79 m. ago Tuam funeral director Joe Grogan urges people to avail of BowelScreen

A Galway man whose bowel cancer was detected early and successfully treated has urged people to avail of free screening that could save their lives. Joe Grogan from Tuam made the call at the start of of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April, as BowelScreen announced an expansion of its screening service to include people […] The post Tuam funeral director Joe Grogan urges people to avail of BowelScreen appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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80 m. ago Professor appointed to new Galway course focusing on rural healthcare

Efforts to reverse the fall in local doctor numbers along the western seaboard have been boosted by the appointment of Ireland’s first Established Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine The landmark appointment of Professor Robert Scully by University of Galway aims to strengthen medical training and tackle critical doctor shortages across the West and North […] The post Professor appointed to new Galway course focusing on rural healthcare appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Junior Agriculture Minister launches British Society of Animal Science Symposium in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Agriculture Minister and Galway West TD Noel Grealish has launched the British Society of Animal Science Symposium in Galway The gathering at the University of Galway brings together emerging young scientists, respected industry professionals, and distinguished academic experts Minister Grealish says there are many positive benefits […] The post Junior Agriculture Minister launches British Society of Animal Science Symposium in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Six year old girl killed after being hit by truck in city named locally

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The six-year-old girl who died after being struck by a truck while riding her bike in Galway City has been named locally. Ula Grigaityte died on Saturday after she was struck by a delivery truck on the Headford Road, at the junction with Sandyvale Lawn. It’s understood […] The post Six year old girl killed after being hit by truck in city named locally appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

16 h. ago Gardaí praised as shoplifting levels in Galway fall 4 per cent

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s been a dramatic increase in regional shoplifting incidents over the past 20 years Galway has seen a 101 per cent increase between 2003 and 2024 Kildare has seen the biggest rise, with a 314 per cent increase In Galway there were 752 shoplifting incidents in 2003, […] The post Gardaí praised as shoplifting levels in Galway fall 4 per cent appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Independent Office for Police Conduct investigating death of Galway man in Milton Keynes police shooting

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway man, who was shot dead by police officers in the UK last Tuesday after charging at them with a knife, has been named has David Joyce 38-year-old Mr Joyce, who is understood to have left Ireland 15 years ago, has been formally identified in a […] The post Independent Office for Police Conduct investigating death of Galway man in Milton Keynes police shooting appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Investigations continue into separate Galway crashes which claimed young lives over the weekend

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An investigation is underway into a crash in Galway city over the weekend, in which a six year old girl died. She was cycling her bike on the Headford Road with her father, when she was hit by a truck on Saturday. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses […] The post Investigations continue into separate Galway crashes which claimed young lives over the weekend appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

21 h. ago Fears of further land restrictions in Connemara due to EU standards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are concerns in Connemara that further land designations may place added restrictions on planning and agricultural activities in the area. The designations will come under the GAEC or Good agricultural and environmental conditions which is a set of European Union standards aimed at achieving sustainable agriculture. […] The post Fears of further land restrictions in Connemara due to EU standards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Man shot dead by British police after charging at officers reported to be from Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Irishman, who was shot dead by police officers in the UK after charging at them with a knife, has been named. David Joyce, originally from Galway, has been formally identified in a post mortem as the man who died at Milton Keynes railway station. The UK’s […] The post Man shot dead by British police after charging at officers reported to be from Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

25 h. ago Station House’s major upgrade readies facility for its second chapter

A multimillion-euro refurbishment of one of Connemara’s most popular hotels is about to be unveiled to guests ahead of the bumper Easter break. The Clifden Station House has overhauled its restaurant, residents’ lounge and reception areas on the ground floor to give guests greater room to enjoy facilities. It’s the first major structural overhaul of […] The post Station House’s major upgrade readies facility for its second chapter appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago Acquisition sees Gourmet Food Parlour expand its catering presence in Galway

The leading restaurant and catering group started by an entrepreneur originally from Barna has expanded its footprint in the west with the acquisition of SKG Catering, itself a well-established catering company in Galway. Gourmet Food Parlour, founded by Lorraine Heskin, is one of Ireland’s largest catering providers, and boasts twelve restaurants nationwide – and with […] The post Acquisition sees Gourmet Food Parlour expand its catering presence in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

25 h. ago Nominations sought for awards that honour community champions

Nominations are now open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025 – the annual awards scheme that honours individuals and groups who have had a significant impact on the quality of life in communities across County Galway. The joint venture between Galway County Council and the Public Participation Network (PPN), which has over 1,300 member groups carrying […] The post Nominations sought for awards that honour community champions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

42 h. ago Gardaí appealing for witnesses after girl (6) dies after being struck by truck

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash in Galway city in which a six-year-old girl died

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43 h. ago Galway Rural Development approve €130k in LEADER support to Mountbellew Sheepfest

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Rural Development have announced that they will be providing a LEADER grant of almost €130,000 in support of the European Sheep Shearing and Wool-handling Championships at Mountbellew on the June bank holiday weekend. The funding to the Mountbellew Social Development Co-op Society will focus on targeted […] The post Galway Rural Development approve €130k in LEADER support to Mountbellew Sheepfest appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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44 h. ago Galway Driving Test Centre relocating to Clybaun Hotel next week

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Driving Test Centre will be moved to the Clybaun Hotel in Knocknacarra from tomorrow (Monday). The temporary move from the Westside Shopping Centre is expected to last 12 to 18 months, until a new location is found. The RSA says the move is due to construction […] The post Galway Driving Test Centre relocating to Clybaun Hotel next week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

44 h. ago Families from Galway and Tipperary mentor teens on this evening's Raised by the Village

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Families from Galway and Tipperary will feature on this evening’s Raised by the Village on RTE. The Larkin family will see Drogheda teenager Ava visit their cattle farm in Abbey in east Galway. Landing in the middle of the family’s busy breeding season, Ava must park her […] The post Families from Galway and Tipperary mentor teens on this evening's Raised by the Village appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

49 h. ago Family begs Council for transfer from ‘awful’ halting site near Portumna

A family of four living in a hellish halting site near Portumna has begged Galway County Council for a transfer. Megan Corcoran said her mental health was suffering after three years of enduring ‘unsafe’ conditions at Capira halting site. Ms Corcoran said she and her husband David feared for the safety of their two boys, […] The post Family begs Council for transfer from ‘awful’ halting site near Portumna appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago Galway composer Johnny Óg Connolly is Composer of the Year at Gradam Ceoil

The great Conamara accordion player and composer Johnny Óg Connolly is to be honoured for his outstanding contributions to Irish Traditional Music at this year’s Gradam Ceoil TG4. The son of the renowned melodeon player Johnny Connolly from Inis Bearachain will receive the Cumadóir TG4 Award as Composer of the Year, joining a stellar list […] The post Galway composer Johnny Óg Connolly is Composer of the Year at Gradam Ceoil appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago Galway design student impresses judges with her Oriental bathroom concept

A bathroom with a strong Oriental theme was enough to win a prestigious prize for a Galway design student – seeing off national competition in the process. Technological University Dublin student Honor Curé from Kilcolgan was announced as the winner of the 2025 Bathroom Designer of the Year Award, sponsored by leading bathroom designers Sonas. […] The post Galway design student impresses judges with her Oriental bathroom concept appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

58 h. ago Road Traffic Collision on the Headford Road claims the life of a 6 year old girl

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 6 year old girl has been killed in a crash in Galway City this afternoon. She was cycling on Headford Road just after midday this afternoon when her bike was hit by a heavy goods vehicle. It happened at the junction of Headford Road and Sandyvale […] The post Road Traffic Collision on the Headford Road claims the life of a 6 year old girl appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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