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New poetry collection from Mary O'Malley is worth rejoicing over
THE POET Dave Lordan has argued that, in an age when poetry is more effectively transmitted over the internet, rather than through traditional book sales, the poetry collection belongs more to the heritage end of the poetry business.
Galway Gaeltacht primary schools to benefit from sports funding
Funding totalling €213,588 has been granted to Connemara-based organisation Muintearas to administer the Athletics and Sports Programme to 18 primary schools in the Galway Gaeltacht.
Greens call for commissions in towns where refugee accommodation planned
Commissions representing cross-sectoral interests need to be established in all towns where new refugee accommodation is envisaged, so as to ensure local concerns are addressed and asylum seekers can be accommodated.
Why urban environmentalists threaten Connemara's future
It seems Connemara is just one big special area of conservation thanks to our Dublin-based masters. And sure isn’t it right there is concern for the bog cotton, the pearl mussels, the common lizard, the snails, and a host of other creepy crawlies?
American ambassador to mark Clifden wartime generosity to stricken airmen
On September 14, 1944 a United States Navy PB4Y-1 Liberator Bomber crashed into the Atlantic Ocean close to Ballyconneely in Connemara.
Book signing of 'My Connemara Journeys – Joyce Country' at Westport Bookshop
A book signing of 'My Connemara Journeys – Joyce Country' by Amelia Joyce will take place at The Bookshop, Bridge St, Westport, on Thursday July 18 from 2pm-4pm
Long wait for physiotherapy service in Connemara
Eleven people are waiting for up to a year for physiotherapy services in Connemara, Inisbofin, and the Aran Islands. In all, there are 214 people awaiting these services in that region.
Parents and Politicians cycle in support of Galway Greenway
Adults, children, and public representatives cycled part of the route of the proposed Galway-Barna Greenway recently, to show their support for such a structure and to highlight issues of cyclists safety.
From the soil of Connemara to the stages of Europe
THE LANDSCAPE and culture of Connemara pulse deeply through Ten Ton Slug, not in any obvious sonic sense, but in the band’s attitude, artistic vision, and clear sense of ambition.
Put your paws on the prom for MADRA
Television personality and veterinarian, Dr Pete Wedderburn – known at Pete the Vet – is calling on Galway dog lovers to support MADRA’s upcoming Paws on the Prom Dogathon event.
