5 d. ago Tight security as Taoiseach and other EU leaders meet in Denmark to talk defence and drones

Denmark has been rattled in recent days as unidentified drones shut down airports and flew near military sites.

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5 d. ago Taoiseach among EU leaders in Denmark to discuss defence and drone incursions

Denmark has been rattled in recent days as unidentified drones shut down airports and flew near military sites, ramping up fears about the threat from Russia.

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1 week ago Irish Medical Council inspecting CHI intern programme after report flagged 'unsafe' conditions

Consultants and CHI management are not allowed to be present for meetings between council personnel and trainees.

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1 week ago Conamara schools flock for inclusion on Safe Routes expansion

A TOTAL of 13 schools across Conamara have made applications to be included in the Safe Routes to School [SRTS] Active Travel Programme, local councillors were told at their meeting in County Hall. In a report presented to the meeting by Galway County Council Senior Engineer [Active Travel], Paula Higgins, it showed that two of […] The post Conamara schools flock for inclusion on Safe Routes expansion appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Harris to meet Wicklow Council boss as local authority pushes back on land zoning criticism

A number of councils are unhappy with being being accused of showing ‘inertia’ when it comes to housing.

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1 week ago Donegal councillor sent for trial charged with stealing phone of colleague

Frank McBrearty (56) charged with stealing property of Gary Doherty at special county council meeting in 2022

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1 week ago Councillor to stand trial for allegedly stealing phone at council meeting

Councillor Frank McBrearty appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where he faced one charge.

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1 week ago Councillor Frank McBrearty to stand trial for alleged theft of mobile phone at council meeting

A Donegal county councillor has been sent forward for trial charged with stealing a mobile phone from another county councillor.… The post Councillor Frank McBrearty to stand trial for alleged theft of mobile phone at council meeting appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Special County Council meeting underway to hear from presidential candidate hopefuls

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 13 presidential candidate hopefuls have been given permission to make a pitch to Galway County Councillors at a meeting which is just getting underway at County Hall. They are: Abbas Ali O’Shea Matilda Crumlish Aidan Harrington Séana Kerr Diarmuid Mulcahy Obi Joseph Chikelue Gearoid O Dubhthaigh Lucy-Anne […] The post Special County Council meeting underway to hear from presidential candidate hopefuls appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Safe Routes to Schools projects in Inverin and Furbo due to go to planning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM It’s hoped Safe Routes to Schools projects for Inverin and Furbo will go to planning within a month. An update from the Active Travel team from Galway County Council was given at this month’s Connemara District meeting The designs are being finalised, and once submissions from the […] The post Safe Routes to Schools projects in Inverin and Furbo due to go to planning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Gareth Sheridan only Áras hopeful to gain a nod so far as 'Super Monday' comes to a close

After hearing would-be presidential candidates’ pitches, six councils decided to nominate no-one.

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3 w. ago Gareth Sheridan only Áras hopeful to gain a nod so far as 'Super Monday' comes to final councils

After hearing would-be presidential candidates’ pitches, four councils decided to nominate no-one.

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3 w. ago LIVE: Áras hopefuls leave Galway council in the lurch amid flurry of meetings

Galway, Kildare and Dublin City councils are among the local authorities set to hear from presidential hopefuls.

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3 w. ago Gareth Sheridan secures first council nomination of Áras race

He needs three more to be sure of a place on the ballot.

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3 w. ago Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark gets green flag on final step for UNESCO status

The Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark – straddling the Galway/Mayo border – has just been granted UNESCO Global Geopark status in what is seen as a major step towards a highly-prized international designation The Global Geopark status was decided at the tenth UNESCO Global Geoparks Council meeting in Temuco, Chile, recently – and it […] The post Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark gets green flag on final step for UNESCO status appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Dublin City Council reps 'uncomfortable' with Conor McGregor meeting address

Dublin City Council reps 'uncomfortable' with Conor McGregor meeting address  The Irish Sun

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3 w. ago Conor McGregor may not get to address presidential nomination meeting of Dublin City Council

Conor McGregor may not get to address presidential nomination meeting of Dublin City Council  Irish Examiner

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3 w. ago Only two presidential hopefuls are bidding for backing from Fingal County Council

Both candidates will address a council meeting later this week, where they require support from a majority of councillors to secure official backing.

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3 w. ago Strict rules mean only two presidential hopefuls will get to speak to Fingal councillors

Both candidates will address the special council meeting in person on Friday.

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3 w. ago Action demanded as businesses feel brunt of parking chaos in Tuam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local councillors are demanding action on so-called parking chaos in Tuam. At a meeting this week, they requested a special meeting – that would include employers, council management, and local representatives. The meeting heard that businesses in the town are feeling a sharp impact from increased parking […] The post Action demanded as businesses feel brunt of parking chaos in Tuam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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