Three Irish gems never to be taken for granted
Country Living with Francis Farragher
April, is probably the ideal month to visit the Chinese capital of Beijing. At that time, the often extreme sub-continental climate of the region is at its most benign –...
One painstaking task that will bring its own rewards for Catherine
Country Living with Francis Farragher
It’s November and Christmas is just around the corner, a time when most of us strive for some kind of peace and happiness during the mid-winter period, but over the...
Galway In Days Gone By
1917
Galway’s crime figures
Addressing the Grand Jury at the Spring Assizes, Lord Justice Moloney said: Turning to the general state of your county, and taking the figures for the East Riding, I find the number...
End of an era as bridge at Ballyglunin leaves the track
Country Living with Francis Farragher
Everything and everyone moves on, and there’s always a certain inevitability about the progress of roads and infrastructure, but yet there were many little emotional ripples last Saturday morning close...
Galway In Days Gone By
1917
6-year-old witness
At Ballinasloe Petty Sessions, Mr. W. Hastings summoned Mr. J.A. Butler for taking a “Western News” from his premises on the 1st inst.
Complainant: I would very respectfully ask, before proceeding with the case,...
Galway In Days Gone By
1917
Plunkett manifesto burned
At the weekly meeting of the Portumna Board of Guardians on Saturday, a circular of Count Plunkett was read.
Chairman: He wants to have to parties in Ireland. He has nothing to do...