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Empathy will make for a more connected society

Ionbha, The Empathy Book of Ireland, is due to be launched in Charlie Byrnes on Friday November 11.

Advertiser columnist among University of Galway Alumni Award recipients

Olympic champion Aifric Keogh, Kenny’s Bookshop and Gallery director, author, and historian Tom Kenny, and World Food Program representative Mary-Ellen McGroarty are among the recipients of the 2022 University of Galway Alumni Awards. The winners, announced this week, will be presented with their awards at a gala banquet on Friday October 21.

Galway Simon supports more people than ever before

Galway Simon Community has launched their 2021 Annual Impact Report, highlighting an increase of 26% in the number of households supported compared to 2020. With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, including the lifting of the moratorium on evictions and a deepening housing crisis, Galway Simon Community has supported more people than ever at risk of and experiencing homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Westmeath Gaisce gold award winners to inspire generation of committed community leaders

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Gaisce – the President’s Award, the nation’s highest recognition of young people’s initiative, achievements and voluntary contribution to society, is seeking to connect with nearly 40 years of gold award recipients in Westmeath through a Gold Voices Community network - reuniting those who completed the journey through the years and calling on them to step up and inspire the next generation of gold awardees.

Galway’s Gaisce Gold Award recipients asked to help inspire a new generation of community leaders

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Gaisce – The President’s Award, the nation’s highest recognition of young people’s initiative, achievements, and voluntary contribution to society, is seeking to connect with nearly 40 years of Gold Award recipients through a Gold Voices Community network - reuniting those who completed the journey through the years and calling on them to step up and inspire the next generation of Gold awardees.

Traditional Irish music on a grand scale at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022

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Returning to its roots, County Westmeath will come alive with the traditional sounds of Irish music and dance for one week as Mullingar hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022.

Eight NUI Galway students awarded Gaisce gold medals

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Eight students from NUI Galway are among the inspirational young people to receive the Gaisce Gold Award in this year's Gaisce Awards. The medals were presented by President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, recently in recognition of their civic engagement and personal development.

‘Challenging times’ for new students’ union president

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NUI Galway’s Sai Gujulla is prepared for a “challenging year” in his new role as the Students’ Union president.

The Boys' Club

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“There is nothing as Galway as Our Lady's Boy’s Club,” was how our president Michael D Higgins described OLBC some years ago at a function in the Columban Hall. It is more than 80 years since it was founded and it is the longest-running youth club in the country. It was set up by Fr Leonard Shiel SJ at a time when there were was a lot of grinding poverty in Galway and no recreational facilities or extra-curricular activities for young people in areas like the Claddagh, Bohermore, Shantalla, and ‘The West’. The club provided these and has been a source of guidance and inspiration to thousands of young men and boys since, especially those from a working class background. From that first day of nervous membership, right through their teens, and even after they had taken up the challenges of adult life, the spirit and watchful eye of the Club is ever with them.

The Boys' Club

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“There is nothing as Galway as Our Lady's Boy’s Club,” was how our president Michael D Higgins described OLBC some years ago at a function in the Columban Hall. It is more than 80 years since it was founded and it is the longest-running youth club in the country. It was set up by Fr Leonard Shiel SJ at a time when there were was a lot of grinding poverty in Galway and no recreational facilities or extra-curricular activities for young people in areas like the Claddagh, Bohermore, Shantalla, and ‘The West’. The club provided these and has been a source of guidance and inspiration to thousands of young men and boys since, especially those from a working class background. From that first day of nervous membership, right through their teens, and even after they had taken up the challenges of adult life, the spirit and watchful eye of the Club is ever with them.

 

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