1 hour ago Workers face reduced hours from this weekend at firms impacted by US tariffs, Ibec claims

Danny McCoy predicted that some employees at firms in the consumer goods sector would have to be put on a short-time working basis

Economics

3 h. ago Hawk that terrorised British village was ‘hormonal’, says falconer

The falcolner told BBC Radio 4 that the hawk has been “having a great time” living in the wild.

Events

5 h. ago Mental Health Minister confirms support for local 'Adam's Protocols' petition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Mental Health Minister has confirmed her support for a local petition, which now has over 11,000 signatures. The petition came about following the death of Galway man, Adam Loughnane, whose body was found in the River Corrib in February. Earlier that day, the 34 year old […] The post Mental Health Minister confirms support for local 'Adam's Protocols' petition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 h. ago Taoiseach says economic uncertainty could remain in place for 'a number of weeks'

Simon Harris is set to tell a meeting that a “comprehensive and detailed action plan” will be prepared by his department.

Economics

9 h. ago Local TD says Trump tariffs show "urgent need" to diversify Irish economy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Donald Trump’s tariffs show there’s a clear and urgent need to diversify the Irish economy. That’s according to Galway West TD Catherine Connolly, who’s spoken on the matter in the Dáil. She referenced a recent ESRI report which described the potential impact on jobs and exports. Deputy […] The post Local TD says Trump tariffs show "urgent need" to diversify Irish economy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

10 h. ago CLÁR applications open today with extra funding for community projects

Applications for the CLÁR 2025 programme have opened today, with funding available for small-scale infrastructural projects in rural areas. Donegal… The post CLÁR applications open today with extra funding for community projects appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

10 h. ago Local MEP demands Government publish housing blueprint for Gaeltacht areas

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is demanding that the Government immediately publish long-awaited housing blueprint for Gaeltacht areas. Ciaran Mullooly says reform is urgently needed to enable thousands of homes to be built in Galway, Kerry and Donegal. Speaking in the European Parliament, Independent Ireland Mullooly MEP said the […] The post Local MEP demands Government publish housing blueprint for Gaeltacht areas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

12 h. ago Queen’s University seeks Donegal students for healthcare scholarships

Queen’s University Belfast is looking for local Donegal students to apply for scholarship opportunities to study healthcare and innovative healthcare… The post Queen’s University seeks Donegal students for healthcare scholarships appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

13 h. ago Possibility of tariffs on pharma sector to dominate agenda as Tánaiste chairs Trade Forum

Simon Harris is set to tell the meeting that a “comprehensive and detailed action plan” will be prepared by his departments within six weeks.

Politics

13 h. ago Cautious Budget on the cards as ministers rule out spending and tax decisions that create new risks

Donohoe said the government will outline its economic forecast for the budget in a few weeks time.

Politics

13 h. ago Micheál Martin has never stayed overnight in official Taoiseach residence

Leo Varadkar stayed at Steward’s Lodge in the Phoenix Park 119 times during his time in office

Politics

19 h. ago Global markets in turmoil as Trump tariffs wipe $2.5trillion off Wall Street

“I think it’s going very well,” US president tells journalist on way to play golf

Economics

23 h. ago Man is jailed for 10 years after raping woman he collected from hospital

Victim tells court she has endured ‘hell’ and cannot forgive attacker who has ‘destroyed her life’

Events

25 h. ago The last time this led to Great Depression, Public Expenditure Minister warns

Jack Chambers has compared US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime to the circumstances which precipitated the Great Depression.

Events

25 h. ago The last time tariffs like this were imposed it led to the Great Depression, ministers warn

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “recessionary trends” could be felt across the world due to the US tariff fallout.

Events

25 h. ago Man jailed for supporting dissident republicans online in first conviction of its kind

It is the first time somebody in the North has been prosecuted for online comments.

Politics

26 h. ago Employee who took time off work for IVF treatment wins €10,000 for unfair dismissal

The woman told the tribunal that her employer was initially supportive when she told them about her fertility treatments

Society

26 h. ago Donegal coastal groups urged to apply to new €15M FLAG scheme

Coastal community groups around Donegal are urged to apply for funding to the new €15 million Fisheries Local Action Groups… The post Donegal coastal groups urged to apply to new €15M FLAG scheme appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

26 h. ago Three Galway companies shortlisted in national sustainability awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Three Galway companies have been shortlisted for RDS Sustainable agriculture and rural development awards Beechlawn Organic Farm in Ballinasloe ,Burrenbeo Trust in Kinvara , and Athchursail Arann CGA on the Aran Islands have all been shortlisted The awards celebrate the work of individuals, farm families and organisations […] The post Three Galway companies shortlisted in national sustainability awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

26 h. ago Push for new post of disability officer at Galway City Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local councillor is pushing for a new disability officer at Galway City Council – as well as a new inclusion and disability committee. Labour Councillor Helen Ogbu had a motion passed on both at a recent meeting at City Hall. While the motion’s not legally binding, […] The post Push for new post of disability officer at Galway City Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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