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tuamherald. ie > 04/09/2026 > galway-politicians-meet-with-fuel-protesters

Galway politicians meet with fuel protesters

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tuamherald. ie > 04/08/2026 > we-have-come-out-in-force-to-make-a-stand

We have come out in force to make a stand

23+ hour, 23+ min ago  (556+ words) Protesters vow to block tankers entering or leaving FARMERS, contractors and hauliers have vowed to continue their occupation of Galway Docks for "as long as it takes. About 30 lorries, trucks and tractors lined one side of the road at Galway…...

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tuamherald. ie > 04/08/2026 > oconnell-street-remains-closed-as-fuel-protests-continue

O'Connell Street remains closed as fuel protests continue

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (856+ words) Taoiseach Miche'l Martin has said, "It is not acceptable to turn O'Connell Street into a car park, as protests continue into their second day. Dublin City Centre was brought to a standstill on Tuesday, with tractors, lorries and haulage vehicles…...

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tuamherald. ie > 04/07/2026 > early-tuam-convoy-takes-part-in-national-protest

Early Tuam convoy takes part in national protest

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (391+ words) A CONVOY with hundreds of tractors and trucks left from Tuam early on Tuesday morning to travel to Galway City to take part in the nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices. The protestors included farmers, contractors, hauliers, businessmen and individuals,…...

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tuamherald. ie > 04/03/2026 > gardai-and-rsa-launch-road-safety-campaign-for-easter-weekend

Gardai and RSA launch road safety campaign for Easter weekend

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (627+ words) An Garda S'och'na, along with the Road Safety Authority, have urged all road users to be safe on the roads this Easter Bank Holiday weekend. As usual for holiday periods, An Garda Siochana will have an increased presence on our…...

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tuamherald. ie > 04/02/2026 > warning-for-dog-owners-ahead-of-easter-weekend

Warning for dog owners ahead of Easter weekend

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (359+ words) Dog Welfare charity Dogs Trust is issuing a stark warning to dog owners in Ireland, ahead of the Easter weekend. One of the highlights of our easter holidays is chocolate, and many families will sit down to open their easter…...

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tuamherald. ie > 04/02/2026 > government-announces-expansion-of-student-financial-support

Government announces expansion of student financial support

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (210+ words) The Government has announced an expansion of financial support for students, just as SUSI applications open for the 2026/27 academic year. Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless TD has encouraged students and their families to check their eligibility, stating…...

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tuamherald. ie > 04/01/2026 > potential-flooding-and-stormy-conditions-this-easter-weekend

Potential flooding and stormy conditions this Easter weekend

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (136+ words) Met "ireann has sent out a weather warning advisory ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, with potential for some unsettled weather. It looks to be very mixed over the Easter period, with a mobile Atlantic flow affecting the country,…...

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tuamherald. ie > 04/01/2026 > scrambler-ban-to-come-into-place-friday

Scrambler ban to come into place Friday

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (251+ words) The measures were announced by Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien, Minister of State Se'n Canney, and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer. Using a scrambler in any public place will be an offence, regardless of whether…...

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tuamherald. ie > 04/02/2026 > from-the-factory-floor-to-a-belclare-wool-mill

From the factory floor to a Belclare wool mill

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (157+ words) KATARINA Hruskova is looking to increase the capacity of her wool washing and processing mill in Belclare. Katarina is the owner of Woolstore. At the end of 2024, she decided to give up her full-time job as a team leader on…...