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The European Commission has awarded a €6 million project grant to a consortium led by Professor Martin Leahy of the Tissue Optics and Microcirculation Imaging (TOMI) group at NUI Galway to develop a novel imaging platform for regenerative medicine. This new project, ‘STARSTEM’ will allow researchers and eventually, hospital doctors, to detect and measure the healing effects of novel stem cell therapies, even where they occur under the skin.

Week III

The Pillar House Folk Club, Ballinasloe, continues to offer the best live folk music that the country has to offer, and now comedy is on the bill as well.

Mayo put in an impressive offensive performance to defeat a free falling Roscommon by eight points leaving the Rossies in dire relegation trouble. The 1-19 to 0-14 scoreline suggests a rout but it is somewhat flattering considering All-Star goalkeeper David Clarke pulled off a string of top class saves to keep Roscommon at bay. Clarke, for the third league game in a row, has been one of Mayo's top performers and was deservedly the winner of the man-of-the-match award.

If you are flying from Dublin this summer, Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport is offering a great deal valid until September 30. Book the Park, Stay & Go package and get your holiday or business trip off to an easy start. All you have to do is book any room the night before you fly and you will get up to eight days free parking in the hotel’s secure multi-storey car park.

An Australian computer technology firm has announced 100 jobs for Galway, with more expected to be confirmed should the company hit the ground running as expected.

Ingrained in the cultural and musical soul of Galway's West End, Monroe's Tavern embodies everything about Galway charm, the type that tempts so many into falling head over heels with our incomparable City of Tribes.

Ingrained in the cultural and musical soul of Galway's West End, Monroe's Tavern embodies everything about Galway charm, the type that tempts so many into falling head over heels with our incomparable City of Tribes.

Glorious Connemara Cycle were delighted with the news that they were awarded a certificate of excellence for their half day cycle tour which starts and finishes in Cong. The tour which meanders through forests, lakes, castles and stunning views got the high ranking from their clients who are mostly from the United States. Check them out on www.connemaracycle.com

Minister of State for Regional Economic Development Michael Ring TD was onboard last week to launch Westport’s superb traditional music, song and dance show The Legend of Gráinne Mhaol at Westport Town Hall. The show based on the real life story of Ireland’s Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley is returning this summer to the state-of-the-art Westport Town Hall theatre every Wednesday and Thursday from June 15.