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In the eighteenth century, Gregorio Allegri’s Miserere mei Deus drew so many visitors to the Vatican, that the pope banned anyone from copying the secretly stored sheet music, on pain of excommunication.

Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland and the Italian Institute of Culture, the fourth edition of this Italian movie showcase will tour four Irish cities, featuring films by some of Italy’s foremost contemporary directors.

Cruise Worldwide at Fahy Travel, in partnership with Royal Caribbean International, is excited to announce the debut of Legend of the Seas, the newest addition to Royal Caribbean’s fleet, set to sail in the Mediterranean beginning in 2026. This highly anticipated vessel promises to revolutionise the cruising experience with a focus on innovation, luxury, and adventure, making it a must-see destination in itself.

Fahy Travel have seen great interest in Italy, long haul and river cruising since being appointed as official agent for The Travel Department. And the team are excited to announce that the company has now launched its Save on March and April Departures initiative.

While Galway is always welcoming recognition on a global scale, it has made a world list that may not be to our liking.

Military historian Dr Pádraig Lenihan will give a talk next week on the 1812 sack of Badajoz, when an Anglo-Portugese army, spearheaded by Galway’s Connaught Rangers, went on a three-day rampage in Spain.

In the graveyard at the back of the Abbey Church in Francis Street stands an interesting memorial carrying the De Burgo coat of arms and a long broadsword. The inscription tells us that it was erected in memory of William De Burgo who founded the Franciscan friary on St Stephen’s Island in 1296. The site was roughly where the Courthouse is today and the island was formed by the Galway River on one side and a branch of that river which ran through what today would be Woodquay and Mary Street and re-joined the main river. A second and smaller island lay between St Stephen’s and the town wall, so that in order to maintain communications with the town, two bridges were necessary, one at the junction of Mary Street and Abbeygate Street and the other at the Little Gate. The Abbey buildings lay immediately north of the present graveyard and between them and the river was ‘Sruthán na mBráthair’, a small stream that enabled the friars to bring boats in from the main river. The monastery was known as the Abbey of St Francis.

Italian virtuoso Maurizio Baglini will play movements by Liszt and Mozart for the Emily Anderson Memorial Concert next Thursday, October 10.

Proving to be a popular option for families who are seeking to depart from a local hotel for their 2025 summer adventure, the new direct flight from Shannon Airport to Palma, Spain has quickly become a favourite with Fahy Travel's holiday goers.

As part of the Lady Gregory-Yeats Autumn Gathering 2024, step back in time with a visit to Duras House Gardens, former summer home of Count Florimond De Basterot.