89 m. ago Gort prepares to host record numbers for County’s Fleadh Cheoil

A record-breaking number of traditional musicians of all ages and hues will converge on Gort next weekend for the Galway Fleadh Cheoil, returning to the South Galway town for the first time in 24 years. Comhaltas Gaillimh Theas launched the musical spree at Thoor Ballylee Castle on Bank Holiday Monday, with the help of broadcaster […] The post Gort prepares to host record numbers for County’s Fleadh Cheoil appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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90 m. ago Younger garda recruits more likely to fail fitness tests than those approaching middle age

Female garda recruits 10 times more likely to fail preliminary standard than male applicants

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90 m. ago I came of age in the Tinder era. There was no escape from online dating for Celtic Tiger cubs like me

Dating apps have changed how we behave, and not for the better ... it is harder than ever to meet people

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9 h. ago ‘Trusted and admired’ court reporter Aodhan O’Faolain dies aged 50

Journalist, who had been diagnosed with cancer, worked as a legal journalist for national media organisations

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10 h. ago Tributes pour in after journalist Aodhan O'Faolain dies aged 50

Tributes pour in after journalist Aodhan O'Faolain dies aged 50  Dublin Live

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11 h. ago Gerry Adams case: Multiple sources corroborated Spotlight information, BBC claims

The former Sinn Féin leader claims the BBC Spotlight programme and related article published in 2016 defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning the Provisional IRA’s killing of British agent Denis Donaldson in 2006

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17 h. ago Cruising gets younger as average age of UK & Ireland passengers falls

Cruising gets younger as average age of UK & Ireland passengers falls  TravelMole

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18 h. ago Taoiseach backs existing Gaza aid agencies after EU official suggests helping Israel provide aid

The Taoiseach said any further weaponsiation of aid in Gaza is not acceptable.

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19 h. ago Tributes paid to 'kind and selfless' young Dublin woman who died in London

Tributes paid to 'kind and selfless' young Dublin woman who died in London  Dublin Live

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31 h. ago 'Utterly shameful': Irish MEPs slam EU offer to assist Israel in replacing Gaza aid agencies

The offer was made on the same day that UN agencies condemned Israel’s proposal.

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35 h. ago ‘I thought I was going to die’: Woman describes being attacked by husband using boiling water and hammer

Jackie Twomey said attack left not just physical but psychological scars

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38 h. ago Donegal journalist to give Historical Society talk on ‘Troubles’ reporting 

The Raymochy Historical Society (Manorcunningham) will host a talk by local journalist and broadcaster, Mary Harte, next Sunday. The lecture… The post Donegal journalist to give Historical Society talk on ‘Troubles’ reporting  appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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38 h. ago Libel lawyer Paul Tweed claims book wrongly portrays him as covert agent for UAE

Tweed has asked the High Court to strike out a defence of truth being pleaded in the defamation case

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38 h. ago Deputy Connolly urges Galway parents have say on national campaign protecting children online

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local TD John Connolly is urging parents to have their say on a national campaign aimed at protecting children online. Fianna Fáil has launched a survey seeking insights from parents on the challenges of raising children in a digital age. The survey – available at fiannafail.ie/parenting – […] The post Deputy Connolly urges Galway parents have say on national campaign protecting children online appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Dublin man died from face, neck and head injuries after prison assault, inquest told

Martin Salinger from The Liberties had to be identified by finger print and palm analysis after the assault

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48 h. ago US tariffs: Donald Trump confirms ‘full and comprehensive’ trade deal’ with UK

The US president added: ‘The Golden Age of America is coming’

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58 h. ago Papal conclave: ‘I dread the day I think that’s about to arrive when I’m going to be older than the pope’

As the cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel took their oaths, a crowd of all ages gathered in St Peter’s Square

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59 h. ago EU offers Israel help with plan to replace aid agencies distributing food and medicine in Gaza

Today a group of UN experts said countries face a choice between taking action and witnessing the “annihilation” of people in Gaza.

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62 h. ago Tributes paid to 'thorough gentleman' who died after car entered water off Clare Island

The deceased has been named locally as Charles O’Malley (88).

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62 h. ago IEA Executive Director meets with Ireland’s President and Taoiseach during Dublin visit

IEA Executive Director meets with Ireland’s President and Taoiseach during Dublin visit  IEA – International Energy Agency

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