2 h. ago Jobs boost for Galway city as hospitality tech company announces expansion

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM At least 20 new jobs are coming to Galway city, as a leading hospitality technology company has announced its expansion. Kappture is currently operating from Portershed, but will find a new home in the city for its expanded Software Development Hub. The company works with some of […] The post Jobs boost for Galway city as hospitality tech company announces expansion appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 h. ago Campaign for one hour free parking in Galway towns pushes ahead

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A campaign to introduce one hour free parking in towns across County Galway is pushing ahead. Councillor Declan Geraghty first made the call for Ballinasloe, and says businesses are suffering as a result of car parking charges. A recent meeting at County Hall heard that a statutory […] The post Campaign for one hour free parking in Galway towns pushes ahead appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago Galway local authorities to receive extra €100,000 for electoral register improvements

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s local authorities are to receive an extra €100,000 for electoral register improvements. It’s in addition to the €100,000 announced earlier this week to allow for the hiring of two more staff members. The national funding of 3 million euro is to enable county and city councils […] The post Galway local authorities to receive extra €100,000 for electoral register improvements appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago One kilometre of aging water mains to be replaced in Clifden

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM One kilometre of aging water mains are to be replaced in Clifden The water mains replacements works, which will take a few months, are now underway A kilometre of aging mains will be replaced with new, modern pipes reducing the risk of bursts This will provide a […] The post One kilometre of aging water mains to be replaced in Clifden appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago Funeral of last local resident of Carna townland sounds a warning for the future of native communities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The funeral of the last local resident of a Carna townland has sounded a warning for the future of native communities While many areas of west Connemara have a plethora of holiday homes, the native population is dwindling A funeral in Roundstone last week has signified the […] The post Funeral of last local resident of Carna townland sounds a warning for the future of native communities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Gort students express frustration over unsafe cycling conditions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Students from Gort Community School are expressing their frustration over unsafe cycling conditions The students are leading a campaign for a cycle lane on the R458, continuing the Labane cycle lane all the way to Lough Cutra National School Despite reductions in speed limits the blind bends […] The post Gort students express frustration over unsafe cycling conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago County Council votes to buy €5k worth of mayoral chains for each area

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A vote has passed to buy mayoral chains for each County Galway Municipal District. The total cost is five thousand euro, which Independent Ireland Councillor Declan Kelly has described as a waste of taxpayers money. However, others said the chains would help bring a higher level of […] The post County Council votes to buy €5k worth of mayoral chains for each area appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Galway East TD Pete Roche appointed Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche has been appointed the Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health He says his key priority will be improving access to support and intervention Deputy Roche says he will work towards creating a direct route of support for those struggling with mental health […] The post Galway East TD Pete Roche appointed Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Galway's local authorities open to selling Galway Airport site

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s local authorities are open to selling the former Galway Airport site which they jointly purchased over 10 years ago The City and County Councils are now inviting proposals for the economic development of the extensive Carnmore site It fronts onto three roads and includes two existing […] The post Galway's local authorities open to selling Galway Airport site appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Strong warning about dangerous elements online from Judge in Renmore stabbing case

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A High Court Judge has warned teenagers are the object of manipulative, false and malicious propaganda spread online by terrorists and other dangerous elements. Mr Justice Paul McDermott made the comment in the Galway case of the 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for the […] The post Strong warning about dangerous elements online from Judge in Renmore stabbing case appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Broadcaster promises to ensure eulogies will be short when it comes to his own funeral

The event itself is hopefully a long way off, but whenever broadcaster Sean O’Rourke finally shuffles off this mortal coil, mourners can be assured that there will be no long eulogies at his funeral! “I don’t want any of them to talk about me for more than two minutes,” he reveals in the latest episode […] The post Broadcaster promises to ensure eulogies will be short when it comes to his own funeral appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Councillor deliberates on need for balance between energy needs and local concerns

A Galway councillor has warned intransigent opposition to windfarms given the need for wind energy in the county – but at the same time, Cllr Gerry Finnerty cautioned against the proliferation of windfarms in areas where residents have concerns. The Gort councillor was specifically referring the Derrybrien Wind Farm, which is located near the town […] The post Councillor deliberates on need for balance between energy needs and local concerns appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago Oranmore couple settle action against HSE over death of their baby girl at UHG

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has apologised for shortcomings in care provided during the delivery of a baby girl who died one hour after her birth. Ailbhe Gilligan’s parents, Anna and Gerard Gilligan, of Oranmore sued the Health Service Executive over her death on October 27th, 2020. The family’s […] The post Oranmore couple settle action against HSE over death of their baby girl at UHG appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is to seek funding from TII to get started on a design for the Galway City Ring Road ahead of its approval. An Bord Pleanála is expected to make a decision on the project by the end of this year, according to Director of […] The post Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for attempted murder of Army chaplain in Renmore

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 17-year-old boy, who had become radicalised online, has been sentenced to eight years in detention for the attempted murder of an Army chaplain at Renmore Barracks The accused, who can’t be named because of his age, pleaded guilty to the attack last August. Fr Paul Murphy […] The post 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for attempted murder of Army chaplain in Renmore appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago Gardaí investigate serious criminal damage to houses in Loughrea and Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí are investigating serious criminal damage to houses and vehicles in Loughrea and Ballinasloe. Early Sunday at approximately 3am the front window and door of a house in Gort Bride in Loughrea were smashed. There was also significant damage caused to three vehicles parked in the vicinity. […] The post Gardaí investigate serious criminal damage to houses in Loughrea and Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Pedestrianised streets return to Galway city's Westend next month

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The evening pedestrianisation of several streets in Galway city will return next month. From mid-May, streets across Galway’s Westend will be closed to traffic from 6pm to 2am Monday to Saturday, and from 3pm to 2am on Sunday. The changes, which have been in place since an […] The post Pedestrianised streets return to Galway city's Westend next month appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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30 h. ago Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A location has been chosen for the new elective hospital at Merlin Park. Galway West Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has confirmed the Cystic Fibrosis zone at the existing hospital will host the new build. The design team has been put in place, and site investigation works […] The post Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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30 h. ago City workshop to look at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A workshop to explore preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species will take place on Saturday week May 10th in the city It’s hosted by Galway City Council’s Biodiversity Officer Paula Kearney and takes place at Galway Rowing Club in Woodquay from 10am to 12.30pm The trainers […] The post City workshop to look at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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32 h. ago North West region which includes Galway records 16% of country's hate crimes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The North West region which includes Galway recorded 16% of the country’s hate crimes last year This was the lowest percentage for regions outside of the Dublin area where just under half of all hate related incidents occurred The Eastern region recorded 18% while the Southern region […] The post North West region which includes Galway records 16% of country's hate crimes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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