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My great grandmother, Elizabeth Ellam, was killed on the RMS Leinster when on October 10 1918, exploded and sank following a ruthless German submarine attack shortly after the ship had departed Dun Laoghaire, on her way to Holyhead in Wales. It was practically one month to the day before World War I was declared officially over.

On August 4 1914, Lt Col Henry Jourdain, Commander of the Connaught Rangers in Renmore Barracks, Galway, received mobilisation orders which changed the lives of thousands of families throughout the city and county. Urgent appeals for recruits were sent out. Hundreds of young men began arriving from all over Connacht. Temporary military camps were set up outside the barracks to cater for the recruits.

All of Santa’s Elves are busy little bees at the moment, they have arrived in Galway Racecourse and are working tirelessly to bring you all of the magic that you would expect and can only imagine from Elf Town 2018 and much, much more. No detail is too small, no corner untouched.

The Galway Hospice, launched its annual Christmas Campaign last week — Christmas is a special time for everyone, and this is especially true for the families that the Hospice cares for. There are many ways to support Galway Hospice this Christmas, from Christmas Cards to Christmas Baubles, E-Cards and even a Gift that keeps on giving. With your support this Christmas, they really can make a difference to families living with life-limiting illnesses at Christmas and beyond.

Ballina will be looking to bounce back from their first defeat in the All Ireland League division 2C tomorrow, when they return to action at home.

Saturday night next November 3 at 7.30 pm in Knock Basilica will see two of Ireland’s leading female vocalists take to the stage in a concert performance of Handel’s legendary Messiah with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

With the coldest months of the year on the way, it can be hard to keep the chill out of everyday life. One way to warm up the winter days is sprucing up your home’s interior design. By bringing cosy, trendy and classic styles to your home, you can welcome warmth and life that you never had before, to the pre-holiday season!

Galway businesses are joining forces to make Christmas extra special this year.

With so many voucher options available, from a relaxing night's stay to a Dillisk Dining Voucher or a delicious Afternoon Tea, there is sure to be something for everyone!

Fine food and good wines have been served for well over four hundred years at Cloonacauneen Castle and this tradition still continues in the tower house that rises majestically over the landscape around it on the Tuam Road.