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From Crooked Lane to Church Lane

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On a 1625 map of the city, this lane is referred to as ‘Crooked Lane’ and a little later in that century, it was commonly known as ‘Céim Cam’. In 1708 it was referred to as ‘Church Lane’ and on two documents dated 1824 it is down as ‘Bohercranmore’ (the Lane of the Big Tree) and also as Church Lane, sometimes called Lána an Teampaill. During the last century it was locally known as ‘O’Gorman’s Lane.

Cheevers condemns arson attacks as Gardai appeal for witnesses

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Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has condemned the recent arson attacks on families in Castlepark, saying it is a deeply concerning development that has escalated sharply.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne celebrates winning first All Ireland club crown

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Runners-up in 2019 - the last occasion for this All Ireland due to Covid - Kilkerrin-Clonberne turned the tables on their opponents Mourneabbey to claim their first currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Senior Club title at the weekend.

Bonus point victory ensures Buccaneers ascend the league table

Michael Silke

ÉireComposites announces partnership with Manna Galway

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ÉireComposites, an innovative design, manufacturing and testing company based in Inverin last evening announced a partnership with Manna Galway that will see it design and develop an aerospace grade carbon fibre airframe for Manna. Alongside NUI Galway (NUIG) the two companies also announced that they received €2.44 million for the MI-DRONE project. The funding comes from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment under its latest round of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF).

The art of the letter head

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Our illustration today is of the letterhead of JJ Ward who owned The Motor and Cycle House on Eyre Square. This building is shown on the left of our illustration. It was originally occupied by Gilbeys and was next door to what is the Imperial Hotel today. James Ward set up in business here in 1903 and invited the public to ‘inspect the largest stock, the best chosen variety and the best value in Connaught in Cycles and Accessories’. In 1909 he wrote: “In my repair shop, I have the same group of hands working who have worked under me for 6 years – they know their work and do it well. I’ll give you a cycle for £7 7s as good as you can get elsewhere for a much higher price. In fact it is worth £9 9s.”

Galway to mark 75th anniversary of Hiroshima-Nagasaki bombing

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The 75th anniversary of the dropping of atomic bombs by the US military on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagaskai will be commemorated in Galway in August.

Government inaction has allowed ‘compo culture’ to flourish

Longford/Westmeath Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Robert Troy, has said that Government inaction and a lack of appetite to tackle insurance fraud has led to a culture whereby people are incentivised to take claims.

Walsh takes European seat after four days of counting

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Shortly before 8.30pm on Wednesday evening, after four days of counting, Shrule's Maria Walsh was elected as an MEP for Midlands-Northwest in the European Parliament.

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