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Audi says that with the new RS 6, it is ushering in a new chapter in the history of the high-performance Avant. It features more power combined with increased efficiency thanks to mild hybrid system turn the Audi RS 6 Avant.

A new Peugeot 3008 SUV plug-in hybrid model has been unveiled. Claiming to be the most powerful road-going Peugeot, the new 3008 Hybrid4 boasts four-wheel drive and a 300bhp combined. Yet the French carmaker claims it emits just 29g CO2/km and consumes a meagre 1.3l/100km (or 217 mpg) of fuel under WLTP (Real World Driving) standards.

The French Embassy in Ireland and Galway 2020 announced "a significant partnership" this week, in which support from the embassy will enable Galway 2020 to feature several key French artists as part of its year-long programme.

A substantial investment of €1.5 million in the early 2000’s has paid off in Pollathomas in North Mayo, following heavy rainfall in the area last week.

The next lecture by Westport Civic trust will be on the topic "Tracking environmental change in the lakes and rivers of the Burrishoole catchment."

Fine Gael Senator for Mayo, Michelle Mulherin, has called on the Office of Public Works (OPW) to give urgent priority to the delivery of permanent flood defences for Crossmolina following recent heavy rain and a flooding alert again for the town.

Mayo County Council confirmed last Friday that the major clean up operation at the Dun na mBó cliffs near Belmullet has been completed.

Members of a newly formed local branch of Extinction Rebellion took to the streets of Athlone this past weekend to raise awareness about the ecological crisis that we are facing and to highlight the need for direct action to force the Government to act urgently on climate change.

Households, businesses, and community and voluntary organisations in Galway have an opportunity to lower their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint, under the latest round of Government funding from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

Gardai in Granard, Co Longford, are investigating an organised crime gang involved in the international sale and distribution of stolen machinery and vehicle engines and parts. They are specifically alerting owners of Ford Transit vans.