2 h. ago Galway composer Johnny Óg Connolly is Composer of the Year at Gradam Ceoil

The great Conamara accordion player and composer Johnny Óg Connolly is to be honoured for his outstanding contributions to Irish Traditional Music at this year’s Gradam Ceoil TG4. The son of the renowned melodeon player Johnny Connolly from Inis Bearachain will receive the Cumadóir TG4 Award as Composer of the Year, joining a stellar list […] The post Galway composer Johnny Óg Connolly is Composer of the Year at Gradam Ceoil appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago ‘It’s a business issue’: Employers urged to help workers undergoing fertility treatment

Meath woman Lisa McGee says being open with managers about her experience alleviated stress

Economics

12 h. ago A dad's perspective: I watched Adolescence with my teenage son... here's what I learned

Derek Walsh watched the much-discussed TV show and learned that he is the one who needs to do the work.

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12 h. ago ‘Best day ever’ for Willie Mullins, as son Patrick claims National success

While he is based in Co Carlow in Ireland, Mullins is so dominant that he won the UK trainers’ championship last term,

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14 h. ago Afghan dad and son held in custody after arriving in Dublin from Oslo without passports

The two men were arrested by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) officers

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14 h. ago Two men arrested at Dublin Airport without passports claim to be father and son from Afghanistan

Two men arrested at Dublin Airport without passports claim to be father and son from Afghanistan  Sunday World

Events

16 h. ago Patrick Mullins takes win for father Willie in Randox Grand National

Ridden by the trainer’s son, Patrick, the 33-1 shot Nick Rockett proved too strong for stablemate and defending champion I Am Maximus

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18 h. ago Fundraiser launched as James’ beloved dog Iggy begins health battle

A well-known Donegal photographer has launched a fundraiser to help his beloved dog receive the medical treatment she needs. James… The post Fundraiser launched as James’ beloved dog Iggy begins health battle appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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26 h. ago My son Ted is about to finish three years of leukaemia treatment. What happens now?

I’m proud of my brave, resilient child, of all he has done to heal. Still, I don’t exactly feel like celebrating

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27 h. ago How Arklow turned a major sewage problem into an opportunity to build something spectacular

Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant, designed by Clancy Moore, is the first in the world with an architect as an integrated part of the design team

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27 h. ago Author Oisín Fagan: ‘The Irish have gone everywhere and been among the best and the worst’

The writer on his new novel, Eden’s Shore; his support for Irish neutrality; and being described as like ‘Father Ted scripted by Philip K Dick’

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63 h. ago Employee who took time off work for IVF treatment wins €10,000 for unfair dismissal

The woman told the tribunal that her employer was initially supportive when she told them about her fertility treatments

Society

3 d. ago Teenager weaned off drugs was ‘held down and injected by thugs when he refused to buy from them’

More support needed for young people leaving addiction treatment services, TDs hear

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3 d. ago Garda defend treatment of Gaza protesters outside Leinster House and deny ‘cavity search’ allegation

Protesters’ claims about searches by gardaí were raised in Dáil by Richard Boyd Barrett

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5 d. ago Opinion: 'Not only could he not get an appointment, he couldn't get a GP to take him on'

When his GP retired, *Paul faced cancer without primary care and was left begging to be put on a waiting list.

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5 d. ago Waiting for scoliosis surgery: ‘He’s like a different person. He’s in constant pain’

Due to the long delay in getting treatment, Daniel Collins (14) will now need two spinal surgeries instead of one

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5 d. ago Rory McIlroy heads for Masters after top five finish in Texas

Min Woo Lee makes breakthrough on PGA Tour with Scottie Scheffler second

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6 d. ago Mother and son face losing home after change to tenants scheme

More than 2,500 households have been preventing from becoming homeless through the scheme.

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7 d. ago Why would a father put his law student son in a car with a known fugitive?

The writing of Eoin McNamee’s new book The Bureau started when he came across a letter a criminal wrote to his father from Cork prison

Society

8 d. ago Putin renews calls to topple Zelenskyy and claims Russian army will 'finish off' Ukrainian troops

The renewed call is the latest demonstration of Putin’s long-standing desire to install a more Moscow-friendly regime in Ukraine.

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