5 h. ago Over 300 properties in Galway entered into Compulsory Purchase Order over past two years

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 366 properties in Galway have been entered into Compulsory Purchase Order over past two years. The activation programme supports local authorities in identifying vacant and derelict properties and engaging with owners to bring them back into use. The Galway figures across 2023 and 2024 include 75 homes […] The post Over 300 properties in Galway entered into Compulsory Purchase Order over past two years appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Chairperson of Women for Election hopes election of Catherine Connolly will inspire more women to enter politics

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The news of Catherine Connolly’s election as President Elect has been welcomed by the Chair of Women for Election. President-elect Conolly will become only the third woman to be elected President, having received the highest number and percentage of votes for the winning candidate in a Presidential […] The post Chairperson of Women for Election hopes election of Catherine Connolly will inspire more women to enter politics appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago CPO proceedings begun in just six Donegal derelict properties cases

More than 350 vacant and derelict properties were identified for compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) by Donegal County Council. Figures released… The post CPO proceedings begun in just six Donegal derelict properties cases appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago MEP Claims SME's in the West region are at risk of being unfairly excluded from EU supports

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM SME’s and social enterprises in the West are at risk of being unfairly excluded from vital EU supports. That’s according to local MEP Ciarán Mullooly, who says it’s due to unclear rules that Ireland has failed to fix. He says the issue centres on a test in […] The post MEP Claims SME's in the West region are at risk of being unfairly excluded from EU supports appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Claim SMEs in west at risk of unfair exclusion from EU supports

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM SMEs and social enterprises in the west are at risk of being unfairly excluded from vital EU supports. That’s according to local MEP Ciarán Mullooly, who says it’s due to unclear rules that Ireland has failed to fix. He says the issue centres on a test in […] The post Claim SMEs in west at risk of unfair exclusion from EU supports appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago FORUM Connemara to Host Social Enterprise Networking Event in Oughterard

FORUM Connemara CLG, through the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), is pleased to announce an upcoming Social Enterprise Networking Event on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Oughterard Community Centre, Co. Galway, H91 XA8R.The event will bring together social entrepreneurs and enterprises, community groups, and support organisations […] The post FORUM Connemara to Host Social Enterprise Networking Event in Oughterard appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway study finds link between early menopause and increased risk of dementia

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway-led study has found that entering menopause at an earlier age is associated with an increased risk of dementia. A team of researchers from University of Galway and Boston University carried out the study with over 1,300 women. The research, published in the Journal for Alzheimer’s […] The post Galway study finds link between early menopause and increased risk of dementia appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Grá Chocolates shines as Galway takes home 18 awards from Blas na hÉireann

A host of Galway’s finest producers and eateries underlined the city and county’s reputation for top quality food – taking home a magnificent 18 awards from this year’s finals of Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, in Dingle. Among them was Grá Chocolates which was awarded Best in County, sponsored by Galway Local Enterprise […] The post Grá Chocolates shines as Galway takes home 18 awards from Blas na hÉireann appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month Councillors cautioned that takeover of Creeslough tragedy site ‘not simple’

A motion has been passed by Donegal County Councillors today seeking a compulsory purchase order on the site of the… The post Councillors cautioned that takeover of Creeslough tragedy site ‘not simple’ appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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