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Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is from today hosting the 10th International Congress on Architectural Technology (ICAT) Conference at its Galway (Dublin Road) campus.

The annual Fields of Athenry 10k attracted a record entry of almost 1900 athletes on takes place St Stephens Day at 11am in the town, The traditional post Christmas race organised by host club Athenry AC was once again a resounding success with a top-quality field in attendance.

As an island nation, we have been building houses by the water for thousands of years, between dramatic cliffs off our coasts, to tranquil lakes in the middle of the country and to the banks of the rivers all around us. ‘Tithe Cois Uisce’ is an 8-part series that follows on from the popular “Tithe Cois Farraige’ series. Each week Síle Nic Chonaonaigh will visit a different location to meet those who have built houses by the water. With a different theme in each episode, between big and small, old and new, ordinary and extraordinary.

Peadar O’Dowd’s credentials for writing about Galway were impeccable. One of four children, Nono, Willie, Martin and Peadar, born to their parents John and Bridget, he grew up in Bohermore and was always grateful for the fact. He lived his life there and throughout that life would celebrate the area and its people in hundreds of articles and interviews he published in various newspapers and journals.

Galway City needs a dedicated footpath crew that can work year-round on the maintenance and improvement of all our public footpaths, according to Sinn Fein local election candidate Mark Lohan.

Engineers are preparing to attach a new cantilevered pedestrian walkway to the downstream side Wolfe Tone Bridge in Galway city centre ahead of schedule.

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.

Galway City Karting and VR World located in the Liosban Industrial Estate on the Tuam Road in Galway, recently hosted a heartwarming Christmas fundraiser for ACT For Meningitis. The event attracted over 90 participants ranging from young to old, all coming together to support this worthy cause.

We have to get over the silly nicknames first.