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Imagine if Galway was able to implement a single policy that could reduce traffic, combat climate change, let people take up jobs they previously would not have been able to, make life in rural Ireland easier, and reduce the cost of living all at once - and it only took a year or two to get it up and running.

A new book from Rita Ann Higgins is always a cause for celebration and Friday February 15 sees the publication of Our Killer City, a scintillating and spiky compendium of essays and poems.

MICHIGAN'S OXFORD High School Chorale, and Claregalway's Coláiste Bhaile Chláir School Choir, will give a concert next week to raise funds for Enable Ireland.

NUI Galway will host its spring postgraduate open day on Wednesday February 6 from 12 noon to 3pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn. The open day will showcase all of NUI Galway’s full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes, including taught and research masters, as well as doctoral research options.

After an important win over Cavan in their league opener, next up for Galway is a repeat of last year’s All Ireland semi-final and league final against the All-Ireland champions Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday under lights (7pm).

Galway can be expected to bag a second National Hurling League win when they head to Netwatch Cullen Park to take on Carlow on Sunday (2pm).

NUI Galway and Galway 2020 are offering an exciting opportunity to get involved with the Galway 2020 digital programme through the ground-breaking initiative – Future Landscapes.

In 1883, Thomas Parry, a 26-year-old assistant shepherd, was working for Major Thomas Braddell in Wexford. Also working there was Alice Burns, a 19-year-old Galway girl. The two had a whirlwind romance, Parry was deeply in love and bought her a beautiful ring and they became engaged.

Local men’s health clinician Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, has announced details of the upcoming men’s health seminar. It will take place on February 4 in The Ardilaun Hotel, from 7pm to 9pm. Cost is €10, payable at the door. Tea and coffee is included, along with a free raffle.

Some of Galway's favourite bands, including Pyramid, Tightrope, KIF, FYC, and The Converse Allstars, will play The King's Head on Friday February 8, in aid of Galway Hospice.