9 h. ago No restoration date in place for catering services on Galway to Dublin trains

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Irish Rail says reports that catering services on ALL of its intercity trains, including Galway, will be restored before the end of the year are not correct. Irish Rail Communications Manager Barry Kenny says there is no provider, and no restoration date, at this time. However, Mr […] The post No restoration date in place for catering services on Galway to Dublin trains appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago ISPCC calls for fairer share of children’s support services on Aran Islands

Children on the Aran Islands deserve the same access to services and support as those on the mainland; that’s according to ISPCC Child Participation and Engagement Lead, Charlotte Donnellan, speaking after a visit to Scoil Rónáin on Inis Mór last week. “Just because you live on an island doesn’t mean you don’t experience or witness […] The post ISPCC calls for fairer share of children’s support services on Aran Islands appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Ballinalsoe Councillor calls on Health Minister to fully answer questions on Portiuncula Maternity Services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A strong call has been made for the Health Minister to fully answer questions on issues with Portiuncula Maternity Services At a local area meeting, Ballinasloe Councillor Dr. Evelyn Parsons shared a response from the Minister to a request for her to sit before the Regional Health […] The post Ballinalsoe Councillor calls on Health Minister to fully answer questions on Portiuncula Maternity Services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago North or south beach? Two homes at opposite ends of coastal Dublin's train line

North or south beach? Two homes at opposite ends of coastal Dublin's train line  EVOKE

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5 d. ago Ireland’s Electric Trains Delayed Until 2027 Shocking Commuters and Halting Dart+ Expansion Across Dublin and Wicklow – New Update You Need to Know

Ireland’s Electric Trains Delayed Until 2027 Shocking Commuters and Halting Dart+ Expansion Across Dublin and Wicklow – New Update You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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5 d. ago Train service changes this weekend as Ceannt Station Platform 5 nears completion

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There will be some time changes to local train services this weekend as works at Ceannt Station continue. Platform 5 is expected to be completed over the bank holiday, with lane closures and bus transfers to be in place between Galway and Athenry. The 70 million euro […] The post Train service changes this weekend as Ceannt Station Platform 5 nears completion appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago HSE West to appear before Dáil Health Committee over Portiuncula maternity services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The HSE has been invited to appear before the Dáil Health Committee to answer questions on maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital. High risk pregnancies have been moved away from the hospital, amid reviews into the deaths of several babies there. Galway Roscommon TD Martin Daly, who’s a […] The post HSE West to appear before Dáil Health Committee over Portiuncula maternity services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Minister officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Minister Norma Foley is today officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality is opening Corrib Lodge at Liosbán which is Resilience Healthcare’s newest children’s residential service in Galway. It’s a high support, residential service for […] The post Minister officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Early morning service to continue until Ceannt works are completed

A new temporary early morning, weekday commuter train service from Athenry into Galway and left the station on Monday – coinciding with major phases of works on the Ceannt Station and Oranmore projects. These works necessitated the stabling of a train at Athenry, which has allowed the new 06:50hrs Athenry to Galway service to run […] The post Early morning service to continue until Ceannt works are completed appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Loreto student combining Leaving Cert studies with training for Dublin Marathon

Loreto student combining Leaving Cert studies with training for Dublin Marathon  Westmeath Examiner

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1 week ago Galway Fire and Rescue Service wins award for "SWEMS" Project 

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Fire and Rescue Service and the County Council have won a top prize at the Business Post Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards. Their project “SWEMS” was awarded the “Best Local Government Authority Project Award” The project stands for Severe Weather Event Management System, which provides a […] The post Galway Fire and Rescue Service wins award for "SWEMS" Project  appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Dublin woman helped train over 1,000 people in CPR after sudden death of dad

Dublin woman helped train over 1,000 people in CPR after sudden death of dad  Dublin Live

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2 w. ago Life as a rail commuter: my 24 hours per week on trains between Thurles and Dublin

Life as a rail commuter: my 24 hours per week on trains between Thurles and Dublin  The Irish Times

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2 w. ago New temporary Athenry train service begins as major works underway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Major works have been getting underway at both Ceannt Station in the city and Oranmore train station. A new underpass will pave the way for a new second platform for Oranmore, while works are progressing on a platform 5 at Ceannt Station It’s expected the new platform […] The post New temporary Athenry train service begins as major works underway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago New temporary Athenry train services begins as major works underway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Major works have been getting underway at both Ceannt Station in the city and Oranmore train station. A new underpass will pave the way for a new second platform for Oranmore, while works are progressing on a platform 5 at Ceannt Station It’s expected the new platform […] The post New temporary Athenry train services begins as major works underway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Irish Rail’s new commuter plan will make Thurles as accessible to Dublin as Greystones

Dublin-Cork trains to double at peak hours within three to five years, with objective of clipping journey times

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2 w. ago New commuter plan will make Thurles as accessible to Dublin as Greystones, says Irish Rail

Dublin-Cork trains to double at peak hours within three to five years, with objective of clipping journey times

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2 w. ago Plan to improve intercity trains will make Thurles as accessible to Dublin as Greystones, says Irish Rail

Dublin-Cork trains to double at peak hours within three to five years, with objective of clipping journey times

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2 w. ago Four Dublin schools awarded for training students in skills for lifesaving CPR

Four Dublin schools awarded for training students in skills for lifesaving CPR  The Irish Independent

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3 w. ago Irish Rail passengers left "terrorised and terrified" on Athlone to Dublin train

Irish Rail passengers left "terrorised and terrified" on Athlone to Dublin train  Westmeath Independent

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