6 h. ago Housing Minister officially opens newly renovated Threshold office in city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Housing James Browne is having very busy day around Galway city and county today. He started the day by officially cutting the ribbon on Threshold’s newly renovated office on Prospect Hill in the city. He’s also meeting with the Residential Tenancies Board, Simon Community, […] The post Housing Minister officially opens newly renovated Threshold office in city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Dr Leo Quinlan appointed inaugural Head at UG's School of Pharmacy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Dr Leo Quinlan has been appointed the inaugural Head of the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at the University of Galway. The appointment marks a significant milestone with the creation of the University’s first-ever School of Pharmacy since its foundation in 1845. Dr Quinlan is currently […] The post Dr Leo Quinlan appointed inaugural Head at UG's School of Pharmacy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Calls for urgent investment in water infrastructure in the city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are calls for urgent investment in water infrastructure in Galway City. City East Councillor Alan Cheevers believes water outages seem to have become more frequent. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers insists infrastructure needs to keep up with the city’s fast growth. He says water problems are disrupting […] The post Calls for urgent investment in water infrastructure in the city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Appeals court allows Trump to keep National Guard in Los Angeles

Pause put on earlier ruling by lower court which blocked mobilisation

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11 h. ago Galway soprano finishes first in two competitions at Feis Ceoil

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway soprano has finished in first place at two competitions at the annual Feis Ceoil being held in Dublin. Aimee Banks, from Moycullen has won the Percy Whitehead Cup and Thomas Moore Cup. She could claim more silverware over the next few days as she prepares […] The post Galway soprano finishes first in two competitions at Feis Ceoil appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago New opera will take Arts Festival audiences on virtual trip to Mars

Irish National Opera (INO) will take audiences on a virtual trip to Mars during next month’s Galway International Arts Festival. In the darkly comic MARS, four astronauts and a sentient AI software interface are sealed into a spacecraft for nine months on a one-way mission to the red planet. As they drift through the void, […] The post New opera will take Arts Festival audiences on virtual trip to Mars appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe

The summer concert series in Ballinasloe with Eleanor Shanley and friends will return to Moycarn Lodge and Marina this year, following the sellout success of the inaugural series last year. This year’s Summer Series will start this Friday, June 13, when Eleanor will host  fellow singer/songwriter Mike Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing, along with poet, playwright […] The post Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Spat over process of dividing €500,000 funding to groups in Galway city

Members of the Council’s ruling pact have been accused of ‘wasting community groups’ time’ in a row over the divvying up of half-a-million euro in grants. A simmering dispute on the Council’s newly formed Grants Committee spilled into the Chamber at Monday’s meeting of the local authority where a number of councillors hit out at […] The post Spat over process of dividing €500,000 funding to groups in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago ‘Our mortgage is more affordable, but I have to be on the road at six every morning’ – the true cost of commuting in Ireland

‘Our mortgage is more affordable, but I have to be on the road at six every morning’ – the true cost of commuting in Ireland  The Irish Independent

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19 h. ago GAA team news: O’Callaghan named on Dublin bench as McCluskey returns to Derry squad while Armagh name strong team for Galway

GAA team news: O’Callaghan named on Dublin bench as McCluskey returns to Derry squad while Armagh name strong team for Galway  The Irish Independent

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23 h. ago Analysis: Early indications pilot decision to raise nose of Air India plane may have caused crash

Manoeuvre to force aircraft upward may have disrupted airflow to wings and caused sudden drop

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23 h. ago Early indications pilot decision to raise nose of Air India plane may have caused crash

Manoeuvre to force aircraft upward may have disrupted airflow to wings and caused sudden drop

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23 h. ago Air India crash: Early indication is that pilot decision to raise plane’s nose caused it to ‘pancake’

Manoeuvre to force aircraft upward may have disrupted airflow to wings and caused sudden drop

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25 h. ago Uisce Éireann assures Cleggan/Claddaghduff customers water is safe to drink

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Éireann is assuring customers in the Cleggan/Claddaghduff area the water is safe to drink and meets regulatory standards The water authority has been receiving calls regarding taste and odour issues Sampling completed to date shows a presence of algae in the raw water Compounds derived from […] The post Uisce Éireann assures Cleggan/Claddaghduff customers water is safe to drink appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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27 h. ago Government launches public consultation for Maritime Security Strategy document

The new maritime security strategy is expected to be published before the end of the year and is likely to focus on security of critical undersea infrastructure such as internet and electrical cables.

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27 h. ago Ireland needs a plan to protect its undersea cables and government wants your views

The new maritime security strategy is expected to be published before the end of the year and is likely to focus on security of critical undersea infrastructure such as internet and electrical cables.

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28 h. ago Bushmills: Woman charged after death of American pedestrian in road crash

Bushmills: Woman charged after death of American pedestrian in road crash  BBC

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28 h. ago Woman charged after American woman killed in Northern Ireland road collision

Woman charged after American woman killed in Northern Ireland road collision  IrishCentral

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29 h. ago Plans moving forward for upgrade of Oranmore Train Station carpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The wheels are in motion for the much-needed upgrade of the car park at Oranmore Train Station. It comes as works are set to begin this year on the addition of a passing loop and extra platform. The long-awaited passing loop and additional platform will add extra […] The post Plans moving forward for upgrade of Oranmore Train Station carpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago Naval base for Galway could form part of Ireland’s first maritime security strategy

Tánaiste announces four-week public consultation for strategy due by year end

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