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An Irish-born priest whose life transformed the care of vulnerable children has taken a significant step on the path to sainthood. Fr Edward Flanagan, who was born in the west of Ireland, has been declared “venerable” by Pope Leo XIV—a recognition by the Catholic Church that he lived a life of heroic virtue. The declaration marks a major milestone in the long process towards canonisation, leaving him two verified miracles away from being named a saint.

Thrilling bidding and record-breaking results marked last week's national livestream property auction by O’Donnellan & Joyce, with sales surging past €4 million in what auctioneer Colm O’Donnellan described as “one of the most exciting auctions we’ve seen in years.”

Galway-based O’Donnellan & Joyce will host one of the largest property auctions of the year this Friday, September 19, when more than 25 lots go under the hammer in a national live-stream event.

Galway County Council has signed a contract with Finna Construction Ltd. for the construction of eight houses at Durrow & Ballaghymurry, Ballymoe.

Galway County Council has major plans to mark the anniversary of the Easter Rising next year. A large crowd gathered at County Hall earlier this week for the launch of the local authority’s 1916 centenary programme. The commemorations encompass a number of themes including remembering, reconciling, presenting, imagining, and celebrating.

Tuam area local election candidate Nora Fahy has called for council funds to be diverted to a busy stretch of road in Knockogonnell, Ballymoe, in a bid to remedy a dangerous bend on the roadway.

THE SEANCHAÍ Brendan Nolan will tell tales in Eileen’s Pub, Ballymoe, north Galway on Friday June 28 at 8pm.

More than 250 people from community and voluntary groups from all around County Galway were honoured at the County Mayors Awards Ceremony last weekin the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa. The awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity around County Galway. Eleven awards were up for grabs after a public call for nominations was made back in September.

Galway’s two Garda divisions will be united into a single Galway division from Thursday under administrative changes being introduced under the Policing Plan.