1 hour ago Brian O'Driscoll blames Jacques Nienaber's arrival for Ireland's struggles after 'worst defensive display since 2002'

Brian O'Driscoll blames Jacques Nienaber's arrival for Ireland's struggles after 'worst defensive display since 2002'  planetrugby.com

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6 h. ago Northwest fairing better for declining nitrogen levels in rivers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Areas of the midlands and north west are fairing better when it comes to the level of Nitrogen found in rivers. Levels dropped last year, however figures from the Environmental Protection Agency found levels are too high in the southeastern half of the country. 20 major rivers, […] The post Northwest fairing better for declining nitrogen levels in rivers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Northern Ireland plan World Cup bid with Switzerland & Sweden games

Northern Ireland plan World Cup bid with Switzerland & Sweden games  BBC.com

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7 h. ago Irish Rail plans 'bridge strike cameras' to reduce delays when bridges are hit

The system will be rolled out to frequently hit bridges in the capital first.

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7 h. ago Minister Calleary announces €1 million investment for Agricultural Shows for 2025

A total of 123 Agricultural Shows across the country are to share a pot of €1 million in funding – and almost one in six of them are in Galway. In all, 19 Galway shows will share €139,720 from the funding announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, recently. […] The post Minister Calleary announces €1 million investment for Agricultural Shows for 2025 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English under sweeping changes

Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year

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8 h. ago Finglas village site with planning for 48 apartments seeks €2.25m

Former Dublin pub with full planning for 48 new homes

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8 h. ago Town in North Macedonia prepares for burials as nightclub fire triggers protests

Rallies have been held in solidarity with the victims’ families.

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13 h. ago EPA records ‘welcome’ cut in river nitrogen in boost to farmers seeking retention of EU nitrates derogation

Nitrogen ‘remains too high in the southeastern half of the country’ despite overall improvements, warns agency

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18 h. ago Thousands gather to remember victims of deadly club fire in North Macedonia

The fire spread rapidly at Club Pulse, where more than 500 people were inside, leading to the deaths of 59 people.

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18 h. ago As many as 40,000 retail premises could be converted into homes with right incentives, lobby group says

Capital gains tax waiver and grant changes ‘would encourage conversion of the units into accommodation’

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19 h. ago Northern Ireland parties unite to decry UK Government welfare reform plans

Northern Ireland parties unite to decry UK Government welfare reform plans  The Irish News

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19 h. ago Welfare reform: Northern Ireland parties unite to decry UK Government plans

Welfare reform: Northern Ireland parties unite to decry UK Government plans  The Irish News

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21 h. ago Shannon LNG granted planning permission for new Kerry power plant

Proposed 600MW plant on Shannon Estuary will have enough capacity to power 160,000 homes

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22 h. ago Why MMA fighter Conor McGregor is being slammed for his meeting with Trump

Why MMA fighter Conor McGregor is being slammed for his meeting with Trump  The Independent

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22 h. ago 'Bodies and limbs on the ground' after Israeli strikes kill more than 400 people in Gaza

Israel said that the country’s return to bombing Gaza had been “fully coordinated with Washington”.

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23 h. ago Planning permission approved for Shannon LNG power plant in Co Kerry

The 630-acre site between Tarbert and Ballylongford would include multiple gas turbines and a battery energy storage system.

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23 h. ago Planning permission approved for Shannon LNG gas power plant in Co Kerry

The 630-acre site between Tarbert and Ballylongford would include multiple gas turbines and a battery energy storage system.

Events

24 h. ago Beauty brand Rituals to open new and much bigger store in north Dublin

Beauty brand Rituals to open new and much bigger store in north Dublin  Dublin Live

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25 h. ago Are you struggling to be seen by a GP? We want to hear your stories

There is a shortage of GPs in many parts of the country – has this impacted you?

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