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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.

This year Network Ireland had to revisit the award categories for the annual Businesswoman of the Year Awards and the focus for 2020 is on the professional woman as a whole entity, looking at the totality of their professional and community to reflect the altered working world we find ourselves in. 2020 has brought about a time for reflection, drawing on the #Powerwithin which is the Nationals Presidents mantra for this year, to create a new way forward.

The Students' Union (SU) at NUI Galway has urged students to be cautious before committing to a private residence this year.

Westport’s Georgia Mellotte has been crowned the new Miss Mayo.

It's eight years since Gary Cunningham was the hero for Westport United in their last Connacht Junior Cup final victory.

Continuing his wry and sardonic observations on the personalities, and the heaving populated life that he encounters on the roads, towns and villages along the way, the young William Makepeace Thackeray continued his journey through Connemara. In 1842 he spent four months on an extensive tour of this island, and later published his observations in the well received Irish Sketch Book to which he added numerous drawings mainly of the people he met. Yet for all his sceptical comments he is genuinely moved by the landscape of Connemara, and writes eloquently on intimate moments.

Homeowners and businesses in Clifden are counting the cost this evening (Wednesday) after serious flooding hit the town early today when the Owenglin river overtopped. Schools were closed on the orders of gardai and 17 properties including homes and a hotel were evacuated as waters rose.

The first phase of public consultation for the new Galway to Athlone Cycleway project is underway and will continue until next week.

An initiative to recognise excellence in the engineering sector and the positive impact that engineers have made to society during 2020 has been launched by the professional membership body, Engineers Ireland, in association with ESB.

Right in the heart of Dublin, the city’s oldest hotel is a Georgian classic offering family-friendly accommodation with outstanding Irish hospitality.