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Recently Phyl Furness, one of the best known personalities in Oughterard, celebrated her 100th birthday.

An organisation, which provides a 24 hour listening service for young people up to the age of 18, is unable to answer one in three calls because it does not have enough funds to train additional volunteers.

Athlone Samaritans have had their busiest year to date answering more calls than ever before. Details of the increase in use of Samaritans’ vital service were revealed in the 2013-2014 Impact Report covering Samaritans’ work in Ireland which was launched this week.

Galway’s civic and religious leaders will be delivering their Christmas messages on Galway Bay fm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Almost half a million people called the Samaritans service in Ireland last year with the number of callers to the Galway phoneline reaching an all time high.

Alone, the charity that supports older people in need, is asking everyone to share the Christmas spirit by reaching out to older members of their community who may be isolated or lonely this holiday season.

It’s the climax of Christmas Day - and also the biggest cause of stress and the most likely reason for arguments with loved ones.

The Prince Bar will be closed for Christmas Day, but will reopen Stephen’s Day serving food from 5pm until 9pm followed by live music from UV5. You can expect a great night of entertainment from live music until late, delicious cocktails, special offers and promotions on the night.

KARL SPAIN can afford to wear that trademark mischievous smile. The last two years have seen the Limerick comedian enjoying the form of his life and truly hit his stride as anyone who has seen him at either this, or last year’s, Galway comedy festivals will testify.

The annual COPE Galway Christmas Day Swim will this year be 25 years in existence and the local charity is calling on all Galwegians to once again don the togs and make a splash in order to raise much needed funds. It is aiming to raise €50,000 from the swim to help vulnerable and isolated people in Galway.