2 h. ago Trá na mBan An Spidéal noted by EPA for major improvements in water quality

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Trá na mBan An Spidéal has been noted by EPA for making major improvements in its bathing water quality The beach previously had poor water quality but Special Management Plans were put in place to find and fix pollution problems. A new wastewater treatment plant has been […] The post Trá na mBan An Spidéal noted by EPA for major improvements in water quality appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 h. ago Two men arrested in Garda operation targeting prostitution and money laundering

Searches took place across Dublin and the wider Eastern Region on Wednesday morning

Events

5 h. ago Teachers want religion out of the classroom. Here’s what has to happen next

'Opted-out' children often just sit there – sometimes colouring a picture, listening to every word – segregated, othered and marked as different

Politics

15 h. ago Schools’ admission policies placing barriers to children with autism, study finds

Department of Education review finds ‘concerning’ clauses restricting enrolment of vulnerable pupils

Events

17 h. ago There won't be enough nurses to staff the National Children's Hospital

The INMO estimates that the hospital could be short more than 300 nurses.

Politics

18 h. ago Concern over move of school bus stop on South Doughiska Road in Roscam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over the move of a school bus stop from the South Doughiska Road. City Councillor Alan Cheevers has learned that Bus Éireann will pick up children along the Old Dublin Road from tomorrow The issue has come about following the installation of new […] The post Concern over move of school bus stop on South Doughiska Road in Roscam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Transport

19 h. ago Dublin school board vote allows high schools to raise Progress Pride flag

Dublin school board vote allows high schools to raise Progress Pride flag  Livermore Vine

Politics

19 h. ago Father lost control when headbutting GAA coach at U10s training session

A father lost control when headbutting a GAA coach in front of young children playing hurling at an under-10s training session in east Clare in May of last year, a court has heard

Politics

19 h. ago Public meeting this week over proposed Inishowen IPAS centre

A public meeting will take place in Inishowen on Thursday night to discuss a proposed International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS)… The post Public meeting this week over proposed Inishowen IPAS centre appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘I got into 150 fights in the schoolyard’, says Barry Keoghan

‘I got into 150 fights in the schoolyard’, says Barry Keoghan  The Irish Independent

Politics

20 h. ago Students from five Galway schools compete at Young Environmentalist Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Students from five County Galway schools will compete at tomorrow’s Young Environmentalist Awards. They will showcase their shortlisted eco-projects to a crowd of over 1,000 young environmentalists the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Scoil Náisiúnta Shéamais Naofa, Bearna is using their project ‘Bealach Beo Bhearna’ to highlight the […] The post Students from five Galway schools compete at Young Environmentalist Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

21 h. ago ‘The place will be electric’ – Galway’s Rob Finnerty relishing Dublin’s trip to Salthill

‘The place will be electric’ – Galway’s Rob Finnerty relishing Dublin’s trip to Salthill  The Irish Independent

Science

24 h. ago Majority of teenage girls feel unsafe in schools, survey finds

A national survey capturing the views of teenage girls by The Shona Project has revealed widespread anxiety, pressure, and safety concerns among teenage girls across the country

Politics

29 h. ago ‘It’s not the same place anymore’: Antisocial behaviour in a Dublin suburb

‘It’s not the same place anymore’: Antisocial behaviour in a Dublin suburb  The Irish Times

Politics

29 h. ago Gort Community School students campaign for safer cycling conditions

Students from Gort Community School have launched a campaign for a safer cycling route along their route to school – because they say that the current dangerous conditions are preventing them from pedalling to class. Specifically they want to see safety measures on the Ennis Road and the Galway Road to protect students and local […] The post Gort Community School students campaign for safer cycling conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

29 h. ago Registration open as Croí Cycle returns to Connemara’s roads

Registration is now open for the 31st Croí Corrib Charity Cycle which takes place on Sunday, June 8 – and the heart and stroke charity invites cyclists of all levels to help raise vital funds for preventative and lifesaving heart and stroke services. This year, the event will again depart from Dangan Sports Pavilion in […] The post Registration open as Croí Cycle returns to Connemara’s roads appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

39 h. ago Service for baby and child loss to be held in Letterkenny this weekend

Letterkenny University Hospital’s annual Little Angels inter-denominational service of remembrance will take place in Letterkenny on Sunday 11th of May.… The post Service for baby and child loss to be held in Letterkenny this weekend appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

40 h. ago Canada will 'never' be for sale, Carney tells Trump in the Oval Office

Among the US President’s policies on Canada is his desire to see the country becoming the 51st state.

Politics

40 h. ago Carney says Canada 'not for sale' but Trump says 'never say never' in the Oval Office

Among the US President’s policies on Canada is his desire to see the country becoming the 51st state.

Politics

41 h. ago ‘If the parent isn’t confident cycling, they’re not going to let their child cycle’: New Dublin training ground for biking opens

Mobility school aims to create awareness about road safety among cyclists, to promote use of bicycles and reduce our carbon footprint

Society