3 h. ago Appropriate staff not available to mental health patients at ED

Appropriately qualified staff are not available to patients presenting with mental health difficulties at the Emergency Department in UHG. Cllr Eileen Mannion (FG) raised concern at a Regional Health Forum West that despite claims that all patients must be triaged in the Emergency Department, it was not a suitable environment for those requiring treatment for […] The post Appropriate staff not available to mental health patients at ED appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

3 h. ago Morrissey’s musical entourage heads for Spain in October — with record numbers on board

If Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos want to save their celebrity-driven Space Programs from sinking like submarines, they should forget about giving free trips to Katy Perry or ploughing their cash into reusable capsules. No — if they want a guaranteed success story, just fly the Marty Party to the Moon. Because the best-known face […] The post Morrissey’s musical entourage heads for Spain in October — with record numbers on board appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 h. ago Overheard: Hungry goats divide Killiney as firefighting grazers move in again

Plus Joe Biden causes concern, who runs Ireland and did Leopold Bloom shoot JFK?

Events

13 h. ago Motorists advised to expect possible distruptions during tomorrow's CROI Cycle

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The 31st annual Croí Corrib Charity Cycle is taking place in Galway tomorrow and will depart from the University of Galway Dangan Sports Campus. Due to the large number of cyclists taking part, Croí would like to advise motorists and road users that there may be delays in […] The post Motorists advised to expect possible distruptions during tomorrow's CROI Cycle appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Sport

14 h. ago Carer who died in Galway house fire was a 'son, brother, partner, friend and rock', funeral hears

Kevin Kelly (31) died alongside Sunny Jacobs (76) when a fire broke out at her cottage at Gleannicmurrin in Casla on Wednesday morning.

Events

14 h. ago Art exhibition taking place in Galway today as part of Cruinniú na nÓg

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today as part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2025, RTÉ’s This is Art! and Creative Ireland will present a celebration of youth creativity featuring a series of art exhibitions across the island of Ireland. RTÉ’s This is Art! is an annual art competition for budding artists aged 0-18yrs […] The post Art exhibition taking place in Galway today as part of Cruinniú na nÓg appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

21 h. ago An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans to knock down a derelict bungalow in Gort and replace it with six new homes have been given a final rejection. The home fronts onto Crowe Street near the roundabout, and there were several local objections to the plans. County planners rejected the project earlier this […] The post An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

23 h. ago Kilmar Ábrego García: Man mistakenly deported returned to US to face migrant

Return marks turning point in case seized on by Trump critics as sign of civil liberties concerns

Events

27 h. ago New categories are announced at the launch of the Local Ireland Media Awards

Local Ireland, the association which represents local news publishers across Ireland – including the Connacht Tribune – has launched its tenth annual awards. Entries are being invited for a record 19 competitive categories, including new awards for Young Journalist of the Year and Political Coverage of the Year. This year’s awards will be the eighth […] The post New categories are announced at the launch of the Local Ireland Media Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

27 h. ago GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential

The Chief Executive of the Galway & Roscommon ETB has called for sustainable investment in youth services and better collaboration across education, youth services and families — to help tackle child poverty, school absenteeism and mental health challenges, and to support young people to thrive. David Leahy was speaking at the national Education & Training […] The post GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

41 h. ago Dublin Man Appears In Court Concerning Shots Fired In Ennis Halting Site

Dublin Man Appears In Court Concerning Shots Fired In Ennis Halting Site  Clare FM

Events

41 h. ago Court escorts for prisoners at risk due to overcrowding, Irish prisons boss warns

The head of Irish prisons last year said the ability to carry out escorts to court was at “tipping point”.

Events

42 h. ago Six Ukrainian regions targeted by Russia in one of war’s largest aerial attacks

Three emergency responders were killed in the capital Kyiv, officials said.

Events

42 h. ago Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Michael D Higgins has donated his Presidential Archive, including letters, photos and books, to the University of Galway. The university has also renamed the Aula Maxima building in the iconic Quandrangle ‘The Michael D Higgins Auditorium. Music, poetry and speeches all formed part of today’s celebration, along […] The post Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

44 h. ago City social housing tenants facing first rent hikes in six years

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Social housing tenants in the city are facing hefty rent hikes – and the matter will likely dominate a council meeting on Monday. Galway City Council has defended the proposal, pointing out there’s been no increases since 2019. It says in recent years, rents collected are not […] The post City social housing tenants facing first rent hikes in six years appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

45 h. ago Bad weather and lack of public transport among barriers keeping people from nature last Summer

While people cited bad weather and a lack of public transport as barriers to being in nature, only 3% of those surveyed didn’t spend any time in nature last summer.

Politics

47 h. ago The life and tragic death of Sunny Jacobs: how a US death row exoneree ended up in Connemara

A house fire in Co Galway this week claimed the life of the anti-death penalty campaigner who spent five years on death row

Events

47 h. ago The life and tragic death of Sunny Jacobs: how a US death row survivor ended up in Connemara

A house fire in Co Galway this week claimed the life of the anti-death penalty campaigner who spent five years on death row

Events

51 h. ago Decision to pause Galway Transport Strategy ‘a disaster’ for city

The group advocating for a light rail system in Galway City have insisted they are not against plans for a ring road, but they have called for fresh impetus to the Gluas campaign. Chair of ‘Gluas, light rail for Galway’ Brendan Holland said the recent decision to pause the Galway Transport Strategy until a decision […] The post Decision to pause Galway Transport Strategy ‘a disaster’ for city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

51 h. ago Horgan says players deserve week off while hailing effort of side in draw with league leaders

Galway United came away from the Tallaght Stadium last Friday night with a point to show for their efforts for the third visit in succession, but Ollie Horgan feels his side’s draw was more impressive than the two similar results in west Dublin last season. The Tribesmen played out a 1-1 draw with the Hoops […] The post Horgan says players deserve week off while hailing effort of side in draw with league leaders appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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