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For sixty years Galway Film Society has been at the heart of culture in Galway and the west of Ireland. And at the heart of GFS for most of those years were Joe and Bridie McMahon.

Independent Councillor Declan McDonnell - the most experienced elected member of Galway City Council - has confirmed that he will be standing for re-election in June.

I'm no stranger to Blackrock Cottage, It has been the delicious carrot dangled at the end of the stick to reward myself and my wife Marie at the end of our weekend walks. The promise of a superb coffee and delicious brunch is the reward for having our faces scalded by the Atlantic breeze as we step-it-out along Salthill promenade. This however is the first time we have been for the evening menu so we were interested to see how it transformed for a dinner venue.

Local man Liam McDwyer had dreamed of reaching Everest Base Camp since he was a young boy and read a book about the Himalayas. Over forty years later, and with encouragement from his wife, he decided that 2022 was the year in which he would set about making his dream come true. Now one year later Liam has completed the 130km trek, climbing 5,364m in the process, and has added a big tick against his “reach Mt. Everest Base Camp” bucket list box.

Situated in the beautiful Ashford estate, Wilde’s at the Lodge at Ashford Castle is the award winning restaurant under the excellent stewardship of head chef Jonathan Keane. Wilde’s at the Lodge at Ashford Castle takes over the top floor of the impressive Lodge offering panoramic views of Lisloughrey harbour and Lough Corrib. Upon arrival we were greeted and seated by assistant restaurant manager Joseph, who is equal parts charming and informative.

Thousands of people at risk of hepatitis C are now able to order a test to their home, as the HSE steps up its bid to eliminate the deadly disease.

BY DECLAN VARLEY

BY DECLAN VARLEY

The acclaimed new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ will tour to the Town Hall Theatre on June 7 and 8 as part of Roscommon-based Enchanted Croí Theatre’s Irish tour. The work of a women-led creative team, the piece amplifies the seldom-told stories of impoverished women and the choices they made as they fought to survive 19th-century cottier life.

The Board, Officers and Members of the Irish Kidney Association were deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of Angeline Cooke, from Maunsells Road, Galway, last week and they have extended their deepest sympathies to her family and friends. A founding member of the Association, Angeline underwent a kidney transplant in 1996. She enjoyed the successful longevity of this transplant for over 25 years before returning to dialysis treatment. Her gratitude to her deceased kidney donor was immense.