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A Galway consultant has criticised the deportation of a seriously ill Nigerian woman describing it as a death sentence.

Images of daily life on the islands surrounding Ireland’s coastline are the subject of an exhibition entitled Island Life — The Islands of Ireland, assembled by the National Library of Ireland from its National Photographic Archive collections. Images of life in the early 20th century on Donegal, Mayo, and Galway islands form the exhibition which is currently on display at Áras Forbairt Acla, Keel, Achill Island, courtesy of The National Library.

The Weir Lodge, Clarinbridge, is without a doubt one of the finest homes to come to the market in recent times. This residence is surrounded by countryside with spectacular views across Galway Bay, yet it is still within easy commute of Galway city centre.

Busking is the practice of performing in public places for tips or gratuities. The earliest buskers in Galway were probably singers who would sing on the street, and then knock on doors in the hope of getting money or food. In the early 20th century, Johnny Doran and his family would move around playing in different places, including the races, and then in the evening outside the Imperial Hotel. Paddy Philbin, who later became a dancing master, would dance for him and they drew big crowds. Later came the Reaney brothers who played in various locations in Galway city and county.

THE CARTOON Thieves play the Róisín Dubh main stage every Sunday from 9pm, but they also do a special slot in the upstairs bar.

With only the first month of voting over, more than 3,250 supporters have cast their vote online in an effort to determine who is Galway’s Best.

Galway business received a €20 million boost from this year’s Arts Festival, organisers revealed this week as the curtain fell on what was a successful event which saw record crowds visit the city during the two weeks.

Moycullen who will face Killererin in the county quarter finals in three weeks time had a good win over Naomh Anna Leitir Móir in Pearse stadium last weekend, winning on a score-line of 1-16 to 1-11.

Climbing the League of Ireland table is Sean Connor’s objective and Galway United will be hoping to edge closer to UCD by taking the full complement of spoils at the Belfield Bowl tomorrow evening.