5 h. ago HSE West to appear before Dáil Health Committee over Portiuncula maternity services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The HSE has been invited to appear before the Dáil Health Committee to answer questions on maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital. High risk pregnancies have been moved away from the hospital, amid reviews into the deaths of several babies there. Galway Roscommon TD Martin Daly, who’s a […] The post HSE West to appear before Dáil Health Committee over Portiuncula maternity services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Eight Galway businesses qualify for the Irish Family Business Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Eight Galway businesses are hoping for votes from the public over the next few weeks for the Irish Family Business Awards. Divilly Brothers, Carnmore – Best customer service Luxury Irish Tours, Loughrea – Fastest growing family business Atak Sports, Tuam – Retail and wholesale family business of […] The post Eight Galway businesses qualify for the Irish Family Business Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Minister officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Minister Norma Foley is today officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality is opening Corrib Lodge at Liosbán which is Resilience Healthcare’s newest children’s residential service in Galway. It’s a high support, residential service for […] The post Minister officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago University Hospital Galway under pressure with high attendances in the Emergency Department

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway is under pressure today with high attendances in the Emergency Department The hospital is advising of long wait times in the ED which has been extremely busy over the past few days Further high attendances are expected over the bank holiday weekend. Due to […] The post University Hospital Galway under pressure with high attendances in the Emergency Department appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Campus Anti Genocide protestors storm their way into University of Galway's Quad building

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Protestors at the University of Galway banging drums and chanting loudly have stormed their way into the Quad building The Campus Anti Genocide coalition is calling on the new University President to cease collaboration with Israeli IT company Technion. The rally involving about 70 people has been […] The post Campus Anti Genocide protestors storm their way into University of Galway's Quad building appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Young disabled people to lead University of Galway study on care and support

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A group of young disabled people is to lead a University of Galway study on care and support. The research team will work alongside young people aged 18 to 24, who have disabilities, to gather their lived experiences of care and support. The findings will be analysed […] The post Young disabled people to lead University of Galway study on care and support appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago ATU Galway students to join national walkout over Budget 2026

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Students at ATU Galway will be joining a national walkout in response to Budget 2026. Students’ Unions across the country say they are appalled by the latest budget, and feel students have been forgotten. They are calling for fairness, equality, and parity of funding within the TU […] The post ATU Galway students to join national walkout over Budget 2026 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago N83 Corinthians to Parkmore Junction roadworks begin today after some delays

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The N83 roadworks from Corinthians Rugby Club to Parkmore Junction are beginning today after some hold-ups The 600 metres of works will run for the next 3 weeks until Friday November 14th Full lane closures will be in place with stop/go system and road users are asked […] The post N83 Corinthians to Parkmore Junction roadworks begin today after some delays appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Major investment announced for Gort as old convent is set for transformation

The former Mercy Convent in Gort is set for a magnificent new lease of life as a multi-purpose remote working, innovation, cultural, and community hub at the heart of the South Galway town. That’s after Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary, confirmed €1 million in funding for the project under Category […] The post Major investment announced for Gort as old convent is set for transformation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Five local companies among 136 awarded Origin Green Gold Membership for 2025

Five Galway operators were among 136 Irish food and drink companies recognised by Bord Bia with Origin Green Gold Membership for their sustainability performance in 2025. Galway’s five Origin Green Gold recipients were Connemara Distillers T/A Micil Distillery; Connemara Organic Seaweeds; Builín Blasta in An Spidéal, and Divilly’s and Sean Loughnane butchers in Galway city. […] The post Five local companies among 136 awarded Origin Green Gold Membership for 2025 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Two Connemara tourism companies showcased at Spanish tradeshows

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Connmara tourism companies have taken part in a series of travel tradeshows across Spain, organised by Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain. Aran Island Ferries and Killary Fjord Boat Tours took part, and they were involved in workshop sessions and networking in Bilbao, Madrid and Barcelona. They were […] The post Two Connemara tourism companies showcased at Spanish tradeshows appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Councillors hit out at Com Reg as mobile coverage problems persist across County Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Councillors have hit out at the Commission for Communications Regulation over poor phone coverage and slow broadband They aired their frustration at this week’s County Council meeting Tuam Area Fine Gael Councillor Andrew Reddington criticised the fact that no representative of ComReg has agreed to […] The post Councillors hit out at Com Reg as mobile coverage problems persist across County Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Free business seminar set to take place in the city this Thursday

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A free of charge business seminar is set to take place this Thursday at 9:30 am in the Clayton hotel. The seminar will be presented by business coach Derek O’Dwyer with ActionCOACH Ireland. Attendees will explore proven frameworks to help them work smarter, grow revenue and build […] The post Free business seminar set to take place in the city this Thursday appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Connemara man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Connemara man has pleaded guilty at Derrynea District Court to threatening to kill Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family 48-year-old Patrick Grealish, with an address at Garraí An Choirce in Leitir Mealláin, pleaded guilty to making an online threat to kill or cause serious harm to […] The post Connemara man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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32 h. ago Week of extensive roadworks to begin on the N63 at Brierfield

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A week of extensive roadworks is to begin tomorrow on the N63 at Brierfield. The works will cover 350 metres from Horseleap Cross to Brierfield National School. Traffic management and lane closures will be in place during the works. Road users are asked to expect delays and […] The post Week of extensive roadworks to begin on the N63 at Brierfield appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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33 h. ago Galway's local authorities open Community Climate Action Funds worth 1.2 million euro

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s local authorities have opened their Community Climate Action Funds worth a combined 1.2 million euro The Funds are aimed at supporting grassroots efforts to implement climate action projects across Galway The County Council fund is €762,000 while the City Council’s fund is worth 466,000 euro The […] The post Galway's local authorities open Community Climate Action Funds worth 1.2 million euro appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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36 h. ago Three county GAA clubs to benefit from community energy fund

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Three county GAA clubs have been selected to benefit from a community fund operating by energy provider SE Systems. It’s awarded half a million euro to 45 communities across the country. Under this latest allocation, money will go towards Kinvara GAA, Clarinbridge GAA, and Portumna GAA The […] The post Three county GAA clubs to benefit from community energy fund appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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37 h. ago €6m in grants to refurbish 100 vacant and derelict Galway homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost €6 million in grants has helped bring over a hundred vacant and derelict homes back into use in Galway. Since 2022, 765 refurbishment grant applications were made, with 520 approvals from homeowners across the city and county. Nationally, the figures revealed by the Housing Minister show […] The post €6m in grants to refurbish 100 vacant and derelict Galway homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Councillors pass €12.8m budget for Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local councillors have passed a 12.8 million euro budget for the Loughrea and Gort/Kinvara area in 2026. The annual budget covers the running of the municipal district – such as roadworks, social housing maintenance, public parks, and street parking. Councillors raised concerns over the 311 thousand euro […] The post Councillors pass €12.8m budget for Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Minister officially opens Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden on the Headford Road has been officially opened by Minister Dara Calleary. Situated above Lidl the roof area has been transformed into an urban oasis of organic vegetables, a variety of herbs and salads and a fig tree in the greenhouse. […] The post Minister officially opens Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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