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The Marie Keating Foundation is marking September being Prostate Cancer Awareness month by launching a new campaign with a powerful message for men: "Stand Up for Your Prostate". As prostate cancer continues to impact lives globally, with nearly 1.5 million (1) men diagnosed annually and an estimated 397,000 (1) deaths, the Foundation's latest initiative is urging men across Ireland to "Pay Attention to Their Pee" and prioritise their prostate health.

The University College Galway Students' Union was originally established in 1911 as the Students' Representative Council. This council lasted only a short time but its reestablishment was proposed in 1913 and by the 1920s, it was firmly established. In the 1960s, it was formally developed into the University Students' Union, then known as Comhairle Teachta na Mac Leinn or CTM for short. It was formed in 1964, the function of the union as per the constitution was “to represent its members and promote, defend and vindicate the rights of its members at all levels of society.”

Often maligned, rather unfairly, as a dog track overlooking a cemetery, the Galway Sportsground can now be the province’s “shining light”. Hardened fans love it just as it is, and former captain John Muldoon refused to contemplate moving big games elsewhere, but in many ways it is past its sell-by date, particularly since the game went professional.

Almost 7,000 people gathered in Ballina last weekend to take part in the National Hunger Strike Commemoration which took place in Mayo for the first time. Thousands travelled from all over the country to mark the 36th anniversary of the H-Block hunger strikes as well as honour the Mayo men who died on hunger strike including Ballycroy native Jack McNeela, Hollymount’s Frank Stagg, and Ballina man Michael Gaughan.

The Salthill Knocknacarra U14 camogie team reached the All Ireland division3 final at Féile na Gael in Wexford last weekend. The team won six games en route to the final when they lost to Naas.

IF YOU missed Bruce Springsteen on his last visit to Ireland, or were there and want a taste of the New Jersey legend's magic again, then check out the tribute act to The Boss coming to Galway.

Connacht Rugby and the community of Creggs lost valued friend Dr Joe Daly who passed away recently after a long illness.

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH, praised by BBC Radio Ulster's Gerry Kelly for his "warmth, honesty and credibility", will be in concert in the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa on Wednesday January 11.