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Christy O’Hara and Martina Farragher will never forget the sheer joy on the Tanzanian children’s faces when they saw balloons for the first time. Their eyes opened wide with excitement as they were inflated and then released into the air. The atmosphere was electric as they chased them around the place, shrieking with delight.

Newly appointed Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, has announced that her Department has given permission for the extension to Calasanctius College in Oranmore to proceed to planning.

There is a general lack of specific references to dancing in our older literature but it would be remarkable if there was no dancing in ancient Ireland, if a people with a native taste for music had no knowledge of the kindred art of dancing. There are two Irish words for dance, ‘damhsa’ and ‘rince’. The first is derived from the French ‘danse’ and the second from the English ’rink’ as in skating on ice. The Normans are credited with introducing ‘round dances’ to Ireland.

A decade on from collecting his first All-Star award, Cathal Mannion has once again been rightfully recognised among hurling’s elite, earning a place on the 2025 All-Star team last weekend — marking a fitting reward at the end of a superb season for the 31-year-old from Ahascragh/Fohenagh.

Mercy Primary School and Coláiste Baile Chláir will compete at the 2025 NFL Flag All-Ireland National Championships which take place on November 20 at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Complex.

As next Monday is the anniversary of Pádraic Ó Conaire’s death we thought to relate some stories about him.

In the heart of Galway, a quiet revolution is taking place — one that doesn’t demand protest signs or podiums, but rather, open hearts, bare feet, and a willingness to let go. Leading the charge is Gill Carroll, the dynamic entrepreneur and movement coach who is redefining how we think about wellness, connection, and joy.

CELT has announced a sustainable living festival and Palestinian solidarity event, in the Slieve Aughty Centre, Loughrea, from Saturday, September 27 to Sunday, September 28.

New term starting on September 22

St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church will hold its annual Back to School Service on Sunday September 7 at 11am, welcoming families as children prepare to begin a new academic year.