4 h. ago 2025 Danny Gormley Memorial Hillclimb to rock Knockalla on Sept 6th/7th

The 2025 Danny Gormley Memorial Hillclimb is to return to Knockalla on the weekend of September 6th and 7th. It… The post 2025 Danny Gormley Memorial Hillclimb to rock Knockalla on Sept 6th/7th appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 h. ago Ballyshannon’s railway days to be recalled at special event next week

Main pic: Ballyshannon Railway Station in April 1956. Pic: WAC Smith. A special event marking 120 years since the opening… The post Ballyshannon’s railway days to be recalled at special event next week appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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7 h. ago HIQA confirmed two new children's care homes on same day it said operator breached standards

HIQA did not explain why it approved two new sites owned by Lotus Care Ltd when asked by The Journal.

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7 h. ago Man airlifted to hospital after being rescued from Donegal beach

A man was airlifted to hospital after being taken from the water at a popular south Donegal beach yesterday afternoon.… The post Man airlifted to hospital after being rescued from Donegal beach appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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8 h. ago Galway’s annual summer musical packing in the crowds at the Town Hall

Audiences are packing out the stunning production of the musical Peter Pan which is running all this week at Galway’s Town Hall Theatre – with tickets selling fast for the rest of the run. It’s following firmly in the footsteps of the great summer musical shows over the past few years like Beauty and the […] The post Galway’s annual summer musical packing in the crowds at the Town Hall appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Ballinrobe Musical Society to stage musical drama based on the life of Michael Collins

A trio of Galwegians will lay the foundations for an acclaimed Mayo Musical Society to tell the story of one of history’s most famous Corkmen, when it comes to the stage next year. Because Ballinrobe Musical Society had announced that it will stage a musical drama based on the life of one of Ireland’s best-known […] The post Ballinrobe Musical Society to stage musical drama based on the life of Michael Collins appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Man of many parts opens first exhibition – inspired by the water and the West

Michael Hegarty is nothing if not a man of diverse and disparate passions; the former banker-turned-psychotherapist loves writing, fishing, walking, choral singing, sport and – as his upcoming exhibition beautifully demonstrates – painting. And he does all this while living with his diagnosis of terminal cancer. Not just that, he has gone through the trauma […] The post Man of many parts opens first exhibition – inspired by the water and the West appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Launch of ‘The Forgotten Creatures’: the first gamebook set in Inishowen!

The launch will take place next week of ‘The Forgotten Creatures’ – the first gamebook (or ‘Choose-Your- Own-Adventure’ book) set… The post Launch of ‘The Forgotten Creatures’: the first gamebook set in Inishowen! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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19 h. ago Debunked: Irish influencer’s video peddles baseless claims about immigration and crime in Sweden

A claim that Malmö was as dangerous as Baghdad echoes recent claims about Dublin.

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20 h. ago Twin Towns legend Benny Gordon (100) kicks off Heritage Week

With a century of life in the Twin Towns to draw on, Ballybofey man Benny Gordon was the perfect person… The post Twin Towns legend Benny Gordon (100) kicks off Heritage Week appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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20 h. ago WestBIC and three other BICS engage with a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway based Business Innovation Centre and three other centres engaged with more than a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024. That’s according to the first ever Impact Report involving the four centres. WestBIC covers Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath. Irish BICs […] The post WestBIC and three other BICS engage with a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Connemara North councillor Gerry King is calling for the public to park responsibly near beaches and waterways in Connemara this weekend. With the warm weather, large crowds are expected to descend on rural beaches – many of which can’t cope with the parking demands. That’s according to […] The post Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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21 h. ago Dublin City Council refuses permission for operator to rent 10 apartments near Temple Bar

Dublin Castle Suites advertises its 10 apartments on the AirBnB platform and can earn up to €350 per night per apartment on busy weekends.

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21 h. ago Appeal launched after kitten ‘Phoenix’ badly burned in garden fire

The Animals in Need Donegal (AND) charity received a distressing call yesterday about a kitten being badly burned in a… The post Appeal launched after kitten ‘Phoenix’ badly burned in garden fire appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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21 h. ago Lobby group feels no confidence vote in Health Minister may be warranted over Portiuncula maternity services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local group feels a vote of no-confidence in the Health Minister could be called for over the situation with maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital. A rally taking place tomorrow follows a recent meeting held by The Portiuncula Maternity Alliance which saw around 300 attendees. The group […] The post Lobby group feels no confidence vote in Health Minister may be warranted over Portiuncula maternity services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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21 h. ago Planning refused for Airbnb operator with 10 apartments close to Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle Suites advertises apartments on AirBnB and can earn up to €350 per night, per apartment on busy weekends

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22 h. ago Laughs guaranteed as ‘Girls’ Weekend 2’ hits the Balor stage next week!

The girls are back, as the Butt Drama Circle’s second production of the year is set to take centre-stage at… The post Laughs guaranteed as ‘Girls’ Weekend 2’ hits the Balor stage next week! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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22 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein has not yet discussed supporting Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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22 h. ago IPAS Centre in Doughiska found to be fully compliant with standards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A facility accommodating asylum seekers in Galway city has been found to be compliant in all standards, following a HIQA inspection. The announced inspection at Cúirt Uisce Accommodation Centre on Doughiska Road took place in August shortly after it opened. It was housing 52 residents, many of […] The post IPAS Centre in Doughiska found to be fully compliant with standards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Enjoy the heatwave safely: Essential eye & ear protection tips from Specsavers Donegal

Sponsored Post With record temperatures already here, Specsavers in Letterkenny and Donegal Town highlight advice for safeguarding both vision and… The post Enjoy the heatwave safely: Essential eye & ear protection tips from Specsavers Donegal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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