6 h. ago Peterswell native crowned Person of the Year at Galway Association London annual dinner

The Irish Ambassador to London Martin Fraser was among the distinguished guests as Galway’s ex-pats in London crowned a Peterswell native as their Person of the Year on Saturday night. Noreen O’ Hara and her family have been long term supporters and sponsors of the Association – and she was joined by family and friends […] The post Peterswell native crowned Person of the Year at Galway Association London annual dinner appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Ireland can’t escape Big Daddy Authority is still associated with England

Ireland can’t escape Big Daddy Authority is still associated with England  UnHerd

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16 h. ago Starmer calls on Western allies to do more to bolster Ukraine's long

Starmer today hosted Zelenskyy at Downing Street.

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22 h. ago Special bank holiday road safety operation launched at new Merlin Park ambulance base

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A special bank holiday road safety operation has been launched at the new Merlin Park ambulance base The RSA and an Garda Síochána are urging all road users to be responsible and aware with the number of road fatalities to date this year standing at 138 According […] The post Special bank holiday road safety operation launched at new Merlin Park ambulance base appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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22 h. ago Average turnout across Galway West and Galway East between 7 and 14 per cent up to lunchtime

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Turnout in the Presidential election is being reported as slow in many parts of the country including Galway The average across Galway is between 7 and 14 per cent up to lunchtime Galway West Clifden 8 Spiddal 12 Moycullen 11 Oranmore 9 Kocknacarra City West 12 Salthill […] The post Average turnout across Galway West and Galway East between 7 and 14 per cent up to lunchtime appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Average voter turnout across Galway between 7 and 14% up to lunchtime

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Turnout in the Presidential election is being reported as slow in many parts of the country including Galway The average across Galway is between 7 and 14 per cent up to lunchtime. Latest update: 1PM: Galway West Clifden 8 Spiddal 12 Moycullen 11 Oranmore 9 Kocknacarra City […] The post Average voter turnout across Galway between 7 and 14% up to lunchtime appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Man arrested after €105,000 worth of cigarettes and goods seized in Ballybane

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A man has been arrested after Gardaí discovered 105 thousand euro worth of tobacco, cigarettes and counterfeit electronic goods in Ballybane. Gardaí made the discovery following searches at a number of residential premises and vehicles in the Ballybane area yesterday. A large number of fireworks and a […] The post Man arrested after €105,000 worth of cigarettes and goods seized in Ballybane appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Average turnout across Galway West and Galway East between 3 and 6 per cent so far

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Turnout in the Presidential election is being reported as slow in many parts of the country including Galway The average across Galway is between 3 and 6 per cent Galway West Clifden 3 Spiddal 5 Moycullen 3 Oranmore 3 Knocknacarra City West 5 Salthill St Enda’s West […] The post Average turnout across Galway West and Galway East between 3 and 6 per cent so far appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Oxtoby says Northern Ireland are ‘embracing challenge’ posed by Iceland

Oxtoby says Northern Ireland are ‘embracing challenge’ posed by Iceland  Irish Football Association

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24 h. ago New Director of Nursing at Letterkenny Hospital pledges high

Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has appointed Una Cardin as the hospital’s new Director of Nursing. Originally from Derry, Una has… The post New Director of Nursing at Letterkenny Hospital pledges high-quality person-centred care appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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28 h. ago Appeal for help to keep Donegal’s donkeys warm and well fed this winter

Pictured: Fostered donkeys Cedric and Neville The Donegal Donkey Sanctuary has launched its annual winter feed appeal to help provide… The post Appeal for help to keep Donegal’s donkeys warm and well fed this winter appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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28 h. ago Train service changes this weekend as Ceannt Station Platform 5 nears completion

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There will be some time changes to local train services this weekend as works at Ceannt Station continue. Platform 5 is expected to be completed over the bank holiday, with lane closures and bus transfers to be in place between Galway and Athenry. The 70 million euro […] The post Train service changes this weekend as Ceannt Station Platform 5 nears completion appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Catherine Connolly: The ‘underdog’ Galway runner hoping to win Aras race

The Irish speaker has been an elected politician for more than 25 years.

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30 h. ago 500 homes planned as approval sought for 362 in Knocknacarra, and dozens more in Renmore and Menlo

Plans have been unveiled for the building of almost 500 new homes in the city — with a major 362-home development proposed for Knocknacarra and smaller projects in the Renmore and Menlo areas. Applications for planning permission for the three separate developments have been lodged with Galway City Council in the past week. In summary […] The post 500 homes planned as approval sought for 362 in Knocknacarra, and dozens more in Renmore and Menlo appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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30 h. ago Galway United ease relegation fears with priceless win over Bohs

Galway United 2 Bohemians 0 WHEN the final whistle went, you half expected Lieutenant Colonel John ‘Hannibal’ Smith to step out of the shadows, taking a long drag from a big fat cigar as he says “I love it when a plan comes together”, before jumping into a black GMC Vandura along with Faceman, Murdock, […] The post Galway United ease relegation fears with priceless win over Bohs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago Off The Ball announced as official media partners for the Team Ireland Olympic Sport Awards

Off The Ball announced as official media partners for the Team Ireland Olympic Sport Awards  European Sponsorship Association

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39 h. ago Professional Association of Georgia Educators suing Dublin City School over teacher being fired

Professional Association of Georgia Educators suing Dublin City School over teacher being fired  13WMAZ

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42 h. ago ALDI reopens Galway Retail Park store following €2.8M revamp

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM ALDI has reopened its Galway Retail Park store following a €2.8 million revamp It showcases an award-winning layout and design There’s also a new-instore bakery, self-checkouts, wider aisles and hi-spec fixtures and fittings.   The post ALDI reopens Galway Retail Park store following €2.8M revamp appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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42 h. ago Michael D Higgins hosts final tea party at the Áras as Misneach prepares for new home

Guests include scientists from University of Galway who earlier this year helped discover a new planet

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43 h. ago Quarter of a million people on Galway electorate for tomorrow's Presidential Election

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just shy of a quarter of a million people across Galway can vote in tomorrow’s Presidential Election. 102 thousand 959 people are on the electorate in Galway West, 86 thousand 497 in Galway East, and another 60 thousand 278 in the Roscommon/Galway area. There will be three […] The post Quarter of a million people on Galway electorate for tomorrow's Presidential Election appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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