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BY EOIN CUTTLE

In May, 1924, Galway County Council resolved, ‘… the adoption of the Carnegie Rural Libraries Scheme in County Galway, and we, the members, undertake, individually and collectively, to press for the maintenance of the scheme of a County Library rate at the end of the two years during which it has been maintained by the Carnegie Trust’.

Bay Broadcasting, the Irish-owned radio group behind Radio Nova, Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio and Sunshine 106.8, has this week announced the completion of its acquisition of Galway Bay FM following receipt of approval from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan.j

Eileen Collins from Luimnagh, Corrandulla became Galway’s newest centenarian over the weekend. Her landmark day, a well-kept secret was celebrated with family friends and neighbours last weekend at the Arches Hotel, Claregalway. Family travelled from near and far with the longest journey being made by her grandson Chris who travelled all the way from Brazil.

Pamela Scott, one of Ireland’s most established and trusted fashion retailers, is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new store in Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road on Thursday, October 16 at 11am.

A total of 46 new car models will fight it out for the coveted title of Irish Car of the Year 2026, in association with Continental Tyres. For the first year in the history of the awards, the majority of eligible models are electric-powered vehicles.

The All-Ireland championship will be held on Friday night, from 8pm, in The Kings Head on High Street.

Kilskeagh Heritage Committee will host two events during this year’s Heritage Week highlighting the work carried out at this important archaeological and historical site over the past three years.

Galway has always been a city of stories—tales whispered through stone walls, sung across the bay, and told beside fire and pub counter. But few told them as lovingly and thoroughly as Peadar O’Dowd. Historian, teacher, author, environmentalist, tour guide, columnist, and tireless ambassador for Galway’s past, Peadar passed away on January 4, 2024, leaving behind a city immeasurably richer for his life’s work and immeasurably poorer in his absence.

It is her enthusiasm for the role that strikes you first. This is not her first festival working for Galway racecourse, but it will be her initial festival in the pivotal role of Commercial Marketing Manager.