28 h. ago Garda chief refutes claim of racial profiling on east side of Galway City

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway Garda Chief has refuted claims that Gardaí may be using racial profiling on the east side of Galway City. The matter came up this week during a discussion on crime and Garda operations at City Hall. The issue was raised by Councillor Helen Ogbu – […] The post Garda chief refutes claim of racial profiling on east side of Galway City appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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57 h. ago Deputy O'Hara tells Dáil carers cannot wait any longer for end to means testing

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Louis O’Hara has told the Dáil that carers cannot wait any longer for the scrapping of the means testing for the carers allowance. Deputy O’Hara was speaking on a motion brought forward by the Labour party, demanding action for young carers. The Sinn Féin […] The post Deputy O'Hara tells Dáil carers cannot wait any longer for end to means testing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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1 week ago Ciaran Cannon appointed to high level position with online educator Alison

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Minister and Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon has been appointed to a high level position with Galway headquartered online educator Alison The former Minister for Training and Skills, who retired ahead of November’s general election, is the new Vice-President of Global Affairs for the educator which […] The post Ciaran Cannon appointed to high level position with online educator Alison appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Lack of assigned Gardai in six Donegal stations is “unacceptable” – Doherty

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has called a new report which found that six Garda Stations in Donegal are without an… The post Lack of assigned Gardai in six Donegal stations is “unacceptable” – Doherty appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Legendary Poor Farmers auction raises €49,500 for local charities

Organisers of the Poor Farmers Auction in Ardara have proudly presented €49,500 to their chosen charities after another successful event.… The post Legendary Poor Farmers auction raises €49,500 for local charities appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Dancing with your Local Stars raises spectacular €19,620 for Cancer Care West!

A Strictly-style dancing fundraiser in Letterkenny has raised an incredible  €19,620 for the Cancer Care West Donegal Cancer Support Centre.… The post Dancing with your Local Stars raises spectacular €19,620 for Cancer Care West! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Minister Welcomes Further Expansion of Special Classes in Galway with an additional announcement for Belclare NS in Tuam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Independent TD for Galway East, Minister Seán Canney, has welcomed this week’s announcement by the Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, of an additional special class at Scoil An Chroí Ró-Naofa in Belclare. This is an addition to the nine new special classes sanctioned for Galway last month […] The post Minister Welcomes Further Expansion of Special Classes in Galway with an additional announcement for Belclare NS in Tuam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago East Galway Speakers Attracts Most New Members in Connacht/Ulster

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM East Galway Speakers has attracted the most new members in Toastmaster clubs in Connacht/Ulster since October. The club based at Comworks in Loughrea, also boasts the fourth highest numbers for new members across Toastmaster clubs in the UK and Ireland. East Galway Speakers provides a safe, supportive […] The post East Galway Speakers Attracts Most New Members in Connacht/Ulster appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Sports Minister questioned in Dáil over Loughrea Swimming pool

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Sports Minister has been questioned in the Dáil over long-running plans for a swimming pool in Loughrea. Despite a local campaign spanning countless years, very little progress has been made in getting the wheels in motion. And speaking in the Dáil, Galway East TD Louis O’ […] The post Sports Minister questioned in Dáil over Loughrea Swimming pool appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Pete Roche on local Garda desperately seeking transfer to West

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Dáil has heard about a young Garda from Abbeyknockmoy who is desperately seeking a transfer from Dublin back to the West. Raising her case, Galway East TD Pete Roche said the woman, who has a young child and a house in Abbeyknockmoy, has been “pleading” for […] The post Pete Roche on local Garda desperately seeking transfer to West appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Local senator raises plight of "forgotten" Irish diaspora in Argentina

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local senator has used the Seanad to raise the plight of the “forgotten” Irish diaspora in Argentina. Irish emigrants arrived in the South American country in large numbers from the early 1800’s until the early 1900’s. Today, the modern Irish-Argentine community is estimated to be up […] The post Local senator raises plight of "forgotten" Irish diaspora in Argentina appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Local TD says Government falling far short in supports for eating disorders

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Government is falling short in addressing the long-running crisis in care, support and services for people with eating disorders. That’s according to local TD Claire Kerrane, who’s raised the matter in the Dáil. She said there’s a desperate need for more inpatient beds and specialist training. […] The post Local TD says Government falling far short in supports for eating disorders appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway East TD tells Dáil lack of disability access in county towns sends wrong and exclusionary message

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Every town, every street and every public service should be built for everyone. But, for too many people in east Galway who are living with disabilities, that simply is not the case. That was the message delivered by Galway East TD Albert Dolan in the Dáil, during […] The post Galway East TD tells Dáil lack of disability access in county towns sends wrong and exclusionary message appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Picture Special: Dancing With Your Local Stars raises the roof for Cancer Care West!

The Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny was electric on Saturday night, as nine courageous couples took to the stage for a… The post Picture Special: Dancing With Your Local Stars raises the roof for Cancer Care West! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Local TD tells Dáil not one single affordable house built in East Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Not one single affordable home has been delivered in East Galway in many, many years. That’s according to Galway East TD Louis O’Hara, who’s told the Dáil it’s little wonder we’re in a housing crisis when we look at the Government’s record. The Sinn Fein TD also […] The post Local TD tells Dáil not one single affordable house built in East Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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