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If there is a music lover in your life in need of a Christmas gift, tickets are now available for Music for Galway’s 22nd Midwinter Festival at the Town Hall Theatre from Friday, January 23, to Sunday, January 25.

Across East Africa, life is fragile, yet it pulses with courage, resilience, and quiet hope. In northern Ethiopia, a mother gently cradles her child, weakened by hunger. In Somalia, parents cling to memories of little ones lost, holding onto the fragile promise of brighter days. Grandmothers in parts of Northern Kenya walk miles carrying the weight of hardship and the wisdom of generations.

Across East Africa, life is fragile, yet it pulses with courage, resilience, and quiet hope. In northern Ethiopia, a mother gently cradles her child, weakened by hunger. In Somalia, parents cling to memories of little ones lost, holding onto the fragile promise of brighter days. Grandmothers in parts of Northern Kenya walk miles carrying the weight of hardship and the wisdom of generations.

A Galway educator who turned storm damage into a powerful climate-education project has been recognised at An Taisce’s annual Climate Ambassador Awards. Kay Synott, based at GRETB Moycullen, was among 10 people honoured during the ceremony held on November 22, in Dublin’s historic Tailors’ Hall, the same venue where President Catherine Connolly recently delivered a call for climate justice.

The recent visit of British Ambassador to Ireland, Kara Owen, to Galway prompted strong reactions at the November Plenary Meeting of Galway County Council, with Independent Connemara South councillor Tomás Ó Curraóin voicing firm objections.

British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen chose Galway for her first official visit outside Dublin since her appointment in October.

Artist Lilly Hughes, and her neighbour, Kitty Wheatley, both Renmore ladies, were mortified to be identified by the Galway Advertiser, in a pub, in town, of a Tuesday, before 11am.

This Christmas, a small gesture can make a big difference to a rescue dog. MADRA’s Dog’s Dinner Appeal is back, inviting animal lovers to donate just six euros, enough to give a rescued dog a warm, nourishing meal this festive season.

William Duggan

Kevin, a four-month-old Irish wolfhound from Galway, has been named Puppy of the Year 2025.