6 h. ago City Council responds to concerns over student accommodation complex in Westside

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council has responded to concerns over the construction of a student accommodation complex in Westside. It follows a major protest at City Hall yesterday afternoon, ahead of a meeting of City Councillors. Galway City Council recommended refusal of the 240 bed project in 2022, but […] The post City Council responds to concerns over student accommodation complex in Westside appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Mairead Farrell not convinced by Government's new infrastructure taskforce

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Big transport projects are set to be examined by a new Government unit aimed at speeding them up. Cabinet approved the creation of an infrastructure unit within the Department of Public Expenditure this morning. It will be overseen by Minister Jack Chambers. But the seemingly ambitious plan […] The post Mairead Farrell not convinced by Government's new infrastructure taskforce appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Environment Minister says he is sure Tommy Tiernan is concerned about the impacts of climate change. It comes as the comedian protested against the proposed Sceirde Rocks off-shore wind farm off the coast of Connemara. It’s now understood the project to build 30 turbines near Carna […] The post Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Ali Hewson wins planning battle over Killiney luxury house scheme

Ali Hewson and other Killiney residents have won their planning battle to halt a luxury residential scheme for the grounds of Montebello House

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11 h. ago Call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock as counterbalance to Dublin Airport

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock, to act as a regional counterbalance to Dublin Airport. Galway East TD Louis O’ Hara believes a full review of state aviation policy is now needed. He argues that both Shannon and Knock Airports are operating well […] The post Call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock as counterbalance to Dublin Airport appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A farmer and agricultural contractor from Ardrahan has been selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council. Lawrence, or Laurie Harney, received the unanimous backing of local Fine Gael members at an uncontested convention last night. Mr. Harney is also a former chair of the Fine […] The post Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Killiney development opposed by wives of U2’s Bono and The Edge refused planning permission

Proposal to build four luxury homes on grounds of listed home not deemed compatible with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown county development plan

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14 h. ago Work to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Work is set to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South. At present, the bollards run from the Dublin Road down towards the Spar Shop. But they’ll now be extended as far as the railway line near the Coast Road. Councillor Alan Cheevers says improved […] The post Work to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Delays expected as 2 weeks of roadworks to get underway in Boleybeg

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Delays are expected as 2 weeks of roadworks are to get underway in Boleybeg tomorrow morning. The road surfacing works will take place on the Keeraun Rd. Temporary Traffic Management will be in place daily from 9am to 4:30pm. The post Delays expected as 2 weeks of roadworks to get underway in Boleybeg appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Plans for a wind farm in the west coast of Connemara have been shelved by it's backers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The planned 450 Megawatt wind farm in the Sceirde Rocks region of the west coast of Connemara has been shelved by its backers, the MacQuarrie Bank of Australia. A planning application for the wind farm was submitted to an Bord Pleanála last month, but the project backers […] The post Plans for a wind farm in the west coast of Connemara have been shelved by it's backers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Fears the problem of illegal dumping in Ballinasloe is getting worse

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are fears the problem of illegal dumping in Ballinasloe is getting worse Illegal dumping particularly on rural roads has been an ongoing issue for over a decade with items such as sofas, beds and hard plastics being dumped Fine Gael Councillor Peter Keaveney believes increasing fines […] The post Fears the problem of illegal dumping in Ballinasloe is getting worse appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Look inside: Elegant redbrick home on Ulverton Road in Dalkey

Original period details are combined with modern comforts at terraced home on the edge of the seaside village

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53 h. ago Con O’Callaghan elevates spluttering Dublin above the ordinary in Leinster quarter

Con O’Callaghan elevates spluttering Dublin above the ordinary in Leinster quarter-final win over Wicklow  The Irish Independent

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3 d. ago Family spent eleven years living in converted workshed in Dublin back garden

The family moved into a new home recently – but still feel “cabinised” after more than a decade living in the tiny space.

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3 d. ago University of Galway honours 100 students from 17 Galway schools for Junior Cycle Irish

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 98 students from 17 schools in Galway who achieved a distinction in Higher Level Irish in the Junior Cycle examn have been presented with awards by the University of Galway. Irish language schools sit a different paper, the T1, and 23 students from four of these schools […] The post University of Galway honours 100 students from 17 Galway schools for Junior Cycle Irish appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago How the right water feature can elevate your garden and soothe your soul

Playful, stimulating and fascinating, the best water features connect with our senses

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4 d. ago Galway rally for Palestine taking place tomorrow in the city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway rally for Palestine is taking place tomorrow in the city It’s part of a call-out for national rallies from The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign. This weekend’s rally is being held to express solidarity with the people of Gaza. It’ll take place tomorrow afternoon at 2, […] The post Galway rally for Palestine taking place tomorrow in the city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Portumna farmer wins two prestigious national agriculture prizes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Portumna farmer has won two prestigious national agriculture prizes Mella Briscoe from Ballycrissane took home the RDS Economic Breeding Index Award and Dairy Cow Award. The awards aim to showcase farmers who are at the forefront of economic and environmental sustainability in Irish agriculture. The post Portumna farmer wins two prestigious national agriculture prizes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago City school hosts Ireland's first ever Rubik Cube Schools Competition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A somewhat unique event took place in the city this week, when Galway Community College hosted Ireland’s first ever Rubik Cube Schools Competition. The event saw students from several schools come together for a range of competitions – in a wide variety of single and team challenges. […] The post City school hosts Ireland's first ever Rubik Cube Schools Competition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Kylemore Abbey joins Tourism Ireland’s sales mission to the United States

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Kylemore Abbey has joined this week’s Tourism Ireland’s sales mission to the United States The ‘Best of Ireland’ sales blitz visited Detroit, Indianapolis, Nashville and Charlotte The delegation of 14 tourism companies from Ireland also included five American tour operators, Aer Lingus and Delta, An estimated 4,000 […] The post Kylemore Abbey joins Tourism Ireland’s sales mission to the United States appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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