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Updated Traffic Information For Connacht Senior Football Final

Gardai have issued an updated traffic plan ahead of this afternoon’s Connacht Senior Football Final in Pearse Stadium. A local area traffic management plan is now in place and a number of access roads in the residential areas adjacent to Pearse Stadium are now closed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is important to note […]

Parishioners come together to mark 90th birthday of veteran priest

By Linda Walsh The parishes of Milltown and Kilconly came together to celebrate Canon John D. Flannery’s 90th Birthday last Friday – and to thank him for his unstinting service. They gathered at Milltown Community Centre to honour and celebrate a man who has been a pillar of faith and community support for decades. Despite […]

60 businesses from South Galway and North Clare recognised for sustainable tourism

60 businesses from across South Galway and North Clare have been recognised for their participation in an environmental initiative that’s transforming sustainable tourism across the Burren The Geopark Code of Practice is the only sustainable initiative of its kind in Ireland and in the network of 169 Geoparks spread across 44 countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle […]

GAA meets dance in Theatre Fest show

GAA meets modern dance in a dance show that’s being staged this weekend as part of Galway Theatre Festival. Ham Sandwiches and Discipline was created by Dubliner Nóra Ní Anluan Fay, who will perform it alongside fellow dancer Ben Sullivan. Nóra grew up in a family that was steeped in GAA – they’re involved in […]

A time for our Church to break free from the chains of history

Country Living with Francis Farragher There are times as one gets older when wistful little aspirations creep into the consciousness about faith and the consolation that it seems to provide for those who have it. Most people I know who have such a sincerity of faith do seem to be that bit happier and more […]

Shefflin’s charges get the breaks to reel in Kilkenny

Galway 2-23 Kilkenny 0-29 THERE was no shadow boxing in Salthill on Sunday. Say what you like about the lack of jeopardy when Galway and Kilkenny clash in the round-robin stages of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, neither team wants to concede a psychological advantage ahead of a probable provincial showdown. This was a full-blooded […]

Solidarity party select election candidate for Galway City East

The Solidarity party has selected a candidate to run in the local elections for Galway City East. Castlegar man Conor Burke will join the People Before Profit and Solidarity ticket alongside existing candidate Denman Rourke. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This is Mr Burke’s third time running in the local elections, having been a long […]

Call for permanent traffic control to be installed in Rosscahill

A call has been made for Galway County Council to install permanent traffic control close to St.Annin’s National school and the adjoining creche in Rosscahill. The issue’s been raised by Independent candidate for Connemara North LEA Councillor Thomas Welby following feedback from residents in recent weeks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rosscahill is designated a […]

Newcastle community centre gets green light

Government funding of €4.3 million has been allocated by the Government for the construction of the long-awaited community centre in Newcastle. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, was in Galway City on Saturday morning last to confirm the news, with the money coming from a €30 million fund for new-build facilities nationwide. A […]

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