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Our Galway Ukrainians - displaced but not down
Next Monday (February 27) marks the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
New exhibition of 40 artworks by Gertrude Degenhardt opening at Kennys
A collection of 40 original paintings and graphics by renowned German artist Gertrude Degenhardt, will open at The Kenny Gallery in Liosbán on Saturday, February 11 at 3pm. The exhibition will run until St. Patrick’s Day in the gallery and online.
University of Galway investigates glyphosate exposure among families
Scientists at University of Galway investigating exposure to glyphosate in families have detected low level traces of the controversial herbicide in a quarter of people tested.
Record-breaking year for the Passport Service
As we the end of the 2022 approached, the final tally of passports issued realised a total of 1,080,000 which sets a new annual record for the Irish Passport Service.
Tribute paid to late Pope Benedict by Athlone native Bishop Michael Duignan
Athlone native and Bishop of Galway, Michael Duignan, has paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who will be laid to rest in Rome on Thursday last.
Best countries to visit if you’re vegan or vegetarian
Veganuary has become bigger and bigger and in 2022 there were over 620,000 people from all around the world taking part in the challenge.
Bishop Duignan pays tribute to late Pope as Rome comes to standstill for today’s funeral
Bishop of Galway Michael Duignan has paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who will be laid to rest in Rome this morning.
First driverless parking system approved
The world’s first automated driverless parking function has been officially approved for commercial use.
Arctic naval convoys during World War II and a Kinvara connection
During World War 2, after Hitler had overrun the continent and invaded the Soviet Union, the allies had made a treaty with the Soviet Union to supply them with war supplies. Cargo included tanks, fighter planes, fuel, ammunition, raw materials, and food. The early convoys in particular delivered armoured vehicles and Hawker Hurricanes to make up for shortages in the Soviet Union. The Arctic convoys caused major changes to naval dispositions on both sides, which arguably had a major impact on the course of events in other theatres of war. As a result of early raids by destroyers on German coastal shipping and a Commando raid on the Norway coast, Hitler was led to believe that the British intended to invade Norway again. This, together with the obvious need to stop convoy supplies reaching the Soviet Union, caused him to direct that heavier ships, especially the battleship Tirpitz, be sent to Norway, along with submarines.
