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Imagine winning a stunning new home in the beautiful seaside village of Kinvara well here’s your chance. All you have to do is purchase a ticket for Galway GAA’s hugely exciting winahomeongalwaybay.com draw before Tuesday, April 7th (7pm) and as they say it could be you.

The Marine Institute, in partnership with Galway City Museum, has announced a vibrant programme of free public outreach events taking place from March through June as part of An Tír Faoi Thoinn – The Land Beneath the Waves. This new public engagement initiative invites people of all ages to explore the extraordinary marine life, habitats and underwater landscapes hidden beneath the surface of Galway Bay.

The correct name of this area is Blake’s Hill which comprises approximately 30 acres. An early Admiralty chart refers to it as Mount Blake. It is a drumlin, as is Carragh Hill, a continuation of it. Gentian Hill was a much smaller area further north but the whole area is now referred to as Gentian Hill. There is a ringfort on top of the hill which became evident from aerial photographs.

The stars of Irish athletics will take to national competition this weekend as the 123.ie National Indoor Athletics Championships take centre stage at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena across February 28 and March 1.

The government’s long awaited maritime security strategy was published yesterday, including aspirations for a west coast naval installation.

Within recent years, children have been spending less time playing with friends outside, and because of advancing technology, children currently over-rely on social media platforms to interact with their friends, much to the detriment of their physical and mental development. Gaps are worryingly appearing in a child’s ability to socialise and communicate with peers and adults.

The Minister for Defence has declined to confirm whether a new Naval Service facility for the west coast will be considered in an overhaul of Ireland’s military capabilities.

On the small island of Inis Meáin education extends far beyond the classroom walls. As the island's only secondary school, Colaiste Naomh Eoin (CNE) is at the heart of the community, supporting students academically, culturally and socially.

Inis Meáin has lots of amazing geographical features, mostly thanks to its connection to the Burren landscape.

The Order of Malta Ambulance Corps was established in Galway in October 1937 by Dr Conor O’Malley. The first meeting took place in the old Central Hospital when Dr O’Malley commenced a series of first aid lectures to a group who finally did exams and became members of the Order of Malta, generally known as the Knights of Malta.