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A strong second-half showing against Monaghan has put Galway within reach of a league final in this year's ultra-competitive NFL division one.

On 20 January 1923, six months into the civil war, four anti-treaty IRA Volunteers from Galway – Martin J. Burke (25), Hubert Collins (23), Stephen Joyce (29), and Michael Walsh (26) – were executed at Athlone Barracks, having been found guilty by a Free State Military Court of the unlawful possession of arms and ammunition.

After two turbulent years, hopes were high that 2022 would see a return to normality. Unfortunately, it was not to be. The war in Ukraine and the associated economic challenges have all created increased uncertainty in all aspects of life. For property, the most direct impact of uncertainty was on construction. While house completions are expected to reach 26,000 this year, the anticipated precipitous recovery in supply in 2023 and beyond is now less likely. As such, a significant supply deficit will persist.

New home seekers in Galway will be pleased to learn that local company Burkeway Homes will shortly commence building more than 200 homes in developments at Letteragh Road and Barna village. This news is especially welcome at this time when there are not enough homes to meet the demands of our expanding population and changing demographics.

Garry Hynes, Artistic Director of Druid is to receive the President’s Award at the upcoming Galway Chamber Business Awards 2022, in association with The Shannon Airport Group. In announcing the award, Galway Chamber cited Garry’s “immense contribution to the Irish and international cultural landscape” which has “not just put Galway on the theatre map but made it a vital theatrical destination of renown.”

A resolution to recommend that Mayo County Council dispose of the old Castlebar library by selling to a private buyer, was agreed by Castlebar councillors this week - with just one dissenting voice, Cllr Michael Kilcoyne. The matter will now go back before Mayo County Council for approval by members.

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.

A business visitor is worth up to three times that of the leisure tourist and meetings tend to take place outside the main summer months, which will lead to an extension of the season for the tourism sector in Galway. This has a very positive effect on the local economy in ensuring that jobs are kept in the west.

Ninety years ago, on October 22, 1932, a Fox Moth plane piloted by Captain Armstrong took off from Oranmore carrying mails and two passengers, Peggy Kenny and Kitty Curran, thus starting the first Irish-Continental European air mail delivery and the first passenger service. The mails were handed to the pilot by the postmaster Mr C Lynch. Bad weather at Athlone meant they had to fly blind a few hundred feet above ground for some time. This ‘feeder’ part of the overall journey was sponsored by Galway Harbour Board to the tune of £80. The flight took 55 minutes, it took the ladies four hours to get home on the train.

DNG Maxwell, Heaslip & Leonard has been favoured with the sale of this wonderful three bedroom duplex apartment. It is located in the Gleann na Tra development on Sandy Road, within walking distance of Galway city centre and close to all amenities, including city centre schools, University of Galway, ATU (formerly GMIT), Dunnes Stores and Headford Road shopping centres, the Menlo Park Hotel, and an excellent city bus service. The location provides ease of access to the major employment hub on the east side of the city and all major routes via the M6, M17, and M18 motorways.