1 hour ago Over 90,000 people have filed into St Peter's to pay their respects to Pope Francis

Organisers were forced to keep the doors of St. Peter’s Basilica open overnight due to unprecedented crowds.

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2 h. ago More than 2,000 drivers impacted by High Court’s dismissal of challenge over alleged speeding in average speed zone

Ms Justice Miriam O’Regan, in a judgment on Wednesday, determined the key legal issues in Edel O’Brien’s test case in favour of the DPP

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2 h. ago More than 2,000 drivers affected by High Court’s dismissal of challenge over alleged speeding in average speed zone

Ms Justice Miriam O’Regan, in a judgment on Wednesday, determined the key legal issues in Edel O’Brien’s test case in favour of the DPP

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4 h. ago West saw largest increase in new homes being built so far this year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The West is the region which saw the largest relative increase in new homes being built in the first three months of the year. CSO figures show 303 new homes have been built in Galway city and county since January, while 4,150 have been built nationally. 214 […] The post West saw largest increase in new homes being built so far this year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa Education Division conference in Salthill kicked off with a powerful and unique performance Prior to the arrival of Education Minister Helen McEntee, 20 children with additional needs sang a song for the trade union members FYI Galway reporter Chloe Nolan talked to school secretaries, caretakers […] The post Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago Denis O’Brien paid €5.8 million for Moriarty Tribunal legal costs

Payment from State Claims Agency believed to be largest ever for tribunal witness

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4 h. ago Athenry community facing €200,000 bill to keep playground open

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The community of Athenry is facing a bill of around €200,000 to keep its playground open. Locals say the public amenity, which is the oldest community-owned playground in Galway, faces an uncertain future due to its age and condition. They have been attempting to raise funds to […] The post Athenry community facing €200,000 bill to keep playground open appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago State pays Denis O'Brien €5.8m over legal costs related to Moriarty Tribunal

The businessman gave evidence at the tribunal on nearly two dozen occasions between 2001 and 2010.

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5 h. ago Michael O'Brien, RIP: His intervention was a watershed moment in our reckoning with institutional abuse

Dr Sinéad Ring of Maynooth University says Ireland owes a huge debt of gratitute to Michael O’Brien, survivor of abuse, who passed away this week.

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5 h. ago Opinion: Michael O'Brien's intervention was a watershed moment in our reckoning with abuse

Dr Sinéad Ring of Maynooth University says Ireland owes a huge debt of gratitute to Michael O’Brien, survivor of abuse, who passed away this week.

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5 h. ago Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa conference in Salthill has demanded better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Education Minister Helen McEntee has addressed the event this morning, during which she announced a redeployment scheme for Special Needs Assistants. There were also motions on the ongoing campaign to secure pension provision […] The post Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Warring partners in Kildare legal practice take dispute to High Court

The dissolution of Burns Nowlan Solicitors in Newbridge could not be agreed between partners Matthew Byrne and Stephen McGrath.

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7 h. ago Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Minister Sean Canney says it’s hard to see the contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara being rescinded. It comes as residents in Kinvara says they’re aiming to seek a judicial review on the granting of a contract to house 98 asylum seekers at the Merriman Hotel. […] The post Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Clerical abuse survivor Michael O’Brien gave 'a voice to the voiceless', funeral hears

Mr O’Brien of Oliver Plunkett Terrace in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, died on Tuesday at his daughter Geraldine's residence.

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8 h. ago Michael O’Brien ‘gave a voice to those suffering and created hope’, funeral hears

Abuse survivor leaves ‘great legacy’ after influencing people all over the country, mourners told

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9 h. ago Conroe's Payton Riley is taking her talent international. Here's what to know.

Conroe's Payton Riley is taking her talent international. Here's what to know.  The Courier of Montgomery County

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10 h. ago Cost of living Ireland: Government pay automatic €160 for people born before certain date

Cost of living Ireland: Government pay automatic €160 for people born before certain date  MSN

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10 h. ago RTÉ boss to address staff today over new voluntary redundancy scheme to cut 400 jobs

RTÉ launched a new strategy last year which confirmed earmarked plans to cut the workforce and limit presenters’ pay.

Culture

11 h. ago Concerns over appearance of "illegal encampments" around Lough Atalia

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over the appearance of “illegal encampments” around the Lough Atalia area. Councillor Shane Forde says over the past week, 9 tents appeared around the walkway that leads from Renmore around to Lough Atalia Road. Some of the tents, he says, were big enough […] The post Concerns over appearance of "illegal encampments" around Lough Atalia appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Local MEP says CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local MEP Maria Walsh says the CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security MEP Walsh, who’s a member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, has tabled over 30 proposals to strengthen CAP certainty and income stability for Irish farmers She has made […] The post Local MEP says CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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