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Galway city housing plan as dozens of units in balance for in demand area
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (241+ words) These homes are badly needed in the area Plans to build up to 39 residential units in Galway City remain in the balance after an application was submitted to Galway City Council. Kenny Developments has submitted an application to construct 39 residential…...
Two die in Essex plane crash during short flight experience
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (399+ words) Two people have died after a light aircraft undertaking a "short flight experience" crashed into a field, police have confirmed. The two-seat Cessna came down in a field off Mill Lane, Ongar, on Tuesday, having earlier taken off from North…...
Thousands of Irish welfare recipients to receive 'maximum rate' under new plans
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (307+ words) The Department of Social Protection has announced a significant overhaul to a crucial weekly social welfare payment, which will result in thousands of recipients receiving a rate increase. The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, has today introduced the…...
Met Eireann maps showing 'dominant' weather system triggering huge heat change
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (276+ words) Maps show 'dominant' weather systems A major temperature change looks to be on the way to Ireland according to weather experts. High pressure looks set to become more dominant next week. This could mean that temperatures will reach the mid…...
Galway vs Cork tickets, throw-in time and TV channel for All-Ireland semi final
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (264+ words) Galway's Jason Rabbitte and Daniel Loftus with Darragh Fitzgibbon of Cork during the side's League fixture earlier in the year (INPHO/James Crombie) Galway will face Cork in Saturday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final at Croke Park. The two sides will face…...
Galway Garda chief 'goodbye' after 41 years as 'outstanding' servant hailed
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (409+ words) Chief Superintendent Gerry Roche (left) and his son Garda Michael Roche(Image: An Garda Siochana Galway/Facebook) An Garda Siochana in Galway have hailed an "outstanding' servant of the force who has retired after 41 years. Chief Superintendent Gerry Roche said…...
Next's summer wedding guest dress comes in six colours and 'gets lots of compliments"
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (420+ words) A Next storefront(Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Finding that ideal wedding guest dress can often feel like quite the task. Striking the perfect balance between sophistication and comfort isn't always straightforward. A flexible dress that works for weddings as…...
Ireland 'heat plume' latest as Spain and Portugal hotspots face red warnings
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (308+ words) A heat plume will arrive in the coming days Leading weather forecasters have warned Irish holidaymakers "to prepare" for extreme heat if heading away on holiday over the coming days. Ireland won't escape the high temperatures as an intense heat…...
Galway GAA star cross-code switch after Dublin heartache
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (352+ words) The Galway panel lines out against Donegal GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final n 14 July 2024 at Croke Park, Dublin(Image: INPHO/James Crombie) A Galway GAA star has made a sensational code switch after the Tribesmen's loss against Dublin in…...
Galway residents 'concerned' at health and safety risk as council issues update
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (270+ words) The issue has taken place at Monivea Park Residents in one Galway estate have voiced concerns to Galway City Council about a safety issue with a recently installed piece of infrastructure. This comes after motorists were seen rat-running through Monivea…...