2 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

4 h. ago Taskforce hits streets of Athenry to tackle chewing gum stuck to the paths

The streets of Galway aren’t as sticky as they used to be — thanks to the Gum Litter Taskforce, whose work has seen a 70 per cent reduction in chewing gum stuck to the path. But the battle goes on — and last week the GLT took to the streets of Athenry as part of […] The post Taskforce hits streets of Athenry to tackle chewing gum stuck to the paths appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

8 h. ago Uninsured motorist drove through red lights, on wrong side of road and failed to stop for gardaí

Uninsured motorist drove through red lights, on wrong side of road and failed to stop for gardaí  The Irish Independent

Events

13 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

17 h. ago Plans for HSE primary care centre delayed over residents' concerns it wlll house methadone clinic

The red-bricked building known formally as the Royal City of Dublin Hospital, has been closed as a hospital since 1987

Politics

18 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

20 h. ago Removing 2% rent cap a cruel decision by a government captured by vulture funds

Removing 2% rent cap a cruel decision by a government captured by vulture funds  Social Democrats

Politics

22 h. ago Rent controls to be eased for new builds in planned ‘pressure zones’ reform

Cap of 2% rise per annum will apply to existing tenancies but landlords will be able to charge more between tenancies

Events

22 h. ago Rent controls to be eased for newbuilds in planned ‘pressure zones’ reform

Cap of 2% rise per annum will apply to existing tenancies but landlords will be able to charge more between tenancies

Events

22 h. ago Current rental caps to be eased for newbuild homes in planned pressure zone reform

Cap of 2% rise per annum will apply to existing tenancies but landlords will be able to charge more between tenancies

Events

22 h. ago Plans to tie rents for new build apartments to inflation rate being brought to Cabinet

Under the proposal, the 2% rent cap will not apply to apartments built after a certain date.

Society

26 h. ago Child in care in Laois was given the same timetable for months on end, except for one zoo trip

Inspectors found the centre was not compliant with eight standards of care, including residents’ rights.

Society

34 h. ago Big shift in favour of dairy farming among scenarios proposed in government's land reforms

The draft recommendations have caused anger among environmentalists and some farmers.

Politics

46 h. 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

46 h. ago Murdered farmer Michael Gaine was not afraid to be ‘soft, loving and kind’, funeral told

Widow of ‘proud Kerryman and even prouder Kenmare man’ carries urn from church in sheepskin-lined basket

Events

46 h. 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

47 h. ago Michael Gaine remembered as loving relative and proud Kerry man

There were searches for Michael Gaine before human remains found on his land were positively identified as his.

Politics

52 h. 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 Childcare fees for some parents to be reduced from September

The cap applies to full-day care of 40 to 50 hours and follows a fee freeze introduced in 2022.

Society

3 d. ago Families paying highest childcare costs to benefit from cap in September

No parent should pay more than €295 a week for a child attending part of Core Funding scheme

Society