4 h. ago Ireland v West Indies: Irish aim to 'turn big results into series wins'

Ireland v West Indies: Irish aim to 'turn big results into series wins'  BBC

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4 h. ago LA protests: Gavin Newsom says ‘democracy is under assault’ from Donald Trump

‘Mass arrests’ made after Los Angeles mayor imposes curfew in effort to quell protests

Politics

16 h. ago 79 social houses in Ashbourne voted down by Government and Sinn Féin councillors

The chairperson who is a Fianna Fáil councillor decided the vote by opposing the development, as in his experience as a n estate agent he sees a higher need for affordable housing.

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16 h. ago 79 social houses in Ashbourne voted down by Government councillors and one Sinn Féin

The chairperson who is a Fianna Fáil councillor decided the vote by opposing the development, as in his experience as a n estate agent he sees a higher need for affordable housing.

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17 h. ago Galway's Radharc Landscaping celebrating six national awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Radharc Landscaping is celebrating the six national titles it collected at the newly launched Professional Accredited Landscape awards The competition aims to recognise the highest standards in landscaping in Ireland and to highlight the vital role of sustainable green infrastructure in promoting mental and physical well-being […] The post Galway's Radharc Landscaping celebrating six national awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

17 h. ago OPW says it will make a report to gardaí after staff confronted by Castletown House protestors

An ongoing standoff between the Office of Public Works and local protestors continued at the historic propoerty today.

Politics

18 h. ago Cllr Ciaran Brogan ‘honoured’ to become new Mayor of Letterkenny

Councillor Ciaran Brogan has been elected as Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District for the coming year. The Letterkenny-based Fianna… The post Cllr Ciaran Brogan ‘honoured’ to become new Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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19 h. ago Dublin People Before Profit councillor among activists quitting party over 'performative politics'

Dublin People Before Profit councillor among activists quitting party over 'performative politics'  Dublin Live

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26 h. ago Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City Councillors have united against plans to increase social housing rents for the first time in six years. Under proposals from council management, rents would increase by half of one percent each year over the next six years. But a key sticking point is the blanket removal […] The post Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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27 h. ago Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are calls for a full audit of traffic lights sequences across the city. Councillor Alan Cheevers says he’s concerned about long delays at key junctions. He believes some poorly sequenced lights are causing unnecessary congestion and frustration for all motorists. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers says this […] The post Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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27 h. ago Councillor Jim Gildea elected Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire

Councillor Jim Gildea elected Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council  Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

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27 h. ago Demonstration outside City Hall with councillors due to discuss Shantalla helipad

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A demonstration has taken place outside City Hall this afternoon over the potential transfer of three acres of Shantalla Park to the HSE for a permanent helipad. The Shantalla Residents Association says this would amount to giving away half of the community’s only green space without any […] The post Demonstration outside City Hall with councillors due to discuss Shantalla helipad appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 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

29 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

37 h. ago Dublin councillors debate 'shocking' decision to pull plug on almost 250 social homes in city

Councillors from many parties called for the decision to be reverse and for funding to be provided to deliver the homes.

Events

41 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

42 h. ago High Court dismisses judicial review challenge against 579ft

The wind-farm developers are to establish a Community Benefit Fund which will distribute up to €3.12m over the first 15 years of the wind farm.

Events

43 h. ago New initiative aims to capture stories of LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland

New initiative aims to capture stories of LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland  gcn.ie

Politics

44 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

45 h. ago Call for more public accountability for Council CEO and management

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Senior management and the CEO at Galway County Council should face more public accountability. That’s according to former councillor and now Senator PJ Murphy, who’s raised the issue in the Seanad. He said far too often, it’s councillors who get the blame for decisions that they had […] The post Call for more public accountability for Council CEO and management appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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