94 m. ago ‘Would you like to come to Ireland and have a quiet break and I can send someone to replace you?’ she asked Pope Francis

‘Would you like to come to Ireland and have a quiet break and I can send someone to replace you?’ she asked Pope Francis  The Irish Times

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3 h. ago Joe Canning: Cork had system failures in discipline and game management

Offaly will pose a serious threat to a Galway team suffering the pain of a rebuild

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6 h. ago Concerns over appearance of "illegal encampments" around Lough Atalia

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over the appearance of “illegal encampments” around the Lough Atalia area. Councillor Shane Forde says over the past week, 9 tents appeared around the walkway that leads from Renmore around to Lough Atalia Road. Some of the tents, he says, were big enough […] The post Concerns over appearance of "illegal encampments" around Lough Atalia appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Local MEP says CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local MEP Maria Walsh says the CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security MEP Walsh, who’s a member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, has tabled over 30 proposals to strengthen CAP certainty and income stability for Irish farmers She has made […] The post Local MEP says CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Met Eireann breaks silence on Joanna Donnelly replacement after sudden departure

Met Eireann breaks silence on Joanna Donnelly replacement after sudden departure  Dublin Live

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8 h. ago Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEnee will address an event in Salthill later this morning. It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, which is taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel. It comes just days after Minister McEntee was greeted at the INTO conference by a protest on the […] The post Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Ireland game already a win for North Carolina’s Belichick era

Ireland game already a win for North Carolina’s Belichick era  Chattanooga Times Free Press

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23 h. ago Official opening of Galway Biomedical Design & Manufacturing Facility in Ballybrit

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Biomedical is a new company for Ballybrit which will develop and manufacture medical device components They are designed for use in the Vascular, Dental, Orthopaedic, Urology and General Surgery clinical fields. The company intends to build a global reputation for the development and commercialization of cutting […] The post Official opening of Galway Biomedical Design & Manufacturing Facility in Ballybrit appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Liquidator to be appointed to IDT in Spiddal after 40 years in business

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM It’s expected that a liquidator will be appointed to IDT in Spiddal this week. The firm at Manor House Business Estate has been in business since 1983 and manufactures precision steel products. Owners of the company, Innovative Gas Products, purchased IDT in 2022 – but has now […] The post Liquidator to be appointed to IDT in Spiddal after 40 years in business appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Work to begin on replacing 3km of problematic watermains in North Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Work will begin next week on the replacement of 3km of problematic watermains in North Galway. The section, between Caherlistrane and Carheens, has burst repeatedly over the past few years. It’s been a major source of exasperation for affected locals and businesses, as well as local councillors […] The post Work to begin on replacing 3km of problematic watermains in North Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Barna Woods to remain closed to public for another five weeks

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Barna Woods is to remain closed to the public for another five weeks. That’s according to Galway West TD John Connolly, who says works to repair damage caused by Storm Eowyn are currently being carried out. But he says the damage caused was so extensive, that it’ll […] The post Barna Woods to remain closed to public for another five weeks appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago New parking management system introduced for City Hall carpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new parking management system – including fees – is to be introduced at the carpark at City Hall from tomorrow. Galway City Council is reassuring the public though that parking will remain free for staff and visitors. The car park at City Hall on College Road […] The post New parking management system introduced for City Hall carpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Dublin Bound: North Carolina, TCU To Open 2026 Season in Ireland for Aer Lingus College Football Classic

Dublin Bound: North Carolina, TCU To Open 2026 Season in Ireland for Aer Lingus College Football Classic  College Sports Network

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30 h. ago Minister admits "unfortunate" that vet course at ATU Mountbellew not available this year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Higher Education has acknowledged it’s “unfortunate” a new veterinary course at ATU Mountbellew won’t be available this year. Speaking at the TUI Congress, Minister James Lawless said it’ll be at least 2026, but preparations are well underway for the rollout. He said both ATU […] The post Minister admits "unfortunate" that vet course at ATU Mountbellew not available this year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago Former Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald rules out Presidential bid

She's told the Irish Times she will not be seeking the Fine Gael nomination to replace Michael D. Higgins.

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31 h. ago City motorist pulled over for tinted windows tests positive for cocaine and cannabis

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A motorist has been arrested on the outskirts of the city – after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis after being pulled over due to their tinted windows. The driver was pulled in by a Garda motorcyclist yesterday along the Tuam Road heading towards Claregalway. Gardaí say […] The post City motorist pulled over for tinted windows tests positive for cocaine and cannabis appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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33 h. ago Glenamaddy Agricultural Show says it's outgrown its current committee

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Anyone interested in the Glenamaddy Ploughing and Agricultural Show is being encouraged to attend the AGM this Friday (25/4) It’ll take place at the Community Centre at 8pm. Last year’s show drew over 9 thousand visitors – and organisers are keen to reach even greater heights this […] The post Glenamaddy Agricultural Show says it's outgrown its current committee appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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34 h. ago Homeless Athenry hockey players launch fundraiser for their potential new pitch

An Athenry-based hockey club has appealed to the people of Galway to back their efforts to develop a new home pitch for the club. Athenry Swans Hockey Club has used the facilities of Athenry Soccer Club in Moanbaun since its inception in 2021. However, with the upcoming resurfacing of the soccer astro pitch, the new […] The post Homeless Athenry hockey players launch fundraiser for their potential new pitch appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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34 h. ago Publishers out in force to outline difficulties to Oireachtas members in Leinster House

The challenges facing the local and national newspaper industry with outlined in stark detail at an Oireachtas briefing in front of a huge turnout of TDs and Senators in Leinster House last week. The event last week highlighted the challenges and opportunities for journalism and the need for Government support – and at the same […] The post Publishers out in force to outline difficulties to Oireachtas members in Leinster House appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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38 h. ago Go Ahead Ireland to create up to 450 jobs at north Dublin depot

Go Ahead Ireland to create up to 450 jobs at north Dublin depot  The Irish Independent

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