2 h. ago Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe

The summer concert series in Ballinasloe with Eleanor Shanley and friends will return to Moycarn Lodge and Marina this year, following the sellout success of the inaugural series last year. This year’s Summer Series will start this Friday, June 13, when Eleanor will host  fellow singer/songwriter Mike Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing, along with poet, playwright […] The post Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 h. ago Israeli attack on Iran could 'blow' nuclear deal hopes, Trump says

The US President called on ally Israel not to attack Iran amid rising tensions over a nuclear weapons production deal.

Politics

9 h. ago US Senator forced out of news conference after asking Trump official about targeting immigrants

California Governor Gavin Newsom called the incident “outrageous, dictatorial and shameful”.

Events

11 h. ago US Senator forced out of press conference while asking Trump official about targeting of immigrants

California Governor Gavin Newsom called the incident “outrageous, dictatorial and shameful”.

Events

13 h. ago Halifax's McDonough, son to play for Ireland in international hoops

Halifax's McDonough, son to play for Ireland in international hoops  PNI Atlantic News

Politics

14 h. ago Taxpayer on the hook for €444,412 in claims over collapse of Platinum Travel

The Dublin based travel agency went out of business on December 19th last and the annual report from the Irish Aviation Authority’s Travellers’ Protection Fund shows that the Platinum Travel Ltd bond covered only €47,143 of claims made in 2024.

Economics

15 h. ago Tánaiste told Trump trade representative tariffs ‘threaten’ US

Simon Harris and Jamieson Greer held a virtual meeting on Thursday

Politics

15 h. ago Department of Social Protection fined €550k for unlawful database of millions of Irish people's faces

A data watchdog ruled that biometric data gathered through applications for the Public Services Card lacked clear legal basis and violated privacy laws.

Economics

16 h. ago Ireland needs a plan to protect its undersea cables and government wants your views

The new maritime security strategy is expected to be published before the end of the year and is likely to focus on security of critical undersea infrastructure such as internet and electrical cables.

Politics

17 h. ago Child (12) seeking international protection was missing for 18 months from State care, Hiqa report

Hiqa recently inspected the Tusla welfare service for unaccompanied and separated children seeking international protection

Society

17 h. ago Unclear whether child (12), missing from State care since 2023, has been located

Hiqa recently inspected the Tusla welfare service for unaccompanied and separated children seeking international protection

Society

18 h. ago Protections for tenants who live outside current Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) to be brought forward next week

Government rejects Sinn Féin accusation it is ‘scrambling around under pressure from the Opposition and changing their plan’

Events

19 h. ago Dublin Lotto players urged to check tickets with just two weeks left to claim €500,000 prize

Dublin Lotto players urged to check tickets with just two weeks left to claim €500,000 prize  The Irish Independent

Sport

19 h. ago I helped care for FCI Dublin victims. Trump’s plan to reopen the prison for ICE is horrifying

I helped care for FCI Dublin victims. Trump’s plan to reopen the prison for ICE is horrifying  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

20 h. ago Around 30 unaccompanied children in State care were reported missing during service inspection

In the most recent inspection of the Tusla service, around 30 children were reported as missing and unaccounted for.

Events

20 h. ago Department of Social Protection fined €550,000 over facial scans

Department also ordered to come up with valid lawful basis for the use of facial scans and facial matching software for registration of Public Services Cards

Politics

21 h. ago Adèle Anderson to play Bernadette in UK and Ireland tour of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

Adèle Anderson to play Bernadette in UK and Ireland tour of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT  West End Best Friend

Politics

25 h. ago US immigration officials raid California farms and Los Angeles area

LA has seen days of protest over Trump’s immigration crackdown and military deployment

Politics

31 h. ago US moves staff from embassy in Iraq as tensions with Iran over nuclear deal increase

US President Donald Trump confirmed reports tonight that staff have been moved from the region.

Events

35 h. ago Trump says he won't allow 'mob rule' as protests break out across US

The White House has defended a military crackdown on protesters in recent days.

Politics