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Independent councillor Declan McDonnell has written to Government to record his concern over the impact the housing of international protection applicants will have on the east side of the city.

A shortage of emergency accommodation in Athlone is cause for much concern, according to Cllr Frankie Keena, who, during the most recent sitting of the Municipal District, implored the need to provide a scheme of rapid build modular homes for all who require immediate housing in the area.

It has been almost nine years since new playgrounds were first mooted for Renmore.

Variety - the children’s charity of Ireland, recently teamed up with the award winning Ireland West Airport for the presentation of a special mobility trike to Athlone native, Jade McCallon.

Ireland West Airport has become the first airport in Ireland to become members of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. Passengers with non-visible disabilities who choose to display the Sunflower will be provided with a free Sunflower Lanyard at the Customer Assistance Desk inside the Airport Terminal.

The talent and perseverance of Galway's Traveller community were put on proud display at the 'Misleór Changemakers, Celebrating Galway Artists and Activists' organised by Galway Traveller Movement on Friday, July 14 at the Taibhdhearc Theatre.

An event hosted to celebrate young Traveller change makers took place in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel recently.

The talent and perseverance of Galway's Traveller community were put on proud display at the 'Misleór Changemakers, Celebrating Galway Artists and Activists' organised by Galway Traveller Movement on Friday, July 14 at the Taibhdhearc Theatre.

Galway’s Patricia Forde was announced as the seventh Laureate na nÓg, Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate last weekend at a special event at the Arts Council. An award-winning children’s author from Galway, Ms Forde will hold the title from now until 2026, taking up the position from the outgoing Laureate, Áine Ní Ghlinn.

Over 500 young people involved in Comhairle na nÓg, including members from Galway County and City, gathered at Croke Park recently to showcase and celebrate their wide range of achievements and be inspired by a host of speakers and entertainers.