5 h. ago Galway Professor joins UN’s Scientific Panel on the Effects of Nuclear War

A leading Galway academic has been appointed to UN’s Scientific Panel on the Effects of Nuclear War. Dr Neil Rowan is the only Irish scientist on the 21-member scientific panel drawn from a range of expert fields globally. He is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science at University of […] The post Galway Professor joins UN’s Scientific Panel on the Effects of Nuclear War appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago MEP warns that over 5,000 Galway Farmers could be forced out of Farming under New EU CAP proposals

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has warned of a deeply concerning development under the European Commission’s proposed reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy or CAP. Under new proposals, farmers reaching the State Pension age of 66 could not receive a single farm payment from 2028. Speaking […] The post MEP warns that over 5,000 Galway Farmers could be forced out of Farming under New EU CAP proposals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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36 h. ago One person killed and several injured after Denmark train crash

Around 95 people were aboard the train, including 25 pupils from a school.

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50 h. ago School secretaries and caretakers excluded from pension scheme

School secretaries and caretakers excluded from pension scheme  Dublin People

Politics

52 h. ago Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four Galway outdoor recreation projects will get their share of €145,000 in funding. It’s part of an €8.7 million investment through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Shannapheasteen Way is being boosted by €50,000, while the Hymany Trail has been granted €40,000 for upkeep and trail repairs. […] The post Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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63 h. ago Teacher who defrauded school out of €3k in 'elaborate hoax' struck off by Teaching Council

An inquiry panel of the Teaching Council found the teacher, who is in her early 30s, guilty of professional misconduct

Politics

68 h. ago Hundreds of teaching posts remain unfilled as schools prepare to reopen, says ASTI

Most school leaders ‘received no applications for vacancies advertised during last academic year’

Politics

3 d. ago Social welfare Ireland: Recipients to receive cash payment instead of credit as scheme changed

Social welfare Ireland: Recipients to receive cash payment instead of credit as scheme changed  MSN

Economics

4 d. ago New customers to receive cash instead of energy credits in household benefit scheme

Electricity Association of Ireland at odds with Government over decision

Economics

4 d. ago Contract awarded for 84 unit social housing scheme in Ballyburke in Knocknacarra

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The contract for the development of a new 84 unit social housing scheme at Ballyburke in Knocknacarra has been awarded to OCC Construction The plans generated local opposition when first mooted but work is expected to get underway shortly with a two year completion timeline The 84 […] The post Contract awarded for 84 unit social housing scheme in Ballyburke in Knocknacarra appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago TJ’s online school helping Donegal students to Breakthrough Maths

Advertisement  Five years ago, TJ Hegarty was standing in a draughty community hall in Glanmire, teaching just eight students with… The post TJ’s online school helping Donegal students to Breakthrough Maths appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 d. ago What can you do if your child isn't excited about school starting?

What can you do if your child isn't excited about school starting?  Psychology Today

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4 d. ago 'Concerning' Irish research finds one in three school rugby players would play on with concussion

The study also found a lack of a lack of knowledge about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – a progressive brain disease linked to repeated concussion.

Sport

5 d. ago Are school holidays too long? A mother of two and school principal debate

Parents are frustrated at juggling work demands and childcare while children are off for up to three months every summer

Politics

5 d. ago Back to school: Parents count the cost of the iPad, tracksuit and ‘voluntary’ contribution

Parents concerned that financial pressure can sometimes see parents reluctant to engage on educational issues affecting their children

Politics

5 d. ago Figuring out my tax free lump sums when I have more than one pension

Rules on lump sums are surprisingly straightforward regardless of how many pensions you have and in which countries

Economics

5 d. ago ‘About €800 a month for four children’: Parents count the back to school costs

Parents concerned that financial pressure can sometimes see parents reluctant to engage on educational issues affecting their children

Society

5 d. ago 'We had to sacrifice a summer holiday': Readers on the cost of sending kids back to school

Some parents noticed a decrease in costs, while others said they are at the pin of their collars trying to afford everything their kids need for the return to school.

Politics

5 d. ago Trans women face uncertainty over access to free HRT scheme in Ireland

Trans women face uncertainty over access to free HRT scheme in Ireland  gcn.ie

Politics

5 d. ago New bin surrounds announced for Dublin city as bottle recycling scheme 'making noticeable impact'

New bin surrounds announced for Dublin city as bottle recycling scheme 'making noticeable impact'  Dublin Live

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