4 h. ago Uisce Éireann slammed for 'shifting deadlines' given to householders left without supply

Fianna Fáil TD John Lahart said the utility’s communication with Knocklyon residents had been “appalling”.

Events

4 h. ago Hare’s Corner Collective artists celebrate Islands with new exhibition

Three very different artists – together known as the Hare’s Corner Collective – are offering their own interpretation of the theme of islands, in a new exhibition which opening at the former Oughterard Courthouse at the weekend. Sacha Hutchinson, Hilary Morley and Ger O’Rourke use their different techniques and work through different media to express […] The post Hare’s Corner Collective artists celebrate Islands with new exhibition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

4 h. ago Sponsored cycle raises funds to award bursaries to parents to send their kids to Conamara school

It’s a lake that will be familiar to those who enjoyed Pat Collins’ big screen adaptation of John McGahern’s seminal novel, That They May Face the Rising Sun – but last Easter Saturday, there was a different kind of drama all around Loch na Fooey. Because scores of cyclists descended on Joyce Country for the […] The post Sponsored cycle raises funds to award bursaries to parents to send their kids to Conamara school appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

12 h. ago League of Ireland wrap: Galway beat Drogheda to go second, Rovers and Shels draw

Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw at Tallaght Stadium.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Bloodied but not bowed’: Connemara’s Misunderstood Heron food truck announces sudden closure

Popular food truck blames shutdown on decision by Galway County Council in statement posted on social media

Events

16 h. ago Irish man may have made call to British police that led to fatal incident, says watchdog

David Joyce, originally from Galway, died in Milton Keynes after running at armed officers responding to report about man with gun

Events

16 h. ago Soldiers at Renmore Barracks share their thoughts ahead of their deployment to Lebanon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Soldiers at Renmore Barracks have been sharing their thoughts ahead of their deployment to Lebanon Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris has reviewed the soldiers before they head off The include the Army Chaplain who was attacked at the Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa last summer Father Paul Murphy […] The post Soldiers at Renmore Barracks share their thoughts ahead of their deployment to Lebanon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

16 h. ago Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell appointed chairperson of Oireachtas Finance Committee

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has been appointed chairperson of one of the most powerful Oireachtas committees The Sinn Féin TD will head up the Finance Committee Deputy Farrell, who has a professional background in finance, previously served on the Dáil’s Finance Committee and the Budgetary Oversight […] The post Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell appointed chairperson of Oireachtas Finance Committee appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

16 h. ago 8 thousand appointments cancelled at Galway's public hospitals last year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost 8 thousand appointments were cancelled at Galway’s public hospitals last year. 6,882 were cancelled at UHG or Merlin Park, while a further 1,746 were cancelled at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. In both cases, it represents an increase of around ten percent on figures for 2023. Nationally, almost […] The post 8 thousand appointments cancelled at Galway's public hospitals last year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

16 h. ago Five city restaurants nominated in Deliveroo Restaurant Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Five city-based restaurants have been nominated in the 2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. Xian Street Food is up for Best Chinese, while Kawa Fusion is nominated for Best Thai food. Handsome Burger and Smashbird are both shortlisted in the Best Burger & American category. And Benny’s is in […] The post Five city restaurants nominated in Deliveroo Restaurant Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

18 h. ago 'Absolutely heartbreaking': Community in shock at death of young woman whose car entered Tipperary river

Her body was recovered from the water this morning by members of the Garda Water Unit.

Events

18 h. ago Killary Fjord eatery Misunderstood Heron claims it's been "shot down" by County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s fury on social media at the news that a popular eatery at Killary Fjord has seemingly been ordered to close down. In a post, The Misunderstood Heron claims it’s been “shot down” by Galway County Council. Sharing the message, the owners of Misunderstood Heron say after […] The post Killary Fjord eatery Misunderstood Heron claims it's been "shot down" by County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

22 h. ago Galway man shot dead by police in England may have called 999 claiming there was a gunman

David Joyce (38) was shot dead on April 1st by armed police at Milton Keynes train station.

Events

24 h. ago Musician appeals after uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in Gort

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A city-based musican is making a public appeal after having uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in the Gort area. Siobhan Hogan, originally from Corofin, is well known in traditional Irish music circles. The pipes are a Mickey Dunne full set, and they were stolen from the boot […] The post Musician appeals after uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in Gort appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

26 h. ago Bad smells and water pollution dominate compliance failures in environmental inspections

Legal action taken by the EPA in 2024 resulted in companies being fined hundreds of thousands for lack of compliance.

Events

26 h. ago Tanáiste to review troops at Renmore Barracks ahead of deployment to Lebanon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Tanáiste Simon Harris will be at Renmore Barracks later this morning to review troops ahead of their deployment to Lebanon The Defence Forces troops will be deployed to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Tanáiste and Minister For Foreign Affairs Harris will officiate at the ceremony […] The post Tanáiste to review troops at Renmore Barracks ahead of deployment to Lebanon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

27 h. ago County Galway Cathaoirleach opens Book of Condolence for Pope Francis

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM County Galway Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Martina Kinane has opened a Book of Condolences for Pope Francis. A physical book in memory of the Pope, who died on Easter Monday, is available in the Atrium of County Hall on Prospect Hill. An online version is also available here. Tens […] The post County Galway Cathaoirleach opens Book of Condolence for Pope Francis appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

28 h. ago Micheál Martin would be a more credible leader of Fine Gael than Simon Harris and that’s a problem

It’s a sign of Fine Gael’s watered-down identity that it’s easy to imagine Harris in Labour or the Social Democrats

Politics

28 h. ago Micheál Martin would be a more credible leader of Fine Gael than Simon Harris

It’s a sign of Fine Gael’s watered-down identity that it’s easy to imagine Harris in Labour or the Social Democrats

Politics

39 h. ago ‘It’s a double grief’: Teachers talk of difficulties in standing before a class after a miscarriage

ASTI conference backs calls for introduction of paid leave for those who have a miscarriage or are undergoing IVF treatment

Politics