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Inspiring Galway pensioner makes his international sporting debut
Galway’s Seán O’Fiacháin is the perfect example that age is no barrier.
Take home comforts inspiration from the quiet moments outdoors
Our homes are at the heart of everything we do, and as we move into the crisp air and evening walks of autumn, we can take inspiration from the quiet moments outdoors and reflect them within the textures, colours, and ambiance of our interiors.
Images emerging from Afghanistan contrast vastly with weekend sporting euphoria
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Midnight Macabre - weird and scary stories from Rab Fulton
MIDNIGHT MACABRE, an online reading of horror stories by the Galway based, Scottish writer Rab Fulton, takes place this week.
Government receives recent public poll support as doubts over Tokyo Olympics remain
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Emotion laden week to endure as surreal Leaving certificate experience awaits students
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Clay pipes and dúidíns
In the days before cigarettes were invented, clay pipes were very popular and could be found in most houses in the country. They were mainly used by working class people, easy to purchase, mass produced, cheap and light, and smoked by men and women. The short stemmed version was known as a dúidín or dudeen in Ireland, as a cutty in Scotland, and a ‘nose warmer’ in England. The longer version was known as the Beannacht Dé pipes or ‘The Lord ha’ mercy’ pipe, as that was how people invariably responded when you gave them one, “Beannacht Dé leat”.
Galway hoteliers call for detailed roadmap for reopening
Hotel and guesthouse owners in Galway and across the country are calling on the Government to clarify next week what the reopening of the sector will look like.