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On one of the most sacred nights of the Church’s year, sixteen adults were received into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil at Galway Cathedral.

A church in Galway city centre has handed more than €1,400 to an overseas aid agency, with the money having been raised during two popular carol services in December. St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church raised the money for Christian Aid Ireland with its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols which draws a large audience to the historic church each year.

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Choir have been invited to Rome to sing at some of the Eternal City’s most famous churches, including St Peter’s Basilica.

Join in this unforgettable family day out at the annual Brigit’s Garden Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday April 4, Sunday April 5, and Monday April 6 from 12–4pm. Enjoy a mix of adventure, creativity, and seasonal fun.

Ábalta Special School, now under the patronage of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), recently reflected on a very special occasion in which Bishop Michael Duignan visited the school to administer the Sacraments of Confirmation and Communion. The sense of pride and gratitude among students, families and staff was evident throughout the celebration.

2025 was a year for cinema worldwide. With the release of instant classics such as ‘Sinners’ and ‘Hamnet’, and the MCU providing setup for the eagerly awaited ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ with ‘The Fantastic Four’ and ‘Thunderbolts’, the cinemophiles have been well fed this year.

The International Human Rights Desk (IHRD) this week launched its third Annual Report on the Persecution of Ahmadis (2025) at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway, following the report’s initial launch in Dublin on Monday.

CARRYING a Samurai sword around the streets of Galway is simply not on, a Judge told a man at Galway District Court on Monday, when she banned him from the city centre for two years and ordered the destruction of his sword.

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a range of new itineraries for 2027, offering exceptional value for travellers seeking a stylish and stress-free way to see the world. Designed for discerning guests, these sailings are ideal for those marking a special occasion, celebrating a family milestone, or simply looking to travel in comfort and luxury.

Preparations continue at Galway Cathedral for the 42nd annual Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, which begins on Monday, February 2.