11 h. ago Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan

GALWAY City Council has confirmed that it has not yet drawn down the €60 million loan approved earlier this year to fund major capital projects. At this week’s meeting, Cllr Níall McNeilis (Lab) asked for an update on the loan, which is intended to cover a range of investments including the fit out of the […] The post Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Fianna Fáil defend Jim Gavin's reference to Israel's 'military objectives' after condemnation from SF deputy leader

Fianna Fáil defend Jim Gavin's reference to Israel's 'military objectives' after condemnation from SF deputy leader  Irish Examiner

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3 d. ago Judge says he hopes Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson trial can proceed in November

The court heard that a ‘particular issue has arisen’ and that the ‘input of a further professional’ to assist with Eleanor’s assessment has been requested.

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4 d. ago Poland and NATO forces shoot down Russian drones that violated airspace during attack on Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen said that “Europe will defend every inch of its territory”.

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7 d. ago World number one Aryna Sabalenka overpowers Amanda Anisimova to defend US Open crown

Sabalenka retained her title with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) victory.

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8 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Novak Djokovic to set up US Open final against Jannik Sinner

The 22-year-old Spaniard is seeking his sixth major and second in New York.

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8 d. ago One of world’s largest tall ship training vessels to dock in Dublin this weekend

BAP Unión the jewel in crown of Peruvian navy and touring Europe in bid to build closer bonds

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1 week ago Prospect of Convention Centre on City Hall Site floated by Deputy Mayor

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a call for a state-of-the-art convention centre to be developed on the current site of Galway City Council on College Road. In the very near future, the local authority will be moving to a new building at Crown Square in Mervue. But there’s very little certainty […] The post Prospect of Convention Centre on City Hall Site floated by Deputy Mayor appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Man (40) extradited from Netherlands to Northern Ireland in relation to child sexual offences

Police in Northern Ireland said the man skipped Crown Court bail in late 2020 and has been sought for arrest since.

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3 w. ago Can the Kilmacud Crokes ladies hold on to their crown? It is a tough ask as the Dublin Championship gets going

Can the Kilmacud Crokes ladies hold on to their crown? It is a tough ask as the Dublin Championship gets going  The Irish Independent

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3 w. ago Trump offers assurances that US troops will not be sent to help defend Ukraine

The Republican president, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders held hours of talks at the White House on Monday.

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3 w. ago Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with multiple offences including rape

Oslo state attorney Sturla Henriksbo said the 28-year-old could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, broadcaster NRK reported.

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3 w. ago No. 11 Arizona State looking to defend Big 12 title; Iowa State, K

No. 11 Arizona State looking to defend Big 12 title; Iowa State, K-State meet in Ireland  Times Republican

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