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Rebecca Sweeney from Kilcogan, Co. Galway has been appointed as one of only five young chefs nationwide to Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM’s) Taste the Atlantic Young Chef Ambassador Programme for 2022.

The traditional pre–Salmon Festival warm-up, the annual Lady of the Moy competition, took place in the Great National Hotel Ballina, on Saturday night past, hosting a night of glitz and glamour that saw local lady, Cara Martin representing Connacht Distillery, claim the crown.

In partnership with Marathon Kids Ireland, the fifth class pupils from St Mary’s NS Athlone, are currently participating in an eight week running programme to promote physical wellbeing.

On St Patrick’s Day, Athlone Towncentre will be open from 12–6pm with a free arts and crafts workshop for children from 1-4pm together with music and meet and greets with their friendly, larger than life leprechaun who will be roaming the mall during the afternoon.

Garrycastle LGFA received a welcome funding boost this week following the award of €5,000 to the progressive club under the Texaco Support for Sport initiative.

On September 3, 1939 at 11am, many Galwegians listened to the British prime minister’s broadcast declaring war on Germany. Very early the following morning, the following dramatic radio message came through to the Harbour Office. “Norwegian Motor Vessel Knute Nelson picked up 450 shipwrecked people, proceeding Galway. Due tomorrow morning, Tuesday 5th. Please arrange tender for landing same. Also notify pilot on Aran Islands. Please have medical supplies ready, From Master, September 4th”.

World-renowned Irish soprano, Celine Byrne, is to perform her first concert in Galway which will raise vital funds for mental health non-profit Let’s Get Talking, on Saturday April 23.

Shannon Group today welcomed the new US Ambassador to Ireland in what was her inaugural visit to Shannon Airport since presenting her credentials to President Michael D Higgins earlier this month.

While the Galway County Council is flying the flag of Ukraine in solidarity with the besieged nation, one councillor has accused the local authority of failing to take an even stronger stance.