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Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary TD that he is currently considering the findings of a recent review of the CLÁR programme, following representations made by Galway County Council.

The proposed development of two wind farms in County Galway sparked strong concern among councillors at this week’s plenary meeting, with members warning that the projects could prove deeply divisive for rural communities.

Scoil na bhForbacha was yesterday (Wednesday honoured with a ‘Leading Light Award’ in the Best School Initiative category by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The award was presented at a special ceremony in the Cusack Suite, Croke Park Stadium, Dublin.

With the much-loved Portumna Christmas Swim fast approaching, concerns over the ongoing closure of the town’s main bathing area dominated discussion at this week’s meeting of the Loughrea Municipal District.

Worrying rises in underage drinking, vaping and late-night socialising among young people in Galway were laid bare at the November Plenary Meeting of Galway County Council, where councillors received a detailed briefing on the 2025 Planet Youth report.

In 1916, Pádraig Mac Piarais gave his life for Ireland, but long before that sacrifice, he gave his heart to education. A visionary teacher, Pearse believed that the Irish language was not merely a subject to be studied but a living force that could shape identity, community, and nationhood. He founded schools in Dublin and Galway, and he often brought students west to Conamara so they could immerse themselves in the language of the people.

O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers is offering to the market a stunning A-rated, five bedroom, three bathroom detached new build in Cooleeny, Kilreekil, County Galway.

Maigh Cuilinn artist Padraic Reaney will have his work showcased at a landmark international exhibition in the United Nations Headquarters, New York, this December, as part of a global celebration marking the organisation’s 80th anniversary.

Oranmore Maree GAA has hosted its first matches at the club’s new Sports Centre of Excellence, Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds.

The recent visit of British Ambassador to Ireland, Kara Owen, to Galway prompted strong reactions at the November Plenary Meeting of Galway County Council, with Independent Connemara South councillor Tomás Ó Curraóin voicing firm objections.