4 d. ago From a phone call down by the river to a sea of online abuse

Country Living with Francis Farragher IDO have a confession to make . . . I’m in love . . . and it’s an affair that started many years ago down by the Abbert River. Like thousands of other people across the country at the turn of the Millenium, my first mobile phone had been purchased […] The post From a phone call down by the river to a sea of online abuse appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

4 d. ago Trump says Putin told him Russia will respond to Ukrainian airfield attack

US and Russian presidents discuss Ukraine and Iran in phone call

Politics

5 d. ago Leaving Cert begins with record 140,000 students to sit State exams

The number of students sitting State exams has passed 140,000 for the first time

Politics

6 d. ago QFinancial.ie launches Employers Pension Helpline to support Galway businesses ahead of auto

Local financial advisory firm QFinancial.ie has launched a dedicated support service — EmployersPensionHelpline.ie — to help small businesses in County Galway prepare for Ireland’s new auto-enrolment pension scheme, coming into effect in January 2026 The government’s introduction of mandatory pension contributions for all full-time employees earning over €20,000 has raised serious concerns among small business owners, particularly in the trades, catering, and retail […] The post QFinancial.ie launches Employers Pension Helpline to support Galway businesses ahead of auto-enrolment rollout appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

8 d. ago University of Galway Students Union raises €29,500 for charity

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway’s Student Union has raised just under €29,500 for charity. The funds raised have been presented to Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Autism Partnership. Majority of the fundraisers took place during Raise and Give Week with events like the Firewalk. a RAG Rose Competition […] The post University of Galway Students Union raises €29,500 for charity appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago Cliff Taylor: For the first time, average pay has passed €1,000 a week

An increase in well-paid, permanent jobs in some sectors has pushed up average earnings

Economics

1 week ago Dublin Rape Crisis Centre receive 'hugely concerning' record number of calls

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre receive 'hugely concerning' record number of calls  Dublin Live

Events

1 week ago Calls to the National Rape Crisis Helpline exceed 20,000 for the first time

The 24-hour National Rape Crisis Helpline had some 22,700 contacts in 2024.

Events

1 week ago Phone calls and text messages to national rape crisis helpline surpass 20,000 for first time

Growing number of clients reference physical restraints being used by perpetrators, says annual report

Events

1 week ago Increase in online toxic masculinity fuels rise in reports of sexual violence, including weapon use, says Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

Increase in online toxic masculinity fuels rise in reports of sexual violence, including weapon use, says Dublin Rape Crisis Centre  The Irish Independent

Events

1 week ago Ireland average weekly earnings pass €1,000 for first time, CSO figures reveal

Ireland average weekly earnings pass €1,000 for first time, CSO figures reveal  Irish Examiner

Politics

1 week ago Average weekly earnings of Irish workers surpass €1,000 for first time

CSO data show wages grew at an annualised rate of 5.6 per cent in first quarter

Economics

2 w. ago Von der Leyen: EU needs until July 9th to reach trade deal with US

EU Commission president says she had a ‘good’ phone call with Trump following his 50% EU tariffs threat

Politics

2 w. ago ‘It belongs with the books of Kells and Durrow.’ Illuminated manuscripts back in Ireland for the first time in more than 1,000 years

‘It belongs with the books of Kells and Durrow.’ Illuminated manuscripts back in Ireland for the first time in more than 1,000 years  The Irish Times

Politics

2 w. ago Gaza blockade: UN chief warns 14,000 babies could die if aid does not reach them in time

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said that the current amount of aid allowed to enter Gaza is “a drop in the ocean”.

Events

2 w. ago Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin

The Russian president said he agreed that Moscow will propose a “memorandum” worked on with Ukraine outlining positions for a “possible” future peace deal.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump to hold phone call with Putin today to discuss Ukraine ceasefire

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy held a phone call with Trump yesterday.

Politics

3 w. ago Irish average rents more than €2,000 for first time as rate of increase speeds up

Daft.ie report says rents nationally rose an average 3.4% to €2,053 per month in first quarter of year

Politics