8 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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9 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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10 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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11 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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12 h. ago Early morning service to continue until Ceannt works are completed

A new temporary early morning, weekday commuter train service from Athenry into Galway and left the station on Monday – coinciding with major phases of works on the Ceannt Station and Oranmore projects. These works necessitated the stabling of a train at Athenry, which has allowed the new 06:50hrs Athenry to Galway service to run […] The post Early morning service to continue until Ceannt works are completed appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Conamara Sea Week puts spotlight on marine life and cultural heritage

The annual celebration of all things sea – from the unique and rich environment to marine life and cultural heritage – takes place later this month with the start of the 41st annual Conamara Sea Week Festival in Letterfrack. Running from October 18 to 27, this year’s programme is bursting with events and activities to […] The post Conamara Sea Week puts spotlight on marine life and cultural heritage appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Search to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The search is to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student Conor Harrington. The 20-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday and significant air, land and sea searches have been taking place Crews will gather in Renville in Oranmore tomorrow morning to continue the search […] The post Search to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago Galway based technology company to hold AI training in the city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway-based technology company Nuuaa has launched a training initiative to help local businesses put AI to work in a practical, results-driven way. The one-day, in-person workshop AI for Sales and Marketing Professionals takes place in the city at Crewe on the Monivea Road this Thursday. It will […] The post Galway based technology company to hold AI training in the city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago Galway Simon Community wins Public Choice Award at National Community Housing Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Simon Community has won the Public Choice Award at the ICSH Community Housing Awards for its flagship housing development, Sómas. It’s a development of 10 high-quality, A-rated one-bedroom apartments on a formerly derelict site in Galway City. The homes are purpose-built for older people and people […] The post Galway Simon Community wins Public Choice Award at National Community Housing Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago High speed fibre broadband now available for over 2,000 Barnaderg premises

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM High speed fibre broadband is now available for almost 2,800 premises near Barnaderg. That includes homes, farms and businesses across the area, along with parts of Tuam, Cooloo and Moyne Meanwhile, as part of the National Broadband Plan, works have been completed in other areas, including Athenry, […] The post High speed fibre broadband now available for over 2,000 Barnaderg premises appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago City insurance firm partners with 'Best Buddies' to support people with disabilities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City-based travel insurance firm MAWDY has partnered with non-profit ‘Best Buddies’ to support people with intellectual disabilities. Best Buddies is a global volunteer led organisation and this partnership will bring its ‘Transitions’ programme to Ireland for the first time. Over 12 months, it’ll offer skills-building workshops, personal […] The post City insurance firm partners with 'Best Buddies' to support people with disabilities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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36 h. ago Gardaí offer timely advice on preventing burglaries as long nights draw in

As the darker evenings draw in, Gardaí have heralded the winter phase of Operation Thor – with some timely advice on preventing burglaries in the home, particularly in rural or isolated areas. And key to combatting this crime is ensuring a light in your house from dusk every evening, whether you’re there or not – […] The post Gardaí offer timely advice on preventing burglaries as long nights draw in appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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36 h. ago Minister turns sod on €23.6m housing scheme – and opens two other developments

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne has officially broken ground on a €23.6 million mixed-tenure housing development in Claregalway – and opened housing developments in Ardrahan and Tuam on his whistlestop tour of the county. The 88-unitClaregalway scheme, led by Galway County Council and supported by €12m funding from the Department of […] The post Minister turns sod on €23.6m housing scheme – and opens two other developments appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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36 h. ago Headford’s Little Libraries born from own woman’s lifelong love of reading

From as far back as she can remember, Emma Halloran loved nothing more than losing herself in a book. From fantasy to science fiction, mystery to horror, and dystopia to literary realism, she would spend hours exploring different worlds and immersing herself in the stories at her fingertips. A voracious reader all through her childhood, […] The post Headford’s Little Libraries born from own woman’s lifelong love of reading appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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55 h. ago MEP Claims SME's in the West region are at risk of being unfairly excluded from EU supports

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM SME’s and social enterprises in the West are at risk of being unfairly excluded from vital EU supports. That’s according to local MEP Ciarán Mullooly, who says it’s due to unclear rules that Ireland has failed to fix. He says the issue centres on a test in […] The post MEP Claims SME's in the West region are at risk of being unfairly excluded from EU supports appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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60 h. ago Students get All Shook Up as they take to the boards for school musical

It’s time to slip on those blue suede shoes and head to Calasanctius College in Oranmore, where students are set to ‘follow that dream’ with their annual school musical, All Shook Up, running in the Nano Nagle Hall from Wednesday to Friday next, October 22 to 24, at 7pm nightly. Inspired by the music of […] The post Students get All Shook Up as they take to the boards for school musical appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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60 h. ago Holy Rosary College Mountbellew celebrates 60 years of legacy and learning

Holy Rosary College Mountbellew marked its 60th anniversary last Tuesday with a vibrant celebration attended by students, staff, alumni, and members of the wider community – and a throwback to the school’s very beginning. Because a special highlight of the event was the presence of representatives from the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary […] The post Holy Rosary College Mountbellew celebrates 60 years of legacy and learning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Parents and Friends of Happily Ever After Crèche to demonstrate at Tuam Cathedral tomorrow Over Imminent Closure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A demonstration against the closure of the Happily Ever After Crèche will be held tomorrow by the Parents and Friends of the Créche at Tuam Cathedral. The Créche is scheduled to shut its doors on the 31st of October, and the closure will leave Tuam without the […] The post Parents and Friends of Happily Ever After Crèche to demonstrate at Tuam Cathedral tomorrow Over Imminent Closure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago County Council Social Housing project in Ahascragh wins National award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council’s regeneration project at Tobar Mhuire in Ahascragh has been named a category winner of the ‘Building Communities’ category in the 2025 Community Housing Awards. The awards are organised by the Irish Council for Social Housing and recognise innovation and sustainability in public and community […] The post County Council Social Housing project in Ahascragh wins National award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Galway Fire and Rescue Service wins award for "SWEMS" Project 

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Fire and Rescue Service and the County Council have won a top prize at the Business Post Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards. Their project “SWEMS” was awarded the “Best Local Government Authority Project Award” The project stands for Severe Weather Event Management System, which provides a […] The post Galway Fire and Rescue Service wins award for "SWEMS" Project  appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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