24 h. ago Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A caravan identified as stolen and over €7,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis were seized following a search of residences in Loughrea yesterday. Gardaí from the Detective and Drugs Unit carried out a search operation and were assisted by the Armed Support Unit, the Garda Dog Unit, […] The post Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Funding announced to support disadvantaged learners across Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Funding has been announced to support disadvantaged learners across Galway. €150,000 through the Government’s ‘Reach Fund’ will support the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board, or GRETB. It’ll distribute money to community education groups, to support learners in building skills, and offering education opportunties through simplified […] The post Funding announced to support disadvantaged learners across Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago More than €160,000 cocaine seized and man (20s) arrested in Co Galway

The drugs are to be sent for analysis to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).

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2 w. ago Works on Doughiska Skate Park worth almost half a million euro begin today

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Doughiska Park Refurbishment works worth €400,000 are beginning today. Galway City Council has signed a contract with Browne Brothers Site Services Ltd for the project. The state-of-the-art skate park will include a variety of features, catering to both beginners and more experienced skaters and bikers. The works […] The post Works on Doughiska Skate Park worth almost half a million euro begin today appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Almost 20,000 derelict buildings in State, with highest numbers in Mayo, Donegal, Galway

Number of derelict buildings falls nearly 3% in 12 months, GeoDirectory survey finds

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3 w. ago Over 12,000 patients in Galway waiting for hospital treatment or day procedures

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Over 12 thousand patients in Galway are waiting for hospital treatment or day procedures. That’s according to figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund for July. Nationally, there are over 100 thousand patients awaiting care. Of the 12,303 patients awaiting hospital treatment or day procedures in Galway, […] The post Over 12,000 patients in Galway waiting for hospital treatment or day procedures appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Big Galway representation in grant awards for sustainability projects

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Eleven of the 56 sustainability projects to receieve SSE Airtricity awards are Galway based. They’ll get their share of over €360,000 in funding through the Generation Green Community Fund. The projects in Galway span areas such as food waste, bicycle repair workshops, wildlife habitats and coastal erosion. […] The post Big Galway representation in grant awards for sustainability projects appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Funding for seven Galway projects under Communicating Europe Initiative

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Seven Galway projects are to receive funding under the Communicating Europe Initiative It supports voluntary organisations, educational institutions, and local authorities in promoting public engagement with EU issues The Galway projects will share €48,000, as part of €345,500 for 66 projects nationwide In Galway, Ardán is to […] The post Funding for seven Galway projects under Communicating Europe Initiative appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago MEP warns that over 5,000 Galway Farmers could be forced out of Farming under New EU CAP proposals

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has warned of a deeply concerning development under the European Commission’s proposed reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy or CAP. Under new proposals, farmers reaching the State Pension age of 66 could not receive a single farm payment from 2028. Speaking […] The post MEP warns that over 5,000 Galway Farmers could be forced out of Farming under New EU CAP proposals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four Galway outdoor recreation projects will get their share of €145,000 in funding. It’s part of an €8.7 million investment through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Shannapheasteen Way is being boosted by €50,000, while the Hymany Trail has been granted €40,000 for upkeep and trail repairs. […] The post Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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