37 m. ago Arts Council ‘deeply regrets’ Minister’s decision on director’s contract

Minister decides against appointing Maureen Kennelly for further five years

Politics

52 m. ago A major forestry portfolio in Clare and Galway is on sale for in excess of €5m

Most of the forests have been planted with Sitka spruce

Economics

10 h. ago Viewers caught off guard by RTE broadcast decision for Ireland v Luxembourg

Viewers caught off guard by RTE broadcast decision for Ireland v Luxembourg  Irish Mirror

Events

12 h. ago Order for another public consultation to further delay Galway City Ring Road

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Planning Appeals Board has ordered that additional information on the long-proposed Galway Ring Road be made available to the public and be open to written submissions Those in favour of the project had expressed concern that this could happen, and have indicated that it could add […] The post Order for another public consultation to further delay Galway City Ring Road appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

12 h. ago Galway's Radharc Landscaping celebrating six national awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Radharc Landscaping is celebrating the six national titles it collected at the newly launched Professional Accredited Landscape awards The competition aims to recognise the highest standards in landscaping in Ireland and to highlight the vital role of sustainable green infrastructure in promoting mental and physical well-being […] The post Galway's Radharc Landscaping celebrating six national awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

13 h. ago Gardaí investigate as black paint thrown over two houses in Gort

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí in Gort are investigating an incident where black paint was thrown over the front of two houses The criminal damage incidents took place at the Dún na Rí estate that occurred last Wednesday night at 8.30 Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Gort […] The post Gardaí investigate as black paint thrown over two houses in Gort appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

13 h. ago Mystery objector to planned revamp of Shrewsbury Road home used for Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman film

Unnamed party opposes revamp of home used for Hollywood blockbuster

Politics

14 h. ago Funeral fund for Casla house fire victim Kevin Kelly surpasses €5,000

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A funeral fund for Kevin Kelly, who died in a house fire in Casla, has surpassed €5,000. The 31 year old died in the incident last week, along with death row survivor 77 year old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs. The Go Fund Me was set up to help […] The post Funeral fund for Casla house fire victim Kevin Kelly surpasses €5,000 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

20 h. ago Activists legally challenge Garda decision not to probe Airbnb business in Israeli settlements

A judicial review has been launched into a decision by gardaí last year not to investigate Airbnb.

Politics

21 h. ago Missiles thrown at police and houses set on fire during riots in Ballymena

The violence occurred in the Clonavon Road area of the town.

Events

21 h. ago Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City Councillors have united against plans to increase social housing rents for the first time in six years. Under proposals from council management, rents would increase by half of one percent each year over the next six years. But a key sticking point is the blanket removal […] The post Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

22 h. ago Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are calls for a full audit of traffic lights sequences across the city. Councillor Alan Cheevers says he’s concerned about long delays at key junctions. He believes some poorly sequenced lights are causing unnecessary congestion and frustration for all motorists. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers says this […] The post Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

22 h. ago Police appeal for calm following disorder in Ballymena town centre

Missiles were thrown towards police in the town centre and a number of properties were damaged in the Clonavon Road area.

Events

22 h. ago Demonstration outside City Hall with councillors due to discuss Shantalla helipad

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A demonstration has taken place outside City Hall this afternoon over the potential transfer of three acres of Shantalla Park to the HSE for a permanent helipad. The Shantalla Residents Association says this would amount to giving away half of the community’s only green space without any […] The post Demonstration outside City Hall with councillors due to discuss Shantalla helipad appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

23 h. ago Four Galway academics sign open letter urging Government to suspend trade with Israel

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four Galway academics have signed an open letter urging the government to suspend trade with Israel Declan Coogan and Su-Ming Khoo from University of Galway and Marie Finnegan and Brian O’Boyle of ATU are among 160 signatories from 11 universities and key policy sectors The letter says […] The post Four Galway academics sign open letter urging Government to suspend trade with Israel appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

23 h. ago Hunger in Gaza: When starving babies is the strategy, not just the outcome

As a mother and academic who studies Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies, Dr Clare Patton never expected to witness the cruelty of Gaza.

Politics

24 h. ago Galway school offers €2,000 to new pupils to prevent loss of second teacher

Scoil Naomh Pádraig is set to lose three of its seven pupils next September

Politics

28 h. ago Letters: Not all members of Jewish community oppose Trinity College Dublin’s decision to cut ties with Israel

Letters: Not all members of Jewish community oppose Trinity College Dublin’s decision to cut ties with Israel  The Irish Independent

Politics

30 h. ago Public disorder breaks out in Ballymena after alleged sexual assault

Firefighters forced to deal with burning debris on road in Co Antrim town

Events

32 h. ago Dublin councillors debate 'shocking' decision to pull plug on almost 250 social homes in city

Councillors from many parties called for the decision to be reverse and for funding to be provided to deliver the homes.

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