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  • Two men arrested in connection with shooting in Ballinasloe
    by Briain Kelly on November 6, 2026 at 1:44 pm

    Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Ballinasloe that left one person injured this week. The shooting took place shortly before 2am on Thursday, with one young man in his teens receiving non-life-threatening injuries. An incident room was created at Ballinasloe Garda Station to investigate, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

  • Record entries for Irish Medtech Awards as 2026 finalists announced
    by Briain Kelly on November 6, 2026 at 1:39 pm

    Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, together with Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, alongside platinum sponsors EY, has announced the finalists of the Irish Medtech Awards 2026, following a record number of entries. The winners will be announced as part of Medtech Rising, 2-3 December, at The Galmont Hotel in Galway.

  • Thousands take part in Croí Night Run across Ireland
    by Briain Kelly on November 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    The 2026 Croí Night Run brought communities together across Ireland in one of Croí’s biggest and most far-reaching fundraising events to date, with thousands of people stepping out to run, jog and walk in support of heart and stroke prevention. This year’s event marked an important new chapter for the Croí Night Run, with the

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