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On this day, February 29, 1952, a meeting was held in the Bish the purpose of which was, “That a choral society titled the Patrician Choral Society under the auspices of the Patrician Brothers Past-Pupils’ Union be here and now formed.” The motion was proposed, seconded and passed unanimously. Jack Browne was elected President, Thomas Lydon as Vice-President, Jack Doherty and Brother Cuthbert as directors and Jack Begley as Treasurer.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD visited Galway Harbour on Monday to formally announce the transfer of a three-acre site, with the potential for over 250 homes, to the Land Development Agency (LDA).

The first musical production by a Galway Musical Society in the 20th century was ‘The Messiah’ performed by the Galway Orchestral Society in 1902 and we know, they also performed in the Court Theatre in 1903. In 1907, the Technical Choral Society was formed under the baton of Clement Leaper, headmaster of the Technical School. In 1924, Miss Mai Fogarty produced ‘The Bohemian Girl’ and later ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ but after that there was no notable musical society until the 1950’s.

The death has taken place of the former president of Buccaneers Rugby Football Club, David Egan.

The remarkable success of the Portershed which has created over 800 jobs in the last five years continued last Friday with the opening of its newest facility.

Although, I am sure he would chuckle his famous chuckle at the notion, the late Billy Horan brought more wonder to the homes and families of South Mayo than Walt Disney ever managed. For a few hours every week, his work brought the people of his place to a standstill, sat at the kitchen table, papers spread wide, fingers thumbing through the district notes detailing the beautiful structures that make up community life.

An ambitious and wide-ranging vision for a major regional development of Galway Harbour, which aims to transform the economic, social and cultural fabric of Galway City and the West of Ireland was launched yesterday (Wednesday), kick starting an intensive six-week period of consultation with stakeholders and citizens.

With a positive playing impact from Buccaneers eminent club footballer, Robbie Henshaw, Ireland almost achieved a much needed morale boosting victory against Six Nations favourites France on Sunday afternoon in the Aviva Stadium.

And they’re off..! Highly anticipated, much loved and always great craic, yes it’s almost time for the 2019 Galway Races! The stakes are high and as always, The Galmont Hotel & Spa is the hub of all the excitement. You can bet that this year will be no exception, with the #GalmontGirlSquad hosted by Irish influencer Ciara O' Doherty and a superb Race Week line-up to look forward to including legendary rock band, Aslan, our headline act for the Galway Races 2019. Be part of the most exciting social event of the summer calendar.

Roscommon Arts Centre is partnering with Ceol Connected to present the first ever Tradoodle Roscommon, an exciting two day traditional arts event for children which takes place at the centre during the October mid-term school break.