6 h. 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.

Events

43 h. ago 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.

Politics

64 h. ago Director of Irish Museum of Modern Art to address climate art project in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Director of the Irish Museum of Modern Art Annie Fletcher is set to speak at the opening of a climate art project in Galway city. ‘The Air We Share’ €250,000 project premiered at the Westside Arts Festival last month – aiming to find creative solutions to […] The post Director of Irish Museum of Modern Art to address climate art project in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

66 h. ago Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A cheque for just under 20,000 euro has been presented to the Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway The Murphy family from Tuam, who used the service, organised a Race Night fundraiser in March Laura gave birth to twins Sophie and Rían in UHG in February […] The post Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 d. ago Galway's Tympany Medical launches crowdfunding round for new surgical device

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway-based MedTech Tympany Medical has launched a 600,000 euro crowdfunding round to scale its breakthrough surgical device, Solascope This endoscope platform can be used for ENT procedures among others The funding round, which is now open, targets both seasoned investors and first-time backers looking to diversify their […] The post Galway's Tympany Medical launches crowdfunding round for new surgical device appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago ATU appeals to households in Galway to rent rooms to students

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Atlantic Technological University is calling on households in the West to open their doors to students. The university is launching a Rent-a-Room appeal across Galway, Sligo, Donegal and Mayo for the upcoming academic year. Those who rent a room out can benefit from up to €14,000 per […] The post ATU appeals to households in Galway to rent rooms to students appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

1 week ago Galway Lotto Player scoops over €60,000 in last night's draw

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway player has won over €60,000 after matching 5 numbers and the bonus in last night’s main Lotto draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw from Tesco in the Athenry Shopping. For matching 5 numbers and the bonus, the […] The post Galway Lotto Player scoops over €60,000 in last night's draw appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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