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One of the earliest associations of Eyre Square with the horse was the jousting competitions that went on there in the middle ages. There were also horse fairs held in the Square where one could buy and sell horses, these were usually held outside the railings and on the streets. Before motorised machinery was invented, the horse provided people with their main type of transport: the work horse was an invaluable part of the farm used to pull the plough or haul the farmer and his cartload of produce into town. Horse racing was always a popular sport and the first Galway Horse Show was held in the Square in 1892.

Building on the recent interest shown by domestic visitors in hiring cruisers on the River Shannon, Fáilte Ireland has initiated a study to examine how the sector can be developed and grown within the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands region over the next ten years.

A march to mark the 31st Ukrainian Independence day took place in the city yesterday afternoon with a large turnout to both celebrate the day and to discuss the Russian invasion of the country.

For most of us, filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task, but for disabled drivers, people with reduced mobility and older people it can be a significant challenge.

Travel back to 1798 and enjoy a weekend of living history, including a military encampment, traditional crafts and skills and traditional entertainment; go whale watching at Annagh Head, learn about the mythology of Ireland’s Old Irish Goat, a native rare breed; take a bus tour to learn about the vernacular heritage of south Mayo. These are just some of the experiences and activities you can take part in during Heritage Week in Mayo

Filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task for most people. But for disabled drivers, people with reduced mobility, and older people, it can be a significant challenge.

Countdown is on at The Ardilaun Hotel for the Galway Races Festival next week.

"I have nothing to wear" — something we all think to ourselves weekly. This is not due to our lack of clothes, but because of their chaotic arrangement we don’t know what we have in our wardrobe.

After an absence of a few years, community and voluntary activity was back to being celebrated ‘in person’ at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards which were held in conjunction with the Cathaoirleach’s Ball on Saturday 11th June. The Awards were organised by Galway County Council in partnership with Galway County Public Participation Network and were hosted by the Cathaoirleach Cllr Peter Keaveney, and MC for the evening broadcaster John Mulligan who warmly welcomed everyone to the Ard Rí Hotel in Tuam.

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