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There are voices that do more than narrate events; they settle into the very texture of our lives, becoming inseparable from the moments they accompany. Michael Lyster possessed such a voice. His passing at the age of 71 does not merely mark the loss of a broadcaster, but signals the gentle fading of a particular era in Irish sporting life—one defined by trust, calm authority, and an unspoken bond between presenter and audience.

A number of Galway bookshops will host events during Irish Book Week 2025, which runs from October 18 to 25.

The Sheraton Athlone was complete with excitement and celebration as Athlone GAA hosted their annual dinner dance on Saturday night.

Limerickman Karl Spain will be special guest at this week’s Tigh He-He Comedy Club, Friday, February 16, 8pm at the Róisín Dubh.

Patrick Ganly was born in the parish of Kilcleagh near Moate in 1857. At just 18 years of age, like thousands of others from Westmeath and Longford, he left for Argentina. In 1899 Patrick Ganly and his wife Mary (nee McGeoy) returned to Ireland and took up residence at Aghanagrit near Moate. During this time their daughter Ellen was born. In 1901 the family returned to Argentina, where they remained.

Ten Connacht players have been selected on the Ireland U18 women's squad ahead of the 2023 Six Nations Festival.

The Roisin Dubh's famous Tigh He-He comedy club returns this Thursday night with host Eric Lalor, comedy veteran Patrick McDonnell and rising star on the scene, Ellen O’Reilly.

Athlone 1-8 Clann Gaels 2-8

Although the Great October Fair has been cancelled due to Covid-19, the Ballinasloe Town Band will perform a live concert of popular favourites in St Michaels Square at noon on Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 10.

A cohesive and co-ordinated approach is of the essence to ensure maintenance of the River Shannon as flood waters continue to detrimentally impact upon the lives of communities dwelling in close proximity to the waterway.