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Early in 1916, Pádraic Pearse visited Athenry to discuss plans for the Rising. He wanted the Volunteers to hold the county at the River Suck at Ballinasloe, to capture Galway city, and then, if possible, to march on Dublin. There were several variations of this strategy, but whichever plan was finally agreed, its success depended on the Volunteers receiving modern weaponry. Up to then the men had been rehearsing with shotguns, and sticks. Pearse assured them that small arms, including assault rifles and machine guns, were on their way. They would arrive in Gort, and be distributed from there.

The buildings we see on the left of our photograph were once two-storey houses which featured on the 1651 map of Galway. Some years ago, in this column, we showed a painting of those houses and also the ones across the street which gave the impression of a continental atmosphere to this area. According to Griffith’s Valuation, which was published c1855, the houses on the left were occupied at that time by Dennis Quinn, Patrick Commons, and Michael Derrane, all of whom kept lodgers.

Kenny Galway has won national awards for excellence after securing top places in both the Citroen European Dealer Awards 2011 and the Volvo 2011 Irish Dealer of the Year.

As part of a Smashbox weekend, internationally renowned make-up artist Christopher Loh will be visiting Matt O’Flaherty, William Street, Galway, on Friday November 11.

The Spanish Arch Bar and Live Venue may have undergone substantial changes in recent years, but all of them appear to have endeared it further to locals and visitors alike. Located in Galway’s Latin Quarter, its wide range of quality food and constant line up of live music have affirmed its status as one of Quay Street’s most renowned establishments.

This year BPW Galway has expanded the popular Public Speaking Competition to all reach out to schools across the Connacht region and in doing so are proud to announce seven teams will be participating in this year's event in taking place in Galway on this Saturday November 12.

It is not Christmas yet, but it is the season to be jolly at Galway Executive Skillnet (GES), which is giving away a number of free workshops at Galway City venues as an early present to Galway’s business community. Space is limited on all five free courses, so early booking with GES is essential.

An evening of food and wine tasting will take place tomorrow night Friday November 11 at the new Pearla na Mara restaurant, Howley Square, Oranmore to celebrate their recent opening.

Galway company Advance Science, was named the Best Emerging Company in the Connacht and Leinster final of the 2011 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn all-island business competition. Advance Science, which is based in Connemara, beat tough competition from two other Connacht and Leinster finalists to win €20,000 to help finance the early stages of its ventures.

The Mervue Order of Malta is hosting the Galway Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday November 19. The event takes place from 11am to 5pm in the Menlo Park Hotel and entry is free.