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Member of the European Parliament, Maria Walsh, says Ireland should lead the way in legislating on AI-generated ‘deep fake’ non-consensual and pornographic images.

Galway proudly brands itself as Ireland’s cultural capital, a city of festivals, music, theatre, and artistic ambition. Yet for all its claims to creative dominance, it remains curiously under-provided when it comes to suitable performance venues — particularly large, high-quality outdoor ones. As the redevelopment of the Sportsground into the new Dexcom Stadium progresses, an intriguing question arises: could this modern stadium finally offer Galway a long-needed outdoor concert space?

For nearly a century, The Sportsground in Galway — a modest but adored rugby and sporting venue — stood as a humble home for Connacht Rugby and the greyhound racing community. Opened in the late 1920s and steeped in local history, it has been a familiar setting for fans, athletes, and families drawn to the grit and spirit of Irish provincial sport. Yet in January 2024, that familiar name gave way to a new era: Dexcom Stadium.

Connacht Rugby can celebrate the opening of the new Dexcom Stadium - some 99 years since the first recorded game was played at the venue.

The Celtic World: A History, from Four Courts Press, will be introduced by renowned medievalist and scholar of the Hill of Tara, Edel Bhreathnach.

New research for Aer Lingus shows that holiday planning plays an important role for many people at the start of the year, with almost three quarters of Irish adults (73 per cent) saying that booking a holiday early helps lift the January blues or improves their mood. The survey also found that 85 per cent say it is important to book a trip early in the year so they have something to look forward to.

Carrie Day, Ireland manager for Riviera Travel, will host a special river cruise information evening at Fahy Travel on Tuesday, February 4 at 6.30pm.

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Connacht are on the hunt to ensure a best possible seeding by bagging maximum points in their final European Challenge Cup pool fixture against Montauban on Saturday in Dexcom (8pm).

The inside story of the pharmaceutical industry’s efforts to tackle and monetise obesity with Ozempic and other drugs will be revealed by a Galway-based journalist.