9 h. ago Ian Walsh murder investigation shifts focus to social media accounts

Gardaí considering possibility murder victim may have arranged to meet killer at home

Events

10 h. ago Galway TD calls on Mental Health Minister to develop sector specific volunteer strategy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche is calling on the Minister for Mental Health to develop a sector-specific volunteer strategy. He says there’s also a need to further invest in local community-based services. Deputy Roche says urgent action is needed to support the recruitment and retention of mental […] The post Galway TD calls on Mental Health Minister to develop sector specific volunteer strategy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

10 h. ago Galway's Catherine Connolly is new front runner in presidential race as Maireád McGuinness pulls out on medical grounds

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Catherine Connolly is the new front runner in the presidential race as Maireád McGuinness has pulled out on medical grounds The former EU Commissioner said she was doing so on medical advice after spending time in hospital last week. Mairead McGuinness has been leading the polls […] The post Galway's Catherine Connolly is new front runner in presidential race as Maireád McGuinness pulls out on medical grounds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

10 h. ago Former Republic of Ireland star dad Rory tells FFT about his stance on Liam Delap’s international future: ‘He’s spoken to both England and Ireland – I’m so proud of what he’s achieving’

Former Republic of Ireland star dad Rory tells FFT about his stance on Liam Delap’s international future: ‘He’s spoken to both England and Ireland – I’m so proud of what he’s achieving’  FourFourTwo

Politics

11 h. ago Burst watermain impacting supply in Craughwell and surrounding areas

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a significant burst impacting water supply to Craughwell and surrounding areas. Crews are on site to locate and repair the burst water main which has significantly impacted reservoir levels. The water utility says every effort is being made to restore […] The post Burst watermain impacting supply in Craughwell and surrounding areas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

12 h. ago Athenry to host over 100 global industry leaders for Irish Drinks Forum

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Over a hundred global drinks industry leaders will descend on Athenry next month for the Irish Drinks Forum. Senior executives from brands, government and supply chain leaders will attend the flagship event for the food-and-beverage export sector. Tariffs, supply chain shocks, climate pressures and shifting consumer demand […] The post Athenry to host over 100 global industry leaders for Irish Drinks Forum appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

12 h. ago Starmer and Zelenskyy call on Putin to 'prove he is serious' ahead of his summit with Trump

Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska tomorrow to discuss Ukraine’s future.

Politics

15 h. ago Zelenskiy and Starmer discuss security guarantees ahead of Trump

Ukrainian president in London to try to prevent any US-Russian deal that would carve up his country

Politics

16 h. ago Blackrock tops list of Ireland's favourite sea swimming locations

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Salthill’s Blackrock Beach has topped a list of Ireland’s favourite sea swimming locations. The survey was carried out by the Lagoon Activity Centre in Cork. The research looked at Google Trends data and Instagram hashtags. Banna Beach in Kerry was second, while Dublin’s Forty Foot took the […] The post Blackrock tops list of Ireland's favourite sea swimming locations appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

17 h. ago Director of Irish Museum of Modern Art to address climate art project in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Director of the Irish Museum of Modern Art Annie Fletcher is set to speak at the opening of a climate art project in Galway city. ‘The Air We Share’ €250,000 project premiered at the Westside Arts Festival last month – aiming to find creative solutions to […] The post Director of Irish Museum of Modern Art to address climate art project in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

18 h. ago Former Donegal star Niamh McLaughlin plays a real captain’s role Down Under

Former Donegal star Niamh McLaughlin has made history in the AFL by becoming the first male or female full-time Irish… The post Former Donegal star Niamh McLaughlin plays a real captain’s role Down Under appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

18 h. ago Works to begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction works are beginning at Nun’s Island as part of a 4.3 million euro UrbanLab project at University of Galway. It’ll involve the transformation of an old mill building into a dedicated and flagship community and research space for the university. The historic property at Nun’s Island […] The post Works to begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

19 h. ago Works begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction works are beginning at Nun’s Island as part of a 4.3 million euro UrbanLab project at University of Galway. It’ll involve the transformation of an old mill building into a dedicated and flagship community and research space for the university. The historic property at Nun’s Island […] The post Works begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

19 h. ago Roses from Kilchreest and Connemara represent New Zealand and Dublin for 2025 festival

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two of this years Rose of Tralee contestants are from County Galway – despite there being no Galway Rose this year. New Zealand Rose, Ciara Jo Hanlon from Kilchreest, is a PE, Health, and Irish teacher and lives in Wellington. While Dublin Rose, Edel Cronin, is an […] The post Roses from Kilchreest and Connemara represent New Zealand and Dublin for 2025 festival appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

19 h. ago Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A cheque for just under 20,000 euro has been presented to the Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway The Murphy family from Tuam, who used the service, organised a Race Night fundraiser in March Laura gave birth to twins Sophie and Rían in UHG in February […] The post Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

21 h. ago Starmer maintains Ukraine ceasefire is 'viable' ahead of London meeting with Zelenskyy

Trumo and Putin will meet in Alaska tomorrow to discuss Ukraine’s future.

Events

21 h. ago Tánaiste agrees to meet parents of boy who died after long wait for scoliosis surgery

Harvey Morrison Sherratt died on July 29th, although no cause of death has been established

Events

21 h. ago Living on Dublin's O'Connell Street: 'My first memory was when Nelson’s Pillar was blown up'

Generations of Cafollas, Borzas and DiVitos worked and lived over the shop on O’Connell Street, but some are starting to leave as the city’s main street changes

Politics

21 h. ago Danny DeVito’s relatives are among the last residents of Dublin’s O’Connell St

Generations of Cafollas, Borzas and DiVitos worked and lived over the shop on O’Connell Street, but some are starting to leave as the city’s main street changes

Politics

22 h. ago UCD Students’ Union to launch pilot food bank to deal with ‘concerning’ rise in those seeking help

UCD Students’ Union to launch pilot food bank to deal with ‘concerning’ rise in those seeking help  The Irish Independent

Society