2 h. ago Peter Mandelson deemed ‘worth the risk’ after checks, Cabinet minister says

The Labour grandee was sacked from his post after emails showing Mandelson sent supportive messages to financier Jeffrey Epstein were published.

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6 h. ago Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys has nose in front of chasing pack according to new poll

The poll shows Jim Gavin and Catherine Connolly just behind Humphreys – with plenty of support for a candidate who has ruled themselves out.

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8 h. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Budget day is just a few weeks out, so what do we know so far?

Government ministers are trying to temper the public’s expectations ahead of this year’s budget.

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17 h. ago CNN's John King on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the lessons from US political violence

King spoke to The Journal about the deep divisions in the US, America’s support of Israel, and what Charlie Kirk’s murder means for MAGA.

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26 h. ago Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A caravan identified as stolen and over €7,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis were seized following a search of residences in Loughrea yesterday. Gardaí from the Detective and Drugs Unit carried out a search operation and were assisted by the Armed Support Unit, the Garda Dog Unit, […] The post Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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41 h. ago Annual Week 0 game in Dublin expected to continue until at least 2037, per report

Annual Week 0 game in Dublin expected to continue until at least 2037, per report  Saturday Down South

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42 h. ago From Northern Ireland to Canada, Peter Nelson relishes chance to wear the Maple Leaf

From Northern Ireland to Canada, Peter Nelson relishes chance to wear the Maple Leaf  Toronto Star

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46 h. ago Ireland set to keep hosting American college football game each season to 2037

The plan awaits final endorsement of governmental bodies.

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47 h. ago Inquest into fatal shooting of George Nkencho by gardaí fixed for January 2026

George Nkencho (27) suffered fatal gunshot wounds during an incident involving members of the Garda Armed Support Unit in December 2020.

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48 h. ago Presidential election: Meet the three hopefuls who will be on the ballot paper next month

Sinn Féin yet to decide on putting candidate forward while some independents seeking support from councils

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48 h. ago Maria Steen’s route to nomination to contest presidential election narrows

Conservative campaigner struggling to get support of 20 Oireachtas members or four local authorities to get on ballot paper

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50 h. ago Ireland unveils national maritime area plan for offshore wind

Ireland unveils national maritime area plan for offshore wind  Renewables Now

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51 h. ago Tourism Ireland Drums Up Golf Tourism Business at BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

Tourism Ireland Drums Up Golf Tourism Business at BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth  ittn.ie

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54 h. ago Plan to allow Northern Ireland coroners to investigate deaths abroad

Plan to allow Northern Ireland coroners to investigate deaths abroad  Irish Legal News

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55 h. ago Catherine Connolly says she did not make decision to run based on parties' support

Sinn Féin are yet to decide if it will back the Galway TD or run its own candidate. Leader Mary Lou McDonald has ruled herself out of contention.

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56 h. ago €3.3m for Galway canal turbines to supply free city electricity

GALWAY City Council has secured €3.3 million in EU funding to pilot a hydro turbine project on the city’s canals, the first initiative of its kind for a local authority in Ireland. The funding will support the installation of three small-scale hydropower systems to power electric vehicle (EV) charging points and streetlights, with a second […] The post €3.3m for Galway canal turbines to supply free city electricity appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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56 h. ago All sites for offshore wind farms to be set out in 2027 national plan

Avoiding individual site selection, new national strategy hopes to provide certainty for future energy

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56 h. ago Survival plan could save 138 jobs at Co Cavan recycling firm, examiner says

Business manufactures recycled polyester fibre products from used plastic bottles and polyester waste

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57 h. ago Blow to Maria Steen’s Irish presidential hopes as Independent Ireland TDs hold back support

Blow to Maria Steen’s Irish presidential hopes as Independent Ireland TDs hold back support  The Irish Independent

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