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James Hardiman, who wrote the history of Galway, died on this day, November 13, 1855. He was born in Westport in 1782, the son of Tomás Ó hArgadáin and Marcella Hall. Irish was his first language. The family moved to Galway where his father had a ‘small but respectable shop’. He had hoped to study for the priesthood but he had to give up that idea when he lost his right eye in an accident. He studied law instead in the King’s Inns in 1804, became a solicitor in 1814 and worked in the Public Records Office from 1811-1830.

Travel expert Caroline O’Toole, head of cruises and luxury holidays at JWT Travel, shares her hot destinations for honeymooners and special holidays.

Long before international travel became part of everyday life, one Galway business was already paving the way. Fahy Travel, one of the city’s most enduring enterprises, has been at the heart of the local community since 1880, a time when travel meant steamships and long voyages across the Atlantic.

Fahy Travel is inviting the public to a special tour event taking place at The Connacht Hotel, where holidaymakers can discover a world of travel opportunities – all under one roof.

Travellers are increasingly seeking out the most peaceful stargazing spots in Europe, perfect for unwinding.

Looking to build a future in medicine or veterinary science? The University of Nicosia (UNIC), ranked among the top 2% of universities worldwide by Times Higher Education 2025, offers world-class medical education within the European Union, right in the heart of the Mediterranean.

A new study by Plitvice Lakes Tours has revealed Europe's best countries for swimming. They analysed the latest bathing water quality data from the European Environment Agency via Eurostat and the UK Environment Agency, looking into the number of coastal and inland bathing waters across Europe, their quality ratings and how this improved in 2023 compared to 2022. The best water quality was marked as "excellent" meaning these areas are perfect for swimmers.

Galway United travel to Tallaght with ten games to go in the season. Their league safety is secure while the hunt for European football is still on.

Many of the world's most historic and beautifully situated monasteries have traditionally been detached communities. Now two of the most breathtaking sites, St Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai (the oldest continuously inhabited monastery) and the fabulous mountain-top monasteries of Meteora in Greece, are working with local communities to offer accommodation and specially guided tours.

A new study has revealed the European cities with the cleanest Airbnb’s, with Split, Croatia taking the top spot.