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Local government in Ireland plays a central role in shaping communities, and Galway County Council is no exception. With 39 elected councillors, the council makes decisions on housing, roads, planning, environmental services, and community development.

The Man who saved an Irish Rain Forest talk with McHugh, environmental activist and former Green Party politician, will take place in the Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway and will discuss rewilding in Ireland and Daltun’s journey of saving a dying 73-acre wild rainforest in the Beara Peninsula.

A small village with a big heart, there is no shortage of excellent dining venues in Claregalway, thanks to Leonard Catering, an award-winning group dedicated to authentic Irish hospitality and top-tier cuisine. Among its standout venues are Peggy’s Bar & Restaurant in Aucloggen, the newly acquired Lydon’s Bar & Restaurant in Knockdoe, and the ever-popular McHugh’s Bar & Restaurant on the Tuam Road.

The Football Association of Ireland has inducted Galway native Nora 'Nono' McHugh into their Hall of Fame in recognition for her extraordinary contributions to Irish football.

Win the psychological battle

Galway Motor Club held a well attended and successful launch of the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally on Friday night last in the Connacht Hotel. Among the attendees were the Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Eddie Hoare, Cathaoirleach Galway County, Cllr Liam Caroll, as well as representatives of Corrib Oil, the Connacht Hotel and Rallying for Down Syndrome. The event was expertly compered by Michael Lyster of formerly of RTE.

University of Galway this week announced the recipients of Honorary Degrees at the 2023 Winter Conferring ceremonies which are taking place from until Wednesday November 29, when the Honorary Degree awardees will join more than 3,000 students graduating over six days.

A disappointing loss to Mayo at the weekend knocked Galway out of the All-Ireland football championship at the weekend.

Week II

Excitement is building in the south Mayo and north Galway regions as the hugely popular Ballinrobe Festival returns after a three-year absence enforced by Covid-19.