6 h. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza City, killing at least 32 people

Hundreds of thousands of people remain in the city, struggling under conditions of famine.

Events

46 h. ago Rory McIlroy’s final hole double bogey wrecks recovery at Wentworth

Shane Lowry struggles to a 74 on the second day of the BMW PGA Championship

Politics

46 h. ago Maria Steen’s route to nomination to contest presidential election narrows

Conservative campaigner struggling to get support of 20 Oireachtas members or four local authorities to get on ballot paper

Politics

47 h. ago Green light for new School of Medicine at University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Planning permission has been approved for a new School of Medicine at University of Galway. The current school was built in the 1980’s and is struggling to meet both needs and student demand. In a letter supporting the planning application, Dean of the College of Medicine, Professor […] The post Green light for new School of Medicine at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

50 h. ago Former garda sergeant warns students not to get 'sucked into' money muling

Dean Kerins issued the stark appeal as college students in particular could get swayed by the promise of easy cash as they struggle to meet ends with the rising costs of living.

Events

3 d. ago Former TD arrested for allegedly claiming late parents’ pensions

Ex-politician suspected of failing to report his parents’ death to the Department of Social Welfare

Events

4 d. ago How much do you need to save to send your child to college in Ireland?

Parents of children studying away from home are spending up to €58,000 over a four-year degree

Politics

4 d. ago Judge refuses parent's application for restraining order against principal over parent's son

At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett told the parent that his application concerning the school principal didn’t fall under the legislation concerning restraining orders.

Politics

4 d. ago Furbo parents say proposed safety measures at the school don't go far enough

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Parents and residents in Furbo say they are frustrated and concerned that the proposed safety measures at the school don’t go far enough Galway County Council has committed to installing raised zebra crossings and signage but the local committee Coiste Sábháilteachta Na Forbacha says pedestrian traffic lights […] The post Furbo parents say proposed safety measures at the school don't go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Offspring (A Modern Frankenstein) at Dublin Fringe: A subtle, personal exploration of creation and parenthood

Dublin Fringe Festival 2025 review: Emily Terndrup unleashes chaos, then controls it with comic timing

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5 d. ago More than third of older adults have undiagnosed high blood pressure

Health system will struggle to cope unless unmet needs are addressed, warn researchers

Events

5 d. ago Kansas State's struggles show Week 0 Ireland game may be cursed

Kansas State's struggles show Week 0 Ireland game may be cursed  USA Today

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6 d. ago ‘We felt it was important to read to Theo’ – Parents of premature baby praise Dublin City Libraries’ reading initiative

‘We felt it was important to read to Theo’ – Parents of premature baby praise Dublin City Libraries’ reading initiative  The Irish Independent

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6 d. ago Miracle baby Theo’s first story: How reading helped parents through intensive care in Dublin

Miracle baby Theo’s first story: How reading helped parents through intensive care in Dublin  IrishCentral

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6 d. ago Parents urged to attend free Cyber Safety Workshop in Buncrana this Wednesday

Buncrana’s Children’s Charity (BCC) is to host the first in a series of Free awareness events across Inishowen, beginning with… The post Parents urged to attend free Cyber Safety Workshop in Buncrana this Wednesday appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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7 d. ago Parents of premature baby praise Dublin City Libraries’ reading initiative

Stuart and Regina Kirk started reading to their son Theo, who was born at 24 weeks and spent months in hospital, at 10-days-old.

Politics

7 d. ago Shubhankar’s struggles continue, makes early exit in Ireland | Hindustan Times

Shubhankar’s struggles continue, makes early exit in Ireland | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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9 d. ago Survival is the only metric for success at some of Ireland’s struggling racetracks

Survival is the only metric for success at some of Ireland’s struggling racetracks  The Irish Times

Events

9 d. ago ‘High rents for places with no heating’: Students struggle with cost of accommodation

One Galway student has dropped out due to expense; a Trinity student says she ‘broke down crying’

Society