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Galway Rose talks confidence, fashion and performance ahead of Rose of Tralee appearance

The Galway Rose will be the third to take to the stage tonight for the first selection stage of this year's Rose of Tralee.
Medical social worker Deirdre Jennings is from Ros a Mhíl in Connemara, and works at University of Galway. 
She says she's been an avid watcher of the international festival her entire life. 
Deirdre says a big motivating factor in deciding to be Galway Rose are her struggles with mental health, confidence and self esteem. 
She's been talking to David Nevin about what lies ahead in Kerry this evening. 

Fake or Fact - You Decide: Episode 7

Explore seven explores fact-checking - how do media companies fact check information.
And how do the public rate their own ability to decipher what's real and what's not.
In this episode, we take a deep-dive into how media verify that certain stories, images and videos are genuine.
All media sources have systems and process in place to check facts and to verify comments, claims, images, videos and stories. 
We’ll hear from Padraic Ryan, Storyful’s Head of Editorial in Europe, the Middle East and Africa who chat about Storyful.
We also hear from Managing Editor of Journal Media, Susan Daly about the establishment of the FactCheck platform on news website TheJournal.ie.
 

Councillor claims NTA is 'law unto themselves' and need to address transport issues

Galway City East councillor Shane Forde is claiming the NTA is a 'law unto themselves' and is calling on the body to address city-commuter transport issues.
Councillor Forde has written to the National Transport Authority, highlighting there is no service into the city along the Coast Road for people in Oranmore.
He says several new housing estates along the road are not being serviced directly by a bus into town, and the demand would be there.
Councillor Forde is highly critical of the National Transport Authority in its communication and says it needs to take action:

16 Year Old to appear in Court in today in connection with a stabbing of army chaplain

A 16-year-old boy is due to appear in court today in Galway in connection with the stabbing of Army Chaplin Fr Paul Murphy.
The incident happened at around 10.45pm on Thursday with the Chaplin taken to University Hospital Galway where he was treated for his injuries which are described as serious but not life-threatening.
Defence Forces members fired warning shots and restrained the teenager at the scene, who Gardaí then arrested. City councillor Alan Cheevers says the State must crack down on such attacks.

Imam of Galway Mosque appeals for calm as rumours circulate on social media over stabbing attack at Renmore Barracks

The Imam of Galway Mosque is appealing for calm as rumours circulate on social media over the stabbing attack at Renmore Barracks. 
It's after army chaplain Fr. Paul Murphy was stabbed several times at around 10.45 last night near the gates of the barracks. 
Gardaí are probing if the incident was a possible terror attack.  
Fr. Murphy is undergoing surgery at UHG but his injuries are said to be non life threatening - and he's thanked the public for their support.  
Shots were fired at the scene, and a male teenager was restrained by soldiers and arrested by Gardaí - and he remains in custody.  
Imam Ibrahim Noonan of the Maryam Mosque in Ballybrit knows Fr. Murphy personally, and has this message. 

Locals share reaction to stab attack on army chaplain at Renmore Barracks

Gardaí are probing if a stabbing attack at Renmore Barracks was a possible terror attack.  
It's after army chaplain Fr. Paul Murphy was stabbed several times at around 10.45 last night near the gates of the barracks. 
He's undergoing surgery at UHG but his injuries are said to be non life threatening - and he's thanked the public for their support.  
Shots were fired at the scene, and a male teenager was restrained by soldiers and arrested by Gardaí. 
These locals told Chris Benn they're shocked by what happened. 

Growing concern in Tuam over plans to house 100 asylum seekers at Correlea Court Hotel

There's growing frustration in Tuam over a lack of clarity on plans to house more than 100 asylum seekers at the Correlea Court Hotel. 
Local councillors only learned of the move in recent days - and say there's a huge amount of questions to be answered. 
Ukrainian refugees had been living at the hotel for the past 18 months, but were taken elsewhere on short notice earlier this week - including one family as far as Letterfrack in Connemara.
David Nevin has been speaking to Councillor Pete Roche about the situation. 

Teen arrested and one man brought to hospital after stabbing incident at Renmore Barracks

A teenager has been arrested following a stabbing incident at Renmore Barracks last night.
A man in his 50s, believed to be an army chaplain, received a number of stab wounds and was taken to UHG for serious injuries, that are not life-threatening.
Gardaí, including members of the Garda Armed Support Unit, responded to the incident at approximately 10.45pm yesterday.
The male youth, in his teens, was restrained by members of the Defence Forces and is now being detained at a Garda Station in the North Western Region.
The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination will be carried out today by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Here's David Nevin reporting from the scene at 11am:

Marine renewable pilot programme launches for West Galway Gaeltacht schools

A new marine renewable pilot programme is being launched for West Galway Gaeltacht secondary schools.
The programme, launched by MIDC Páirc na Mara, aims to raise awareness about marine renewable energy and foster social responsbility among transition year students.
The scheme is part of a broader vision to promote and create oppurtunities in the sustainability sector in Gaeltacht areas.
Máire Ní Einniú from Údarás na Gaeltachta says the programme aims to promote sustainable practices to students.

Parents say changes to train timetables causes havoc for students in Renmore and Oranmore

Changes to the train timetable are posing major difficulties for families in Renmore and Oranmore whose children attend Colaiste an Eachreidh.
Irish Rail is implementing a new timetable from Monday August 26th, which includes additional services, along with changes to existing services.
One of those changes is a deferral of the Galway-Athenry service, which will now depart the city 12 minutes later at 08:52AM.
Speaking to John Morley, Deirdre McFadden says this will affect up to 60 students, and will mean they could be around a half hour late for school.