61 m. ago Kilkenny crush Galway by 12 points in Leinster hurling championship opener

Adrian Mullen, Eoin Cody and Martin Keoghan all supplied the goals for Kilkenny.

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2 h. ago Another tight defeat for Donegal Hurlers in Christy Ring Cup

Donegal’s Senior Hurlers were narrowly defeated yet again in their second Christy Ring Cup game this afternoon. They lost by… The post Another tight defeat for Donegal Hurlers in Christy Ring Cup appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 h. ago Donegal Minors hang on for win in Ulster Championship opener

A three-goal performance from Donegal’s Minor footballers saw them hang on in their Ulster Minor Championship opener this afternoon. They… The post Donegal Minors hang on for win in Ulster Championship opener appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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7 h. ago Stephen Bradley says he considered leaving Shamrock Rovers due to pressure from certain directors

‘Dermot Desmond is a shrewd businessman - he knows football... It is important we all listen’

Events

7 h. ago Gardai advise supporters attending tomorrow's Connacht Senior Football Final to arrive early

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardai are advising supporters who are attending tomorrow’s Connacht Senior Football Semi-Final between Galway and Roscommon to get to the ground early to avoid traffic congestion and potential delays entering the ground. As many as 15,000 people are expected to attend the match in Pearse Stadium and […] The post Gardai advise supporters attending tomorrow's Connacht Senior Football Final to arrive early appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Sport

10 h. ago St Pat’s and Shamrock Rovers thrilling in the rain, but the ‘UnderDrogs’ stay top: what we learned from Friday’s League of Ireland action

Derry start to show their quality while Sligo batter freefalling Waterford

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12 h. ago Gort Cancer Support officially recognised for setting the highest standards in care

Gort Cancer Support has been commended for holding the highest standards in care – securing full membership of the Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres and Services. It becomes just one of 20 centres nationwide to hold this accolade, having been found to meet all the standards set out by the National Cancer Control Programme […] The post Gort Cancer Support officially recognised for setting the highest standards in care appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Galway food outlets among the big prizewinners at Regional Restaurant Awards

Several Galway food outlets enjoyed the taste of success last week, when they emerged winners at the The Irish Restaurant Awards Connacht Regional Final took place last week. Celebrating the outstanding contributions of the food and hospitality industry across the province, the ceremony was held in Rosses Point, Sligo, where county winners were announced. Now […] The post Galway food outlets among the big prizewinners at Regional Restaurant Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

12 h. ago Galway student among the big winners in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

An evocative painting of her granddad won a young Galway artist a top prize in the prestigious Texaco Children’s Art Competition. Fourteen-year-old Aibhlinn Faulkiner, a pupil at Coláiste Éinde in Salthill, took third prize in the 14-15 years age category for her work, simply entitled ‘My Grandad’. The subject of her artwork is described by […] The post Galway student among the big winners in Texaco Children’s Art Competition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

22 h. ago Nature series featuring Donegal wins international wildlife film award

Main pic: Eoin Warner on a Galway Hooker in a clip from Ireland’s Wild Islands. Image: John Murray. RTÉ’s Ireland’s… The post Nature series featuring Donegal wins international wildlife film award appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

25 h. ago Fifteen finalists announced for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fifteen finalists have been announced for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh. The awards celebrates and recognises excellence in the use of the Irish language in business and community life across the city. In the Retail Experience category sponsored by Galway Bay FM, Booley and Just Art It have […] The post Fifteen finalists announced for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago Titans Basketball Club Launches ‘300 Club’ to Power Future Growth

Join the Movement: Help Build the Next Generation of Galway Titans Galway’s Titans Basketball Club is calling on the community to be part of something special with the launch of the Titans 300 Club — a bold new initiative aimed at building a winning future both on and off the court. The goal is simple […] The post Titans Basketball Club Launches ‘300 Club’ to Power Future Growth appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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30 h. ago 'During Galway trip I found Ireland's best fish and chips worth stopping for'

'During Galway trip I found Ireland's best fish and chips worth stopping for'  Galway Beo

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31 h. ago UG researchers secure places on prestigious European doctoral network

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four researchers from the University of Galway have secured places on a prestigious European doctoral network The network provides researchers with training to make them more creative, entrepreneurial and innovative Researcher in Biomedical Engineering, Dr William Ronan is leading the research project ‘Advanced Nickel – Titanium Alloys […] The post UG researchers secure places on prestigious European doctoral network appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

31 h. ago Status Orange weather warning issued amid a showery start to Easter weekend

The warning for Wicklow remains in place until 11am Saturday.

Events

32 h. ago Former Western Health Board farm near Ballinasloe goes on sale for a million euro

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 100 acre former Western Health Board farm near Ballinasloe is up for sale, with a guide price of one million euro The property is in the townland of Creggaun and fronts onto the R358 Ahascragh road. The farmyard includes haysheds, a 3,000 sq ft concrete apron […] The post Former Western Health Board farm near Ballinasloe goes on sale for a million euro appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

32 h. ago Easter weekend weather: Wet and cloudy conditions to prevail

Cork, Kerry, Galway, Mayo, and Clare will be under the yellow warning until 9pm on Friday night, while Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford have the warning until 6am Saturday morning.

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33 h. ago Substantial funding for two pivotal research projects by ATU lecturers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two ATU lecturers have claimed national funding to advance research on environmental and societal projects Dr Amaya Vega is working with Dr Myra Lydon of University of Galway on a project that focuses on the management of bridges in rural communities Dr Niall Maloney is collaborating with […] The post Substantial funding for two pivotal research projects by ATU lecturers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

34 h. ago Donegal Gaeltacht will die unless more planning permissions granted – MEP Ní Mhurchú

The Donegal Gaeltacht will die if we don’t start granting more planning permissions, an Irish MEP has claimed. Cynthia Ní… The post Donegal Gaeltacht will die unless more planning permissions granted – MEP Ní Mhurchú appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

34 h. ago Minister of State for Planning to visit affordable housing scheme in Claregalway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister of State for Planning and Local Government will visit the new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway later this morning Minister John Cummins will tour Garraí Na Gaoithe, Lakeview, the site of the first affordable homes built in the county since 2013 The first residents of […] The post Minister of State for Planning to visit affordable housing scheme in Claregalway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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