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Kenny Deery has been announced as Chairperson of the board of Galway Science and Technology Festival. Former CEO of Galway Chamber, Kenny is currently Head of the West Regional Enterprise Plan working with over 100 stakeholders to drive enterprise ambitions across counties Mayo, Roscommon and Galway.

John O’Halloran is a part-time farmer in Clifden where he runs Droimeann cattle alongside Connemara ponies. An archaeologist and historian by profession, he has a strong interest in Ireland’s native breeds and now helps conserve Droimeann cattle. He is a board member of the Droimeann Cattle Society and plays a significant role in rebuilding and protecting the breed.

This June, during World Haemochromatosis Awareness Week (1st–7th June 2026), the Irish Haemochromatosis Association (IHA) is calling on the public to recognise the symptoms of haemochromatosis, also known as iron overload, and seek testing earlier. Haemochromatosis is Ireland’s most common genetic condition.

This year marks 20 years of the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim. Since the first crossing in 2004 with just three swimmers, the event has grown into one of Ireland’s largest and most loved open water challenges. On Saturday, July 19, some 160 swimmers took on the 13km stretch across Galway Bay in aid of Cancer Care West.

Excitement is building at Thoor Ballylee as their longstanding mill wheel project finally comes onstream, with a launch event planned for Saturday 24 May at 2pm.

The landmark announcement this year that Datavant, one of the world’s foremost health data platform companies, has unveiled plans to establish its Global Research and Development Centre in Galway, represents a pivotal moment not only for the San Francisco-based company but also for Galway and the wider West of Ireland, solidifying the region’s position as a vital hub in the global healthcare technology ecosystem.

Maura Fahy, Managing Director of Fahy Travel in Galway was elected to the board of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) at their AGM held last week at The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin.

Six years after the Government pledged to establish nine fully funded community neurorehabilitation teams across the country, Galway and much of the West of Ireland remain without access to these vital services.

Councillor Noel Larkin, former Mayor of Galway City, has announced his candidacy for Independent Ireland in the upcoming local elections.