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Rowing ‘matches’ or ‘badge races’ have been taking place on the Corrib for about 170 years. Initially, when there was only one club, The Corrib Rowing and Yachting Club, competitions were confined to members. Then the Commercial Boat Club was formed in 1875, and a meeting was held to promote a regatta at the river beside Menlo Castle. This regatta proved to be a success and was a great boost to the sport of rowing.

The closing date to enter Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartartaigh, Galway’s bilingual business award, is tomorrow Friday, February 14. To apply, simply complete a short application form (www.gleg.ie) and foireann Ghaillimh le Gaeilge will contact you to prepare you for the bilingual awards.

Lally Tours has been recognised among the top things to do worldwide in Tripadivsor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10 per cent of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

This June marks the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the world’s first animal cruelty society by Galway’s own Richard ‘Humanity Dick’ Martin MP.

Two goals from Lisa Cafferky secured a first victory for Mayo in this year’s LIDL Ladies National Football League as they held out for a one-point victory over Connacht rivals Galway in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.

Mayo 2-5

Shauna Howley's last-second point sealed Mayo's second championship victory over Galway last Saturday in Pearse Stadium in Salthill and booked Michael Moyles' side a place in the final four of the All Ireland series for the third year in a row. They will be testing their mettle against Kerry in Semple Stadium on Saturday week in a repeat of last year's semi-final, where the Kingdom emerged victorious.

Mayo 0-10

The Fulacht Fia Chairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge took place in Builín Blasta in Ceardlann an Spidéil last week. It was the Fulacht Fia’s first time to move outside of Galway city and it was a great success. During the event, Cairde Gaillimh le Gaeilge enjoyed strolling among the beautiful craft shops in the Ceardlann. The wonderful Emer Killian and her fantastic team served delicious food, (all as Gaeilge) the guests were entertained with excellent music by Mike Stewart and Maria Fahy.

The front page story on the first ever issue of the Galway Advertiser in 1970 was about the announcement of plans for a proposed new leisure centre to be situated between Revagh Road in Rockbarton and the Promenade.