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Poet Mary O’Malley will open the Wests’ exhibition Fold at 3pm as the second exhibition of this year’s Oughterard Courthouse Summer Arts Programme (OCAP)

The 2026 festival will showcase 35 new Irish films, major world premieres, international guests and over 130 short films from Thursday, July 7, to July 12.

Completing a degree outside of Ireland has become particularly attractive, especially to those who are trying to access high-points courses. Many degrees in Europe offer high-quality education, lower fees, and flexible entry requirements. Luckily, the number of options to study abroad for Irish students continues to grow. This is largely due to the high cost of living and the difficulty in securing both university and private accommodation in Ireland.

When Fergus Farrell will take his first steps on a 4,500 kilometre (2,800 mile) fundraising walk in the United States in August, he will make history. The 46-year-old former rugby player will be the first person with a spinal cord injury to take on this demanding challenge.

Student teachers from Atlantic Technological University (ATU) recently participated in an Erasmus+ programme focused on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, hosted by Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, the Netherlands.

A Galway woman has taken on a gruelling week-long Arctic Challenge to raise vital funds for the Irish Heart Foundation.

Manna Air Delivery, a global leader in consumer drone delivery, last week announced ambitions to create 400 new jobs across Ireland and the US as it accelerates operations following a $50 million Series B funding round that brings total investment to $110 million.

The Western Development Commission (WDC) today announced a free public event in Galway on Wednesday 25 March at the Mick Lally Theatre, bringing together Irish and international partners to share new ideas on literary tourism, digital storytelling and immersive visitor experiences. Registration is now open.

I believe it is imperative in order for Ireland to adhere to its constitutional obligation that it pursues an independent foreign and military policy, at the UN, and at meetings of the EU. This is possible, and we see many larger EU countries acting unilaterally on foreign and defence policy when it suits them.

Ireland stands at a pivotal moment where the lessons of our past and the uncertainties of tomorrow demand clear-eyed reflection and prudent action. For decades, neutrality was mis-sold as defencelessness, our Defence Forces were pared back in the belief that peace was permanent and threats were far away.