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It’s time to root out social media’s deepest cesspits

It’s time to root out social media’s deepest cesspits

A Different View with Dave O’Connell Talking about social media as though it was just one entity is like thinking the property market is all about...

yesterday 10

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Dave Oconnell

Europe has to stand up for democracy and what’s right

Europe has to stand up for democracy and what’s right

World of Politics with Harry McGee Where’s the beef?” was the famous catchphrase of American Democrat Walter Mondale during the 1984 US...

yesterday 8

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Harry Mcgee

Loughrea must keep focused despite all the off-field distraction over Killeen

Loughrea must keep focused despite all the off-field distraction over Killeen

Inside Track with John McIntyre From the outside looking in, a cloud hangs over Loughrea’s preparations for Sunday’s All-Ireland Club hurling final...

yesterday 10

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John Mcintyre

President Connolly the highlight of good year for Galway politicians

President Connolly the highlight of good year for Galway politicians

Bradley Bytes – A sort of political column by Dara Bradley As years go 2025 was a decent one for many Galway politicians. The political Highlight...

09.01.2026 20

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Dara Bradley

Make-believe shouldn’t be seen as a criminal office

Make-believe shouldn’t be seen as a criminal office

A Different View with Dave O’Connell Even in a week when the Western World’s autocratic dictator was given a free run to invade a neighbouring...

08.01.2026 2

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Dave Oconnell

Democracy isn’t about taking the law into your own hands

Democracy isn’t about taking the law into your own hands

World of Politics with Harry McGee When I first saw the image of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro at the weekend, I was immediately reminded of...

08.01.2026 2

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Harry Mcgee

For sheer guts and heart Athenry’s final triumph will take some beating in 2026

For sheer guts and heart Athenry’s final triumph will take some beating in 2026

Inside Track with John McIntyre THE temptation to slip away immediately after the final whistle in Thurles last Saturday evening was avoided. I may...

08.01.2026 2

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John Mcintyre

Parking meters debacle dominated political agenda in Galway in 2025

Bradley Bytes – A sort of political column by Dara Bradley The big controversial issue in Galway City this year, for residents, businesses and...

31.12.2025 6

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Dara Bradley

Chris Rea – a charming man with rare sense of perspective

A Different View with Dave O’Connell The ironic timing of singer Chris Rea’s death last week didn’t escape anyone’s attention, given that many...

30.12.2025 2

Connacht Tribune

Dave Oconnell

Gazing into the crystal ball of Irish political life

World of Politics with Harry McGee The year ahead – some knowns; some unknowns, but mainly, as with most things in the future, it’s mostly unknown...

30.12.2025 10

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