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An Slipéar Gloine, an Irish story based on Cinderella and told in rhyme, is on the KPMG Irish Children Book Award shortlist for 2023. Fearghas Mac Lochlainn, the Spiddal author of this scintillating book, is delighted. He says: "I'm chuffed. It is fantastic that a book written in the Irish language has been shortlisted. Paddy Donnelly, the brilliant artist who illustrated the book, deserves much of the credit here! I am also much indebted to Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin and Futa Fata who asked me to write the book in the first place and then put An Slipéar Gloine into the hat for the Reics Carló award (which it won), and for the KPMG award."

After the opening two rounds of the league, Kevin McStay’s Mayo find themselves in fifth position in the standings with two points to their name after draws in both of those games.

A classically trained tenor and one of Ireland's 'great romantic singers', Cork singer, songwriter and poet, Finbar Wright, became popular in the 90s when Ireland's showband scene had slowed down and there was more room being made for individual performers like Mary Black and Christy Moore. From his days in the priesthood to performing with Jerry Lee Lewis, Wright has plenty of stories to tell. We sat down with him for a chat ahead of his upcoming show in the Town Hall.

Galway City Council may soon have to make hard decisions and look at increasing the heights of buildings in order to facilitate the growth and housing need of the city, this week’s meeting was told at The Ardilaun Hotel.

Niall Crehan is the youngest son of the accomplished Clare whistle and concertina player Vincent Crehan. With the support of his father, Niall was a highly proficient violinist from a young age in both Irish traditional music and classical music. He won the Father Matthew feis in under 14's and also won a multitude of competitions in the fleadh with groupí ceol, and also in slow air competitions.

Cois Cuain, located in the heart of Spiddal, is proud to present up and coming Galway artist Harlean Palfrey, supported by Little Night Violence, this Saturday February 4.

Leanne Coen scored the goal in a superb second-half display that propelled Galway to a comfortable victory over Dublin in the Lidl NFL division one.

From organising a string of Eurovision Song Contests to booking the likes of Tina Turner, there isn’t much that Breda Fox is adverse to turning her hand to, but Tina’s mantra of Simply The Best would be a theme that would run throughout her career.

John Quinn is currently offering for sale No 40 Sceilg Ard on the Headford Road. The property, which is in a walk-in condition, is situated close to all amenities including schools, church, and shops. It is just a short walk from shopping centres and convenient to University of Galway.