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A Galway educator who turned storm damage into a powerful climate-education project has been recognised at An Taisce’s annual Climate Ambassador Awards. Kay Synott, based at GRETB Moycullen, was among 10 people honoured during the ceremony held on November 22, in Dublin’s historic Tailors’ Hall, the same venue where President Catherine Connolly recently delivered a call for climate justice.

Galway City Mayor Councillor Mike Cubbard, Bishop of Galway, Michael Duignan and President of Galway Lions Club Dan McMullin last week helped the Galway Lions Club launch its Christmas Appeal and annual Radio Auction with presenter John Morley.

I considered it once myself, a Judge told Tuam District Court when dealing with a motorist who nipped into a residential area in order to get past a set of traffic lights.

In 1965, the Galway Arms Golf Society was formed in the pub of that name on Dominick Street with the blessing of the owners, Jimmy and Nancy Coen. The idea of forming a society was Tommy Donnelly’s who, for his troubles, became its first secretary. Jimmy Coen was elected the first president, Finbarr O’Mahony as treasurer and Paddy Noonan as club captain.

This week's Galway Advertiser spotlights the town of Loughrea, introducing readers to community leaders, selfless volunteers, and local businesses whose continued investment in the region helps to keep it thriving.

The November Swim, hosted by the Galway Lions Club, has been a beloved tradition for over 20 years. Each year members and friends of the Galway Lions Club take a plunge into the cold Atlantic waters to raise funds for local causes. In 2024, the Galway Lions Club continued this tradition by supporting HopeSpace Galway, a children’s grief service, and raised over €15,000.

The November Swim, hosted by the Galway Lions Club, has been a beloved tradition for over 20 years. Each year members and friends of the Galway Lions Club take a plunge into the cold Atlantic waters to raise funds for local causes. In 2024, the Galway Lions Club continued this tradition by supporting HopeSpace Galway, a children’s grief service, and raised over €15,000.

Following their radio auction featured on Galway Bay Fm last Friday, December 6, the Galway Lions have announced they have raised €60,000 and they are not yet finished counting.

Having a job is no longer a guarantee that you will stay out of poverty. You may be working in a low paid position, have a zero hour contract, or a part-time post. Or you may earn what appears on paper to be a reasonable income but have very high outgoings in terms of rent or childcare. You may be struggling financially from week-to-week with no real chance of ever getting your finances on an even keel.

Our main photograph today (which comes courtesy of the National Library of Ireland) is an aerial one of part of Salthill taken in 1953. The main feature is the Warwick Hotel, the white building in the foreground. To the left of it you can see the Summerset Hotel and the little shop, An Bearna, run by James and Maura Codd. Behind the Warwick you can see Lenaboy Park and towards the top of the photograph, the newly built houses of Devon Park.