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Galway goes bilingual for St Brigid
The Tonnta festival celebrating the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city will run from Thursday, January 30 to February 2, over the St Brigid's Day bank holiday weekend.
Lunch in Style event hears of the benefit of our hospices
There are few of us who have not been affected by cancer either directly or indirectly and many of us have experienced first-hand the invaluable services provided by Galway Hospice and Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Edel Hyland, her family and friends fall into both categories.
Southern Gaels underage hurling teams make competitive turn to league action
The Under 12 side were the first side to play an official fixture for 2024, travelling to Rochfortbridge on Friday last to play St Brigids.
Brigid 1500 landmark celebrated by series of Galway City Museum events
The year 2024 marks the 1500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid (c. 450–524) of Ireland, who some scholars believe is a personality generated during the period of transition from Irish Paganism to Christianity, replacing the goddess Brigit, the Irish manifestation of the Celtic Brigantia.
Corofin renew rivalry with Brigid’s in provincial decider
Corofin and St. Brigid’s will renew their rivalry this Sunday afternoon in the Connacht club football final in Hyde Park at 1.30pm. Having overcome their respective semi-finals, one of Connacht’s most bitter rivalries will get a fifth instalment. With both sides currently on two wins a piece, this weekend’s result will tip one of the sides in front.
Corofin experience vital in seeing off Ballina challenge
Corofin reached their 16th provincial final after an entertaining win over Ballina Stephenites in Pearse Stadium last Saturday.
Corofin hope scoring power will see them secure Connacht final place
For the first time since 1998 Corofin and Ballina Stephenites will come to blows in the Connacht Senior Football Championship semi-final next Saturday in Pearse Stadium at 2.30pm.
