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The publication of a new book next week, Wolfe Tone: Irish Jacobin, by Galway city native Dr Kieran Allen, makes it opportune to remember the famous republican's connections with Galway.

Work on two community tourism projects in East Galway will begin in early 2027, Galway County Council has confirmed.

The fifth phase of an eight-part project to build an 18km road around Galway city finished this week.

Galway City Council paid the county €7.3 million last year for shared fire, library, civil defence, coronial, water safety and other services, but it was landed with a much heftier demand last week.

So desperate phone calls were placed, and last Friday afternoon, a showdown of sorts occurred around the city manager’s conference table on the top floor of City Hall on College Road.

First launched in November 2024, Galway TradFest is produced by Music Generation Galway County and has quickly established itself as an important celebration of the county’s rich musical heritage, with a particular focus on creating opportunities for children and young people. At its heart is a simple but powerful ambition: to ensure that young people can experience, learn and develop their musical talents at home in Galway, working alongside some of the finest performers and tutors in Irish traditional music.

East Galway’s tourism sector has been urged to build on recent investment, growing collaboration and improved promotion of the region as a visitor destination, with 100 tourism operators attending a networking event in Athenry.

Galway County Council has signed a contract with Mannion Build Ltd. for the redevelopment of three vacant buildings in Moylough village, with four new homes due to be completed by May 2028.

Founders who built their businesses with the support of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Galway will talk openly about the setbacks and the hard decisions behind their growth at a conference in Galway this month. What Happens Next? – Galway Founders Conference takes place at Dexcom Stadium on Monday, November 16, and most of the people who will share their stories on stage have received support from LEO Galway. The free event runs from 9am to 1.30pm and tickets are limited.

County Galway has secured two Gold Medals and a series of national awards in the 2026 SuperValu TidyTowns competition, with Abbey named the county’s overall winner and Tidiest Village.