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An outspoken priest who hails from County Galway has denounced a Vatican decision to ban women from the diaconate.

Clarin College of Athenry's musical performance of 'Shrek Junior' was a massive success, receiving stellar reviews and standing ovations each evening.

The storied church of St Oliver Plunkett in Renmore will mark its 50th year on Sunday, December 21, with special events open to all.

A MAN who broke into Belclare church in search of money was very respectful of the church as he was raised in a certain way and was now very embarrassed by his behaviour.

On this day, October 23, 1928, Coláiste Éinde (St Enda’s College) opened in an old house belonging to the Blake family in Furbo. It had been founded by the State shortly after the State itself was founded. The aim of the college was to teach boys through the medium of Irish so that they could go on to third level at St Patrick’s Training College, get a secure job as an Irish language teacher and then, in turn, educate a new generation of boys as Gaeilge. The college did not last very long in Furbo as there was some kind of domestic dispute between members of the Blake family and the school had to be evacuated by Christmas 1930, so they moved it to Dublin, to Talbot House on Talbot Street.

On a soft Galway afternoon last Thursday, as the autumn light slipped across the paving stones of Eyre Square, a small crowd gathered near the entrance to the Eyre Square Centre. City councillors, family members, and lifelong friends stood together in quiet pride, as President Michael D. Higgins unveiled a memorial bench to one of Galway’s most steadfast public servants — Mr Clement Ignatius O’Flynn.

Waterford has officially gone to the dogs – in the very best way. The county has unveiled its brand-new Pawsport, an imaginative stamp-collecting travel guide celebrating the region’s most dog-friendly destinations. Designed for four-legged adventurers and their humans, it’s an invitation to explore Ireland’s oldest city and its stunning countryside, taking in scenic walks, heritage attractions, delicious dining spots, and welcoming accommodation – all with tails wagging.

A mother of three told Galway District Court that she smoked cannabis because she suffered from anxiety and didn’t seek treatment from her GP for it.

Located on Threadneedle Road in Salthill, Coláiste Éinde is a co-educational voluntary secondary school with a proud tradition of nurturing talent and ambition for almost a century. From first year through to the Leaving Certificate, the school offers a broad and diverse curriculum under the patronage of the Bishop of Galway. With almost a century of tradition, guided by its motto “Nec Ardua Terrent” (“The arduous does not deter”), Coláiste Éinde is dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and cultural development of every student, in a caring and supportive environment.

A man who it is alleged tried to break into the tabernacle of Belclare church in search of money was refused bail when he appeared before Galway District Court via video-link from prison.