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Featuring a new distinctive design and increased spaciousness, BMW says that the high level of electrification across the range as well as the latest in connectivity, means that the new X1 builds on the concept of a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) for the premium compact segment.

NUI Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, will host a virtual MBA open evening on May 11 at 6pm. The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

In its short existence the Galway National Park City (GNPC) initiative, based on connecting people and nature in an urban environment and with an sustainability ethos, has had a positive impact on the local landscape providing opportunities and collaborations for citizens and organisations from different sectors to creatively work together on successfully developing new pioneering environmental and sustainability programmes.

From rugby professional to e-mobility warrior, Peter Bracken is used to tackling tough challenges. The former Ireland, Connacht, and Galwegians rugby player, who also won a European Champions Cup medal with Wasps, has become a passionate advocate of electric cars since his retirement from the game in 2006.

Local Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue has called on the ESB to clarify its plans in relation to the future of its Derrybrien Wind Farm and infrastructure.

825 new full-time jobs were created in Gaeltacht companies in 2021, the highest number of jobs created in one year since 2008. When job reductions are taken into account, there is a net increase of 446 in overall employment – the largest annual net increase since 1996.

Connemara Brewing Company has launched its seasonal beer just in time for Christmas. Gabhar is a limited edition Czech-style dark lager made with a traditional lager hop that is dark in colour but light, sweet, and roasty on the palate. At 6.7 per cent ABV it packs a fair punch with a lovely warmth - perfect for long cold evenings.

A range of tax measures due to be formalised in legislation have been introduced to reduce the cost of living for people across Westmeath by reducing the tax take per person by €415 on average annually, local Fine Gael Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, has stated.

Local Green Party Councillor, Louise Heavin, this week spoke to the Athlone Advertiser and reflected in detail upon the recent publication, by Government, of the Climate Action Plan 2021.

The Midland’s Region is set to receive an economic boost following the announcement that Bord na Móna is to develop Ireland’s first dedicated renewable energy business park on 3,000 hectares of its landbank in Westmeath and immediate surrounding counties.