Galway In Days Gone By
1918
Great War ends
The section of people in this country who, purely for political motives, cultivated as one of their many delusions, the belief that the Central Empires were invincible, the news that came to...
Capturing the magic of the Shannon
Lifestyle - Carsten Krieger’s latest book captures the magic of Ireland’s longest river and the places surrounding it. The German-born photographer talks to Judy Murphy about the project.
Portumna, Loughrea and Clonfert are among the places...
The fine art of survival
Lifestyle - A not-for-profit studio space which has supported many of Galway’s finest printmakers is in danger of closure unless it can increase its membership and get more public support. They outline the situation...
Fateful day when a Lisbon tsunami reached our shores
Country Living with Francis Farragher
Sometimes in the world of newspapers, slightly strange or quirky stories can be left on your plate and a couple of weeks ago when I was asked about the possibility...
Galway In Days Gone By
1918
Abandoned promotion
A feeling akin to consternation was aroused in Carna last week on the rumoured change of the Rev. M. McHugh, the pastor of the parish, to another portion of the archdiocese. On Thursday...
Galway In Days Gone By
1918
Influenza epidemic
The influenza epidemic continues to prevail with unabated virulence in the county, and from various parts, reports of deaths are still being made. In the city, several families are stricken, but, fortunately, no...