Editorial Comment

The power of the turn of the year

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

There is something quietly powerful about the turn of the year. It is, of course, just another date on the calendar, but it carries with it a psychological lift — a sense of renewal, of possibility, of beginnings. Perhaps that feeling is sharpened by the fact that we are emerging from the darkest weeks of the year, inching towards longer days, growth, and springtime. Our antennae, tuned for hope, begin to rise again.

Portumna Town Hall has received an allocation under the scheme.

Local News

€1.67 million boost for Galway towns and villages

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

More than €1.67 million has been awarded to seven towns and villages across County Galway that are working to strengthen local amenities, protect heritage and address vacancy.

Martina Farragher and Christy O'Hara during their visit to Simanjiro, a remote region in northern Tanzania

News Interviews

From Athenry to Africa

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Christy O’Hara and Martina Farragher will never forget the sheer joy on the Tanzanian children’s faces when they saw balloons for the first time. Their eyes opened wide with excitement as they were inflated and then released into the air. The atmosphere was electric as they chased them around the place, shrieking with delight.

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