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“There is nothing as Galway as Our Lady's Boy’s Club,” was how our president Michael D Higgins described OLBC some years ago at a function in the Columban Hall. It is more than 80 years since it was founded and it is the longest-running youth club in the country. It was set up by Fr Leonard Shiel SJ at a time when there were was a lot of grinding poverty in Galway and no recreational facilities or extra-curricular activities for young people in areas like the Claddagh, Bohermore, Shantalla, and ‘The West’. The club provided these and has been a source of guidance and inspiration to thousands of young men and boys since, especially those from a working class background. From that first day of nervous membership, right through their teens, and even after they had taken up the challenges of adult life, the spirit and watchful eye of the Club is ever with them.

“There is nothing as Galway as Our Lady's Boy’s Club,” was how our president Michael D Higgins described OLBC some years ago at a function in the Columban Hall. It is more than 80 years since it was founded and it is the longest-running youth club in the country. It was set up by Fr Leonard Shiel SJ at a time when there were was a lot of grinding poverty in Galway and no recreational facilities or extra-curricular activities for young people in areas like the Claddagh, Bohermore, Shantalla, and ‘The West’. The club provided these and has been a source of guidance and inspiration to thousands of young men and boys since, especially those from a working class background. From that first day of nervous membership, right through their teens, and even after they had taken up the challenges of adult life, the spirit and watchful eye of the Club is ever with them.

Fourth class students from Ballyvary National School had the opportunity to participate in the Junior Achievement ‘It’s My Business’ programme sponsored by AIB, which was facilitated by business volunteer Helen Quinn, from AIB Castlebar.

Inflation figures released by the Central Statistics Office yesterday reveal that Irish inflation hit a record high. Prices on average, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), were 5.5 percent higher in December compared with December 2020. This is the largest annual change in prices since June 2001 when annual inflation was 5.3 percent. This increase in Irish inflation is mirrored in the euro area. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) – the European Central Bank’s (ECB) preferred measurement of inflation - stood at 5 percent in December 2021 according to Eurostat’s flash estimate, which was the highest level recorded since the euro was introduced in 1999.

Galway’s Noreen McKenzie has taken up her position as the National President of Network Ireland for 2022, following the group’s AGM at the weekend. She succeeds Waterford’s Aisling O’Neill and will be working with almost 1,200 members in 14 regional branches throughout the year.

Challenges continue to arrive thick and fast for Mountbellew-Moylough with joint captain Eoin Finnerty leading by example with accomplished attacking displays.

It all started for Seamus O'Shea in the green and red in a senior jersey on a wintry Sunday afternoon in Ballinrobe in January 2008 - the eldest of the O'Shea brothers got his first game time for Mayo as a senior as sub against NUIG in the FBD League that day.

The Galway Chamber Business Awards 2020 is open for entries, and will be seeking to recognise the achievements of local businesses in what has been a challenging, indeed hostile, 12 months.

Heskin auctioneers presents this prime ground floor retail unit to the market for sale. Unit 14H is located in the much sought after Liosban Business Park, Tuam Road, Galway.

Nissan and AIB have joined forces in an ambitious initiative to put more electric vehicle drivers onto Irish roads and help support the transition to a low-carbon economy.