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.
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.
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.
