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Jim Tonery opened his pub in Bohermore 60 years ago yesterday, on June 5, 1959. It was formerly owned by Johnny and Kate Martyn. The inside walls were whitewashed to keep them clean and also disinfected. Barrels were stored against the back wall and sometimes used as seating with planks on top. One had to be careful when entering as there was a small step down just inside the door, and if you missed it and staggered, you were likely to hear Mrs Martyn say, “Go back to where you came from, you have enough in already”. Johnny Martyn was a blacksmith and he had a forge attached to the pub where he shod horses, made gates, etc.

O’Donnellan & Joyce has been instructed to bring to the market this magnificent four/five bed family home in the exclusive and well established area of Furrymelia East, just outside but within walking distance of the picturesque village of Barna, a village renowned for its magnificent coastline beaches, superb restaurants, and the four star Twelve Hotel, located in the centre of the village.

BORN ON The Aran Islands in 1896, Liam O’Flaherty was to become one of the most distinguished and prolific writers of 20th century Ireland. His first book, Thy Neighbour’s Wife, was published in 1923 and was followed by an avalanche of novels, short stories, and poems in English and as Gaeilge, as well as travelogues.

Fáilte Ireland is inviting local tourism businesses, tourism and community group members, as well as all other interested parties and individuals, to take part in a series of workshops running from Tuesday, April 9 to Tuesday, April 16 along the Mayo coast.

O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers will launch its Wild Atlantic Way April 18 property auction on Thursday next, March 21. The cut off date to register a property in this auction is set for Tuesday March 19.

DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard is offering to the market this magnificent four bedroom detached residence in the tranquil townland of Doire Lochain Thoir (Derryloughane East) just off the R336 along the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a home in a quiet, scenic, area surrounded by beautifully maintained landscaped gardens and magnificent south facing sea views. It is located 14km from Galway city and just a short stroll from the famous Padraicin's pub and restaurant, a host of sandy beaches, and many local amenities in the popular village of Furbo.

Cill Éinne in Inis Mor will feature in next Wednesday’s Bailte series on TG4. In this series, Síle Nic Chonaonaigh visits townlands across the country, investigating the strong connections people have with their native places, through the culture, the ways of life, and the landscape.

MARIA SOMERVILLE, "one of Ireland’s most essential talents," according to The Thin Air, has released the single 'Brighter Days', is about to release of her debut album, and begin her Irish tour in Galway.

The Citie of the Tribes was the name given to the first steamboat to sail on the bay. She was built in South Shields and registered on December 24, 1872, for the pioneering Galway Steamboat Company and her arrival here was hailed as the precursor of the new shipping millennium, the era of steam.

Funding of more than €28,000 has been granted towards marine geophysical investigations and a survey as part of the development of the new pier on Inis Oírr, the Aran Islands.