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One in 10 Irish households start the BBQ season as early as Easter, research from Calor finds. Calor, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of gas for homes and businesses across the country, surveyed 1,000 people to gain insights into the nation’s barbecue trends and traditions.

Have you ever wondered how different countries celebrate Father’s Day? From Thailand to Germany, this special day is dedicated to honouring fathers and father figures in unique ways. The one common factor is the strong bond of love within families. Have a look to see how the day is celebrated in Japan, Thailand, Germany and Sweden:

As Scoil Éinde enters the final month of the academic year, it is an opportune time to reflect on the many achievements, celebrations and successes of the past year.

Around 60 gardaí remained on duty in and around Port of Galway entry points until Wednesday night this week, after a makeshift blockade was cleared on Sunday.

There have been at least nine job losses and several further education classes cancelled across Galway and Roscommon as a result of cuts from the State agency responsible for allocating funding to the sector.

On one of the most sacred nights of the Church’s year, sixteen adults were received into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil at Galway Cathedral.

Patrick Pearse read the Proclamation of the Irish Republic outside the GPO in Dublin on Easter Monday that year – an event that began events leading to our partial independence in the 26 counties a short time later.

In 2024, a manipulated image of Fianna Fáil general election candidate Gráinne Seoige was circulated. Whatever about her politics, this was done because she is a woman.

This Easter will mark the 110th year since the Easter Rising of 1916.

Health services in Galway and Roscommon have reminded the public of all their care options ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. With services traditionally experiencing increased demand during holiday periods, the HSE is advising patients to plan ahead and consider all available care pathways before attending Emergency Departments.