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Mike Cubbard is perched on a sofa in the bare-walled living room of his new house, supping a mug of tea, describing his pregnant wife being threatened with a beating, their children burned alive, and his mother raped.

Sherry FitzGerald presents No 20 Cedarwood Close, a newly renovated, three bedroom semidetached home, ideally located in the coveted Highfield Park. Built in 1971, this home has been thoughtfully updated by the current owners, featuring high-quality finishes such as a premium extra-wide Konic painted door and bespoke carpentry throughout. Additionally, an upgraded condenser boiler enhances the home’s energy efficiency.

Sherry FitzGerald presents Number 48 Sycamore Drive, a substantial detached residence set in a quiet cul-de-sac, which overlooks a large communal green area to the property's front, and boasts a mature, west-facing private garden which exudes tranquillity. Here, one can unwind amidst the lush greenery, with glimpses of the scenic Taylors Hill Pitch & Putt course located nearby, adding to the property's allure.

Two long-established GAA clubs in the city areas are at loggerheads over plans by one to construct a state of the art playing facilities to within a short distance of the other.

St Michael’s Club was formed in 1956 after Galway won the All-Ireland football final. The first AGM was held in Tom Connolly’s house in Lower Shantalla Road, and they played their first game in 1957. Among those who founded the club were Pa Boyle (whose brainchild it was), Mick O’Toole, John Duignan, Mick Higgins, Liam Cunningham, and Sergeant O’Toole. They started as a dual club, but after a few years they concentrated solely on football.