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Rats ate the nuns’ Christmas dinner Week IV

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In the hopelessly disorganised Allied army which fought Russia in the Crimean War 1853 - 1856, 15 Sisters of Mercy from Ireland played an heroic role in establishing revolutionary nursing practices in the chaos of the terrible hospitals of the day. They undoubtedly saved hundreds of lives, and brought comfort to the young injured and dying men, and laid out principals for modern nursing which were widely regarded as the standard for decades to come.

There was only going to be one ‘Lady of the Lamp’ in Crimea

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Week III

Virtuouso guitarist Shane Hennessy to perform as Dean Crowe Sessions continue

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Virtuouso guitarist, Shane Hennessy, will perform in the Dean Crowe Theatre bar this Sunday, November 27, as the Dean Crowe Sessions continue this winter season.

Galway breathing expert’s book is gift of choice for Coldplay frontman

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A Galway based international breathing expert hit the headlines recently when one of his books was given as a gift to English cricketer Ollie Robinson by a British rock band member.

Three further performances now confirmed for the Dean Crowe Sessions this autumn

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Three further dates have been confirmed for the Dean Crowe Sessions, the first of which will see Ultan Conlon perform in the theatre bar on Saturday, October 29.

Four Galway companies win at Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards

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Four Galway companies have been awarded Ireland’s Best Managed Companies accolade at the 14th annual awards programme, led by Deloitte in association with Bank of Ireland. This year, Deloitte recognised 136 indigenous companies at the awards representing 25 of the 32 counties across Ireland.

Ronan’s mission of mercy in Ethiopia is personal

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As the dad of two Ethiopian daughters, the food crisis that is gripping the Horn of Africa is personal for Ronan Scully.

'I can't just sit here and watch it anymore, I have to do something'

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Ballybrit native Grace Kennedy has raised over €70,000 and organised aid, transport, accommodation and support to those fleeing the conflict, finding homes for 5,000 Ukrainians in Ireland.

Cost of Living Coalition organising meeting

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The Cost of Living Coalition group in Mayo will host a public meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesday August 10 in the Travellers Friend Hotel, Castlebar.

Britain washed its hands of the Irish landlord class

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After World War I the remnants of the Anglo Irish landlord class, found themselves marooned in a new, more democratic social world which some of them resented as plutocratic and vulgar.

 

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