1 week ago Just 6 percent of new Garda recruits for North Western region

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just six percent of the newest batch of Garda recruits are being posted to the North Western region. Of the 149 Templemore graduates, ten will go toward the region which includes Galway and nine other counties. 98 Garda recruits will go to the Dublin, 28 to the […] The post Just 6 percent of new Garda recruits for North Western region appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Still no Park and Ride facilities in Galway on 20th anniversary of inclusion in city development plan

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM It’s now officially 20 years since Park and Ride facilities were included in the Galway City Development Plan to tackle rising traffic levels. The matter’s once again been raised in the Dáil, where the long-running plans have been described as “up in the clouds”. But where are […] The post Still no Park and Ride facilities in Galway on 20th anniversary of inclusion in city development plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Eight Galway projects make the cut for slice of €14m Community Recognition Fund

A total of eight Galway projects have been included among 163 community facilities to share a slice of over €14 million in state funding to develop or add to their services through the Community Recognition Fund. The investment – announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary – includes upgrades […] The post Eight Galway projects make the cut for slice of €14m Community Recognition Fund appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago N17 in Milltown reopens after three car collision which led to five people being hospitalised

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The section of the N17 in Milltown which had been closed for approximately 6 hours due to a three-car collision has re-opened Five people, including a child, were brought to University Hospital Galway following the incident that occurred at around 8:45am One of those, a woman in […] The post N17 in Milltown reopens after three car collision which led to five people being hospitalised appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway County Council launches programme of events and activities for Seachtain na Gaeilge

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Irish Language Week – Seachtain na Gaeilge – gets underway this Saturday as we head towards the national holiday Lá Fhéile Padraig on Monday fortnight The programme of events and activities for Galway has been launched at County Hall The ceremony included the announcement of the winners […] The post Galway County Council launches programme of events and activities for Seachtain na Gaeilge appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Status Yellow Wind and Rain Warning issued for Galway comes into effect at 2am

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A status yellow wind and rain warning for several counties, including Galway, will be in effect at 2 a.m. tomorrow morning. Strong winds and heavy rain will sweep across the country tomorrow with the warning for rain and wind in operation until 3pm tomorrow afternoon. At this […] The post Status Yellow Wind and Rain Warning issued for Galway comes into effect at 2am appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago New Look shutting all its stores in Ireland, including two in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM New Look is shutting its Irish operations which includes two stores in Galway, one in the city and one in Knocknacarra The clothing retailer has announced it will hold a clearance sale on Sunday. The High Court today approved the appointment of liquidators to oversee the winding […] The post New Look shutting all its stores in Ireland, including two in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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