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The foundation stone for this bridge was laid on June 29, 1818, by William Le Poer Trench and the structure was completed the following year. The original purpose was to connect the new County Courthouse with the County Gaol on Nuns' Island. It is a fine gently humped five-span bridge which was originally known as ‘The New Bridge’ or ‘Gaol Bridge’.

GALWAY BAND THE OPACAS began life as a virtual band during the lockdowns. Post-Covid, they are taking to the stage, and presenting live music shows with a real difference.

Castlebar Chamber of Commerce launched its new website, castlebarchamber.com last week. The launch has been described as a milestone in the development and progression of the town.

Some of County Westmeath’s best places to walk and cycle will feature on a Westmeath episode of RTÉ’s popular Tracks and Trails programme.

TOMORROW IS January 6 - the feast of the Epiphany - which in Ireland has long been known as Nollaig na mBan or Women’s Christmas in Ireland and was a day when women would get together and celebrate. That hallowed tradition is to get a whole new lease of life – and lights - this weekend with a new festival - Illuminate Herstory - taking place in towns and cities across the country.

NOT SINCE the days when angry young men stomped the streets, loudly declaring "The seventies will be socialist!", and their more cerebral brethren reclined on cushions in patchouli soaked rooms, stoned out of their minds to Pink Floyd and Genesis, have beards been so predominant.