1 hour ago ‘We fell in love with Ireland’: Meet the Ukrainians building new businesses and lives here

From baking to dance, food to interior design, Ukrainians fleeing the war have strived to make new lives in Ireland, although their long-term legal status remains cloaked in uncertainty

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14 h. ago Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Connemara North councillor Gerry King is calling for the public to park responsibly near beaches and waterways in Connemara this weekend. With the warm weather, large crowds are expected to descend on rural beaches – many of which can’t cope with the parking demands. That’s according to […] The post Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago IPAS Centre in Doughiska found to be fully compliant with standards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A facility accommodating asylum seekers in Galway city has been found to be compliant in all standards, following a HIQA inspection. The announced inspection at Cúirt Uisce Accommodation Centre on Doughiska Road took place in August shortly after it opened. It was housing 52 residents, many of […] The post IPAS Centre in Doughiska found to be fully compliant with standards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Financial executive awarded €22k over unfair dismissal for posting sexually explicit messages

The Workplace Relations Commission found that the company’s conclusion that the manager’s conduct was “highly severe sexual harassment” was “excessive” and “not proportional.”

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24 h. ago Delays expected as works take place on Old Dublin Road in city today

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Motorists are being advised to expect delays along the Old Dublin Road in the city today. It’s as road surfacing works are taking place until 2 this afternoon. Temporary Traffic Management arrangements will be in place throughout the day. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes where […] The post Delays expected as works take place on Old Dublin Road in city today appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago What do we expect from Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s meeting today?

Meeting of US and Russian leaders not expected to pave the way for a breakthrough given gulf between Moscow and Kyiv on key issues

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25 h. ago New NI Standards Commissioner expected as Dr McCullough completes term

New NI Standards Commissioner expected as Dr McCullough completes term  Belfast Telegraph

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25 h. ago Morgan County Commission on Aging planning trips to Niagara Falls, Ireland

Morgan County Commission on Aging planning trips to Niagara Falls, Ireland  Decatur Daily

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25 h. ago Hunting, pollution and tourism in EU threatening some seal species into extinction

A cross-border investigation by The Journal Investigates shows escalating threats to seals on EU coastlines, with risks of some species becoming completely extinct.

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38 h. ago Galway's Catherine Connolly is new front runner in presidential race as Maireád McGuinness pulls out on medical grounds

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Catherine Connolly is the new front runner in the presidential race as Maireád McGuinness has pulled out on medical grounds The former EU Commissioner said she was doing so on medical advice after spending time in hospital last week. Mairead McGuinness has been leading the polls […] The post Galway's Catherine Connolly is new front runner in presidential race as Maireád McGuinness pulls out on medical grounds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Mairead McGuinness drops out of presidential race due to health reasons

Former European Commissioner cites medical advice, with Fine Gael to consider options in coming days

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45 h. ago Major traffic policing report: Inquiry team 'shocked' by lack of interest in job of some gardaí

The garda commissioner has said more needs to be done to tackle the apparent underperformance of gardaí, as many are “deliberately” ignoring offences.

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47 h. ago What options are there if you didn't get the results you expected?

What options are there if you didn't get the results you expected?  BBC

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48 h. ago Warm spell to continue into weekend, but heavy showers and thunderstorms expected

Temperatures are set to reach 25 degrees today.

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61 h. ago Term Sheet: pbb’s management move, Blackstone hands back keys in Dublin, Delancey’s bank partnership

Term Sheet: pbb’s management move, Blackstone hands back keys in Dublin, Delancey’s bank partnership  Real Estate Capital Europe

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62 h. ago ‘Well worth viewing’: Perseid meteor shower to continue Wednesday night

Stargazers can expect to see up to 30 meteors an hour in Irish skies, astronomer says

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2 d. ago Contract awarded for 84 unit social housing scheme in Ballyburke in Knocknacarra

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The contract for the development of a new 84 unit social housing scheme at Ballyburke in Knocknacarra has been awarded to OCC Construction The plans generated local opposition when first mooted but work is expected to get underway shortly with a two year completion timeline The 84 […] The post Contract awarded for 84 unit social housing scheme in Ballyburke in Knocknacarra appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Presidential election: Former chief medical officer Tony Holohan signals ‘encouraging’ poll data

Potential candidate’s supporters commission research to explore viability for run in presidential race

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3 d. ago 'The results are encouraging': Holohan mulls presidential run following poll data

Potential candidate’s supporters commission research to explore viability for run in presidential race

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3 d. ago Is overpaying your mortgage and reducing the term a good idea?

First-time buyers can focus on reducing the mortgage burden but there should be other priorities for any spare cash

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