18 h. ago Councillors express concern about lack of regulations around drone delivery in Dublin

Several councillors claim there is a need for the local authority to take some measures to address the issue while legislation at a national level to govern the use of commercial drone flights is under consideration

Events

28 h. ago Efforts underway to restore damaged Alcock and Brown and Marconi Sites in Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Efforts are underway to restore the historic Alcock and Brown and Marconi site between Clifden and Ballyconneely damaged by Storm Eowyn. The Connemara Chamber of Commerce is now spearheading an effort to get money from the State for the repair work. The walkways, information boards and shelter […] The post Efforts underway to restore damaged Alcock and Brown and Marconi Sites in Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

34 h. ago Harry McGee: After years of economic calm, Ireland could be facing a storm. Are we better prepared this time?

Harry McGee: After years of economic calm, Ireland could be facing a storm. Are we better prepared this time?  The Irish Times

Economics

48 h. ago Body of Thai hostage retrieved from Gaza as Israeli air strikes kill 45

Nattapong Pinta was abducted during the Hamas attack that triggered the war in Gaza in 2023

Events

48 h. ago Israeli forces kill at least 36 Palestinians, says Gaza civil defence agency

A spokesperson said six people were shot dead near a US-backed aid distribution centre.

Politics

51 h. ago An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans to knock down a derelict bungalow in Gort and replace it with six new homes have been given a final rejection. The home fronts onto Crowe Street near the roundabout, and there were several local objections to the plans. County planners rejected the project earlier this […] The post An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

58 h. ago Life in a Trump stronghold in Virginia: ‘Most people just see those of us who live in Appalachia as hick’

Southwest Virginia, which Barbara Kingsolver put on the literary map, is poor but also beautiful and friendly, with a rich cultural heritage

Politics

3 d. ago Four killed in Kyiv after Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine

Rescue operations are under way at several locations in the capital.

Events

4 d. ago Hungary's infamous ban on LGBTQ+ content deemed to be violation of EU law

Hungary has “negated” several of the EU’s fundamental values and “significantly deviated from the model of a constitutional democracy”.

Politics

4 d. ago Ryanair flight makes emergency landing in Germany after nine injured in heavy turbulence

Eight passengers and one crew member were injured during the severe weather.

Events

4 d. ago Ireland’s Trinity College severs ties with Israel over Gaza war

Ireland’s Trinity College severs ties with Israel over Gaza war  The Times of Israel

Politics

4 d. ago Update to defective building blocks scheme cautiously welcomed by Donegal 100% Redress TD

Several thousand homes have been affected by defective building blocks.

Culture

5 d. ago Richard Satchwell sentenced to life in prison for murder of wife Tina Satchwell in 2017

His barrister told the court that Satchwell intends to appeal, and that he ‘never intended to kill Tina’.

Events

5 d. ago Defective building blocks: redraft of Bill will provide 'fairness' to affected homeowners

Several thousands homes have been affected by defective building blocks.

Politics

5 d. ago Co Galway had highest number of Storm Éowyn compensation claims

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM County Galway had the highest number of Storm Éowyn compensation claims. That’s according to new figures provided by the Department of Social Protection to TG4. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme was opened after extensive damage caused by the storm in January. 30,592 applications came from people across County […] The post Co Galway had highest number of Storm Éowyn compensation claims appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

5 d. ago Q&A: What should we do about multiple climate risks threatening Ireland? 

Start by learning the obvious lessons from Storm Éowyn 

Events

5 d. ago View from South Africa: Rugby is there to entertain, which is exactly what Jaden Hendrikse did against Munster

South Africa skipper backs teammate at centre of wink storm and urges Munster to ‘get over it’

Politics

5 d. ago Storm warning: Extreme wind is now 'priority' climate risk for Ireland

Coastal erosion, flooding and heatwaves also pose risks, according to a new report.

Events

5 d. ago Ireland's two children's intensive care units 'under strain' from severe overcrowding, audit finds

Ireland's two children's intensive care units 'under strain' from severe overcrowding, audit finds  Irish Examiner

Politics

5 d. ago Communications, transport and health of older people at increased risk from global warming, says EPA

Storms Éowyn and Darragh highlighted vulnerabilities, with widespread disruptions to power and water

Events