

Events

46 h. ago Dublin Airport Issues Travel Alert On Passport Compliance As Ireland Records Unprecedented Passenger Surge

Dublin Airport Issues Travel Alert On Passport Compliance As Ireland Records Unprecedented Passenger Surge  Travel And Tour World

Events

61 h. ago Oireachtas should slam down gavel on judges’ planned 16.7% injury awards hike

Planned blanket hike will likely be passed directly onto consumers and companies

Events

66 h. ago Dublin Airport urgent warning as Irish passengers face passport error

Dublin Airport urgent warning as Irish passengers face passport error  Dublin Live

Events

67 h. ago 'It’s as if someone passed away' says Dublin primary school principal after students deported

'It’s as if someone passed away' says Dublin primary school principal after students deported  Dublin Live

Politics

2 d. ago An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans to knock down a derelict bungalow in Gort and replace it with six new homes have been given a final rejection. The home fronts onto Crowe Street near the roundabout, and there were several local objections to the plans. County planners rejected the project earlier this […] The post An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 d. ago Michael Gaine funeral hears of ‘idyllic’ community struck by ‘something terrible’

Murdered farmer loved life and ‘never had an evil bone in his body’, mourners told

Events

3 d. ago New categories are announced at the launch of the Local Ireland Media Awards

Local Ireland, the association which represents local news publishers across Ireland – including the Connacht Tribune – has launched its tenth annual awards. Entries are being invited for a record 19 competitive categories, including new awards for Young Journalist of the Year and Political Coverage of the Year. This year’s awards will be the eighth […] The post New categories are announced at the launch of the Local Ireland Media Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 d. ago Israeli businessman buys Ukrainian property formerly owned by Seán Quinn

Sale by IBRC said to have netted €40m-€50m for State-owned body into which Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide were subsumed

Politics

3 d. ago Almost 123,000 over 70s in Dublin to benefit from new Companion Pass

Almost 123,000 over 70s in Dublin to benefit from new Companion Pass  Dublin Gazette Newspapers

Politics

3 d. ago Prominent businessman loses bid for reporting restrictions on £1bn loan fraud trial

Belfast judge dismisses Frank Cushnahan’s application

Economics