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Galway’s Ukrainian community will remember last week for generations. In a moment filled with emotion and deep pride, they gathered in Dublin to welcome President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska on what was far more than a diplomatic engagement—it was a historic milestone. For the first time since Ukraine declared independence in 1991, a Ukrainian Head of State made an official visit to Ireland. To witness that history unfold not in Kyiv, but here in Ireland created a profound sense of connection and belonging for Ukrainians who have built new lives along Ireland’s western shores.

University of Galway is to take a major international role in supporting the media ecosystem and democratic development in Ukraine with a new cooperation agreement with President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government.

Day two of the Galway Cross Country championships was held in Tuam at the Palace Grounds last Sunday, with the Uneven Ages Juvenile races, and the Intermediate Men’s and Women’s Championships taking place.

Castlegar AC hosted day one of the Galway Cross Country event last Saturday, along with the Galway Novice Men’s and Women’s Championships in Galway Racecourse.

Castlegar AC hosted a very successful Open Cross Country event last weekend, along with the Galway Senior and Masters Championships in Galway Racecourse.

Galway City Harriers athlete Cillin Greene has earned a well-deserved selection for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo which start September 13.

The 2025 Galway 5k series sponsored by EY continues in earnest, with Abbeyknockmoy hosting the race on May 6 under the command of East Galway AC.

Craughwell AC claimed a historic silver medal at The National Road Relays held in Raheny, last Sunday. It was the first ever senior medal win by a Galway team at the hugely prestigious event, which is one of the highlight competitions of the domestic distance running calendar.

Byrne (1917-2004), for decades a senior nurse in the Regional Hospital (now UHG), lived her entire life on Henry Street and nearby on St Mary's Road.

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