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‘You wouldn’t happen to be William Joyce, would you?’

William Joyce was born in Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, New York in 1906 to Gertrude (who was originally from Lancashire) and Michael Joyce, a native of Killour, Co Mayo. Michael had taken American citizenship, which automatically made his family citizens. In 1909, the family returned to Ireland, initially to Mayo, then to Galway.
Budget missed chance to save Traveller lives, says GTM

Galway Traveller Movement have described last week’s budget as a ‘lost opportunity to save lives.’ They hit out at the Government for failing to announce specific, adequate funding to address the Traveller and Roma mental health crisis.
Draw confirms RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival 2024 performance schedule

Under the expert guidance of Festival Director, Regina Bushell and respective committee members, diligent planning continues for the hosting of the 2024 RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival at the Dean Crowe Theatre.
A lifetime in activism

When Sabina Higgins welcomes you into her private office before a long-scheduled interview, immaculately turned out in an azure, roll-neck woollen dress with anti-war and global sustainability badges pinned to her shoulder, you know she means business.
Old Lady of Tara Street revamped by Galway girl

Waiting outside the office of the Irish Times’ managing director, one might expect a snotty Moneypenny to usher you into a dark, wood-panelled study where a stern Judi Dench as M, in James Bond, will be enthroned at a leathered desk, waiting to receive, with a thousand-yard death stare.
Slimming World group promises 2024 will be the most exciting year to date
Pauline Bliss, who hosts the Slimming World group in St Kieran's Community Centre, Athlone, this week stated that with over 50 years experience in food, building a physically active lifestyle and the psychology of mindset and behaviour change for lasting weight loss is now very much possible.
‘Talented’ medical student killed in Bushypark crash is laid to rest

Third year University of Galway medical student, Cormac Kinsella was laid to rest in his home village of Ballon, Co Carlow on December 22.
Claremorris Musical Society is back Working 9 To 5!
The members of national-award-winning Claremorris Musical Society are back doing what they do best!