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Celebrate Stanford in 2022

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THE MUSIC Of Charles Villiers Stanford is “dramatically significant, as well as beautiful in itself. It has, moreover, that quality so rare among modern composers – style.”

Sporting moment to savour as Athlone native completes NYC marathon

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RONAN FAGAN

The French Revolution and the revolution in the Martin household

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On the afternoon of July 14 1789 a mob unleashed its fury and frustration by forcing an entry into the Bastille, a medieval armoury, fortress and political prison in the centre of Paris. In the short but bloody battle that ensued some 98 of the mob were killed, as were three officers of the guard. Three more were lynched, and Marquis de Launay, governor of the prison, and the local mayor, Prevot de Flesselles, who had pleaded for peace, were stabbed to death and beheaded. Although the prison contained only seven inmates at the time of the storming, it was seen as a symbol of the monarchy’s abuse of power. It was the flashpoint of the French Revolution.

Enabling citizens to express their views is what will transform the EU

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There is a growing movement across Europe to actively seek out the views of its citizens on a whole range of issues that directly or indirectly have an impact on their daily lives — and ultimately give them a bigger say in the making of decisions.

Bonus point away day win ensures Buccaneers remain in prominent league position

OLD CRESCENT 20 BUCCANEERS 34

Athlone Castle the setting for Irish Day of Solidarity with journalist Julian Assange

Athlone Castle will be the setting for a ‘Solidarity Stall for Julian Assange’ on Saturday afternoon (October 23) from 12pm.

St Thomas' still the team to beat as quarter-finalists decided

The quarter-final stage of the Brooks Group Galway senior hurling championship has arrived with St Thomas’ clear favourites to claim their fifth title in six years after last year’s finalists Turloughmore were dramatically knocked out by Kilnadeema-Leitrim.

Major prize draw to fund urgent renovation of St Mary’s Church in Headford

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A major prize draw is underway in the parish of Headford/Claran to raise funds for urgent renovation works at St. Mary’s church in Headford.

Story of Galway-Clifden Railway to be launched this weekend

The first ever in-depth account of the gloriously scenic Galway-Clifden Railway which ran through the heart of Connemara from 1895 to 1935 will be launched this weekend in Maam Cross Railway Station.

O’Donnellan & Joyce brings a variety of secondhand properties to the market

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O’Donnellan & Joyce has just brought to the market a substantial number of second-hand properties in Galway city and county. Colm O’Donnellan of O’Donnellan & Joyce said: “Properties vary in location and size, giving buyers several options to purchase. The properties are expected to create enormous interest due to the current strong demand.”

 

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