6 h. ago Anger in Northern Ireland at welfare cuts to balance budget books

Anger in Northern Ireland at welfare cuts to balance budget books  The Irish Times

Politics

8 h. ago Pentagon’s Hegseth texted plans to kill Houthi leader before strike, Signal messages show

The Atlantic releases chat details after US secretary of defence repeatedly denied texting war plans

Events

8 h. ago Galway designer to showcase at Ireland's biggest fashion show

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local designer will tomorrow be showcased at Ireland’s biggest fashion show Emerald and Wax, founded by Galway city based Virtue Shine, will feature at the 10th annual ARC Fashion Show at the RDS in Dublin The pieces are inspired by African wax prints contained in her […] The post Galway designer to showcase at Ireland's biggest fashion show appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

12 h. ago Multiple arrests made in operation targetting transport of drugs from Spain to Ireland

The 12 people arrested are suspected of involvement in large-scale drug trafficking across the continent.

Events

14 h. ago Galway towns and villages rank high on rural transport progress on national index

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Six Galway towns and villages have been ranked in the top ten of an index which assesses rural transport progress. The Western Development Commission has today published the Sustainable Mobility Index for 2024. Oranmore and Athenry both experienced huge improvement, while Tuam and Ballinasloe dropped slightly since […] The post Galway towns and villages rank high on rural transport progress on national index appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Moville woman leads the way as Donegal businesses shine at New York Fundraiser

Donegal businesses have played their part in raising a staggering $100,000 in support of local causes and organisations in New… The post Moville woman leads the way as Donegal businesses shine at New York Fundraiser appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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17 h. ago Animal charity seeks to return gentle ‘Garron’ to rightful owner

The Animals In Need (AIN) Donegal charity is seeking to return an injured cat to its rightful owner. The feline… The post Animal charity seeks to return gentle ‘Garron’ to rightful owner appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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20 h. ago Thousands of psychiatric nurses to begin 'work to rule' industrial action nationally today

There are around 6,500 nurses members of the association nationally.

Economics

20 h. ago Former taoisigh among steady stream of politicians turning to lucrative career in PR

Official rules restrict activities of former politicians seeking to influence those still serving but fees for consultancy can be lucrative

Politics

31 h. ago Cost of accommodating asylum seekers could be cut by 60% under new rules, suggests Government

Indicative future cost could fall from €123,000 per applicant to under €50,000, contingent on cutting processing times from 29 months to nine

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33 h. ago Family of surgeon working in Ireland killed in Israeli strike

Family of surgeon working in Ireland killed in Israeli strike  Newstalk

Events

33 h. ago Tomorrow's Corrib Beo lunchtime talk to focus on 'Connecting Corrib Communities'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Tomorrow’s Corrib Beo lunchtime talk at Galway City Museum is to focus on ‘Connecting Corrib Communities’ It will explore the deep-rooted fishing traditions and prehistoric past of Oughterard and The Claddagh. The speaker is Bill Daly, the local archaeologist with the Oughterard Culture and Heritage Group. He […] The post Tomorrow's Corrib Beo lunchtime talk to focus on 'Connecting Corrib Communities' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

33 h. ago Cavan man jailed after agreeing to transport cannabis worth €1m on ferry

A sniffer dog indicated that there was something of interest in the cab of Doran's truck, which led to the discovery of eight bags of cannabis. The drugs were worth €1,020,400.

Events

33 h. ago Tackling global food waste to be focus of meeting at Athenry's BIA Campus

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Policy frameworks that support the reduction of food waste at local and regional levels are to be the focus of a meeting at the BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry tomorrow This will be the second Regional Stakeholder Meeting hosted on the campus by Galway County Council and […] The post Tackling global food waste to be focus of meeting at Athenry's BIA Campus appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

34 h. ago Lioncor lodges appeal with Bord Pleanála over plan to build 284 homes on Terenure College land

Dublin City Council refused planning permission over transport concerns

Politics

36 h. ago Opposition to ‘fight tooth and nail’ against Government plan for speaking rights

Taoiseach hit out at ‘politically manufactured’ row over what he says are balanced and modest proposals

Politics

38 h. ago Brian O'Driscoll served with compliance notice by consumer watchdog over social media posts

O’Driscoll was served with a compliance notice for failing to use the correct labels to disclose the commercial nature of some of his online content.

Politics

39 h. ago Local TD uses Dáil to raise lack of Gardaí in three East Galway towns

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD has used the Dáil to raise the lack of Gardai in three East Galway towns. Deputy Albert Dolan said there are vacant stations in Ardrahan, Eyrecourt and Ahascragh – and wanted to know if Gardaí will be assigned there to serve the community. Speaking […] The post Local TD uses Dáil to raise lack of Gardaí in three East Galway towns appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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41 h. ago St Brigid’s Campus in Ballinasloe to be put on market in "coming months"

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM St. Brigids Campus in Ballinasloe is to be put on the market in the “coming months”. That’s according to local councillor Alan Harney, who says it will be all of the lands on the main campus and the nurses home site. He understands the HSE will first […] The post St Brigid’s Campus in Ballinasloe to be put on market in "coming months" appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

42 h. ago Adviser in crosshairs for first Trump firing after journalist texted plans to strike Yemen

The National Security Council said it was looking into how a journalist’s number was added to the chain in the Signal group chat.

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