4 h. ago Government signs new sonar contract to enhance maritime security

The new sonar capability will be used on Irish Naval vessels to monitor activities in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone.

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5 h. ago Tanáiste tells Galway TD she does not "own" military neutrality

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tanáiste has told a Galway TD that she does not “own” military neutrality. It’s after Catherine Connolly raised the planned reform of the triple lock system in the Dáil – and questioned the motive and reasoning behind that decision. The system means that Government, Dáil and […] The post Tanáiste tells Galway TD she does not "own" military neutrality appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Bishop pays tribute to Fr Martin Downey as ‘a good friend to many’

The Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh, and Kilfenora said that being a priest was a “wonderful way to spend one’s only chance at life”. Bishop Michael Duignan was speaking during Pentecost Sunday Mass at St Joseph’s Church on Presentation Road in Galway City, which celebrated the golden jubilee of Fr Martin Downey. Bishop Duignan said Fr […] The post Bishop pays tribute to Fr Martin Downey as ‘a good friend to many’ appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Ireland signs deal with French company for sonar to detect submarines and monitor undersea cables

The towed array sonar will be manufactured by Thales DMS and will be a device which is dragged behind naval ships and monitors what is below the surface.

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17 h. ago Taoiseach warns 'zero tolerance' stance needed on racist attacks in Northern Ireland

Speaking to the media in Cork today, Mr Martin expressed hope the that the violence of recent days would ease before marching season in the North.

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19 h. ago Ireland weather: Thunderstorm and rain warnings lapse, with showers due to dry out

Met Éireann forecasts Sunday to be mostly cloudy with patchy light rain and drizzle spreading eastward

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21 h. ago Irish neutrality protest: Hundreds march through Dublin city demanding triple

Sinn Féin leader says Government should seek UN reform over ‘sidestepping’ organisation

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23 h. ago US state politician and husband killed in ‘targeted’ attacks on two Democrats

Minnesota governor says killings were politically motivated

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23 h. ago Donegal gardaí warn over tarmac scammers using ‘gravel and oil’ trick

Gardaí in Donegal have urged people to be on alert for “the tarmac scam” following another surge in bogus tradespeople.… The post Donegal gardaí warn over tarmac scammers using ‘gravel and oil’ trick appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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24 h. ago Status Yellow rain and thunderstorm warnings in place for 10 counties

Met Éireann said the unsettled weather conditions could result in localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.

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24 h. ago Air India plane crash: India’s aviation regulator orders inspection of all Boeing 787s

At least 270 bodies have been recovered from the site of the crash in Ahmedabad

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25 h. ago Ireland weather: Rain and thunderstorm warnings in force across several counties

Met Éireann and UK Met Office has issued weather warnings affecting seven counties

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25 h. ago Ireland weather: Thunderstorm warning in force across Dublin and three others counties

Alerts for several other counties, including three in Northern Ireland, lapsed at 6pm

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27 h. ago Uisce Éireann advises of planned outage for customers in the Knocknacarra area on Monday

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Eireann customers in the Knocknacarra area will be without water on Monday due to essential repair works to the water network on the Rahoon Road. The works will take place from 10am until 4pm and may result in a disruption of supply or loss of pressure […] The post Uisce Éireann advises of planned outage for customers in the Knocknacarra area on Monday appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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27 h. ago Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' if Iran continues strikes after intense exchange of fire overnight

The Israeli military said its air forces targeted Iran’s air defences with a wave of strikes in Tehran overnight.

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28 h. ago Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ if Iran continues firing missiles

Iranian state television reported that air defence systems were firing in three cities, signalling the start of what could be a new Israeli attack.

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28 h. ago New Zealand Joins US, Canada, Australia, India, UK, Spain, Ireland, And More In Issuing Warnings For Travel To Israel And Iran Amid Escalating Tensions And Risk Of Violence

New Zealand Joins US, Canada, Australia, India, UK, Spain, Ireland, And More In Issuing Warnings For Travel To Israel And Iran Amid Escalating Tensions And Risk Of Violence  Travel And Tour World

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29 h. ago Iran warns US, UK and France against trying to stop strikes on Israel

Iran and Israel exchange strikes overnight after Netanyahu launched biggest-ever air offensive against Tehran regime

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29 h. ago Dublin weather: Yellow warning for five counties with flood alert

Dublin weather: Yellow warning for five counties with flood alert  Dublin Live

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29 h. ago Damien Duff says Shamrock Rovers lack ‘respect, humility and class’ as Shelbourne boss clashes with Stephen Bradley

Damien Duff says Shamrock Rovers lack ‘respect, humility and class’ as Shelbourne boss clashes with Stephen Bradley  The Irish Independent

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