49 m. ago Sinéad Gibney tells of how cousin Des Bishop ‘helped me to reflect on my own drinking’

‘My drinking had always been too heavy. I had my first drink at 14,’ says Social Democrats TD

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6 h. ago Varadkar to speak at Budapest LGBTQ+ event ahead of city's 'banned' Pride march

The former Taoiseach is speaking at a conference in Budapest next week about the future of Europe and LGBTQ+ rights.

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6 h. ago 'I saw a man crushed': Behind the scenes of the humanitarian aid chaos in Gaza

Aid trucks have become a symbol of both hope and horror, as people don’t know if they’ll come home empty-handed – or at all.

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6 h. ago Driver nabbed doing 174kph in 100kph zone in Newtowncunningham

A driver has been arrested doing 174kph in a 100kph speed zone this evening. The driver was nabbed by members… The post Driver nabbed doing 174kph in 100kph zone in Newtowncunningham appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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9 h. ago Boston rape trial: Judge declares mistrial after jury unable to reach verdict

Terence Crosbie (38) had been on trial for raping a 29-year-old attorney in a hotel room in Boston

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10 h. ago Shelbourne vs Derry City: League of Ireland Premier Division

Shelbourne vs Derry City: League of Ireland Premier Division  BBC

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10 h. ago As the world's eyes turned to Iran this week, Israeli forces killed hundreds of people in Gaza

On a daily basis people waiting at aid distrubution centres in Gaza have been shot dead, according to the local civil defence agency.

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11 h. ago PICTURES: Limerick's 2009 championship clash with Dublin in Thurles

PICTURES: Limerick's 2009 championship clash with Dublin in Thurles  Limerick Leader

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12 h. ago New Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey voted Ireland’s favourite building

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The newly built Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey has been voted Ireland’s favourite building. 14,000 votes were cast for the 2025 RIAI Public Choice Award, and the winner was announced last evening at the Merrion Cricket Pavilion. The monastery by Axo Architects topped the ballot, beating projects […] The post New Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey voted Ireland’s favourite building appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Independent councillor Mike Cubbard elected Mayor of Galway for the third time

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Independent councillor Mike Cubbard of City Central has been elected Mayor of Galway for the third time He succeeds Fianna Fáil’s Peter Keane under a five-year pact, having been voted in by 11 votes to 6 The Deputy Mayor is Fianna Fáil’s Alan Cheevers of City East […] The post Independent councillor Mike Cubbard elected Mayor of Galway for the third time appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Drim National School pupil wins National Farm Safety Art Competition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Aaron Daniels from Drim National School in Loughrea has won a National Farm Safety Art Competition. He is the overall winner in the 4th to 6th Class category in the pioneering initiative by Teagasc. The Stay Safe with Jessy Farm Safety Campaign consisted of an online webinar […] The post Drim National School pupil wins National Farm Safety Art Competition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago 29.6 degrees: Today is the hottest day in Ireland since August 2022

Today’s weather has surpassed yesterday’s, which had been the hottest of the year.

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13 h. ago Israel's army chief warns of 'prolonged' war with Iran as both sides exchange strikes

Israel has labelled today’s Iranian strikes on the port city of Haifa as ‘war crimes’.

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14 h. ago People flee in fright as giant ball of bees swarm traffic lights in Limerick City

The swarm is located at the junction of Catherine Street and Roche’s Street.

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14 h. ago 'People running away screaming' from swarm of bees at Limerick city junction

It’s likely the swarm had stopped at the lights while on their way to or while trying to find a new home.

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14 h. ago Dublin traffic LIVE: City centre road blocked as emergency services at an incident on the quays

Dublin traffic LIVE: City centre road blocked as emergency services at an incident on the quays  Dublin Live

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14 h. ago Dublin traffic LIVE: City centre delays after emergency services attend incident on quays

Dublin traffic LIVE: City centre delays after emergency services attend incident on quays  Dublin Live

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15 h. ago New public seating area unveiled near Blackrock Diving Tower

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new public seating area has been officially unveiled near Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill. The circular seating outside Blackrock Cottage has a mix of spaces, suiting all ages and accessibility levels. It was built using sustainable materials, as a joint project between the City Council and […] The post New public seating area unveiled near Blackrock Diving Tower appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago St Peter’s NS Mountcharles honoured as national Green Flag award winners

The teachers and students of St Peter’s National School in Mountcharles have been given a national award by An Taisce… The post St Peter’s NS Mountcharles honoured as national Green Flag award winners appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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15 h. ago GAA weekend preview: What is on and where to watch the action?

On Saturday, Kerry face Cavan while Dublin take on Cork at Croke Park. Prior to that, the Dublin hurlers will take on Limerick, while Galway take on Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds.

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