1 hour ago Irish government moves to scrap passenger cap at Dublin Airport

Irish government moves to scrap passenger cap at Dublin Airport  TradingView

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3 h. ago Opinion: Profit has a pervasive influence on mental illness and chronic disease

Ireland isn’t doing enough to put people’s wellbeing above corporate profit, writes Dr Catherine Conlon.

Science

4 h. ago Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien is planning to scrap the controversial passenger cap at Dublin Airport

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien is planning to scrap the controversial passenger cap at Dublin Airport  The Irish Independent

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5 h. ago Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan

GALWAY City Council has confirmed that it has not yet drawn down the €60 million loan approved earlier this year to fund major capital projects. At this week’s meeting, Cllr Níall McNeilis (Lab) asked for an update on the loan, which is intended to cover a range of investments including the fit out of the […] The post Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago City man arrested for the possession of knives urged to get legal advice

A 36-year-old man accused of unlawful possession of two knives in the Nuns’ Island area of Galway City last month has been strongly advised to get legal advice. Aonghus Phelan, with an address at 25 Kingston Road, Salthill, appeared at Galway District Court on two charges contrary to section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive […] The post City man arrested for the possession of knives urged to get legal advice appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month

A small but perfectly formed rural Galway Garda station – closed for more than 20 years – is set for auction later this month. The old Ballymoe barracks on the Galway/Roscommon border will come under the hammer with auctioneers, O’Donnellan and Joyce, on Friday, September 19. The mini station on Main Street in Ballymoe dates […] The post Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Coalition moves to scrap passenger cap at Dublin Airport in multi

Coalition moves to scrap passenger cap at Dublin Airport in multi-billion euro boost to economy  The Irish Independent

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19 h. ago Letterkenny Rovers lead tributes to beloved club legend Victor Fisher

Letterkenny Rovers have paid tribute to club legend and their Honorary President, Victor Fisher. Victor passed away yesterday at his… The post Letterkenny Rovers lead tributes to beloved club legend Victor Fisher appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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21 h. ago Sarah Healy and Sophie O’Sullivan lift the Irish mood in Tokyo with 1,500m qualification

Mixed-relay quartet of Jack Raftery, Sophie Becker, Conor Kelly and Sharlene Mawdsley ended up sixth in their heat

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23 h. ago Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A caravan identified as stolen and over €7,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis were seized following a search of residences in Loughrea yesterday. Gardaí from the Detective and Drugs Unit carried out a search operation and were assisted by the Armed Support Unit, the Garda Dog Unit, […] The post Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

23 h. ago Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fine Gael TD for Galway East Pete Roche has called on the Government to increase funding for all grant schemes related to the construction, repair and upgrading of footpaths across Galway and the wider country ahead of Budget 2025. Deputy Roche is seeking the creation of a […] The post Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Met Éireann issues warning for 'strong and gusty' winds in three counties

The warning for counties Clare, Galway and Kerry will come into effect at 9pm on Sunday

Events

24 h. ago Heartbreak for Kelly & co as Ireland out of Mixed 4x400m at World Championships

There was heartbreak for young Conor Kelly and his Mixed 4x400m teammates as they were knocked out of the 4x400m… The post Heartbreak for Kelly & co as Ireland out of Mixed 4x400m at World Championships appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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24 h. ago Pope Leo detailed attack by a passerby in Ireland in newly resurfaced video from 2019

The claim is detailed in a resurfaced video from 2019.

Events

27 h. ago Ireland’s mixed relay run out of final contention at the World Championships in Tokyo

Quartet of Jack Raftery, Sophie Becker, Conor Kelly and Sharlene Mawdsley ended up sixth of the nine starting teams in their heat

Sport

29 h. ago Leo Varadkar on resignation, regret and repressing his identity: ‘Coming out was like emigrating’

The 46-year-old is enjoying retirement, even if becoming taoiseach was the pinnacle of an obsession he’d had with politics since he was seven

Politics

38 h. ago Great sadness at passing of Letterkenny legend, Victor Fisher

The death has been announced of Victor Fisher, a former town councillor and pillar of the community of Letterkenny. Mr… The post Great sadness at passing of Letterkenny legend, Victor Fisher appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

39 h. ago No joy for Sheridan or Steen as Fingal Council rules out presidential backing

Sheridan and Steen both came up short during the council vote this evening.

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41 h. ago Red flag at Portumna Lake described as 'complete overreaction'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A red flag being placed at Portumna Lake is being described as a complete overreaction. It was erected after a handful of representations were made to the County Council over reeds at the bathing area. Fine Gael Councillor Jimmy McClearn says it seems no investigation was carried […] The post Red flag at Portumna Lake described as 'complete overreaction' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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