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The arrival of British royalty on Irish shores in recent times, is usually greeted with genuine interest and curiosity, and a sense of welcome and respect, while extreme nationalists have to grin and bear it.

Excitement is building in the south Mayo and north Galway regions as the hugely popular Ballinrobe Festival returns after a three-year absence enforced by Covid-19.

Post pandemic, we have rediscovered the charm and benefits of nature in our own country. Slow Cabins have been recognising the need to slow down since 2017 and is now launching its first locations in Ireland to cater for growing demand.

Bruise, a short film highlighting the issue of domestic abuse and sexual assault. It will world premiere at Galway Film Fleadh on July 6 at 10am.

Galway Film Fleadh have announced an impressive line-up for their annual Filmmaker’s Masterclass series. The annual masterclass series at the Fleadh’s industry section, Galway Film Fair, offers actors, directors and screenwriters a unique chance to learn from experts in their respective fields, in an intimate engaging environment.

Athlone Castle and Visitor Centre, together with the Táin March Festival, extends an invitation to those living in and visiting Athlone to welcome Queen Medb and her warriors to the town on Friday, June 24.

Patrick McDonagh from Galway was born in 1817 and married Sarah Cooney. They had a son Michael who married Peggy Wallace in 1870, and they in turn had a son Colman in 1875. He had a habit of whispering in people's ears and so became known as ‘Cogar’. In 1902, he moved from Carraroe to Galway and rented stores at the back of the Spanish Arch from Peter Greene. From there, he began to sell coal, carrying it on a horse and cart.

A Galway clergywoman is celebrating the success of communities in Zimbabwe overcoming drought, hunger and extreme poverty, through projects that help them earn a living, such as the growing and harvesting of hibiscus - a plant that can be used to make herbal tea.

Galway community projects were honoured at the the all-Ireland Pride of Place community awards on Monday evening (May 16) in Killarney.

A comfortable one is the simple answer, but this question is a bit more complex as thoughtful consideration is needed to be given to the particular needs of the individual, to find the right match. Sometimes our loved ones may be at a “classic” age, and we want to make life just a little bit easier for them.