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A war in Ukraine, rapidly rising consumer prices, supply chain challenges, and a 50bps rise in interest rates have all served to challenge both the economy and the housing market in Ireland, according to Tony Kavanagh, director of property agents Sherry FitzGerald.

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has called on the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure to introduce a new Energy Support Scheme for businesses to help them stay afloat in the face of soaring energy costs.

A march to mark the 31st Ukrainian Independence day took place in the city yesterday afternoon with a large turnout to both celebrate the day and to discuss the Russian invasion of the country.

In the region of 1,300 Ukrainian refugees are currently being housed in Mayo, but it is a challenging process, according to Director of Services for Mayo County Council, Tom Gilligan.

The current accomodation crisis will see many intending and existing third level students struggling to find accommodation to rent when the new academic year commences at TUS:Midlands Midwest Athlone campus.

Helen Murphy of Glenamaddy Community Garden has been named Connacht Community Hero in this year's Get Ireland Growing awards.

The recent decision taken by the Government to enhance its Defence Forces budget spend, the largest increase since the foundation of the State is a “significant commitment” towards the transformation of the country’s military presence, Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke, stated this week.

Revitalised by being back in-person again, the Galway Film Fleadh came to a stunning end on Sunday night with an awards ceremony held before the closing film, the Ukrainian-made Carol of the Bells.

The closing film of the Fleadh this year was particularly poignant. While we are all delighted to be back indoors watching films after a two year hiatus, this well chosen final film of the week puts a lot into perspective.

Senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed a further Government low-cost loan scheme to help SMEs access low-cost finance.