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“I’m very sorry, your honour. I’m not drinking any more,” a man brought before Galway District Court on a charge of public drunkenness told Judge Edward Carroll in his defence.

President Catherine Connolly said she has a responsibility to “always speak truth to power” as she accepted the Freedom of Galway City last Friday, while using her address to defend Irish neutrality and warn against the normalisation of war.

With so many holidays and birthdays in a year, it can sometimes be tricky to write a good card that is unique. This Father’s Day, make your life easier by following these steps to ensure your card is heartfelt, but different from the one you gave last year.

This Father’s Day, honour the man who has always been there with a gift that reflects his character, style and lasting influence. A Herbelin watch is more than a timepiece – it is a symbol of craftsmanship, heritage and timeless elegance.

A teenage movie maker from County Galway has triumphed in a prestigious industry competition at the Fastnet Film Festival, where Hollywood meets West Cork.

"I think that's what the powers that be would want anyway, they want you to be walking around cynical and disheartened. But then I know for a fact that I get lit up and inspired by music at all these gigs and I learn something new all the time. And people come to the gigs, there's a community there, so if anything the fire is bigger now than it ever was."

The holy grail of fencing is a fence that transforms a garden, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence is far from enjoyable.

In times of loss, families are often faced with one of life’s most difficult responsibilities: saying goodbye to someone they love. During these moments, having the right support can make all the difference. That is the philosophy at the heart of Kelly & Family Funeral Directors, a Kinvara-based family-run funeral service built on compassion, honesty, and genuine care.

As the days grow longer and gardens burst into life, there is no better time to refresh your outdoor space and make the most of the summer season. Whether you are an experienced gardener, a proud plant enthusiast, or simply looking to add colour and beauty to your home, Milands Garden Centre and Florist in Mountbellew, Co. Galway, has everything you need to create the perfect summer garden.

Galway’s Destiny Facos has been announced as a Miss Universe Ireland 2026 finalist.