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JFK’s view from the docks has changed
My, how the tables have turned in the sixty years this week since President John F Kennedy stood in Eyre Square and said ‘if the day was clear enough, and if you went down to the bay, and you looked west, and your sight was good enough, you would see Boston, Massachussetts. And if you did, you would see down working on the docks there some Doughertys and Flahertys and Ryans and cousins of yours who have gone to Boston and made good.”
Swimmers selected for Olympics
Three Galway swimmers have been selected to represent Ireland at the Special Olympics World games in Berlin this month.
Charitable community challenge certain to appeal to Midlands region participants
Just two weeks remain to the start of the very popular and well supported Roscommon Community Challenge, a moonlight walk/run around Roscommon town which takes place on Friday March 3, at 8pm.
Galway Lions Club marks half a century of service
It was a great night of celebration and nostalgia for members of Galway Lions Club as they celebrated their 50th birthday at a recent celebratory function in the Ardilaun Hotel. In attendance were many current and former members including current Club President Geraldine Mannion, founding members Gerry Molloy and Danny Griffin as well a total of 22 past presidents and District Governor of Lions Club Ireland, Ger Cashman.
Olympic Boxing Club continues to thrive
When the question is asked, John Mongan’s vision about what can be achieved is clear. The Olympic Boxing Club is thriving, but what can be accomplished in the coming few years?
Olympic Boxing Club continues to thrive
When the question is asked, John Mongan’s vision about what can be achieved is clear. The Olympic Boxing Club is thriving, but what can be accomplished in the coming few years?
New boats named in honour of NUIG rowers
NUI Galway has boosted its rowing club with four new boats named in honour of alumni and current student athletes who have made significant contributions to its success.
Galway St. Patrick's Day Festival 2022
Galway St Patrick’s Festival 2022
World premiere of Olympic award winning work
THE 1948 Olympics in London still saw artists, musicians, painters, and architects compete for medals, alongside sportspeople, and one of the works for that olympiad has never been given a public performance.