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Two Co Galway areas have been singled out for special praise by judges from IPB Pride of Place, the all-island competition run by Co-operation Ireland. It recognised the vital contributions that communities in Creggs and Gort made to society.

The PRO for the recent Provincial Fleadh in Ballina is calling on Mayo County Council to support the local Comhaltas organisations and earmark the 2027 All-Ireland Fleadh for Ballina.

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The recent spate of violent attacks perpetrated on the streets of the capital is reflective of the issues facing the Gardai on a national scale and within Athlone and its immediate environs, Cllr Aengus O'Rourke, stated to the Athlone Advertiser this week.

City Councillor Declan McDonnell has urged Galway City Council to draw up a further five-year plan to tackle dangerous ageing roads and footpaths in the older residential areas of Galway.

Promoting the installation of a Columbarian Wall at Coosan cemetery, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke this week confirmed to the Athlone Advertiser that the facility, designated for the interment of the ashes of people who have died and been cremated, is now in place.

Local Fine Gael Councillor and dairy farmer, John Dolan, has described the Prime Time Investigates programme pertaining to the exportation of calves as “disturbing, but not representative of what actually happens in dairy farms”.

The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar is pleased to disclose a very special update on its longstanding, swift nesting project in conjunction with Swift Conservation Mayo: - the arrival of twin baby swifts in nest boxes located on the exterior wall of the historic Linenhall building.

With less than four weeks to go to what will be the 103rd Claremorris Agriculture Show and Trade Fair on August Bank Holiday Sunday 6th, major plans are being put in place by the Show committee and volunteers to ensure that this year's event will be one of the most successful in its long and proud history, embracing the modern with the traditional in what is an annual family and community gathering at the Claremorris Athletic grounds - still known locally as the Racecourse or indeed the Showgrounds.

A mayoral reception was held on Monday to celebrate the historic achievements of Galwegian athletes Katie Dillion (Athletics), Henry Cloran (Football), Kevin Hardiman (Golf), Máire Connolly (Gymnastics), Michelle O’Keane (Kayaking), Liam Hynes (Kayaking) and Patricia Larkin (Swimming), on their return from the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin.