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Undersupply was a key issue for the Galway housing market in 2023

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Following another turbulent year, we appear to be returning to a greater degree of normality in the wider economy. Inflation in Ireland fell to 2.3 per cent in November, edging closer to the ECB’s target of two per cent, and supply chains have mostly recovered following the invasion of Ukraine. However, risks do remain. We now find ourselves on the back of the most aggressive series of interest rate hikes in the history of the euro. Also, escalating tensions between the USA and China, and the conflict between Israel and Palestine remain causes for concern.

Ailish O’Reilly and Louis O’Hara selected to run for Sinn Féin in local elections

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Following a recent selection convention held in the Temperance Hall, Loughrea, attended by Chris MacManus MEP and Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin have confirmed two more candidates to contest next June’s Local Elections. Ailish O’Reilly from Woodford will stand in the Loughrea LEA while Louis O’Hara from Athenry will run in the Athenry-Oranmore LEA.

Quakers to host an interfaith Christmas Service for Peace

The Religious Society of Friends, Quakers will host an interfaith Christmas Service for Peace on Thursday December 14.

Why are we so helpless in the face of evil?

There is a pain deep in the pits of our stomachs this week. With the winter rains and dark clouds marking the time of year when nature resets itself for the renewal of the growing cycle, the light that gives us hope and energy is in scarce supply. It is a time when sadness is accentuated, when you grapple to find the good in things.

More gobbledegook on housing, says TD

A secret report into housing across Galway has revealed a shocking failure of the City Council to reach even half its build target for social housing for 2022.

Budget 2024

The Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, presented the fourth Budget of the coalition Government on Tuesday. This Budget was framed against a backdrop of the ongoing war in the Ukraine, concerns about persistent inflation and the perceived windfall nature of corporation tax receipts.

Fifty shades of Behan

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Exactly half a century after first exhibiting his magnificent bronze sculptures at The Kenny Gallery in Galway, John Behan returns with Across the Bitter Sea.

The Ninth Art across eight Galway venues this week

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“It can be a bit of a loner’s business all this doodling” jokes cartoonist Jim Cogan. “We’re just sitting at home in our studios. At least a festival gets us out to look at each other.”

Dreams come true as Galway crew secures Olympic place

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Galway's Katie O'Brien and Steven McGowan became the first Irish boat this week to secure a place at the 2024 Olympics.

From Mad magazine to the Ukraine war, this year’s Galway Cartoon Festival has something for everyone

This year’s Galway Cartoon Festival promises to be the biggest and best yet, with international exhibitions, fascinating talks, public interviews, film screenings, art trails, workshops and competitions taking place around the city from September 29 to October 4.

 

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