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Galway a top road trip destination this Patrick's weekend
Galway has been revealed as one of Ireland's most popular destinations this St Patrick’s Day bank holiday weekend.
A lifetime in activism
When Sabina Higgins welcomes you into her private office before a long-scheduled interview, immaculately turned out in an azure, roll-neck woollen dress with anti-war and global sustainability badges pinned to her shoulder, you know she means business.
President Higgins and Sabina to return to Galway when term ends
In an exclusive interview with the Galway Advertiser, Sabina Higgins has confirmed that she and husband Michael D Higgins plan to return to Galway City when his term ends next year.
Celtic leaders head west for Interceltic Business Forum in city
Community and business leaders from the Celtic nations; Ireland, Brittany, Scotland and Wales, are set to make the pilgrimage west this spring, following the announcement that the upcoming Interceltic Business Forum will be held in Galway on April 19, in the Portershed.
Athlone Town Stadium is the chosen venue to host President’s Cup contest in March
Reigning Women’s FAI Cup holders, Athlone Town, will hope to retain their hold on the President’s Cup when the one-off fixture takes place in the Athlone Town Stadium on Saturday, March 2, at 5pm.
President unveils Bodkin memorial
The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, unveiled a plaque recognising writer James Joyce's connection with Galway last week.
Full house at Station House to honour Clifden Arts Festival founder
At a packed-out Station House Theatre in Clifden last week, the Connemara community paid tribute to Dr Brendan Flynn who has driven the Clifden Arts Festival into its 47th year.
Bell X1 to play 'Xmas' Galway gig
After a summer run including sold-out shows in the Marquee, Cork; King John’s Castle, Limerick; Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens, Galway Arts Festival, and a special performance at Áras an Uachtarain for President Michael D Higgins and guest, Bell X1 are readying themselves to get back indoors this winter.
Busker Brad Heidi wows Michael D
With comparisons to Ed Sheeran abounding, Galway’s Brad Heidi is making waves on the Irish music scene, gaining recognition from none other than President Michael D Higgins.
Athlone business Klaas Kickz adds much colour at National Ploughing Championships
Athlone based business, Klaas Kickz, availed of the opportunity to exhibit to more than 200,000 people at the recent National Ploughing Championships as part of the Local Enterprise Village.