59 m. ago Irish people borrowed more money for car loans at the start of 2025 than in at least five years

The latest average car or auto finance loan cost €13,267.

Politics

1 hour ago Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four Galway outdoor recreation projects will get their share of €145,000 in funding. It’s part of an €8.7 million investment through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Shannapheasteen Way is being boosted by €50,000, while the Hymany Trail has been granted €40,000 for upkeep and trail repairs. […] The post Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

12 h. ago Schoolteacher who defrauded colleagues of €2,000 barred from teaching for at least five years

Inquiry heard respondent dishonestly took money from teacher and SNAs for goods never provided

Politics

13 h. ago Teacher who defrauded school out of €3k in 'elaborate hoax' struck off by Teaching Council

An inquiry panel of the Teaching Council found the teacher, who is in her early 30s, guilty of professional misconduct

Politics

13 h. ago Irish motorists risk fine of €1,000 if they ignore one rule during hot weather

Irish motorists risk fine of €1,000 if they ignore one rule during hot weather  Dublin Live

Events

14 h. ago Man faces possible sale of €1.2m property if €350,000 debt to brothers not paid in six months

Debt arose after order was pulled for Irish souvenirs including leprechauns and fairy doors

Economics

14 h. ago Man faces possible sale of €1.2m family home if €350,000 debt to brothers not paid in six months

Debt arose after order was pulled for Irish souvenirs including leprechauns and fairy doors

Economics

18 h. ago Hundreds of teaching posts remain unfilled as schools prepare to reopen, says ASTI

Most school leaders ‘received no applications for vacancies advertised during last academic year’

Politics

20 h. ago People working on average two hours fewer a week than before pandemic

Department of Finance report links trend to increased incidence of remote or hybrid working arrangements

Events

20 h. ago People working on average two hours less a week than before pandemic

Department of Finance report links trend to increased incidence of remote or hybrid working arrangements

Events

20 h. ago Mobile operator Three Ireland adds 500,000 new customers in first half of year

Mobile operator Three Ireland adds 500,000 new customers in first half of year  The Irish Times

Economics

21 h. ago Sea swimmers to benefit from €80,000 investment in new swimming bays

Sea swimmers to benefit from €80,000 investment in new swimming bays  The Irish Independent

Economics

22 h. ago On average, people in Ireland are working less since the Covid

Further ressearch is needed to find out why, but remote working has been flagged as one reason.

Politics

23 h. ago Director of Irish Museum of Modern Art to address climate art project in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Director of the Irish Museum of Modern Art Annie Fletcher is set to speak at the opening of a climate art project in Galway city. ‘The Air We Share’ €250,000 project premiered at the Westside Arts Festival last month – aiming to find creative solutions to […] The post Director of Irish Museum of Modern Art to address climate art project in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

24 h. ago New cargo service is ‘fantastic news’ for small islands – Cope

Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has welcomed the ‘fantastic news’ that almost €10,000 is being made available to establish a new… The post New cargo service is ‘fantastic news’ for small islands – Cope appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Transport

25 h. ago Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A cheque for just under 20,000 euro has been presented to the Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway The Murphy family from Tuam, who used the service, organised a Race Night fundraiser in March Laura gave birth to twins Sophie and Rían in UHG in February […] The post Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

27 h. ago Tánaiste agrees to meet parents of boy who died after long wait for scoliosis surgery

Harvey Morrison Sherratt died on July 29th, although no cause of death has been established

Events

28 h. ago Tubs in a topper, RTÉ on its uppers: Patrick Freyne can see clearly now

Ryan Tubridy’s return of €150,000 to his old employer, plus eight other TV moments I missed while I was away reading books and smelling flowers

Politics

37 h. ago Airport security man demoted for kissing colleague should get job back, says WRC

Supervisor was demoted from €46,000 a year post and placed on a final written warning after two incidents on successive days

Society

39 h. ago Claire's falls into administration with more than 2,000 jobs at risk

Claire's falls into administration with more than 2,000 jobs at risk  Sky News

Society