Dara Bradley
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Journalist in Galway, Ireland TikTok @bearnabadger Twitter @Barnacles09
President Catherine Connolly is greeted by former President Michael D Highins as she arrives at Hardiman Hotel earlier today for the ceremony to bestow her with the Freedom of the City of Galway accolade
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BRADLEY BYTES: Former Mayor snubs Presidentâs Freedom of the City of Galway ceremony
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BRADLEY BYTES: Former Mayor snubs Presidentâs Freedom of the City ceremony
UachtarĂĄn na hĂireann Catherine Connolly will be conferred with the Freedom of the City of Galway at a special ceremony this Friday afternoon.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/bradley-bytes-former-mayor-snubs-presidents-freedom-of-the-city-ceremony-8670006
5 days ago
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Galwayâs new âblack boxâ - so big âit could be rented out on Airbnbâ!
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Galway's new 'black box' â so big 'it could be rented out on Airbnb'!
The new âblack boxâ that has appeared in Galway City Centre â almost seven foot tall â is part of an automated bollard system recently installed to âprotectâ the pedestrian zone on Cross Street.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/galways-new-black-box-so-big-it-could-be-rented-out-on-airbnb-8671792
5 days ago
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Galway GardaĂ investigate after body of man found dead on university campus
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Galway GardaĂ investigate after body of man found dead on university campus
Galway GardaĂ are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man on the grounds of University of Galway campus in the city on Sunday June 7.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/crime-courts/galway-gardai-investigate-after-body-of-man-found-dead-on-university-campus-8663169
8 days ago
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Poem written by Junior Cert pupilâs mother appears in his English paper
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Poem written by Junior Cert pupilâs mother appears in his English paper
Emily Cullenâs Envoi in Chalk was also inspired by student Lee when he was young boy
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/06/05/poem-written-by-junior-cert-pupils-mother-appears-in-his-english-paper/
11 days ago
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Bradley Bytes: Kyneâs âFocal an Laeâ helped in Bye-Election social media battle
The battle on social media was just as important as the ground war in Mayâs Bye-Election campaign.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/bradley-bytes-kynes-focal-an-lae-helped-in-bye-election-social-media-battle-8658555
12 days ago
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Shocking that 50% of Travellers wonât celebrate their 40th birthday - Galway TD
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'Shocking' that 50% of Travellers won't celebrate their 40th birthday - Galway TD
Two Fianna FĂĄil Oireachtas members from Galway marked Traveller Pride Week on the Fianna FĂĄil: In Our Own Words podcast, featuring discussions with members of the Traveller community.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/50-percent-of-travellers-wont-celebrate-their-40th-birthday-and-thats-really-shocking-galway-td-8658776
12 days ago
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Garda investigate reports of shots fired at drone near farmer's County Galway home
GardaĂ in North Galway are investigating an incident in which a local farmer allegedly fired gunshots at a drone near Corofin.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/garda-investigate-reports-of-shots-fired-at-drone-near-farmers-county-galway-home-8656392
13 days ago
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The Irish Times
17 days ago
Man appears in court accused of murdering mother of two in Co Galway
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Man appears in court accused of murdering mother of two in Co Galway
Ali Sohrabi charged after hotel worker Masoumeh Jafri Manojan found dead in Clifden
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/05/30/man-appears-in-court-accused-of-murdering-mother-of-two-in-co-galway/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=HP-SubDesc
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Galway West Bye-Election social media abuse âharmful and racistâ - report
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Galway West Bye-Election social media abuse 'harmful and racist' - report
New report finds Helen Ogbu was subjected to sustained online attacks
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/galway-west-bye-election-social-media-abuse-harmful-and-racist-report-8648003
18 days ago
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Bradley Bytes: the ABT (Anyone But Thomas) crowd carried the daybin Galway West
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Bradley Bytes: ABT (Anyone But Thomas) crowd carried the day in Galway West
In the end it was simple. Faced with a choice between a populist Opposition candidate of the right and a Government candidate of the centre-right, the electorate in Galway West chose the middle-of-the...
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/bradley-bytes-abt-anyone-but-thomas-crowd-carried-the-day-in-galway-west-8643284
19 days ago
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Noel Thomas congratulating SeĂĄn Kyne at Galway West count earlier. Two Moycullen men
23 days ago
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GALWAY WEST MAJOR MOVE: Kyne closes gap with finish line in sight
Fine Gaelâs SeĂĄn Kyne has closed the gap but Independent Irelandâs Noel Thomas remains in front ahead of the decisive final count.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/galway-west-bye-election-2026/galway-west-major-move-kyne-hits-the-front-with-finish-line-in-sight-as-ogbu-bows-out-8638952
23 days ago
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GALWAY WEST LATEST RESULT: Kyne catching Thomas as MĂdeâs race is run
Fine Gaelâs SeĂĄn Kyne has significantly narrowed the gap between him and the leading candidate in Galway West, Noel Thomas of Independent Ireland.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/galway-west-bye-election-2026/galway-west-latest-result-kyne-reels-in-thomas-as-mides-race-is-run-8638888
23 days ago
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GALWAY WEST LATEST: Fianna FĂĄil candidate leaves the race as Thomas remains ahead
Independent Ireland candidate Noel Thomas has jumped further ahead following the eighth count and the distribution of Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbardâs (Ind) votes.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/galway-west-bye-election-2026/galway-west-latest-fianna-fail-candidate-leaves-the-race-as-thomas-remains-ahead-8638834
23 days ago
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GALWAY WEST UPDATE: Sinn FĂ©inâs fate sealed on sixth count
Sinn FĂ©inâs Mark Lohan has been eliminated on the sixth count following the distribution of Thomas Welbyâs transfers.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/galway-west-bye-election-2026/galway-west-update-sinn-feins-fate-sealed-on-sixth-count-8638766
24 days ago
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Thomas extends lead as Welby bows out
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LATEST: Thomas extends lead as another Independent bows out
Noel Thomas of Independent Ireland has pushed further ahead of Fine Gaelâs SeĂĄn Kyne on the fifth count.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/galway-west-bye-election-2026/galway-west-new-thomas-extends-lead-as-another-independent-candidate-is-eliminated-8638718
24 days ago
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Galway West latest:
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GALWAY WEST RESULT: Two eliminated as Kyne narrows gap on Thomas in fourth count
Two candidates were eliminated on the fourth count in Galway West as counting finishes for the night.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/galway-west-bye-election-2026/galway-west-result-two-eliminated-as-kyne-narrows-gap-on-thomas-in-fourth-count-8638622
24 days ago
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AJ Cahill of The Irish People is eliminated on second count in Galway West
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GALWAY WEST: The Irish People's AJ Cahill is eliminated on second count
The Irish People candidate AJ Cahill has been eliminated on the count in the Galway West Bye-Election.The right-wing candidateâs 949 votes will now be redistributed in the third count and are likely t...
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/galway-west-bye-election-2026/galway-west-the-irish-peoples-aj-cahill-is-eliminated-on-second-count-8638596
24 days ago
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Galway West first count: Thomas tops poll as five eliminated including PBP Rooke
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BREAKING: First count from Galway West Bye-Election as five eliminated
Noel Thomas of Independent Ireland has topped the poll in the Galway West Bye-Election on the first count.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/galway-west-bye-election-2026/breaking-first-count-from-galway-west-bye-election-as-five-eliminated-8638574
24 days ago
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Final turnout estimates in some of the polling stations in Galway West when polls closed at 10pm. Sorting of contestants at 9am followed by counting
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25 days ago
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Bradley Bytes: Will Galway West Bye-Election candidates get enough votes to get expenses back?
#Galwaywest
#byelection
#vota26
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Will Galway West Bye-Election candidates get enough votes to get expenses back?
With just one seat up for grabs, there can only be one winner in today's (Friday, May 22) Galway West Bye-Election to fill the seat vacated by Catherine Connolly's election as President.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/bradley-bytes-will-galway-west-bye-election-candidates-get-enough-votes-to-get-expenses-back-8575061
25 days ago
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Rinne mĂ© pĂosa cainte le Nuacht TG4 arĂ©ir faoin fheachtas sa bhfo-thoghchĂĄn Ă nGaillimh Thiar I spoke to Nuacht TG4 yesterday evening about the Galway West Bye-Election campaign
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26 days ago
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Which one of these 17 candidates in the Galway West Bye-Election will replace Catherine Connolly in DĂĄil Ăireann?
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One of these Galway West Bye-Election candidates will replace Catherine Connolly
Seventeen candidates â seven non-party and 10 representing political parties â are on the ballot paper in the Galway West Bye-Election to fill the seat vacated by Catherine Connollyâs election as Pres...
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/one-of-these-galway-west-bye-election-candidates-will-replace-catherine-connolly-8554444
26 days ago
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Hereâs a sneak preview of what the Galway West ballot paper will look like for Fridayâs Bye-Election: 17 candidates, 4 women, 7 Independents
29 days ago
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Bradley Byte: Immigration pits Helen Ogbu against Noel Thomas in Galway West Bye-Election
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Bradley Bytes: Immigration pits Ogbu against Thomas in Galway Bye-Election
Immigration hasnât really featured, so far, in the Galway West Bye-Election campaign, as candidates focus on the cost-of-living, transport, housing, and health.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/bradley-bytes-immigration-pits-ogbu-against-thomas-in-galway-bye-election-8543900
about 1 month ago
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Bradley Bytes: Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club pitch plans could become political football in Galway West Bye-Election
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Salthillâs pitch plan could become political football in Galway West Bye-Election
Maybe Galway City Councilâs request for Further Information took the sting out of it, but Salthill/Knocknacarra GAA Clubâs new pitch development plans could become a Bye-Election issue in the cityâs w...
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/salthills-pitch-plan-could-become-political-football-in-galway-west-bye-election-8513448
about 1 month ago
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Bradley Bytes: What do Bye-Election posters tell us about Galway West candidates?
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BRADLEY BYTES: What do Bye-Election posters tell us about Galway West candidates?
As soon as the writ for the Galway West Bye-Election was moved last week, posters appeared across the constituency. Weâve long argued here that posters are an essential tool for informing the public d...
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/bradley-bytes-what-do-bye-election-posters-tell-us-about-galway-west-candidates-8299173
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
fair play to
@bradleybytes.bsky.social
for keeping on top of the IRB's activities in Galway. as I've said many times, it's so easy to dismiss these lads as irrelevant clowns, but the harm they cause by duping people with their pseudolegal nonsense is very real
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IRB uses Galway seaweed dispute to drive recruitment in Conamara
The Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) is planning to use discontent in Conamara over seaweed harvesting rights as a recruitment tool for the political conspiracy group.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/irb-uses-galway-seaweed-row-to-drive-recruitment-in-conamara-8006551?fbclid=Iwb21leARgsjRjbGNrBGCyMmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjzTXaIge_q3iZ5SuhQwYASwsNV5pDi93E_G_JHhZawkRYzBg_nDvBadpxR0_aem_ES9sw8tkiLcokydiFgEzFQ
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Things you see on a Sunday cycle at University of Galway campus in Dangan, Galway City
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Travellers told 'every vote counts' in Galway West Bye-Election
When the Connacht Tribune carried an article earlier this month advertising a voter registration event for Travellers, one of the organisers, Lee Anna Ward, and her family, was inundated with messages...
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/politics/traveller-voter-registration-drive-hears-every-vote-counts-in-galway-west-bye-election-7381523#
about 2 months ago
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Bradley Bytes: Senior Fianna FĂĄil figures conspicuously absent from Galway West Bye-Election
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Senior Fianna FĂĄil figures conspicuously absent from Galway West Bye-Election
Has Fianna FĂĄil given up on winning the Galway West Bye-Election before it even officially started yesterday?
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/bradley-bytes-senior-fianna-fail-figures-conspicuously-absent-from-galway-west-bye-election-7166198#
about 2 months ago
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Bradley Bytes: Abuse of Galway journalist reveals nasty underbelly of fuel protests
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Bradley Bytes: Abuse of Galway journalist reveals nasty underbelly of fuel protests
One of the self-appointed leaders of the national fuel blockades was a man who had six judgements totalling more than âŹ500,000 secured against him by the Revenue Commissioners.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/bradley-bytes-abuse-of-galway-journalist-reveals-nasty-underbelly-of-fuel-protests-6577652#
2 months ago
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Bradley Bytes: performatove politics as mute Noel Thomas fibds his voice on Facebook -
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Performative politics as âmuteâ Noel Thomas finds his voice on Facebook!
Noel Thomas, in a video selfie posted on Facebook, welcomed Galway County Councilâs Roads Programme for 2026. In particular, the Independent Ireland Galway County Councillor singled out an allocation of âŹ110,000 for works on a road prone to flooding outside the playground in Maigh Cuilinn village.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/performative-politics-as-mute-noel-thomas-finds-his-voice-on-facebook-6568758
2 months ago
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âAn act of insanityâ - Irish Doctors for Environment react to Galway Ring Road decision
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âAn act of insanityâ â Irish Doctors for Environment verdict on Galway Ring Road
Irish Doctors for Environment have slammed the decision by An CoimisiĂșn PleanĂĄla to approve planning permission for Galwayâs Ring Road.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/an-act-of-insanity-irish-doctors-for-environment-verdict-on-galway-ring-road-6569919#
2 months ago
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Bradley Bytes: Unknown Cillian Keane was keen for Galway West bye-election bid
âCillian who?â was the question most people asked when they heard who Fianna FĂĄil members had chosen to contest the Galway West bye-election in May.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/bradley-bytes-unknown-cillian-keane-was-keen-for-galway-west-bye-election-bid-6530526#
2 months ago
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President Catherine Connolly pauses posting to Twitter/X over Grok nudify controversy
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Catherine Connolly pauses posts to Twitter over 'nudify' controversy
UachtarĂĄn na hĂireann Catherine Connolly has paused posting content on X (formerly Twitter) over the controversy surrounding AI-generated sexualised content on its Grok function.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/president-catherine-connolly-pauses-posting-to-twitterx-over-grok-nudify-controversy-6035122
3 months ago
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Bradley Bytes: Galwayâs forst Park amd Ride wonât solve congestion
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Galwayâs first Park and Ride wonât solve traffic congestion
Park and Ride (P&R) was first inserted as an objective in the development plan for Galway City in 2005.
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/galways-first-park-and-ride-at-cappagh-wont-solve-traffic-congestion-6028834#
3 months ago
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Importance of Gaeilge in Mayâs bye-election
CĂ© comh tĂĄbhachtacht is atĂĄ an Ghaeilge sa bhfo-thoghchĂĄn Ă nGaillimh Thiar? As Seachtain na Gaeilge comes to a close on St Patrickâs Day, weâre asking how important the Irish language will be in Mayâ...
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/importance-of-gaeilge-in-mays-bye-election-5629951
3 months ago
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AI helps make Galway politicians sound cringe
The Lord Mayor of Cork recently admitted to âde paperâ that he was using Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT to write his speeches. The Irish Examiner reported that Councillor Fergal Dennehy said usin...
https://www.connachttribune.ie/news/opinion/ai-helps-make-galway-politicians-sound-cringe-5621969
3 months ago
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The Labour Party has condemned racist abuse directed at its Galway West bye-election candidate, Galway City Councillor Helen Ogbu, a Nigerian born Irish Citizen
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4 months ago
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Media Minister calls out City Council over Crown Square
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Media Minister calls out City Council over Crown Square - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune
Media Minister calls out City Council over Crown Square
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Every day is a school day for Education Minister Naughton - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune
Every day is a school day for Education Minister Naughton
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âCheap shotâ at Sinn FĂ©in reveals testing times for Left-wing unity - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune
âCheap shotâ at Sinn FĂ©in reveals testing times for Left-wing unity
https://connachttribune.ie/cheap-shot-at-sinn-fein-reveals-testing-times-for-left-wing-unity/
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Parking meters debacle dominated political agenda in Galway in 2025 - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune
Parking meters debacle dominated political agenda in Galway in 2025
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