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Hearing voices in the wind
I have often wondered how the unusual name of Zetland found its way to the head of Cashel Bay in the heart of Connemara. It is, of course, the name of a well known hotel today. The hotel was founded in the closing years of the 19th century, by the son of a mountain farmer, JJ O'Loughlin, who had a canny instinct for business. The hotel was originally called The Zetland Arms, and before that The Viceroy's Rest. All these names allude to the hotel's distinguished patron Lawrence Dundas, Viceroy or Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1889 to 1902, in which year he became the Marquis of Zetland.
Me Auld Flower releases haunting new single
"A STATUE of Mary winked at me and told me to confess..." is a memorable line from 'An Apparition in Connemara', the new single from County Galway singer-songwriter Me Auld Flower.
Me Auld Flower releases debut album
ME AULD Flower, the Connemara folk singer-songwriter, this week released his debut album, The Vaults of Consciousness. It features nine original songs, and contributions from a range of acclaimed Irish musicians.
What's on in Galway this October
We are well into the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness and winter is not far away but fear not — there is still lots to do in Galway as we prepare for the shorter evenings ahead. So grab a scarf and an extra layer of clothing, and get out and enjoy October in Galway.
Community Diary
Whether you live in north, south, east or west Mayo - we've got you covered for what is going in our Community Diary
Casey impresses in national 10k
Galway athletes won more silverware at the National 10k championships held in a windy Phoenix Park on Sunday.
Talented Galway girls provide athletic highlight at national champs
Galway City Harriers U18 girls' team provided the highlight of the day for the county at the final day of the National Juvenile Indoor Championships in the Athlone IT Arena.
30 hardy souls to run 100 miles in Connemara on Saturday
The Connemara 100-mile road race, takes place this Saturday 11th August in the wilds of Connemara. Thirty hardy souls will brave the tough conditions and undulating roads of Connemara to achieve what for those taking part, is a wild ambition and long-term dream to achieve one of the golden chalices of ultra marathon running – completing a 100-mile road race.
