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Bonham Quay, the new mixed-use development in the heart of Galway City, has been recognised as a leader in One Planet Living® by the international sustainability charity ‘Bioregional’, it was confirmed yesterday (Wednesday).

Claddagh has now established itself as one of the most sought after locations in Galway, especially among those outside the city and county.

Obtaining planning permission to build a house on any of the Aran Islands is a very difficult task, to say the least. In an effort to keep the Islands from being over developed, the restrictions attached to those who apply to erect a dwelling will all but eliminate anyone who Is not a native Islander. So, when an existing house comes to the market for sale, there are always a number of buyers waiting in the wings, with a view to purchasing on what is considered one of the most stunning locations in Ireland.

Ireland’s largest domestic ferry, Saoirse na Farraige to be operated by Aran Island Ferries, is on its way to Galway from Hong Kong, becoming the sixth ferry in their fleet.

Fifty years ago last April, on the very first edition of the new Galway Advertiser, was an impressive and rare in those days, colour photograph of the proposed Leisureland development planned for Salthill. Under a headline of Galway in the 1970s, it promised a facility that would be at the heart of Galway and west of Ireland life for years to come. And so it has been.

Colleran Auctioneers have just been favoured with the sale of a stunning sea front apartment. 15 Pointe Boise on the Salthill promenade is an exclusive third floor apartment offering stunning views of Galway Bay, Clare Hills and Galway City skyline.

No 41 Maoilin is a large four bed semidetached architecturally designed home with cobble lock drive for off street parking and a south facing rear garden. Built in 2015 by Burkeway Homes, this home benefits from having an A energy rating and has been finished to a high standard throughout.

Barna is a well serviced seaside village with its stone pier and excellent restaurants, located 8km from Galway city along the R336 on the shores of Galway Bay. This popular village is slowly becoming part of the suburban expansion of the city. Barna Woods lies to the right as you drive from Galway, and to the left is Silverstrand, one of Galway's most popular beaches. Creagan is located in Barna village where all amenities are close at hand including plenty of stylish restaurants, local pubs and shops, and the newly refurbished Twelve Hotel.

Just as you thought the last chance of a proper festival had gone for this year, along comes The Big Think - a festival of talks and ideas - to fill you with inspiration, insight, hope and joy. Galway Summer Garden provides the perfect festival vibe for this Indian summer of enlightenment and laughs. The central outdoor stage is encircled by a panopticon of beautifully-appointed bell tents (each with its own dedicated loo!), from which you can ‘contactlessly’ order your food and drinks delivered to the door.

Hands up all of you who remember the 1980s Save Galway Bay Group and what they were set up to do? If you thought it was the name for the latest pop sensation you are possibly a young Gossoon who would not be much interested in reading any further.