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The site of the Augustinian House when the order first came to Galway in 1508 was on the hill we know as Forthill today. Margaret Athy, the wife of the Mayor Stephen Lynch, invited them and she built a church and steeple there too. Her husband was away in Spain and got a shock when he returned to see the finished new building on the hill. The friars moved into a house within the walled city but their church was still between the city and the bay.

A mayoral reception was held on Monday to celebrate the historic achievements of Galwegian athletes Katie Dillion (Athletics), Henry Cloran (Football), Kevin Hardiman (Golf), Máire Connolly (Gymnastics), Michelle O’Keane (Kayaking), Liam Hynes (Kayaking) and Patricia Larkin (Swimming), on their return from the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin.

The National Day of Commemoration, remembering those who have died in past wars or on service with the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions, was marked at a local ceremony in the University of Galway on Sunday.

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Bank of Ireland has launched a new hybrid working hub in Galway. The hub, based in Dockgate, Galway City provides hot desks and meeting rooms for Bank of Ireland colleagues throughout the region or visiting from other areas.

Fifty years on from the opening of Leisureland, Galway City Council in partnership with the Leisureland Board are to begin the commencement of a public engagement process as they look to reimagine the Leisureland site for its next 50 years.

The Fulacht Fia Chairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge took place in Builín Blasta in Ceardlann an Spidéil last week. It was the Fulacht Fia’s first time to move outside of Galway city and it was a great success. During the event, Cairde Gaillimh le Gaeilge enjoyed strolling among the beautiful craft shops in the Ceardlann. The wonderful Emer Killian and her fantastic team served delicious food, (all as Gaeilge) the guests were entertained with excellent music by Mike Stewart and Maria Fahy.

Southern Gaels hosted four of their annual tournaments last week to mark hurling festival week in celebration of the club’s 50th anniversary.

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