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University of Galway Students’ Union today launched their Raise and Give (RAG) Week campaign. The events will all be taking place on the University of Galway campus from Sunday, February 8, to Friday, February 13, to raise funds for Galway Rape Crisis Centre and GOAL.

Knocknacarra-based Social Democrats city councillor, Alan Curran, said he would not contest the by-election for work reasons, while Spiddal-based broadcaster, Síle Seoige, ruled herself out before Christmas. Both are widely thought to harbour national political aspirations.

Care About You is a 100 per cent Irish-owned home care company, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Shannon, Co Clare. Since its establishment, the organisation has grown steadily, with offices now operating in Athlone (Midlands), Galway, Cork and Dublin. An approved HSE provider of Elderly and Disability Care, Care About You delivers high-quality, person-centred services to older people and individuals with disabilities through both HSE-funded and private care arrangements.

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), one of Ireland’s largest disability organisations is starting the new year with a recruitment appeal in Galway to strengthen frontline services in the county as part of a nationwide campaign.

Jack Waldron from Athenry is stepping well outside his comfort zone next month — and for a very important cause. He is taking part in a 56 miles / 90 kilometre run challenge in February to raise vital funds for Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm prevention charity. As part of this challenge, Jack will also be running his first ever half marathon, marking a major personal milestone in his fitness journey.

A woman who was brought before Tuam District Court on foot of a warrant for not paying fines dating back to 2019 was told that she was costing the State too much and she would have to be held in custody until she came up with the €200.

The night centres on the history and organisation of Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement (the MST).

At election time politicians want to maximise their exposure through any medium possible. But recently many have chosen to abandon the X/Twitter platform in response to the release of the Grok app which uses X to produce and distribute modified images without any restrictions leading to large-scale production of child pornography images.

The next Garda clinic in the Hub will take place on Saturday, January 24, from 7:30pm to 8:00pm.

Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue will host a free Information Session for family carers across Galway on Friday, January 30 at 11.00am in Sullivan’s Royal Hotel, Gort. The event aims to provide vital, up-to-date information and practical guidance for those caring for family members in their homes and communities.