5 h. ago White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump’s ballroom

The White House has moved ahead with the massive construction project despite not yet having sign-off from the National Capital Planning Commission.

Politics

5 h. ago Tim Allenden appointed as i3CONNECT’s UK & Ireland sales manager

Tim Allenden appointed as i3CONNECT’s UK & Ireland sales manager  inavateonthenet.net

Politics

5 h. ago Spanish tenant of ‘filthy’ Dublin property secures damages after deposit unlawfully held

Residential Tenancies Board hears claim woman discovered 12 people, not six, in house share

Society

7 h. ago €6m in grants to refurbish 100 vacant and derelict Galway homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost €6 million in grants has helped bring over a hundred vacant and derelict homes back into use in Galway. Since 2022, 765 refurbishment grant applications were made, with 520 approvals from homeowners across the city and county. Nationally, the figures revealed by the Housing Minister show […] The post €6m in grants to refurbish 100 vacant and derelict Galway homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

7 h. ago Mayor celebrates “hope over fear” Mansion House Diwali celebration

Mayor celebrates “hope over fear” Mansion House Diwali celebration  Dublin People

Politics

9 h. ago Councillors pass €12.8m budget for Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local councillors have passed a 12.8 million euro budget for the Loughrea and Gort/Kinvara area in 2026. The annual budget covers the running of the municipal district – such as roadworks, social housing maintenance, public parks, and street parking. Councillors raised concerns over the 311 thousand euro […] The post Councillors pass €12.8m budget for Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

9 h. ago Handcrafted stone signs welcome visitors to Clonmany village

Clonmany Tidy Towns are celebrating the completion of a major tourism and heritage project that adds a lasting and welcoming… The post Handcrafted stone signs welcome visitors to Clonmany village appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

11 h. ago Early morning service to continue until Ceannt works are completed

A new temporary early morning, weekday commuter train service from Athenry into Galway and left the station on Monday – coinciding with major phases of works on the Ceannt Station and Oranmore projects. These works necessitated the stabling of a train at Athenry, which has allowed the new 06:50hrs Athenry to Galway service to run […] The post Early morning service to continue until Ceannt works are completed appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

11 h. ago Irish farmer who left school at 13 now holds meetings with von der Leyen and Macron

Offaly man Séamus Boland set to become president of European Economic and Social Committee

Politics

19 h. ago MEP says EU rules should be amended to 'remove barriers to affordable housing'

The MEP for Midlands North-West described them as having the potential to "vastly accelerate affordable housing delivery across Europe"

Politics

21 h. ago Companies sue Ministers over alleged breach of €4.4 million contract for IP accommodation centre

Firms claim defendants have repudiated a contract to refurbish Knockmitten House in Western Industrial Estate

Politics

23 h. ago Chinese chef who worked 73 hours a week but had to ‘repay’ most of wages awarded €155,000

He was often left with €60 after paying off debt related to work permit and recruitment, WRC hears

Economics

23 h. ago Galway based technology company to hold AI training in the city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway-based technology company Nuuaa has launched a training initiative to help local businesses put AI to work in a practical, results-driven way. The one-day, in-person workshop AI for Sales and Marketing Professionals takes place in the city at Crewe on the Monivea Road this Thursday. It will […] The post Galway based technology company to hold AI training in the city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

23 h. ago Two businessmen on trial over sale of NI Nama portfolio ‘have not kept a cent’

Frank Daly, former chairman of agency, spends fourth and final day in witness box

Economics

24 h. ago Killer who has never had a job jailed over ‘grandiose’ €100,000 home renovations

Sums of €4,000 and £3,900 seized from house to be forfeited, Special Criminal Court rules

Events

26 h. ago Galway Simon Community wins Public Choice Award at National Community Housing Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Simon Community has won the Public Choice Award at the ICSH Community Housing Awards for its flagship housing development, Sómas. It’s a development of 10 high-quality, A-rated one-bedroom apartments on a formerly derelict site in Galway City. The homes are purpose-built for older people and people […] The post Galway Simon Community wins Public Choice Award at National Community Housing Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

26 h. ago Man (41) found guilty of stabbing brother to death after a funeral

Fergus O’Connor, (41), Scartaglen, Castleisland, Co Kerry, who denied the murder of his brother, Paudie O’Connor, (42), will be sentenced before Christmas.

Events

27 h. ago Grocery inflation at 6.5% as Irish households face rising pre

Worldpanel notes absence of budget reliefs will increase pressure before Christmas

Politics

27 h. ago No reporting system left Department of Education blind to Storm Éowyn school closures

A report was prepared in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, which caused severe damage and broke 80-year-old records on wind speeds in January.

Events

29 h. ago Trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife Eleanor delayed again

Trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife Eleanor delayed again

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