Tag Archives: Galway

The GAA’s Ard Chomhairle has confirmed that its long-standing partnership with Allianz is now under review by the association’s Ethics and Integrity Committee. Allianz, which has sponsored the GAA National Leagues since 1993 and is contracted to continue until 2030, also backs the Camogie Association and Cumann na mBunscol programs. The sponsorship came under scrutiny after Allianz was named in …

Gardaí continue to appeal for information following the heartbreaking death of a six-year-old girl who was struck by a truck while cycling near Galway city. The incident occurred just before midday on Saturday at the junction of Headford Road and Sandyvale Lawn housing estate. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but sadly, the child was pronounced dead shortly after the …

The AIB All-Ireland club hurling championship reaches its semifinal stage today, with two exciting matches lined up. The first game will see the Cork champions, Sarsfields, take on Slaughtneil from Derry at Cedral St Conleth’s in Newbridge at 1:30pm, followed by Loughrea from Galway facing Na Fianna from Dublin at 3:30pm at FBD Semple Stadium. Fans can follow both games …

Storm Darragh caused extensive damage overnight, leaving nearly 400,000 homes and businesses without electricity. This morning, large areas of Kerry, Cork, Mayo, and Galway remain without power after the storm brought winds up to 148 km/h at Mace Head, along with violent rain. Overnight, seven counties, including Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Mayo, Wicklow, Clare, and Leitrim, were under red warnings, which …

A Status Red wind warning has been issued for several counties, including Mayo, Clare, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, and Wicklow, as Storm Darragh approaches. The warning will be active in Mayo from 9 PM tonight until 3 AM tomorrow, in Clare and Galway from 9 PM to 2 AM, and in Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo from 10 PM until 3 …

The aftermath of Storm Bert is expected to cost millions of euros as a large-scale clean-up effort is underway across Ireland. On Sunday, weather warnings were issued for 13 counties, with wind alerts in place for Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Donegal, Clare, Kerry, and Galway. These warnings are expected to cause fallen trees, hazardous driving conditions, and disruptions to travel. Although …