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Galway Dominicans, a brief history

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The Dominican Order was formally approved by Pope Honorius III in 1216, “to witness to the truth of the Christian Faith and to proclaim it at home and abroad”. St Dominic died in 1216, and in 1224 the Dominicans first came to Ireland. They came to Connacht, to Athenry, in 1241, and they finally arrived in Galway in 1488.

President Higgins and Sabina to return to Galway when term ends

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In an exclusive interview with the Galway Advertiser, Sabina Higgins has confirmed that she and husband Michael D Higgins plan to return to Galway City when his term ends next year.

Group 8 artist collective to host annual exhibition on Culture Night

For its 13th outing, Ballinasloe-based artist collective Group 8 will host the opening of its annual exhibition, DERELICT, in the Town Band Hall, on Culture Night, Friday, September 22, at 7.30pm.

Derelict Ballinasloe

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Galway historian Barry Lally will launch an exhibition focusing on ideas of dereliction for Culture Night 2023 tomorrow at 7.30pm at Ballinasloe’s Town Band Hall.

Saint Patrick’s Church

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This photograph of St Patrick’s Church and part of Forster Street was taken from the Galway/Clifden Railway Line overlooking James Mahon’s Field where the circuses used to be long ago. It was taken c1920.

New group artist exhibition PORTALS now open to public at Luan Gallery

Luan Gallery is currently presenting PORTALS, a group exhibition featuring artists Ann Maria Healy, Bassam Issa Al-Sabah, Eleanor McCaughey, Jennifer Mehigan, Daire O’Shea, and Lucy Sheridan.

New group artist exhibition PORTALS formally opens at Luan Gallery

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Luan Gallery is currently presenting PORTALS, a group exhibition featuring artists Ann Maria Healy, Bassam Issa Al-Sabah, Eleanor McCaughey, Jennifer Mehigan, Daire O’Shea, and Lucy Sheridan.

Two war heroes returned to Galway ‘empty and depressed’

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Week III

Newport, the Town of the Two Graces, celebrates Princess Grace of Monaco

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His Serene Highness, Albert, Prince of Monaco made an official visit to Newport, last week where he unveiled a specially commissioned sculpture of his mother, Princess Grace of Monaco.

Nick Cave and Benedict XVI on music and mystery

The late emeritus Pope Benedict XVI once wrote: “The art of music is uniquely called to instil hope in the human spirit, so scarred and sometimes wounded by the earthly condition.” It is fascinating to compare this insight with the reflections found in singer songwriter Nick Cave’s new book Faith, Hope and Carnage.

 

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