3 h. ago Nigel Farage's Reform beats Labour by six votes in Runcorn vote as party gains first mayor

Farage said the win was a sign that Keir Starmer had “alienated so much of his traditional base, it’s just extraordinary”.

Politics

5 h. ago Nigel Farage's Reform party beats Labour by six votes in Runcorn and Helsby

Farage said the win was a sign that Keir Starmer had “alienated so much of his traditional base, it’s just extraordinary”.

Politics

14 h. ago Ted Cruz tells ambassador nominee Ireland's stance on Israel 'endangers core US interests'

Edward Walsh told the Foreign Relations Committee Hearing that he will work ‘constructively on issues contributing to tensions between Israel and Ireland’.

Politics

14 h. ago Nominee for US ambassador to Ireland says he will make it clear that Israel is an ally

Edward Walsh told the Foreign Relations Committee Hearing that he will work ‘constructively on issues contributing to tensions between Israel and Ireland’.

Politics

22 h. ago Leaving Cert textbook author resigns from curriculum reform group amid ‘dumbing down’ concerns

University lecturer says original vision of construction studies subject is ‘all but abandoned’ in new draft

Culture

25 h. ago New ambulance base to be constructed at St. Brigid's in Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new ambulance base is to be constructed on St. Brigid’s Campus in Ballinasloe on lands to be retained by the HSE Roscommon/Galway Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane says this new ambulance base is much needed to replace the current one Deputy Kerrane says it’s also important […] The post New ambulance base to be constructed at St. Brigid's in Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

44 h. ago Campaign for one hour free parking in Galway towns pushes ahead

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A campaign to introduce one hour free parking in towns across County Galway is pushing ahead. Councillor Declan Geraghty first made the call for Ballinasloe, and says businesses are suffering as a result of car parking charges. A recent meeting at County Hall heard that a statutory […] The post Campaign for one hour free parking in Galway towns pushes ahead appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

69 h. ago Gardaí investigate serious criminal damage to houses in Loughrea and Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí are investigating serious criminal damage to houses and vehicles in Loughrea and Ballinasloe. Early Sunday at approximately 3am the front window and door of a house in Gort Bride in Loughrea were smashed. There was also significant damage caused to three vehicles parked in the vicinity. […] The post Gardaí investigate serious criminal damage to houses in Loughrea and Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 d. ago Two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press seized in Woodlawn

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press have been seized at a residence in the Ballinasloe area. Today’s planned search at Woodlawn was part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the Galway Division and surrounding areas. The firearms have been forwarded for a technical examination […] The post Two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press seized in Woodlawn appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

5 d. ago Gardaí seize €432,000 in Cannabis plants at growhouses in Ballinasloe and Athlone

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí in County Galway and County Westmeath have seized over approximately €432,000 worth of Cannabis Plants in Ballinasloe and Athlone following searches on Friday. During an initial search at a house in Ballinasloe, the Divisional Drugs Unit discovered a sophisticated growhouse operation and seized 160 suspected cannabis […] The post Gardaí seize €432,000 in Cannabis plants at growhouses in Ballinasloe and Athlone appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

5 d. ago Water crews to begin network upgrades tomorrow in Portacarron in Oughterard

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Water crews will be on site in Portacarron in Oughterard tomorrow to replace 642 metres of water main along the local roads The Uisce Éireann works, which will drive down leakage on the shores of Lough Corrib, will be carried out by Farrans Construction and should be […] The post Water crews to begin network upgrades tomorrow in Portacarron in Oughterard appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

6 d. ago 8 thousand appointments cancelled at Galway's public hospitals last year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost 8 thousand appointments were cancelled at Galway’s public hospitals last year. 6,882 were cancelled at UHG or Merlin Park, while a further 1,746 were cancelled at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. In both cases, it represents an increase of around ten percent on figures for 2023. Nationally, almost […] The post 8 thousand appointments cancelled at Galway's public hospitals last year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘She was literally dying in front of our eyes’: Woman (79) died from rare, aggressive cancer related to asbestos exposure

Marie Hitchcock from Balally, Co Dublin had spent some time at an RAF base in the UK

Events

9 d. ago Galway based Purcell is first Irish contractor to digitise procurement

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway based Purcell is the first Irish contractor to digitise procurement The building contractor is using ProcurePro, a modern construction procurement solution The company says it improves operational efficiency, reduces risk, and enhances visibility over every step of the process Purcell’s leadership in digital procurement is expected […] The post Galway based Purcell is first Irish contractor to digitise procurement appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

9 d. ago Gardaí treating fire at St Brigids in Ballinasloe as criminal damage

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí are treating last week’s fire at St. Brigids hospital campus in Ballinasloe as criminal damage. Last Tuesday night, April 15th, five fire engines attended the scene and extinguished a gorse fire. Gardaí now say they’re investigating an incident of criminal damage, and are appealing to witnesses […] The post Gardaí treating fire at St Brigids in Ballinasloe as criminal damage appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

1 week ago Next Pope: How the power base of the Church shifted (and why we won't see an Irish Pope emerge)

Michael Kelly looks at what happens now within The Catholic Church now that it has lost Pope Francis.

Politics

1 week ago Construction on Dublin Boulevard with overnight road closures starting Tuesday

Construction on Dublin Boulevard with overnight road closures starting Tuesday  KOAA News 5

Politics

1 week ago Phase 2 of construction project at Ireland, Ironwood intersection begins next week

Phase 2 of construction project at Ireland, Ironwood intersection begins next week  WNDU

Politics

1 week ago Dublin Boulevard construction starts Tuesday with overnight road closures

Dublin Boulevard construction starts Tuesday with overnight road closures  City of Colorado Springs (.gov)

Politics

1 week ago Construction at Ireland Road and Ironwood Drive causes concern for drivers

Construction at Ireland Road and Ironwood Drive causes concern for drivers  WSBT

Transport