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A time to mourn and support
The wind howled through Galway two weeks ago, not just in the physical tempest that uprooted trees and left scars upon the land, but in the sorrow and upset that swept through the hearts of its people. A county that has so often roared in triumph, lifted by the feats of its sporting heroes, this week bows its head in mourning.
With trademark class, role model Julie-Ann departs the stage
When the bidding war inevitably ensues for the right to tell Julie-Ann Russell’s remarkable sporting story, some scriptwriters might wonder about one more chapter.
Midlands Career Expo will aim to inspire and motivate job seekers in the region
The Midlands Career Expo is returning to Mullingar with a line-up of esteemed guest speakers, including Dr Norah Patten and Niall Breslin (Bressie).
Family of murdered woman, Dr Karen Guinee, set up fundraiser in her memory
The family of Dr Karen Guinee have set up a fundraiser in her memory with proceeds in aid of Advocates from Victims of Homicide (ADVIC).
Artist honours pioneering swimmer Mercedes Gleitze in Galway this weekend
There is a fascination about achievement unearthed — when the extraordinary meets the ordinary; about the juxtaposition of celebrity and the commonplace.
NUI Galway Mincéirs Whiden Society honours founding member
The Mincéirs Whiden Society at NUI Galway has made its founding member Owen Patrick Ward an honorary life member.
Education is the key to a better life for Travellers, says comedian
Only 61 members of the Travelling community have been enrolled in third level education since 2017, according to a report commissioned by the Department of Education. The number has increased from 41 in 2016.
'I once got asked to satirise every Pokemon character – in numerical order!'
POLITICS, SPORTS, puns, and just about any subject you care to mention, are all grist to the comic mill of satirist supreme Andy Zaltzman who is appearing at the Róisín Dubh on Saturday February 10.
