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Nicholas Arthur Colohan was born in Enniskillen on August 12th 1884 to Nicholas Whistler and Lizzie Colohan. The family moved to The Villa opposite the Crescent in Galway. He may have been tutored at home as his family were reasonably wealthy. There are no records of him attending either the Presentation or the Jesuit primary schools. The earliest record of him in education relates to his first year in secondary education in the Bish. As a pupil, he was far from impressive and this prompted his parents to send him to Mungret College Limerick as a boarder and there he finished his secondary education.

Along the colourful Main Street of Kinvara, Lia Mara Gift Shop is a little gem that captures the spirit of the Wild Atlantic Way with style and warmth, with a beautifully curated collection that feels both local and global, a space where thoughtful design and unique finds come together effortlessly.

"If you ever felt you deserve a real treat you really should consider river cruising," says Annette Hynes of Fahy Travel who is just back from a conference on the SS Emilie in Amsterdam with Uniworld River Cruises. "It really is a ‘one of a kind’ experience."

The winners of the Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2026 have been announced. The awards celebrate the achievements of small businesses in Ireland and recognise the important and vital contributions of this sector to the Irish economy.

New research led by University of Galway has found that when burning “low smoke” manufactured fuels release tiny ultrafine particles that are potentially more harmful to human health.

CARRYING a Samurai sword around the streets of Galway is simply not on, a Judge told a man at Galway District Court on Monday, when she banned him from the city centre for two years and ordered the destruction of his sword.

The JWT Cruises team in Galway wishes you all a very happy and exciting New Year full of adventures. The team, led by Caroline O’Toole, have picked 26 exciting cruise destinations and special travel experiences for 2026.

Fahy Travel has been named Best Touring Agent in Ireland for the second consecutive year at a prestigious awards ceremony held at the Clayton Burlington Hotel on Friday night. The honour is particularly meaningful to the Galway-based company, as the award is determined entirely by public vote.

JWT Cruises experts share their insights into river cruising and select some of the most stunning destinations to explore in Europe and beyond. The JWT Cruise Show takes place at the Salthill Hotel on Sunday, September 14.

Galway City Rapparees take on Emo of Laois in the All-Ireland Intermediate Rounders Final this Sunday, August 31 at the Meath GAA Centre of Excellence.