7 h. ago 58% of 15 and 16 year olds in Galway City not getting enough sleep according to Planet Youth Survey

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The latest Planet Youth survey has found that 58% of 15-16 year-olds do not get the required 8 hours sleep a night. The survey was carried out by the Western Region of the Drugs and Alcohol Task Force in ten city secondary schools and one Youthreach Centre […] The post 58% of 15 and 16 year olds in Galway City not getting enough sleep according to Planet Youth Survey appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

11 h. ago Local Fianna Fail councillor demands "dictator" Micheal Martin resign

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Micheal Martin is a “dictator” and he should step down after Jim Gavin’s disastrous presidential election campaign. That’s according to Loughrea Fianna Fail Councillor Michael Regan – who says party headquarters should follow as well. He says Jim Gavin was never the popular choice, and many other […] The post Local Fianna Fail councillor demands "dictator" Micheal Martin resign appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago ATU President calls for Professorships in Technological Universities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM President of ATU Dr Orla Flynn is calling for permission to employ professors at Technological Universities. Dr Flynn is warning that Technological Universities like ATU risk losing their senior academics to other institutions, leading to what she described as a ‘Brain Drain’. Irish legacy Universities employ between […] The post ATU President calls for Professorships in Technological Universities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Deliveroo Shopping goes live in Galway and 3 other cities today

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Deliveroo’s expanded shopping service goes live in Galway, Cork, Limerick and Dublin today. The fastfood takeaway service is now also offering products from beauty and pet care to florists, technology, DIY and gifts. The company first moved beyond food delivery to include retail products in the UK […] The post Deliveroo Shopping goes live in Galway and 3 other cities today appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Galway’s community stalwarts celebrated during Positive Ageing Week

Twenty-seven people from across Galway City and County have been named Local Heroes as part of Positive Ageing Week 2025, in recognition of their ongoing contributions to their communities. The honourees, chosen for their commitment to staying active, socially engaged, and supporting others, are being featured in a travelling exhibition that opens at Galway City […] The post Galway’s community stalwarts celebrated during Positive Ageing Week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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38 h. ago Road Closures due to roadworks on M17 and M18 starting tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There will be closures due to roadworks on the M17 and M18, starting tomorrow and continuing for the next number of weeks. On Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th October, the M18 Southbound Junction 18 Rathmorrissey to Junction 17 Kiltiernan will be closed between 9pm and 6 am. […] The post Road Closures due to roadworks on M17 and M18 starting tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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42 h. ago New book profiles life and work of two exceptional Galwegian academics

The academic, code breaker, musicologist and translator Emily Anderson is one of a duo of Galwegians to feature in Irish STEM Lives, a new publication from the Dictionary of Irish Biography looking at the diversity of STEM in Ireland. The cryptanalyst and musicologist, who was from Taylor’s Hill and lived from 1891 to 1962, worked […] The post New book profiles life and work of two exceptional Galwegian academics appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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60 h. ago Galway Bay FM named in top three local radio stations at the IMRO All

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Bay FM has been named in the top three local radio stations at the All-Ireland IMRO radio awards. In addition to taking the bronze Local Station of the Year award, Galway Bay FM took Gold for Sports Story of the Year and Silver for Radio Moment […] The post Galway Bay FM named in top three local radio stations at the IMRO All-Ireland Radio Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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61 h. ago Clean Up Underway throughout Galway City and County following Storm Amy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The clean-up is underway throughout Galway City and County following yesterday’s Storm Amy. In Galway City, all roads are now open, but the Public are asked to take care in relation to loose debris and fallen trees. Woodlands and pitches will remain closed over the weekend. ESB […] The post Clean Up Underway throughout Galway City and County following Storm Amy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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61 h. ago Independent Ireland MEP warns communities remain exposed to extreme weather events

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has warned that communities in Galway and across the Midlands North West region remain dangerously exposed to extreme weather events, as the Government has still not finalised a national emergency plan, nine months after Storm Éowyn left 760,000 homes without power and […] The post Independent Ireland MEP warns communities remain exposed to extreme weather events appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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61 h. ago 18 Food Producers from Galway win awards at Blas na hÉireann

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 18 producers from Co. Galway have won awards at Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards held in Dingle yesterday. The Irish Food Awards are now in their 18th year and firmly established as the largest and most influential food awards on the island of Ireland. All […] The post 18 Food Producers from Galway win awards at Blas na hÉireann appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

66 h. ago Organ recipients and donor families gather for unique thanksgiving celebration

There was strong Galway representation among a congregation of 1,500 from across Ireland and overseas who gathered in the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall, Dublin on Saturday, as the Irish Kidney Association hosted its 40th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving. The unique and poignant event honoured deceased organ donors and their families, while […] The post Organ recipients and donor families gather for unique thanksgiving celebration appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

66 h. ago Rugby club’s fundraiser will see street enveloped in hundreds of balls

Hundreds of rugby balls are being released down a steep street in heart of Tuam this weekend – as part of a unique fundraising event for the local Rugby Club. The balls will be released from a steep line at the top of Tullinadaly Road at 3pm on Sunday – with a prize for the […] The post Rugby club’s fundraiser will see street enveloped in hundreds of balls appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 d. ago Major power outages and significant road closures due to Storm Amy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The impact of Storm Amy is already being sharply felt across Galway, with an orange wind warning in place until 10 tonight. Major power outages are affecting North Tuam and Athenry, while there’s also outages on the Aran Islands and parts of Connemara including Moycullen, Recess and […] The post Major power outages and significant road closures due to Storm Amy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Approval for transformative Dublin Road "BusConnects" corridor

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Final approval has been given for a major transformative public transport corridor along the Dublin Road in the city. Known as “BusConnects”, it’s a 4km section of dedicated bus lanes stretching from Doughiska to Moneenageisha. The sharpest criticism of public transport in Galway City is the lack […] The post Approval for transformative Dublin Road "BusConnects" corridor appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Transport

3 d. ago Five sets of skeletal human remains found at Tuam mother and baby site

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Five sets of historic, skeletal human remains have been found during the excavation at the former mother and baby home in Tuam. The remains are consistent with the Workhouse era of 1841 to 1918, before the site housed the mother and baby institution, and are undergoing analysis. […] The post Five sets of skeletal human remains found at Tuam mother and baby site appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Magnificent Murtagh produces champion show in claiming World single sculls title

A season that was full of drama had its appropriate denouement in Shanghai at the weekend as Fiona Murtagh confirmed her status as one of Ireland’s greatest-ever rowers when crowned world champion in the women’s single sculls. It saw the Moycullen woman add gold to the silvers she won at both the European Championships and […] The post Magnificent Murtagh produces champion show in claiming World single sculls title appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Motorists urged to drive with care as large number of Galway roads affected by flooding

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Several roads and carparks across the city and county have been closed as Storm Amy hits. Toft Car Park, Salthill Car Park and Silverstrand Road will be closed off to the public until further notice. While Ballyloughane Beach Road will be for local access only until further […] The post Motorists urged to drive with care as large number of Galway roads affected by flooding appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Transport

4 d. ago Seven Galway businesses are winners at Ireland's best managed companies awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Seven Galway businesses have won top prizes at Ireland’s Best Managed companies awards. Corrib Oil now have a gold status as they have won four years in a row, while JJ Rhatigan and company won the Family Business of the year award. The other five Galway winners […] The post Seven Galway businesses are winners at Ireland's best managed companies awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Lexus Galway first Irish winner of major Lexus European award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Lexus Galway in Ballybrit has been named first ever Irish winner of a prestigious European award offered by the carmaker. The local team has taken the ‘European Lexus Kiwami Award’, which recognises excellence in business and customer service. 19 centres were honoured this year, from more then […] The post Lexus Galway first Irish winner of major Lexus European award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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