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Bundee Aki has been dropped from the Ireland Six Nations squad for "disciplinary reasons".

There is something quietly reassuring about Ireland West Airport Knock. For all its growth, its international reach and its record-breaking numbers, it remains an airport that feels human in scale and familiar in spirit. It is a place where journeys begin without stress, where arrivals are met with relief rather than exhaustion, and where the act of travel still carries a sense of possibility. As the airport celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, that balance between success and simplicity has never been more important.

Emma Moore surprised even herself eight days before Christmas when, at a low-key indoor athletics meet, she ran an outright personal best and set a new national U23 record of 2:02.39 for the 800m.

The JWT Cruises team in Galway wishes you all a very happy and exciting New Year full of adventures. The team, led by Caroline O’Toole, have picked 26 exciting cruise destinations and special travel experiences for 2026.

Planning a family holiday this summer? Look no further than Fahy Travel, Galway’s award-winning travel company, offering outstanding value and an unrivalled choice of destinations for families.

December is the best time of the year to plan your next holiday. Caroline O’Toole, head of cruises and luxury holidays at JWT Travel, shares her top favourites to inspire your memorable travel experiences for 2026.

The National Even Ages Juveniles and National Senior Cross Country Championships were held in Templemore Sports Centre, Derry last Sunday, November 23.

During a sporting weekend that gripped the nation, as the Republic of Ireland and Troy Parrott stole the headlines with back-to-back triumphs over Portugal and Hungary, you could be forgiven for missing some of the major stories unfolding closer to home on the GAA front.

Ballinasloe District Court heard that a Brazilian man who had been given time by the Court to sit his driving test had gone to Portugal to do his test because there was no language issue for him there.

That vibrant carpet of pink and yellow flowers blanketing Mediterranean cliffs might look beautiful in holiday photos on a social media feed. But University of Galway scientists and others have discovered these same Instagram snapshots are revealing how one of the world’s most destructive coastal plants is taking over new environments by extending its flowering season and threatening native biodiversity.