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Galway historian and author Jackie Ui Chionna has been shortlisted for the esteemed Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography 2024 award for her book Queen of Codes, on the extraordinary life of Emily Anderson.

Galway music fans are set for a treat tomorrow night (Friday) when an Irish-French collaboration raises the rafters at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

Various successful events have been initiated over the last 10 years with official and business visits and most recently the Inter-Celtic Business Forum which second edition took place in Galway.

Only 17% of professionals in Ireland think their employer is doing enough to help combat climate change.

The most stressful airports in Europe have been revealed, with Dublin ranking in eighth position.

A new report from the Health Research Board (HRB) has shown alcohol consumption in Ireland has fallen again and is now over 30% lower than twenty years ago, Drinks Ireland, the Ibec sector that represents the industry has said.

"We believe that exploring the world is one of life’s gifts. A holiday is not just about the destination – it is about new experiences and the bonds that are being made along the way. We bring people, places and culture together to create lasting memories." This is a quote from Riviera Travel who are back selling in the Irish market.

The town of Galway was virtually an independent city state, self-contained politically and ecclesiastically, relying on its own resources as it was cut off from the central English authority until the 16th century. Then, the Tudors began to extend their influence westwards so that the city gradually came totally under their dominion. The real symbol of that growing influence was the fortifications, four in number, raised to defend this all-important location against all enemies, notably France and Spain.

Peugeot has unveiled the new E-5008, the fully-electric replacement for its popular seven-seater SUV.

Familiar URC foes Connacht and Benetton meet again in European rugby on Sunday. A much sought-after semi-final spot in this year’s European Challenge Cup is the prize.