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There is fierce activity in Rinville these days, as builders work to complete Galway’s first purpose-built, five star hotel in two decades.

Dean Montgomery has been appointed Director of Golf at The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a role that will see him lead the golf offering into an exciting new era. With an impressive international background and a passion for the game Dean’s arrival comes at a pivotal moment – ahead of the highly anticipated opening of The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a five-star hotel set to open in late spring.

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.

Tony Burke Motors, your local Toyota and Lexus Retailer is delighted to continue its partnership with Ronan Mullarney professional golfer. Ronan will drive the new model Toyota C-HR Sport, Ireland’s best-selling Hybrid SUV. A Galway native, Ronan turned professional in 2020 after an exceptional career as an amateur golfer.

BY DECLAN VARLEY

The Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association (IPFBA) will host its second annual golf classic at Galway Bay Golf Resort at Renville, Oranmore this Friday, September 12.

Colleran auctioneers has just been favoured with the sale of yet another Salthill gem. While Don Colleran has sold lots of properties in Salthill recently, he believes that even though this new listing needs work it is very different and will have very broad appeal.

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, Galway’s first five-star hotel in over two decades, has announced the appointment of John Keating as its General Manager ahead of its grand opening in Spring 2026.

In December 1923, the committee of Galway Golf club, then based at Barna, decided to explore the idea of acquiring the late Col O’Hara’s estate at Blackrock and on April 24, 1924, they bought the West Lodge and the land at Pollnarooma for £4,750 plus £237 auctioneer’s fees. Messrs Tighe, Kennedy, Lenihan and Quinlan were appointed to oversee the laying out of the new course and the renovation of West Lodge which had been Col O’Hara’s house.

Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, nestled in the heart of County Cavan, offers a peaceful retreat amidst breathtaking landscapes. Located just a short distance from Cavan town, the resort is the ideal base for exploring the natural beauty and cultural gems of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands region. The resort houses at Farnham Estate are luxurious, spacious self-catering accommodations, making them ideal for a getaway break.