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🏆 Galway are All-Ireland Senior Camogie champions after beating Kilkenny 3-14 to 0-17 in front of a record attendance of 24,730.
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🇮🇪 ✈️ 🇨🇳 😷 ✈️ 🇮🇪
Ciaran Sweeney from Maree, Oranmore is an Aer Lingus engineer who is currently flying to China to collect PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for our country to help save lives.
#COVID19ireland
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The beauty of nature ... this dolphin put on a spectacular display in Galway Bay this morning, captured on camera from the Docks by Brian McGrath.
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A very Happy Christmas from Galway, photographed at 7am by Cathy Gill
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🎄 Galway City as it’s rarely seen ... Christmas Day at 7.30am, and not a soul in sight. (Photos: Cathy Gill)
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🏆 Gaillimh Abú 🏆
Galway are Connacht champions for the 46th time and first into the Super 8s, after beating Roscommon 0-16 to 2-6.
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🇶🇦 Happy Independence Day, Galway! July 19th ... an important date in history. 🇶🇦
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🏆 Gaillimh Abú 🏆
Galway are Leinster champions again, after beating Kilkenny 1-28 to 3-15 in the replay.
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10-year-old Harlow Slattery-Madden still has her daily chats with great-granny Emily Slattery (94) in Tynagh . . . just through the window.
How are you keeping the kids entertained at the moment? Send us your photos to news
@ctribune
.ie (include names & where you’re from)
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Olivier Grossetête’s The People Build saw hundreds of volunteers and the public create a large-scale bridge made solely from cardboard and tape at the Commercial Boat Club in Woodquay as part of
@GalwayIntArts
Festival. (Video: Joe O’Shaughnessy)
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Conditions are wild in Galway already, with gusts recorded of up to 94km/h already (Mace Head). It’s a Yellow Warning at the moment (midday), and conditions will worsen during the day. Orange warning 4pm to 5pm, turning to Red at 5pm
#StormIsha
(🎥: Enda Cunningham)
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Aplomb, a sustainable fashion store set up by Stephen Cooke, is one of the latest additions to the ‘West’ area in Galway. Leading the charge against fast fashion, it’s another reason to ‘cross the bridge’ to
@galwayswestend
📹:
@Barnacles09
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.
@MacnasIreland
Artistic Director Noeline Kavanagh and drummers lead off the fifth annual Macnas Parade 'Out of the Wild Sky' from NUI Galway. (Video: Joe O’Shaughnessy)
#macnas2018
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MISSING:
Galway Gardaí are seeking assistance in locating Linda Mhelembe (17), missing from the Doughiska Road since last Wednesday. 5'6” in height, medium build, short blonde hair, brown eyes.Last seen, wearing a pink Nike jumper, grey leggings and black runners. [1/2]
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The crowd gathered in Eyre Square for Galway's All-Ireland glory.
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Museum of the Moon, a new touring artwork by UK artist
@lukejerram
as part of
@GalwayIntArts
(Video: Joe O’Shaughnessy)
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The Tuam Mother and Baby home vigil in the town which coincided with the Papal Mass in Phoenix Park. (Video: Joe O’Shaughnessy)
#TuamBabies
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Spare a thought for crews from
@ESBNetworks
,
@GalwayCityCo
,
@GalwayCoCo
and the emergency services tonight who are out in very challenging and dangerous conditions.
#StormIsha
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MAGICAL!
@CloseAct
Theatre from the Netherlands bring their illuminated stilt-walking creatures through the city centre. Magical, hypnotic and full of surprises, Birdmen roam the streets of as part of
@GalwayIntArts
Festival. (Video: Joe O’Shaughnessy)
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Hundreds took part in the student protest in Eyre Square to demand action against climate change from the government. They were among thousands who took part in similar protests around the country. (Video: Joe O’Shaughnessy)
#schoolstrike4climate
#fridaysforfuture
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Musician Sharon Shannon
@Gaffalo
and family members play The Blackbird and a few well-known reels at
@nuigalway
where she was conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Music on Tuesday. Among those who attended the event was Sharon's father, IJ. (🎥: Joe O’Shaughnessy)
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.
@GalwayCathedral
and the Quadrangle at
@nuigalway
lit up in blue, white& red tonight in solidarity with
#Paris
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Whistleblower Julie graces European Parliament again!
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Good man
@henshawrob
. Takes a man made by
@connachtrugby
to bring Ireland to a historic win over the All Blacks!!
#IREvNZL
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Galway is seventh-worst city in Europe for car traffic congestion -
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The demolition of The People Build cardboard project in Eyre Square for
@GalwayIntArts
was a real hit with the kids!(Vid: Joe O'Shaughnessy)
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.
@abilitywest
held a Rock the Boat Guinness World Record attempt, which they believe they have achieved, on Salthill Prom today. 1,805 people of all ages 'rocked the boat' during the event. The current record is 1,702 people.
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Galway will NOT be moving to Level 3 restrictions. Donegal and Dublin will remain the only counties on Level 3.
Meanwhile, the entire country is to be limited to six visitors in the home from one other household.
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Taoiseach
@campaignforleo
was amongst the thousands of people at
@portofgalway
today for
@Seafest_ie
(Video: Joe O'Shaughnessy)
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Sweet!
@Galway_GAA
through to the All Ireland Final for the first time in 21 years after beating Derry 2-8 to 1-6 🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦
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RSA comes under fire for ‘victim blaming’ campaign
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If your car is parked in one of the public carparks in Salthill, move it!
Preparations underway in Galway ahead of
#StormBarra
’s arrival early Tuesday. Flooding and structural damage are expected and Galway Gardaí have warned people to “stay at home”.
(Video:
@endacunningham
)
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GPs and their practice staff at the HSE Mass Vaccination Centre in Merlin Park Hospital, Galway today.
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Lightning over Bearna last night (Photo: Michele Connolly)
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Bono popped in for a spot of lunch at
@ogradysbarna
today. He's pictured here with Head Chef
@KeithCarden
#Galway
http://t.co/iedreOZveu
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The Transe Express drummers in Galway as part of
@GalwayIntArts
(Vid: Joe O'Shaughnessy)
@galway2020
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A homecoming to Galway for President
@MichaelDHiggins
will take place in the
@MeyrickHotel
, Eyre Square this coming Sunday. There will be music from 7pm and the President is due to arrive at 8pm.
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🇶🇦Gaillimh Abú🇶🇦
Galway are through to another All-Ireland hurling final, having beaten Clare 1-17 to 2-13 in the replay in Semple Stadium this afternoon.
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Damien Browne,
@ProjectEmpower9
, arrives at
@portofgalway
after rowing from New York to Furbo.
( 📸:
@stephencorriga4
)
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Local artist
@finbar247
is giving Taaffe's on William Street a much-needed makeover at the moment.
@galway2020
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Well done to the Galway hurlers who have booked their place in the All-Ireland semis, beating Clare 2-17 to 0-17.
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THIS WEEK'S CONNACHT TRIBUNE IS NOW ON SALE OR YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR E-PAPER HERE ...
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Hundreds took to the water at Blackrock this morning for the annual Christmas Day swim, many of them in aid of a variety of charities. (Video: Joe O’Shaughnessy)
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Galway 2020’s distasteful treatment of native tongue -
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118 Galway City Council houses are lying empty -
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🏆 Huge congrats to the Galway hurlers who have taken their second Leinster Final title, beating Wexford 0-29 to 1-17.
@TribesmenGAA
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The Simple Bicycle ... photographs from an exhibition by Tribune photographer Joe O'Shaughnessy running at The Workhouse in Portumna from today until Sep 22 as part of the Shorelines Arts Festival.
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Negotiating the swimming pool on Shop Street in Galway after the thundery downpour this afternoon. (Video: Joe O'Shaughnessy)
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Gorse fire this afternoon at Gortacleva, Bushypark. It was brought under control by Galway Fire Service. (Video: Bryan Cloherty)
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🥉 🇮🇪 Huge congrats to Naoise Walsh from Raleigh Row in Galway, who broke a national record at the Junior World Powerlifting Championships.
The Leaving Cert student of Coláiste Muire Máthair dead-lifted 270kg to break the National Irish record and claim bronze medal.
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HSE accused of ‘environmental sabotage’ after felling 200 trees in Merlin Woods -
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Two people were arrested last evening in Salthill after Gardaí attempted to disperse a group of up to 40 teenagers at Blackrock. There was a large Garda presence in the area during the incident which occurred around 7pm.
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🇶🇦🇶🇦 🏆 In the bag! Another All-Ireland title for the Galway minors, who beat Kilkenny 0-21 to 0-14 in Croke Park 🇶🇦🇶🇦
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Liam McCarthy set in stone at the grave of the legendary Mick Kenny, captain of the 1923 Galway team. The cup was sculpted by Joseph Farragher. (Photo: Deirdre Farragher)
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The iconic Big Top takes over Galway's skyline for the
@GalwayIntArts
Festival. (Vid: Joe O'Shaughnessy)
@Galway2020
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🗳 Referendum Result from Galway West:
Yes 65.9%
No 34.1%
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No minutes of meetings ahead of controversial Crown Square vote -
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The
@ConnachtClan
celebrating in a corporate suite in the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein after the team's victory over
@CheetahsRugby
@connachtrugby
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45,000 people line the streets of Galway for the spectacular
@MacnasIreland
Parade. (Vid: Joe O'Shaughnessy)
#MacnasParade
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Congrats to
@GalwayLgfa
& their manager, the
@CTribune
's
@s_glennon
on their 3-12 to 1-08 Connacht Final win over
@Mayo_LGFA
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Some beautiful scenes from Loughrea under a blanket of snow yesterday (Pics:
@CreanJoe
)
#Galway
http://t.co/fhVb7J3W0f
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#StormGerrit
in Salthill this evening, as
#Galway
City Council crews are on standby for flooding at high tide.
(Video: Enda Cunningham)
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UPDATE: Michelle has been located safe and well.
Michelle O’Riain (36) originally from Moycullen, has been missing from Sandymount, Dublin since April 29.
Michelle is described as being 5’ 5” in height, of slim build with shoulder length blonde hair. When last seen she was wearing a beige coat.
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Galway captain Gary O'Donnell lifts the JJ Nestor Cup in Castlebar
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Galway have beaten Kilkenny 1-22 to 2-11 in Pearse Stadium
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Update from Gardaí: Francis has been located safe and well.
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Conor McGregor’s ‘arm twisted’ on donation by Galway nurse -
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What was the air dome at Galway Lawn Tennis Club in Salthill,
#Galway
(Video: Caoimhe Forde)
#StormIsha
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History made ... the Galway minors lift the Irish Press Cup for the final time (the grade is now replaced by U17s) beating Cork 2-17 to 2-15
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⚠️ ALL schools, third level institutions and colleges of further education will be closed tomorrow and Friday, as instructed by the Minister for Education due to the Status Red weather warning.
#stormemma
#BeastFromTheEast
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Back on dry land … after more than 100 days at sea, Damien Browne
@ProjectEmpower9
has arrived at
@portofgalway
after rowing from New York to Galway. He came ashore on the rocks at Furbo Beach earlier this morning.
(Video:
@stephencorriga4
)
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7,786 people just watched
@connachtrugby
hammer Munster 35-14 in the Sportsground!
Congrats
@ConnachtClan
!!!
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City’s cycling plans must get out of the slow lane -
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Blast from the past ... RTÉ 2FM DJ Lorcan Murray on stage in Salthill Carpark in June 1990 for the 7-Up Beat on the Street. Photos from last week’s ‘Flashback’ mini-series in the Galway City Tribune. Next Friday, we look back on the year 2000.
@RTE2fm
@7UPIRELAND
@LyricLorcan
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Collins feels the heat after solid hurling from the Ditch -
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Salthill and Spanish Arch during this morning’s high tide (Video: Joe O’Shaughnessy)
#StormCallum
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