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The Holland influence in Galway

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In the year 1900, Patrick Holland had a travelling shop near Athenry. He later opened a shop there and is credited with having the first car in the town. In 1914 he met Dorinda Egan and it was love at first sight. They married and had five children Brendan, Michael, Maureen, Angela and John. They eventually moved to Galway in 1930, and tried to set up a business in Dominick St. but the bank would not give them the money. They eventually managed to buy the premises of Mary Leahy’s Newsagency in Williamsgate Street.

Madden’s Pharmacy?

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Wendy Woods nee Whitaker, is looking for news of Pat and John Madden whom she met in the 1960s in Lympstone UK.

President leads tributes after death announced of Patricia Carrick

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President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to Galwaywoman Patricia Carrick after her death was announced yesterday.

Noted success for Athlone youth group at ESB Creative Tech Fest

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A cohesive group of teens from Youth Work Ireland Midlands in Athlone have been honoured for their creativity in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) at the 2020 ESB Creative Tech Fest.

Festive favourite makes the new normal seem normal

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There might be a lot of festive favourites missing this Christmas season — the traditional family get togethers, the crowds at Midnight Mass, the dressing up in your finest green and red for mulled wine and mince pies, the family row over Mrs Brown's Christmas Special, but let ye not fret, because one of the old reliables is back again for another lash at your Christmas palate.

Pesticides detected in Louisburgh drinking water supply

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An exceedance for the pesticide, MCPA, has been detected in the public drinking water supply in Louisburgh.

Engineers Ireland calls on engineering community in Galway to submit entries

An initiative to recognise excellence in the engineering sector and the positive impact that engineers have made to society during 2020 has been launched by the professional membership body, Engineers Ireland, in association with ESB.

Motorsport action returns to Mayo

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Mayo and District Motorsport Club return to action this coming Sunday, August 9 when the first Loose Surface Autocross (LS) for 2020 takes place in the Valley.

Athlone Town Mayor lauds political prowess of the late John Hume

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The passing of former SDLP leader, John Hume, has resulted in numerous eulogies affording immense credit to the Derry native’s persistent quest towards the achievement of peace and reconciliation during his political career.

Remembering the positive political impact of John Hume as COVID-19 concerns remain

I know that last week I struck a positive note, thinking that maybe we were out of the worst of the coronavirus.

 

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