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John O’Halloran is a part-time farmer in Clifden where he runs Droimeann cattle alongside Connemara ponies. An archaeologist and historian by profession, he has a strong interest in Ireland’s native breeds and now helps conserve Droimeann cattle. He is a board member of the Droimeann Cattle Society and plays a significant role in rebuilding and protecting the breed.

There are matches that decide championships, and there are matches that define generations. The 1980 All-Ireland Hurling Final belonged to the latter. On a warm September afternoon in Croke Park, Galway defeated Limerick by 2-15 to 3-9 and, in doing so, ended a wait that had stretched back to 1923.

Essex-based cyclist Aidan Spence will be travelling through County Galway as part of a 2,200-mile journey around Ireland celebrating the historic links between Ireland and Essex while raising funds for Irish community organisations in Britain.

At a time when many rural pubs are navigating changing social habits and operational pressures, award-winning writers, comedians and drinks experts Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, known as ‘The Thinking Drinkers’, have kicked off The Great Irish Pub Ride, a nine day journey designed to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the vital role local pubs continue to play in communities across Ireland.

A Book of Condolence in memory of broadcaster and journalist, Michael Lyster has opened in City Hall. The well-known Galway man was a familiar face in Irish sports broadcasting for over 30 years. His Worship, the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard opened the book, which will be available to the public for the entry of messages of sympathy. An online book will also be available, through www.GalwayCity.ie

World Sleep Day on March 14 is a reminder that sleep is not a luxury, it’s a biological necessity.

As we approach International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the women who make Galway great.

Croí has announced the return of the Croí Annual Charity Gala Ball, proudly sponsored by Irish Life. One of Galway’s most anticipated social and fundraising events, the Croí Charity Gala Ball will take place on Friday, March 20, at The Galmont Hotel & Spa.

St Stephen’s Day delivered another outstanding chapter in the history of the Fields of Athenry 10K, with thrilling performances, record participation, and perfect racing conditions combining to create a memorable event.

Every July, something remarkable happens in Galway — already a city steeped in music, storytelling and artistic rebellion, it transforms into a living, breathing celebration of creativity. Streets hum with anticipation, conversations spill late into the night, and for a few precious weeks the ordinary rules of time seem suspended. At the heart of this annual transformation sits the Heineken Big Top at Galway International Arts Festival – a venue that has become synonymous with unforgettable nights, world-class performances and moments of collective exhilaration that linger long after the lights go down.