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Galway honours the legacy of JFK in the Wreath Placement Ceremony for U.S. Presidents’ Day
Galway was the focus last week when the White House Historical Association (WHHA) partnered with U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, including The Friends of the White House Historical Association in Ireland, for the third annual WHHA U.S. Presidents’ Day placing of wreaths.
Review of the sporting year
The colourful look back on the year of sport in Galway by Ralph O'Gorman has become an iconic part of the New Year's reflection on the event on and off the field and tracks over the past twelve months. Enjoy.
Connacht trip to Premiership powerhouse made more daunting by French capitulation
Connacht would have hoped to carry some form of momentum into their away fixture to Saracens this coming weekend. The opposite is in fact the case, and Mark McCall's charges will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to the Bulls in style against a demoralised Connacht outfit.
Buccaneers RFC duly recognise Leo Galvin for his outstanding contribution and service to rugby
In recognition and sincere appreciation of his outstanding contribution and service to rugby in Athlone and beyond, Leo Galvin was granted Honorary Life Membership of Buccaneers Rugby Football Club at a recent full-house pre-match function in The Bounty.
Irish hands on the World Cup this weekend belong to ‘Wegians Rugby woman
“It was 1998. I just answered an admin job ad in the paper; I had no idea it was rugby…” so says Joan Breslin (née Moore) about her first foray into the world of rugby administration almost 25 years ago. After working in marketing for Clarinbridge Crystal and Dunlop Tyres in Galway, Joan’s career as a backroom ‘blazer’ with the IRFU and Six Nations tournament took off. Now she finds herself at the apex of the professional game as World Rugby’s project coordinator for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Remembering Padraic Ganly — an evening of music and film in Moate
Patrick Ganly was born in the parish of Kilcleagh near Moate in 1857. At just 18 years of age, like thousands of others from Westmeath and Longford, he left for Argentina. In 1899 Patrick Ganly and his wife Mary (nee McGeoy) returned to Ireland and took up residence at Aghanagrit near Moate. During this time their daughter Ellen was born. In 1901 the family returned to Argentina, where they remained.
Glenlo golf club duo in tomorrow’s Grand Final at Royal Liverpool
The pairing of John Murphy and Olivia Byrne will represent the Club at the famed Royal Liverpool Golf Club tomorrow Friday July 14 in the Grand Final of the R & A 9 Hole Challenge.