52 m. ago Soldiers at Renmore Barracks share their thoughts ahead of their deployment to Lebanon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Soldiers at Renmore Barracks have been sharing their thoughts ahead of their deployment to Lebanon Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris has reviewed the soldiers before they head off The include the Army Chaplain who was attacked at the Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa last summer Father Paul Murphy […] The post Soldiers at Renmore Barracks share their thoughts ahead of their deployment to Lebanon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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62 m. ago Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell appointed chairperson of Oireachtas Finance Committee

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has been appointed chairperson of one of the most powerful Oireachtas committees The Sinn Féin TD will head up the Finance Committee Deputy Farrell, who has a professional background in finance, previously served on the Dáil’s Finance Committee and the Budgetary Oversight […] The post Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell appointed chairperson of Oireachtas Finance Committee appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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62 m. 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.

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62 m. ago Five city restaurants nominated in Deliveroo Restaurant Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Five city-based restaurants have been nominated in the 2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. Xian Street Food is up for Best Chinese, while Kawa Fusion is nominated for Best Thai food. Handsome Burger and Smashbird are both shortlisted in the Best Burger & American category. And Benny’s is in […] The post Five city restaurants nominated in Deliveroo Restaurant Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Killary Fjord eatery Misunderstood Heron claims it's been "shot down" by County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s fury on social media at the news that a popular eatery at Killary Fjord has seemingly been ordered to close down. In a post, The Misunderstood Heron claims it’s been “shot down” by Galway County Council. Sharing the message, the owners of Misunderstood Heron say after […] The post Killary Fjord eatery Misunderstood Heron claims it's been "shot down" by County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Musician appeals after uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in Gort

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A city-based musican is making a public appeal after having uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in the Gort area. Siobhan Hogan, originally from Corofin, is well known in traditional Irish music circles. The pipes are a Mickey Dunne full set, and they were stolen from the boot […] The post Musician appeals after uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in Gort appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Tanáiste to review troops at Renmore Barracks ahead of deployment to Lebanon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Tanáiste Simon Harris will be at Renmore Barracks later this morning to review troops ahead of their deployment to Lebanon The Defence Forces troops will be deployed to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Tanáiste and Minister For Foreign Affairs Harris will officiate at the ceremony […] The post Tanáiste to review troops at Renmore Barracks ahead of deployment to Lebanon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago County Galway Cathaoirleach opens Book of Condolence for Pope Francis

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM County Galway Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Martina Kinane has opened a Book of Condolences for Pope Francis. A physical book in memory of the Pope, who died on Easter Monday, is available in the Atrium of County Hall on Prospect Hill. An online version is also available here. Tens […] The post County Galway Cathaoirleach opens Book of Condolence for Pope Francis appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

25 h. ago West saw largest increase in new homes being built so far this year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The West is the region which saw the largest relative increase in new homes being built in the first three months of the year. CSO figures show 303 new homes have been built in Galway city and county since January, while 4,150 have been built nationally. 214 […] The post West saw largest increase in new homes being built so far this year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa Education Division conference in Salthill kicked off with a powerful and unique performance Prior to the arrival of Education Minister Helen McEntee, 20 children with additional needs sang a song for the trade union members FYI Galway reporter Chloe Nolan talked to school secretaries, caretakers […] The post Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago Athenry community facing €200,000 bill to keep playground open

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The community of Athenry is facing a bill of around €200,000 to keep its playground open. Locals say the public amenity, which is the oldest community-owned playground in Galway, faces an uncertain future due to its age and condition. They have been attempting to raise funds to […] The post Athenry community facing €200,000 bill to keep playground open appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa conference in Salthill has demanded better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Education Minister Helen McEntee has addressed the event this morning, during which she announced a redeployment scheme for Special Needs Assistants. There were also motions on the ongoing campaign to secure pension provision […] The post Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Minister Sean Canney says it’s hard to see the contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara being rescinded. It comes as residents in Kinvara says they’re aiming to seek a judicial review on the granting of a contract to house 98 asylum seekers at the Merriman Hotel. […] The post Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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32 h. ago Concerns over appearance of "illegal encampments" around Lough Atalia

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over the appearance of “illegal encampments” around the Lough Atalia area. Councillor Shane Forde says over the past week, 9 tents appeared around the walkway that leads from Renmore around to Lough Atalia Road. Some of the tents, he says, were big enough […] The post Concerns over appearance of "illegal encampments" around Lough Atalia appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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32 h. ago Local MEP says CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local MEP Maria Walsh says the CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security MEP Walsh, who’s a member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, has tabled over 30 proposals to strengthen CAP certainty and income stability for Irish farmers She has made […] The post Local MEP says CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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34 h. ago Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEnee will address an event in Salthill later this morning. It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, which is taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel. It comes just days after Minister McEntee was greeted at the INTO conference by a protest on the […] The post Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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48 h. ago Official opening of Galway Biomedical Design & Manufacturing Facility in Ballybrit

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Biomedical is a new company for Ballybrit which will develop and manufacture medical device components They are designed for use in the Vascular, Dental, Orthopaedic, Urology and General Surgery clinical fields. The company intends to build a global reputation for the development and commercialization of cutting […] The post Official opening of Galway Biomedical Design & Manufacturing Facility in Ballybrit appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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48 h. ago Liquidator to be appointed to IDT in Spiddal after 40 years in business

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM It’s expected that a liquidator will be appointed to IDT in Spiddal this week. The firm at Manor House Business Estate has been in business since 1983 and manufactures precision steel products. Owners of the company, Innovative Gas Products, purchased IDT in 2022 – but has now […] The post Liquidator to be appointed to IDT in Spiddal after 40 years in business appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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50 h. ago Work to begin on replacing 3km of problematic watermains in North Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Work will begin next week on the replacement of 3km of problematic watermains in North Galway. The section, between Caherlistrane and Carheens, has burst repeatedly over the past few years. It’s been a major source of exasperation for affected locals and businesses, as well as local councillors […] The post Work to begin on replacing 3km of problematic watermains in North Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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50 h. ago Barna Woods to remain closed to public for another five weeks

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Barna Woods is to remain closed to the public for another five weeks. That’s according to Galway West TD John Connolly, who says works to repair damage caused by Storm Eowyn are currently being carried out. But he says the damage caused was so extensive, that it’ll […] The post Barna Woods to remain closed to public for another five weeks appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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