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A new bilingual booklet featuring previously undocumented folklore about the island’s rich coastal heritage was launched officially this week on Inis Meáin, the middle of the three Aran islands.

The good news for residents from Wellpark to the Docks is that a more reliable water supply is on its way, but the bad news for commuters is road works throughout the school term until past Christmas.

O'Donnellan & Joyce is offering a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional elevated coastal site overlooking the breathtaking waters of Rusheen Bay.

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached home in one of Galway’s most sought-after coastal locations has arrived on the market, with Kyle O’Brien of DNG Leonard & Heaslip handling the sale.

This month, from August 18 to 23, Gary Plummer will take to the Atlantic off Fanore and not stop swimming until Inis Óirr comes into view. That’s 16 kilometres of open water, but this swim extends far beyond endurance for Gary.

Existing restrictions on Inis Mór’s public water supply will be extended indefinitely due to treated water supplies falling to critically low levels in recent days, according to Uisce Éireann.

The inspiration for this race, which was run for the first time on August 15 1986, came from that great sports man Jack Mahon who had attended a number of such races in different parts of the country. It was run under the auspices of Clare River Harriers with a B.L.E. licence. It was a race designed for all the family with a central theme of “Sport for All” and was described as a ‘fun run’; there were no elite prizes but local businesses sponsored right down the field. There was a big display of the medallions for all the category winners in the window of The Great Outdoors.

Energy and fuel supplier, Certa, is to play a key role in helping the RNLI to promote water safety and to raise funds to continue its lifesaving work in Galway after designating the organisation at its Official Charity Partner for the coming year.

Water restrictions will be in place until further notice on the Aran Islands to protect treated water supply as tourism and the dry weather strain infrastructure.

Galway’s rich spiritual heritage and unique sense of place take centre stage in this week’s episode of RTÉ’s new documentary series Breith Beatha Bás, with Inis Mór celebrant Dara Ó Maoildhia offering viewers a glimpse into a different way of marking life’s most significant moments.