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Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary TD that he is currently considering the findings of a recent review of the CLÁR programme, following representations made by Galway County Council.

The proposed development of two wind farms in County Galway sparked strong concern among councillors at this week’s plenary meeting, with members warning that the projects could prove deeply divisive for rural communities.

Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said the outcome of the latest EU fishing quota negotiations has triggered deep anger and distress among fishermen in Galway and along the west coast, many of whom have contacted him directly in recent days.

Galway City Museum is delighted to welcome visitors throughout the festive season, with adjusted opening hours to accommodate holiday schedules. The Museum will be open on Tuesday, 23 December from 10am to 5pm, and will close from Wednesday, 24 December to Monday, 29 December (inclusive).

As families in Galway begin the big Christmas food shop, ?? Too Good To Go, the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food is drawing attention to Galway’s annual food waste bill. The county is on track to throw away an estimated ??€69 million in food waste this year.

Storm Bram swept across Ireland last week, and while Galway escaped the worst of the winds, many homes in other parts of the country were left without power. With storm season now under way, Irish households are being urged to take proactive steps to protect their properties before the next storm arrives.

Across East Africa, life is fragile, yet it pulses with courage, resilience, and quiet hope. In northern Ethiopia, a mother gently cradles her child, weakened by hunger. In Somalia, parents cling to memories of little ones lost, holding onto the fragile promise of brighter days. Grandmothers in parts of Northern Kenya walk miles carrying the weight of hardship and the wisdom of generations.

We used to dream of a white Christmas, but now a green Christmas dominates our thoughts, as three-quarters of shoppers plan to be more eco-conscious over the festive period.

Uisce Éireann is set to commence essential water main replacement works in Tuam, which will significantly improve the security of supply and quality of drinking water to homes and businesses in the area.

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has described the lack of solar energy planning guidelines as open season for developers. Raising this issue in the Dáil last week, he gave examples of local projects including the planned Belleville Solar Project in Monivea-Abbeyknockmoy and the Ballymoneen Solar Project in Grange-Cregmore which is under construction with plans for expansion. O’Hara called on the Government to deliver solar planning guidelines as a matter of urgency.