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An aerial view of Galway in the 1600s

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THE FIRST paragraph of this fascinating book reads: “Galway is unique among Irish cities in possessing a map that not just provides a bird’s-eye view of the urban landscape at a critical juncture in its history, but also offers insights into cultural, socio-political, and religious outlooks of the town’s ruling elite at this time. The printed map is a glorification of Galway, a celebration of its importance, wealth and power in the years immediately preceding its surrender to parliamentary forces in 1652. That it was made to impress is evinced not only in the visual impact of the heraldic embellishments and decorative artistry employed but also in the wealth of detail recorded, much of which might otherwise remain unknown."

Change to flood defence wall at Wolfe Tone Terrace mooted

Town Mayor, Cllr. Frankie Keena, has received representations from residents of Wolfe Tone Terrace on the banks of the River Shannon to reduce the height of the existing concrete flood defence wall and replace with toughened glass. The Fianna Fáil Councillor was speaking at the monthly meeting of Athlone Moate Municipal District.

Galway County Council - Storm Lorenzo Update 10.40 am Friday

Tree down - Outside Kilconieron Church, before junction for Athenry on Loughrea to Athenry road, some Flooding also in the area– has been notified to Galway County Council crew to address

Migration is key theme for this year's Food On The Edge

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Migration — how food travels and how this journey affects people's perception of food — is the main theme for this year's Food on the Edge, taking place on October 21 and 22.

People of the Tribes: Meet Adrian

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''Galway is a great town for food and drink. My goal is to visit every restaurant and pub in the city at least once.''

People of the Tribes: Meet Gerry.

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''I came to Galway in 1966 and started working for the local milk company,I worked there two years and I fell in love with a girl and bought a mini car. Isn't it funny, with all the vans and cars I have,I can't think of their reg numbers but I can tell you the reg of my first one - LZH561, a small mini car. I pulled into Eyre Square with a bit of stuff and never looked back since. I'm 52 years here.

Mayo is written all over powerful new book by Marie Louise O'Donnell

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Mayo features prominently in a new book entitled Irish Working Lives by Senator Marie Louise O' Donnell. whose prose is accompanied by stunning images from award winning photographer, Eric Luke.

Pat Hardiman to run as Independent in Galway City East

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Pat Hardiman, one of the Galway's leading trade unionists, has quit the Labour Party after 36 years of membership, to stand as an Independent candidate in the highly competitive Galway City East ward.

Where have you 'bin'?

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The Galway City Council must introduce a rota system in order to combat over flowing bins in the city centre according to a Galway city councillor.

New lecture series at NUI Galway

A new lecture series is set to begin on April 4 at NUI Galway to focus on major research achievements made by the college in recent years.

 

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