24 h. ago Galway schools and education centre recognised for LGBTQ+ work

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Galway schools and one education centre has been recognised for their work on LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion. The LGBTQ+ Quality Mark is awarded for work which helps improve the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ students. Clarin College, Athenry, and Coláiste na bPiarsach, Rosmuc, alongside Youthreach Galway […] The post Galway schools and education centre recognised for LGBTQ+ work appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Wreath laying ceremony in Athenry to commemorate 1916 leader

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A wreath laying ceremony is taking place in Athenry this weekend to commemorate a 1916 leader. Julia Morrissey was a Cumann na mBan commander in Galway during the rising. Her mental health declined following the execution of her close friend and rebel leader, Liam Mellows, and she […] The post Wreath laying ceremony in Athenry to commemorate 1916 leader appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Sharp increase in rail passengers between Athenry and Galway last year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The number of passengers using rail services between Galway and Athenry increased sharply last year. That’s according to figures from Irish Rail supplied to Limerick TD Joe Cooney. The figures relate to passenger numbers between Limerick and Galway, via Ennis, Oranmore and Athenry. Overall, passengers along the […] The post Sharp increase in rail passengers between Athenry and Galway last year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Plans for IPAS centre at former nursing home in Athenry not going ahead

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans for an IPAS centre at a former nursing home in Athenry will not be going ahead for now. The Department of Integration had been looking at the former Castleturvin Nursing Home on the outskirts of the town. The 42-bedroom home announced it’s closure in late 2022, […] The post Plans for IPAS centre at former nursing home in Athenry not going ahead appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago CSO figures show sharp increase in burglaries but drop in homicides

Public order offences rose by three per cent to 30,092 in the period measured

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2 w. ago Burglaries and kidnappings rise, homicides and drug offences fall

Public order offences rose by three per cent to 30,092 in the 12 months to October 2024

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2 w. ago Students from across Galway flock to Athenry for Youth Climate Assembly

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Students from across Galway descended on Athenry this week – to take part in a special Youth Climate Assembly. Taking place at the BIA Innovator Campus, it saw young people explore and discuss climate policy, challenges, research and solutions. Chloe Nolan was there – and she asked […] The post Students from across Galway flock to Athenry for Youth Climate Assembly appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Catherine Connolly raises questions over dramatic increase in dual

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Catherine Connolly is raising questions about a sharp increase in the export of dual-use goods to Israeli. Dual-use goods are goods, software or technology that can have both military and civilian uses. The Dáil heard that in 2022 dual-use exports to Israel were almost […] The post Catherine Connolly raises questions over dramatic increase in dual-use exports to Israel appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Department of Integration offers to meet with local residents on plans for IPAS Centre in Athenry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Department of Integration has offered to meet with local residents to discuss plans for an International Protection Accommodation Service in Athenry There are calls for immediate community engagement on the proposed IPAS centre in Athenry at the former Castleturvin Nursing Home. Galway East TD Louis O’Hara […] The post Department of Integration offers to meet with local residents on plans for IPAS Centre in Athenry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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