3 h. ago Funeral of last local resident of Carna townland sounds a warning for the future of native communities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The funeral of the last local resident of a Carna townland has sounded a warning for the future of native communities While many areas of west Connemara have a plethora of holiday homes, the native population is dwindling A funeral in Roundstone last week has signified the […] The post Funeral of last local resident of Carna townland sounds a warning for the future of native communities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago 'Depraved paedophile': Former soldier jailed for sexually assaulting young girls in 1980s

Judge Colin Daly lifted a court order restricting the media from identifying Eddie Lillis, (63), of Shannonvale, Old Cratloe Road, Limerick.

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5 h. ago Is Ireland vulnerable to power blackouts like Spain and Portugal?

How exactly does a grid collapse like that happen—and could it happen here? We’re joined by Dr Paul Deane, senior lecturer in Clean Energy Futures at UCC.

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5 h. ago 'Dangers and hazards': ESB urges public not to swim in reservoirs despite warm weather

“These areas are unsafe for swimming due to deep, fast-flowing waters, fluctuating water levels, and uneven terrain.”

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7 h. ago The eurozone economy was growing at the start of this year (before Trump launched his trade war)

Before Trump’s announcement, hopeful signs for the Eurozone economy had included a strong job market and more consumer spending.

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8 h. ago Health of Dublin football splits opinion and a warning for Leinster

Health of Dublin football splits opinion and a warning for Leinster  The Irish Times

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10 h. ago Dublin traffic LIVE: Irish Rail warns of 'significant disruptions' to train services

Dublin traffic LIVE: Irish Rail warns of 'significant disruptions' to train services  Dublin Live

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11 h. ago Strong warning about dangerous elements online from Judge in Renmore stabbing case

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A High Court Judge has warned teenagers are the object of manipulative, false and malicious propaganda spread online by terrorists and other dangerous elements. Mr Justice Paul McDermott made the comment in the Galway case of the 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for the […] The post Strong warning about dangerous elements online from Judge in Renmore stabbing case appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Councillor deliberates on need for balance between energy needs and local concerns

A Galway councillor has warned intransigent opposition to windfarms given the need for wind energy in the county – but at the same time, Cllr Gerry Finnerty cautioned against the proliferation of windfarms in areas where residents have concerns. The Gort councillor was specifically referring the Derrybrien Wind Farm, which is located near the town […] The post Councillor deliberates on need for balance between energy needs and local concerns appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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21 h. ago Tourism Industry in Ireland Pushes Back Against CSO Report of March 2025 Visitor Decline, Citing Strong Hotel Occupancy and Bookings Across the Country

Tourism Industry in Ireland Pushes Back Against CSO Report of March 2025 Visitor Decline, Citing Strong Hotel Occupancy and Bookings Across the Country  Travel And Tour World

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23 h. ago Inside Track: Louth overcome dreadful conditions and strong Dublin side

Inside Track: Louth overcome dreadful conditions and strong Dublin side  Louth Live Dundalk Democrat

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24 h. ago Kneecap Cornwall gig cancelled, as British government warns Glastonbury organisers to ‘think carefully’ about proceeding with band

Families of murdered MPs reject band’s ‘half an apology’

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26 h. ago British government warns Glastonbury organisers to ‘think carefully’ about allowing Kneecap to perform

Band says its members do not support Hamas or Hizbullah, and claim they are subject to ‘smear campaign’

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27 h. ago 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for attempted murder of Army chaplain in Renmore

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 17-year-old boy, who had become radicalised online, has been sentenced to eight years in detention for the attempted murder of an Army chaplain at Renmore Barracks The accused, who can’t be named because of his age, pleaded guilty to the attack last August. Fr Paul Murphy […] The post 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for attempted murder of Army chaplain in Renmore appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago Teenager sentenced to eight years' detention for attempted murder of army chaplain at Galway barracks

The 17-year-old cannot be identified because of his age.

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28 h. ago Richard Satchwell told gardaí he initially kept his wife's body in freezer, murder trial hears

Satchwell has alleged that Tina Satchwell tried to stab him in the head with a chisel, a prosecution barrister has told his murder trial.

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28 h. ago Bank of Ireland issues urgent warning over ‘new wave’ of scam texts

Bank of Ireland issues urgent warning over ‘new wave’ of scam texts  MSN

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30 h. ago Bank of Ireland issues scam warning over ‘new wave’ of texts sharing fake phoneline number

Bank of Ireland issues scam warning over ‘new wave’ of texts sharing fake phoneline number  MSN

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30 h. ago ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Stays on Top as ‘Sinners’ Holds Strong and ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ Reissue Blasts Into Third at U.K. and Ireland Box Office

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Stays on Top as ‘Sinners’ Holds Strong and ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ Reissue Blasts Into Third at U.K. and Ireland Box Office  Variety

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31 h. ago Bank of Ireland warns about 'significant increase' in phone scams in April

The new mobile phone text scams lure customers to call a fake bank phone line, with more than 20 fake Bank of Ireland phone lines being shut down by the bank this month.

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