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InvestigatesEastern Garvoge Bridge

Fears for protected species as €50m ‘Celtic Tiger’ bridge moves closer to construction

Residents and campaigners say unanswered questions remain over Sligo’s Eastern Garvoge Bridge and its impact on protected wildlife and nearby communities.

No clear evidence of updated environmental assessments under current EU protections

Locals fear ‘biggest bridge in the world’ will pose death risk to swans

Narrow residential streets could face up to 20,000 vehicles a day

Patricia Devlin

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Yesterday

20th April 2026

Renting

Housing Minister urged to carry out audit of licence agreements in rental market

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Special Criminal Court

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The One @ One

Three north-west towns to get late night bus services on upcoming bank holiday weekends

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Carla Ward

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Olivia Relova

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GRA

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Niall O'Connor

Reporting from Westport

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The Morning Lead

Up to four in a room in Dublin 2 house as landlord says it's a hard time 'to make money'

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19 Apr

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