11 h. ago Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Free parking for the Christmas period begins tomorrow (Monday) in seven Galway towns. Those included are Athenry, Ballinasloe, Clifden, Cleggan, Gort, Loughrea and Tuam. Galway County Council states that on- and off-street parking will be free from 11:00 AM every day until December 31st. The aim is […] The post Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Renewed calls for teachers in urban areas including Galway to receive a 'city allowance'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are renewed calls for teachers in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Galway and Cork to receive a ‘city allowance’ due to the high cost of living. Politicians at an Education Committee have voiced concerns teachers are leaving jobs in the capital, as they can’t afford to live there. […] The post Renewed calls for teachers in urban areas including Galway to receive a 'city allowance' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Councillor renews calls for a community toilet scheme in Dublin city centre

Councillor renews calls for a community toilet scheme in Dublin city centre  Dublin InQuirer

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1 week ago Louth students receive scholarship awards at ceremony in Dublin City University

Louth students receive scholarship awards at ceremony in Dublin City University  Ireland Live

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1 week ago €3bn for Galway infrastructure projects in revised National Development Plan

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Around €3bn in funding for major Galway infrastructure projects has been confirmed under the Government’s updated National Development Plan. The major allocations are to the Galway Ring Road, Galway City Bus Connects Project, and the Western Rail Corridor Athenry to Claremorris, via Tuam. Other projects included are […] The post €3bn for Galway infrastructure projects in revised National Development Plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago New Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton receives seal of office

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM New Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton has received her seal of office at Aras an Uachtaráin. The position is part of a cabinet reshuffle after Finance Minister Pascal Donohue announced he’s resigning, to take up a job at the World Bank. Minister Simon Harris succeeds him as the […] The post New Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton receives seal of office appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Renewed call for safety works at Merlin Park after latest crash

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a renewed call for something to be done at the entrance to Merlin Park Hospital, following the latest crash this morning. The incident, involving a bus and a car, happened before 9am and had a severe impact on traffic. The road was partially blocked during peak […] The post Renewed call for safety works at Merlin Park after latest crash appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago IFI to provide over €1m for transformative river restoration projects in 2026

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Inland Fisheries Ireland is to provide more than €1 million to support healthy habitats for fish in rivers nationwide in 2026. This year, IFI’s Habitats and Conservation Scheme awarded a total of €771,294 to 27 projects in 14 counties, including Carlow, Cavan, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, Laois, […] The post IFI to provide over €1m for transformative river restoration projects in 2026 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Calls for 'unsafe' structures at Queens Gap along River Corrib to be removed

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are renewed calls for the removal of structures along the River Corrib due to ‘serious safety concerns’. The RNLI, Galway Fire and Rescue, Claddagh Watch and Gardaí are concerned about the out-of-use metal hoarding, fencing, and eel cages at the Queen’s Gap, A motion will be […] The post Calls for 'unsafe' structures at Queens Gap along River Corrib to be removed appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Just 10 per cent of Gardaí passing out today to be assigned to this region

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just 10 per cent of the new Gardaí passing out of Templemore today will be assigned to the North Western region which includes Galway 194 gardaí have been added to the force but just 21 will be assigned to this region 87 will be assigned to Dublin, […] The post Just 10 per cent of Gardaí passing out today to be assigned to this region appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Galway City Council reveals major investment to see Galway sparkle for Christmas

Galway City Council this week announced a significant increase in investment for the city’s Christmas lights – ensuring a brighter, more vibrant festive season for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. This enhanced investment will fund a comprehensive programme of improvements and expansions to the city’s Christmas lighting, including an extension of the Spanish Arch display, […] The post Galway City Council reveals major investment to see Galway sparkle for Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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