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When hope is being stripped away

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There are moments in life that do not pass. They do not fade with time. They do not soften at the edges. They stay sharp, unyielding, and present. A mother turning her face away so her children will not see her hunger. A father standing in silence over the shallow grave of his last cow, not mourning the animal, but everything it stood for. A child whose energy has drained so completely that even play has become too much. These are not images. They are memories.

Former Galway footballer’s documentary in Uganda airs this weekend

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A documentary telling the remarkable story of how 40 GAA players travelled to Uganda to plant one million trees and share the power of sport across cultures will air on TG4 this Sunday evening.

Galway GAA stars HELPing Africa Rise — even when the world looks away

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Across East Africa, life is fragile, yet it pulses with courage, resilience, and quiet hope. In northern Ethiopia, a mother gently cradles her child, weakened by hunger. In Somalia, parents cling to memories of little ones lost, holding onto the fragile promise of brighter days. Grandmothers in parts of Northern Kenya walk miles carrying the weight of hardship and the wisdom of generations.

Galway GAA stars HELPing Africa Rise — even when the world looks away

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Across East Africa, life is fragile, yet it pulses with courage, resilience, and quiet hope. In northern Ethiopia, a mother gently cradles her child, weakened by hunger. In Somalia, parents cling to memories of little ones lost, holding onto the fragile promise of brighter days. Grandmothers in parts of Northern Kenya walk miles carrying the weight of hardship and the wisdom of generations.

From Athenry to Africa

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Christy O’Hara and Martina Farragher will never forget the sheer joy on the Tanzanian children’s faces when they saw balloons for the first time. Their eyes opened wide with excitement as they were inflated and then released into the air. The atmosphere was electric as they chased them around the place, shrieking with delight.

Almost 100 feature films at this year’s Fleadh

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The 37th Galway Film Fleadh will feature 31 world premieres, and 11 European premieres from 44 countries, plus 46 Irish premieres, totalling 96 feature films overall.

Campaign for legal status for Tik-Tok threatened Claddagh ring

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City of Galway Deputy Mayor, Councillor Níall McNelis, who runs Claddagh & Celtic jewellers on Quay Lane, wants the Claddagh symbol of heart, hands and crown legally protected.

International Women's Day lunch for Self Help Africa in The Kings Head

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Self Help Africa will host a lunch in The Kings Head Bistro on Friday, March 7 to support the charity's work with women and families in 16 countries in Africa and the Global South. This luncheon will begin at 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

Irish businesses must look east as Trump tariffs loom, says Chamber chief

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The CEO of the Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce (AICC) is urging Irish businesses battling the uncertainty of “what’s next” during the Trump administration to consider expanding their trade strategy to the Arab world – or risk being left behind.

International Women’s Day Lunch to highlight plight of 16 million people in east Africa

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The Kings Head Bistro in Galway city will host an International Women’s Day Lunch for Self Help Africa tomorrow Friday March 8.

 

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