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The recent protests at our docks and roads brought the carbon tax into focus as one of the demands of the protesters, and also a key demand of Independent Ireland.

Last Saturday morning, the world felt as though it tilted on its axis. In an age of instant communication and tightly wound global markets, conflict no longer erupts in isolation. It sends shockwaves. By lunchtime, energy traders had reacted. By evening, oil prices were climbing. By Monday, the consequences were knocking on doors in places far removed from the theatre of war — including here in Galway.

A gourmet gem nestled in the heart of the luxurious five star Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, my visit to Palmers Bar & Kitchen proved that the stunning location was a delicious feast for both the eyes and the stomach.