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Galway clubs claimed two national titles at the National Cross Country Relays, held at the National Sports Campus in Abbottstown last Sunday, October 18.

Award-winning writer, literary and theatre critic, journalist, political and social analyst, and public intellectual Fintan O’Toole will speak at Thoor Ballylee on Friday, September 11, at 8pm on Loving and Hating Yeats.

John O’Halloran is a part-time farmer in Clifden where he runs Droimeann cattle alongside Connemara ponies. An archaeologist and historian by profession, he has a strong interest in Ireland’s native breeds and now helps conserve Droimeann cattle. He is a board member of the Droimeann Cattle Society and plays a significant role in rebuilding and protecting the breed.

There are matches that decide championships, and there are matches that define generations. The 1980 All-Ireland Hurling Final belonged to the latter. On a warm September afternoon in Croke Park, Galway defeated Limerick by 2-15 to 3-9 and, in doing so, ended a wait that had stretched back to 1923.

Essex-based cyclist Aidan Spence will be travelling through County Galway as part of a 2,200-mile journey around Ireland celebrating the historic links between Ireland and Essex while raising funds for Irish community organisations in Britain.

At a time when many rural pubs are navigating changing social habits and operational pressures, award-winning writers, comedians and drinks experts Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, known as ‘The Thinking Drinkers’, have kicked off The Great Irish Pub Ride, a nine day journey designed to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the vital role local pubs continue to play in communities across Ireland.

A Book of Condolence in memory of broadcaster and journalist, Michael Lyster has opened in City Hall. The well-known Galway man was a familiar face in Irish sports broadcasting for over 30 years. His Worship, the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard opened the book, which will be available to the public for the entry of messages of sympathy. An online book will also be available, through www.GalwayCity.ie

World Sleep Day on March 14 is a reminder that sleep is not a luxury, it’s a biological necessity.

As we approach International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the women who make Galway great.

Croí has announced the return of the Croí Annual Charity Gala Ball, proudly sponsored by Irish Life. One of Galway’s most anticipated social and fundraising events, the Croí Charity Gala Ball will take place on Friday, March 20, at The Galmont Hotel & Spa.