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BY DECLAN VARLEY

The Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association (IPFBA) will host its second annual golf classic at Galway Bay Golf Resort at Renville, Oranmore this Friday, September 12.

Colleran auctioneers has just been favoured with the sale of yet another Salthill gem. While Don Colleran has sold lots of properties in Salthill recently, he believes that even though this new listing needs work it is very different and will have very broad appeal.

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, Galway’s first five-star hotel in over two decades, has announced the appointment of John Keating as its General Manager ahead of its grand opening in Spring 2026.

In December 1923, the committee of Galway Golf club, then based at Barna, decided to explore the idea of acquiring the late Col O’Hara’s estate at Blackrock and on April 24, 1924, they bought the West Lodge and the land at Pollnarooma for £4,750 plus £237 auctioneer’s fees. Messrs Tighe, Kennedy, Lenihan and Quinlan were appointed to oversee the laying out of the new course and the renovation of West Lodge which had been Col O’Hara’s house.

Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, nestled in the heart of County Cavan, offers a peaceful retreat amidst breathtaking landscapes. Located just a short distance from Cavan town, the resort is the ideal base for exploring the natural beauty and cultural gems of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands region. The resort houses at Farnham Estate are luxurious, spacious self-catering accommodations, making them ideal for a getaway break.

For decades, west Galway has drawn visitors with its rugged Connemara charm and the cultural heartbeat of Galway city. But venture east, and you’ll discover a quieter, equally compelling destination, East Galway, a jewel of the Irish Hidden Heartlands where authentic experiences, rich history, and gentle adventure await.

The first golf course in Galway was constructed by Lieutenant Colonel Jourdain, the last Colonel of the Connaught Rangers, on military grounds at Renmore Barracks, between the rifle range and Cromwell’s Fort, in 1893. Play was originally confined to military personnel, but then some members of the public were invited and it took off so well that the colonel and his friends were invited to lay out a course on Knocknacarra Hill.

Thirty years ago, the launch of The Maples in Salthill drew such an overwhelming crowd that the event had to be rescheduled, so great was the demand for these dream homes. Fast forward to today and The Maples remains one of Galway’s most coveted addresses, combining timeless appeal with unbeatable location. And now, Colleran auctioneers is offering a rare opportunity to secure your own dream home in this sought-after community.

In 1965, the Galway Arms Golf Society was formed in the pub of that name on Dominick Street with the blessing of the owners, Jimmy and Nancy Coen. The idea of forming a society was Tommy Donnelly’s who, for his troubles, became its first secretary. Jimmy Coen was elected the first president, Finbarr O’Mahony as treasurer and Paddy Noonan as club captain.