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McDonagh’s, a Galway treasure

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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.

Micheál Breathnach edge West Board decider

Micheál Breathnach prevailed in a tight contest to win the West Board U19B League final, edging out Oughterard by a single point, 2- 12 2 -11, in An Spidéal on Sunday.

Worrying increase in homelessness among young adults

Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has raised concerns as the latest figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government reveal that the number of young adults (18 – 24) living in Emergency Accommodation is growing faster than any other category, against a backdrop of rising rents and a deepening housing crisis. There were 481 people living in Emergency Accommodation across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in April, an increase of 19% on the previous year. The increase in the number of young adults living in Emergency Accommodation in the same period was 44%.

Walsh hails players character as they book Ring final spot

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If the craic and fun that Mayo have a training, that their manager says they have continues this week - you can’t count them out of putting a Christy Ring Cup title alongside the Nickey Rackard Cup they claimed last year.

West claim first juvenile trophy in decades

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Others doubted, but Philip McDonagh simply believed that possibilities existed. Even when training numbers were initially low, McDonagh stayed optimistic and on Sunday at Eamonn Deacy Park, West United's perseverance was rewarded.

Canney calls on Department to expedite claims to educational sector workers

Seán Canney, Independent TD, has received complaints that school bus drivers and other educational sector workers have not been paid their entitlements for the Easter holidays due to a backlog within the Department of Social Protection with the processing of such claims.

Higgins’ Garage

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In 1912, WP Higgins, working from his base in Athenry, went to Cork city to meet Henry Ford to ask him for the Ford dealership. It marked the start of a great business partnership between a business legend and Higgins' Garage.

Collins relishing Salthill’s hectic schedule

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Important matches continue to arrive thick and fast for Salthill Devon, who have reached the FAI Junior Cup semi-final following an impressive 3-1 away win over Wexford’s North End United.

Franchise of the Year Award for Supermac’s

Supermac’s has won the Franchise of the Year Award for Casual Dining at the Irish Franchise Awards 2022.

Devlin eager to develop talent

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It has been an encouraging opening to the 2022 campaign for Martin Devlin’s Galway United U17s.

 

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