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Galway Fishery on the Corrib River is to be closed tomorrow due to high water temperatures

All angling will be suspended from midnight tonight until further notice.

Inland Fisheries Ireland has also announced that Moy, Erriff, and Cloongee, and Ballyvary fisheries may also be closed in the coming days

The move is to protect fish from potentially lethal stress.

Scientific advice indicates a dramatic increase in angling-related mortalities at temperatures above 20 degrees.

The fishery will re-open once temperatures return to levels where fish will not be thermally stressed

Anglers with bookings affected by the closure will be contacted by IFI.

Anglers using catch-and-release methods are encouraged to limit the exposure of fish to air, or avoid it completely where possible.

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The newly built Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey has been voted Ireland’s favourite building.

14,000 votes were cast for the 2025 RIAI Public Choice Award, and the winner was announced last evening at the Merrion Cricket Pavilion.

The monastery by Axo Architects topped the ballot, beating projects from across the country.

The RIAI say the project has captured hearts across the country, reflecting its exceptional architectural merit and deep connection to its environment and community.

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Independent councillor Mike Cubbard of City Central has been elected Mayor of Galway for the third time

He succeeds Fianna Fáil’s Peter Keane under a five-year pact, having been voted in by 11 votes to 6

The Deputy Mayor is Fianna Fáil’s Alan Cheevers of City East

It’s Mike Cubbard’s third time to take up the role, having served an unprecedented two consecutive terms from 2019 to 2021 due to the Covid pandemic

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Aaron Daniels from Drim National School in Loughrea has won a National Farm Safety Art Competition.

He is the overall winner in the 4th to 6th Class category in the pioneering initiative by Teagasc.

The Stay Safe with Jessy Farm Safety Campaign consisted of an online webinar and art competition which brought together creativity and learning around farm safety.

Over 1,300 children submitted artwork showcasing a huge variety of styles and impactful farm safety messages through drawings, paintings, and slogans.

Aaron Daniels has received a Smyth’s Toys Voucher, a Lily Nolan Memorial Trophy and a farm safety workshop visit for his school

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A new public seating area has been officially unveiled near Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill.

The circular seating outside Blackrock Cottage has a mix of spaces, suiting all ages and accessibility levels.

It was built using sustainable materials, as a joint project between the City Council and McHugh Property Holdings.

Mayor of Galway, Peter Keane, officially launched the seating area this week.

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The new Cathaoirleach of County Galway is Athenry/Oranmore area Fine Gael councillor David Collins from Turloughmore

Cllr Collins was elected at County Hall in the last few minutes and it will be his first time in the top position succeeding Fianna Fáil’s Martina Kinnane under a five-year pact agreed after last year’s local elections

In the city, later this afternoon Mayor Fianna Fáil Councillor Peter Keane is expected to hand over the chain of office to Councillor Mike Cubbard, also under a five-year pact

It would be Independent Councillor Cubbard’s third time to take up the role, having served two previous terms from 2019 to 2021

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The Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey has been voted Ireland’s favourite building.

14,000 votes were cast for the 2025 RIAI Public Choice Award, and the winner was announced last evening at the Merrion Cricket Pavilion.

The monastery by Axo Architects topped the ballot, beating projects from across the country.

The RIAI say the project has captured hearts across the country, reflecting its exceptional architectural merit and deep connection to its environment and community.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM

The University of Galway Career Development Centre has won a prestigious award in Newcastle in the UK

The Centre has won the Employability Team of the Year for the UK and Ireland at the AGCAS Excellence Awards.

AGCAS is the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services.

Head of Career Development Centre at UG, Marie Laffey, says this international award recognises their wide-ranging services for students and graduates.

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A new Mayor of Galway City, and new Cathaoirleach of County Galway, are to be elected this afternoon.

In the city, current Mayor Councillor Peter Keane is expected to hand over the chain of office to Councillor Mike Cubbard.

It would be Independent Councillor Cubbards third time to take up the role, having served two previous terms from 2019 to 2021.

Meanwhile in the county, a replacement will also be announced to replace outgoing Cathaoirleach, Councillor Martina Kinnane.

That’s expected to be Athenry/Oranmore Fine Gael Councillor David Collins – and it would be his first time in the top position.