24 m. ago Push to rename Western Distributor Road as active travel plans moving forward

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A city councillor is pushing for the Western Distributor Road in Knocknacarra to be renamed. It’s as active travel plans for the road are almost at planning stage, including new cycle lanes and new pedestrian crossings. At a meeting this week, Councillor Alan Curran said it’s an […] The post Push to rename Western Distributor Road as active travel plans moving forward appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

1 hour ago European leaders fail to reach agreement on €5bn artillery funding for Ukraine

The leaders are expected to agree on the issue in the coming weeks, the European Council President said.

Politics

2 h. ago Survey asks if public would pay higher ticket price to see Palás cinema reopened

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new survey is asking if the public would pay higher ticket prices to support the reopening of the Palás cinema. The city cinema closed in recent weeks due to what the private operator called “unsustainable” losses. It might seem a contradiction of sorts – asking people […] The post Survey asks if public would pay higher ticket price to see Palás cinema reopened appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

2 h. ago Significant reduction in new homes being built in Galway so far this year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There has been a significant reduction in the number of commencement notices for homes in Galway so far this year. Just one notice was issued in Galway city throughout January and February – compared to 120 this time last year. Meanwhile in the county, 51 commencement notices […] The post Significant reduction in new homes being built in Galway so far this year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago We would not invite Putin or Netanyahu to Ireland. So why invite their idiot facilitator?

It may not be pragmatic to officially disinvite Trump but he might not come if a mass of the Irish public signed a petition saying: 'We don’t want you in our country'

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11 h. ago Zelenskyy pushes for 'crucial' EU support as Macron announces new Ukraine 'coalition' summit in Paris

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed back on the suggestion, claiming the idea was for one power plant only.

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13 h. ago Jordan Davis told by drug dealer 'very soon bang bang' days before he was shot to death

Jordan Davis was shot to death as he pushed a pram carrying his four-month-old son in a laneway on Dublin's northside

Events

15 h. ago New Canadian prime minister Mark Carney expected to call snap election next month

Carney wants to capitalise on a polling surge for his Liberal Party.

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16 h. ago Atlantic Technological University, Galway and the BIA Innovator Campus announces feasibility study for World Gastronomy Region designation

In an exciting step towards global recognition, Cáit Noone FIHI, Head of Galway International Hotel School at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is delighted to announce the launch of a comprehensive feasibility study aimed at investigating the possibility of the West/North West of Ireland seeking a  World Region of Gastronomy designation from the International Institute […] The post Atlantic Technological University, Galway and the BIA Innovator Campus announces feasibility study for World Gastronomy Region designation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Technology

16 h. ago Carna builder to feature in first episode of TG4 construction programme

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Connemara builder is to feature tonight in the first episode of new construction programme “Na Builders” on TG4. In the episode, the crew heads to Carna to focus on Páraic Ó Cualáin of Jackie Folan Limited and his team getting ready for the day ahead. Páraic […] The post Carna builder to feature in first episode of TG4 construction programme appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

16 h. ago Work on new pedestrian crossing on Salmon Weir Bridge to begin in August

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans are advancing for a new pedestrian crossing on the Salmon Weir Bridge. It would be on the Cathedral side – and would facilitate people crossing to use the newer pedestrian and cyclist bridge. The newer bridge was opened in May 2023 – and it’s now by […] The post Work on new pedestrian crossing on Salmon Weir Bridge to begin in August appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

17 h. ago Loughrea Councillor requests urgent audit of disability access at HSE facilities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Loughrea area councillor Declan Kelly has asked the HSE to carry out an urgent audit of the accessibility of its faciltiies across the country. The call was prompted by the recent installation of an automatic door at a relatively new Primary Care Centre in Loughrea. The Independent […] The post Loughrea Councillor requests urgent audit of disability access at HSE facilities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago UG study uses gamma rays to create more accurate maps of peatlands nationwide

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A study led by University of Galway has used gamma rays to create more accurate maps of peatlands nationwide. Gamma Rays are invisible, high-energy photons released during natural radioactive decay of material in rocks and soils. Peat soils have a unique ability to block this type of […] The post UG study uses gamma rays to create more accurate maps of peatlands nationwide appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

20 h. ago Connemara man has to wait until June to learn fate of confiscated rare eagle

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A young Connemara man will have to wait until June to learn the fate of his confiscated rare eagle. Following a court order last year, the golden eagle was seized from Leitir Mór man Eoin Griffin – but he’s fighting to have the bird returned. This legal […] The post Connemara man has to wait until June to learn fate of confiscated rare eagle appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Fastned expands Northern Ireland network with opening of Antrim ultra

Fastned expands Northern Ireland network with opening of Antrim ultra-rapid EV charging station  Fastned

Politics

21 h. ago Social Protection officials may be allowed to sit in on Garda interviews in welfare fraud investigations

Dara Calleary looking at legislation on this issue on foot of recommendations of review group on economic crime

Politics

23 h. ago Should the Leaving Cert have fewer traditional written exams?

According to the current Senior Cycle redevelopment, English-language oral assessments could be implemented for students who are completing fifth year in 2027.

Politics

23 h. ago Galway has third highest number of empty shops and businesses

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway is the county with the third highest number of empty shops and businesses. The commercial vacancy rate in Galway was 18.8% in December 2024, which was higher than the national average of 14.5%. In terms of local towns in the county, Tuam once again had the […] The post Galway has third highest number of empty shops and businesses appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

23 h. ago A serious way to recover after the Dublin City Half Marathon

A serious way to recover after the Dublin City Half Marathon  Lovin Dublin

Politics

25 h. ago Local Councillor says DEIS status will bring top level resources for Clonfert College

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local Councillor says DEIS status for the new secondary school in Ballinasloe will bring top level resources Clonfert College is a merger of both the all-boys school, Garbally College and the all-girls school Ardscoil Mhuire. DEIS, the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme is a […] The post Local Councillor says DEIS status will bring top level resources for Clonfert College appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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