82 m. ago 'So funny, with a great imagination': Funeral mass held for teenager who died in Tipperary crash

The 18-year-old was fatally injured when her car entered river in Co Tipperary.

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2 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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3 h. ago Galway hospital apologies over care of baby who died an hour after birth

Her parents, Anna and Gerard Gilligan of Oranmore, Co Galway had sued the HSE over the death of their baby girl on October 27th 2020.

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3 h. ago Pedestrianised streets return to Galway city's Westend next month

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The evening pedestrianisation of several streets in Galway city will return next month. From mid-May, streets across Galway’s Westend will be closed to traffic from 6pm to 2am Monday to Saturday, and from 3pm to 2am on Sunday. The changes, which have been in place since an […] The post Pedestrianised streets return to Galway city's Westend next month appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A location has been chosen for the new elective hospital at Merlin Park. Galway West Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has confirmed the Cystic Fibrosis zone at the existing hospital will host the new build. The design team has been put in place, and site investigation works […] The post Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago City workshop to look at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A workshop to explore preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species will take place on Saturday week May 10th in the city It’s hosted by Galway City Council’s Biodiversity Officer Paula Kearney and takes place at Galway Rowing Club in Woodquay from 10am to 12.30pm The trainers […] The post City workshop to look at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Irish woman detained by US immigration authority could be in prison 'for months'

Cliona Ward first ran into legal trouble last month after arriving back in the US from a trip to Ireland to visit her father

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6 h. ago North West region which includes Galway records 16% of country's hate crimes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The North West region which includes Galway recorded 16% of the country’s hate crimes last year This was the lowest percentage for regions outside of the Dublin area where just under half of all hate related incidents occurred The Eastern region recorded 18% while the Southern region […] The post North West region which includes Galway records 16% of country's hate crimes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Man in Loughrea court this morning after firearms seized in Woodlawn

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A man in his 40s is appearing before Loughrea District Court this morning after yesterday’s seizure of firearms. He was arrested after Gardaí discovered two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press at a residence in Woodlawn. The firearms have been forwarded for a technical examination by the […] The post Man in Loughrea court this morning after firearms seized in Woodlawn appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Thousands of Galway children waiting for Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Over 2,700 children in Galway are on waiting lists for Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy Almost a thousand children are waiting to see a Psychologist, with around half of those waiting for an appointment for more than a year Meanwhile there are 704 children waiting for […] The post Thousands of Galway children waiting for Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing

The Junior Minister for Local Government and Planning met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae last week to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister of State John Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway. […] The post Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Galway reps join Taoiseach at Dublin Castle for Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase

Representatives from Galway city and county joined over 400 of their peers – all aged between twelve and seventeen – to offer Taoiseach Michaél Martin and other decision makers an insight into the view of the next generation. They were in Dublin Castle for the Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase 2025, which as also attended […] The post Galway reps join Taoiseach at Dublin Castle for Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Sarah Burke: A night with the Dublin Songwriting Circle showed me the city’s creative heart

Sarah Burke: A night with the Dublin Songwriting Circle showed me the city’s creative heart  The Irish Independent

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19 h. ago Concern for wellbeing of Dublin teenager missing since Friday

Concern for wellbeing of Dublin teenager missing since Friday  Dublin Live

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20 h. ago ‘They took away the rest of my childhood, they took away my life,’ says teenager raped by boys at Limerick Racecourse

Central Criminal Court hears from victim after three were convicted over the attack on her

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21 h. ago Officials working to resolve case of Irish woman detained in US after arriving from Ireland

Taoiseach says he is ‘concerned’ about Cliona Ward, a green card holder who had been living in the US for decades

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23 h. ago Over 2,000 vacant homes back in residential use after owners receive grants worth €112.5m

Most applications for the vacant property refurbishment grant were received in Donegal, Cork and Mayo

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23 h. ago Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council’s newest member Ardrahan farmer Laurie Harney has cited agriculture, health and education as his top priorities as he took his seat on Galway County Council today. Councillor Harney was co-opted onto the Gort/Kinvara seat, left vacant […] The post Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press seized in Woodlawn

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press have been seized at a residence in the Ballinasloe area. Today’s planned search at Woodlawn was part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the Galway Division and surrounding areas. The firearms have been forwarded for a technical examination […] The post Two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press seized in Woodlawn appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Gardaí appeal for help identifying man suspected of sexual assault in Co Cork

The suspect is thought to be a man in his 30s, of medium height and build and dark hair

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