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Two Galway women are taking on a gruelling, week-long Arctic challenge to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation and increase awareness of the risk of heart disease and stroke in women.

A new study by Plitvice Lakes Tours has revealed Europe's best countries for swimming. They analysed the latest bathing water quality data from the European Environment Agency via Eurostat and the UK Environment Agency, looking into the number of coastal and inland bathing waters across Europe, their quality ratings and how this improved in 2023 compared to 2022. The best water quality was marked as "excellent" meaning these areas are perfect for swimmers.

Anyone who has driven a new car in the last two to three years will know that technology is king. The vast majority of new cars on the market today have at least 10 or more inches of centre console touchscreen to play with. Most know their role; housing infotainment, navigation and driver preferences.

The colourful look back on the year of sport in Galway by Ralph O'Gorman has become an iconic part of the New Year's reflection on the event on and off the field and tracks over the past twelve months. Enjoy.

Following a stomping show last July, folk and rock n’ roll artist George Murphy returns to Monroe’s with The Rising Sons this Wednesday, December 27, at 8pm.

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The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) recently hosted the second ‘Regional Economy and Society Forum on Circular Economy’ in partnership with Westmeath County Council and the Regional University Network European University (RUN-EU).

Congratulations go to Robert McDonnell, and Andrew Egan of Galway City Harriers for their selection for the upcoming European U23 championships in Finland to be held later this month. Also selected was Aaron Keane who competes with University of Galway. All three are coached by sprint supremo Brendan Glynn of GCH.

Weekend of Friday, June 16th – Sunday June 18th

The return of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to County Westmeath will ensure over 500,000 visitors to Mullingar and the wider Midlands region from August 6-14 inclusive.