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This episode was initially released as a Patreon exclusive on 8th Sept 2019In November of 1997, Eileen O'Shaughnessy went to work as normal. She drove a taxi in Galway City, and was one of the few women drivers in the countryBut on the night of the 30th of that month, Eileen's car was found abandoned in the city with blood all over the drivers seat. Her body was found the next day. The case remains unsolved.Music:Kevin McLeod, Quinns Song : The Dance Begins. (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sources:Cracking Crime: Cold Cases – Eileen O'Shaughnessy RTE (2012) watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Hg2mzVRmQ&list=PLdWT38WOXNebh2AJOBn2Ew-tjMgtnC_0n&index=4 Barry Cummins, Lifers (Dublin: Gill & McMillan, 2014) Garda Press Release https://www.garda.ie/en/Crime-Prevention/Crimecall-on-RTE/Crimecall-Episodes/2017/November-20/Murder-of-Eileen-Costello-O%E2%80%99Shaughnessy-on-the-30-11-97.html#targetText=Murder%20of%20Eileen%20Costello%20O,on%20the%2030%2F11%2F97&targetText=Garda%C3%AD%20in%20Galway%20are%20continuing,taxi%20driver%20in%20Galway%20City. (20 November 2017) Declan Rooney, “Taxi driver carry stickers on cars in bid to find killer” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/taxi-drivers-carry-stickers-on-cars-in-bid-to-find-killer-215158.html (27 November 2012) Declan Tierney, “New Leads in 20 year old murder” from The Connacht Tribune http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2017/12/new-leads-20-year-old-murder/ (14 December 2017) Lorna Siggins, “Family of Murdered woman believe gardai talking to the wrong man” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/family-of-murdered-woman-believe-gardai-talking-to-the-wrong-man-1.1128374 (30 November 2002) Ciaran Tierney, “Convicted murderer is questioned about taxi driver killing” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/convicted-murderer-is-questioned-about-taxi-driver-killing-1.317571 (13 July 2001) Declan Tierney, “Family still searches for answers 19 years after brutal murder” in The Connacht Tribune https://connachttribune.ie/family-still-searches-for-answers-19-years-after-brutal-murder-019/ (26 December 2016) “Man jailed for murder committed while on day release” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/man-jailed-for-murder-committed-while-on-day-release-1.1119595 (6 December 2000) “Taxi woman killed for her £70 takings” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/taxi-woman-killed-for-her-70-takings-26200462.html (4 December 1997)

Shannon Airport increased its passenger count by over 153,000 last year. For the first time in fifteen years, passenger numbers at the Clare base surpassed 2 million, and it's hoped the relaunch of an express bus service connecting the Airport to Galway could boost footfall again. Shannon boosted both its arrival and departure numbers in 2024. According to the Central Statistics Office's latest Aviation report, both the amount of flyers taking off and touching down in Clare increased by 8%. England was the most popular destination for flyers out of Shannon, accounting for over 391,000 passengers, this was followed by the 168,000 who flew to the United States and the 123,000 going to Spain. In terms of inbound traffic , 400,000 passengers flew into Shannon from the UK, 167,000 touched down from the United States and just below 123,000 came from Spain. In total, Shannon handled just over 2,050,800 passengers last year, 153,000 more than the previous year and the highest on record since 2009. From April 29th, Bus Eireann's expressway service connecting Galway City to Shannon Airport will return. It will four direct routes each way, with the aim of lining up to key transatlantic flight times. Shannon Airport Group Chief Operating Officer Ray O'Driscoll is hopeful they will see very positive results. There was a slight drop in the freight and commercial traffic handled at Shannon last year, however. Shannon dealt with over 16 tonnes of freight traffic over the past twelve months, with the majority of goods coming and going to Germany. There were also just over 14,800 commercial flights facilitated at Shannon, down from 15,000 the year before, with the UK and the United States again the most popular destinations.

Barry Cullinane and Cathal Mullaney look ahead to the Connacht SFC semi-final between Galway and RoscommonSubscribe for more content!This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

Niall Healy and Paul Shaughnessy look ahead to Galway's clash against Kilkenny in the Leinster Senior Hurling ChampionshipThis Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

Greg Lally and Paul Shaughnessy look ahead to the Galway senior hurlers Leinster Championship campaign. The lads also look back on the U20 hurlers victory over OffalySubscribe for more content!This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

Mountbellew/Moylough coach Enda Daly and Sean Ó Domhnaill analyse Galway's victory over New York in the Connacht SFC quarter-finalSubscribe for more content!This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

On today's show:  9am-10am Public meeting on the Housing Crisis and Short-Term Lets in Galway City and the Gaeltacht Bearna Residents Stage Further Protest over Dangerous Road Conditions for Primary School Children Tuam funeral director Joe Grogan urges people to avail of BowelScreen

In part one of the show Galway minor hurling manager Kenneth Burke looks ahead to his side's Leinster Championship campaign. In part two of the show Ardrahan's Conor Cosgrove shares his experiences of playing for Roscommon. Subscribe for more content!This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, reports from Conamara as parents gather to raise concerns about what they say is a dangerous stretch of road near local schools.

Former New York footballers Eric Monahan and David Cunnane look ahead to Galway's Connacht Championship clash in the Big Apple this weekendSubscribe for more content!This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

Alan Flynn and Ciaran Murphy look back on Galway's Allianz Football League campaign This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

In part one of the show Galway U20 hurling Fergal Healy looks ahead to his sides championship campaign, while Tony Óg Regan dissects Galway's defeat to Cork in the Allianz Hurling LeagueThis Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

On today's show:  9am-10am  TD slams failure to reinstate Athenry psychology position as ‘scandalous' Fianna Fáil selects former councillor Michael Regan for co-option to council seat left vacant by Shane Curley House prices in Galway City rise 13% higher in first 3 months of 2025

Adrian Varley sat down with Paul Shaughnessy to chat about his new venture Brave Like Bison. This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

Former Cork hurler Tom Kenny and Michael Foley of The Times look ahead to Galway's Allianz Hurling League clash with CorkThis Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

Cathal Clancy and Gerry McGowan look back on Galway's defeat to Dublin and the lads also preview Galway's clash with Kerry this weekend This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

On today's show:  9am-10am We'll hear locals stories of back the west over the years Current affairs with David Fitzpatrick and Karen Healy Arthur McGuire will talk us through the area's rich history

On today's show:  10am-11am We'll hear from community organisations like the Blue Teapots, Hysteria Teatar and the Galway Community Centre City Tribune headlines Kai's Jess Murphy will join us

On today's show:  11am-12pm We'll have live music from Rosie Connolly Don Deacy, James O'Toole and Paddy Grant help us finish off the show

Former Galway footballer Brian Talty sat down with Paul Shaughnessy to pay tribute to his ex teammate and manager Billy Joyce who has sadly passed away. This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

Barry Cullinane and Maghnus Breathnach joined Paul Shaughnessy to preview Galway's round six Allianz Football League clash with Dublin. This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

Fergal Moore and Kevin Brady joined Paul Shaughnessy to look back on Galway's heavy defeat to Limerick This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

Cyril Farrell and Greg Lally preview Galway's Allianz Hurling League clash against Limerick this weekend This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie Subscribe for more content!

Maurice Brosnan and Paul Shaughnessy look back on Galway's draw with TyroneThis Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie Subscribe for more content!

On today's show:  10am-11am Protest to save Pálás Cinema to take place in Galway City one week before closure Satellites identify 24,000ha of damaged forestry - We speak to Minister of State Michael Healy Rae

On today's show:  9am-10am Growing frustrations in Galway City over the new pay-and-display parking machine situation We speak to the IFA Galway chairman ahead of their AGM

On today's show:  9am-10am We'll be speaking to people who grew up right in the city centre Current affairs issues in the area with Brendan Holland Bowling Green's Jackie Ui Chionna will talk us through the medieval history of the city

On today's show:  10am-11am  We'll hear from local charities like the Claddagh Watch Patrol Some of the city's longest running business owners will join us

On today's show:  11am-12pm The legendary Tom Kenny will tell us about Galway City in times gone by Bam Artiste and Ray Berry will help us finish off the show with a bang

In this episode, we talk with Lia,m a shopkeeper from Galway City, Ireland, about living in Ireland, Ireland's housing crisis, the origins of the Claddagh Ring, Art in Irish society...and a lot of other subjects...

In this episode, I talk with Liam from Galway City, Galway, Ireland, as we discuss modestly all of the physical and mental benefits of being one of the chosen few great people from County Cork, Ireland! We also discuss Irish tourism, life in Galway from a shopkeepers perspective, the history of the Claddagh ring, the origins of mayonnaise, the housing crisis in Ireland, an economic overview of Ireland, and the role of art in Irish society.  Join us as we separate the craic from truth and fiction, and have a nice conversation live from Galway City Ireland  

9am-10am We hear tributes as the funeral takes place today of Monsignor Seán O'Flaherty Seagulls cause terror yet again in Galway City, we hear from one of the victims of their attacks Irish house prices are expected to rise by this year despite warnings of ‘painful correction' in market

It's a brand new year. We're kicking it off with an interview and even more music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #692. Subscribe now! Natalie Padilla, Joseph Carmichael, Kyle Carey, Robert Zielinski, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Celtic Wood and Wires, Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps, Skyrie GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. 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9am-10am Sandra Madden from South Galway turned her personal health problems into a business to help others- The925Fit   New Year's Eve in Galway City with a Free Family Festive Féile Programme of Entertainment   COPE Galway's Annual Christmas Swim is a Celebration of Community Spirit  == 'Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

RIP.ie has announced it will be charging funeral directors €100 to post a death notice from January. Clare Ann Irwin of Irwin Funeral Directors in Galway City joins The Last Word to discuss the change to one of Ireland's most popular websites.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Marie O'Donovan, who manages the food hub in Galway City for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, has seen significant demand for their services this Christmas.

Liberty IT and Galway City Museum have announced the launch of a new educational partnership pilot to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning for young people with the creation of a new digital skills initiative. The industry leader in digital innovation and the centre of learning and inspiration are set to develop a new immersive technology experience for Junior Cycle students as part of the museum's education offering. Liberty IT and Galway City Museum new educational partnership Laura Mackin, Director of Communications & Marketing from Liberty IT said, "We are delighted to partner with Galway City Museum to pilot a brand-new technology-focused workshop to empower and excite local school children, help develop their IT skills and inspire the future talent of our industry." "At Liberty IT, we foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and problem-solving and are deeply invested in making a positive impact on the Galway community," continued Mackin, "We are committed to supporting education and as part of this we are thrilled to announce the creation of a new and exciting collaborative workspace at Galway City Museum, designed to connect technology with the museum experience." "This partnership follows the hugely successful STEAM Studio which we created and launched in the Ulster Museum in Belfast earlier this year and to date, over 1,000 school children have had the opportunity to avail of this unique workshop. STEAM Studio is Liberty IT's largest invested programme across the island of Ireland and it is our hope that this new partnership will play a key role in the provision of tech learning for pupils across the West of Ireland, address the current lack of provision in this skillset and ultimately inspire young people to consider a career in the industry. We look forward to working with the team at Galway City Museum in the months ahead to develop a STEAM Studio pilot that is inspired by the museum's collection, is bespoke to the local community and helps develop and upskill students," said Mackin. The Mayor of Galway, Peter Keane, who welcomed the project said, "Galway City Council and Galway City Museum are delighted to partner with Liberty IT to launch the STEAM Studio in Galway. This initiative offers local students a unique opportunity to develop essential IT skills while exploring our rich heritage and history through the museum's exhibitions and collections." Eithne Verling, Director of the Galway City Museum said, "Galway City Museum welcomes this innovative and important project. The partnership with Liberty IT reinforces the museum's commitment to educational engagement and connecting the community with its cultural resources." Liberty IT is a leader in digital innovation employing over 800 employees across the island of Ireland. The company is proud to be part of the Fortune-ranked Liberty Mutual Insurance and one of the key drivers behind its global digital enablement journey. Galway City Museum is a centre of learning, inspiration, engagement & enrichment for its visitors by collecting, preserving and displaying the material heritage of Galway.

The Connacht Hockey community has called on the Galway City Council PACT to allocate match funding for the long-awaited hockey pitch at Millers Lane at their upcoming budget meeting.  This request comes after a disappointing and unsuccessful application to the government's Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF) following over 17 years of lobbying for a second Hockey pitch in Galway City for clubs and schools.   The hockey community has expressed gratitude towards the City Council and its members for their ongoing support but has emphasised that this project has been in development since 2007.   Aisling Keogh, Donal Dempsey and Emer Deacy joined John in the studio on Sunday to talk about it. 

On today's show: 9am-10am Call for funding to provide Galway City estates with grit and salt Galway mum calls for central genetics testing lab in Ireland – we speak to experts in the field about 22Q11 'Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

University of Galway, Galway City Council, and PorterShed have come together to host the 2024 Galway City Climathon. The one-day event is designed to allow attendees and experts to share and develop innovative ideas actions and solutions to tackle local, urban challenges in Galway city. The 2024 Galway City Climathon takes place on Friday, October 25th in the Emily Anderson Concert Hall, Quadrangle, from 9 am to 4 pm. Frances Fahy, Director of the University of Galway's Ryan Institute, said: "For the ninth year in a row, the Ryan Institute, home to environmental research at the University of Galway, is hosting the Climathon for Galway City. We are delighted to be inviting innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and interested people from all sectors and communities across Galway City to join us on campus once again for this event. "This year our one-day event is a partnership involving Galway City Council, the University's Sustainability Office, and our long-term Climathon partners, the PorterShed. We are looking forward to hearing the many innovative and climate-positive ideas that emerge from the day to tackle local urban challenges in Galway City," said Fahy. Damien Redington, Climate Action Coordinator at Galway City Council, said: "Events like Climathon are vital in harnessing the creativity and innovation of our community. By bringing together bright minds from various sectors, Climathon empowers us to develop local solutions that can have a global impact. Galway is committed to being a leader in sustainability, and this event plays a key role in driving forward our climate action plan goals. I encourage everyone to participate and contribute to shaping a greener, more resilient future." Initiated by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Climate Knowledge Innovation Community (EIT Climate-KIC) Climathon is a global 24-hour climate change event that will take place simultaneously in major cities and this year the event aligns with Urban October and World Cities Day, global initiatives that highlight the critical role cities play in climate action. Galway City Climathon is part of an ongoing collaboration between the University of Galway and Galway City Council, to inspire action and innovation in tackling local and global climate challenges. For more information or to register for Climathon 2024 click here.

With Annemarie McGloughlin and her son Tomás McGloughlin

The Galmont Hotel in Galway City will play host to a very special event on October as one of the oldest Rugby Clubs celebrates it's 150th Anniversary.  University of Galway Rugby Club was formed in 1874 and boasts a long and proud history with players who went on to win honours at Provincial and International level. Amongst them, Ciaran Fitzgerald who captained both Ireland and the British & Irish Lions, and is one of Ireland's greatest captains and leaders. In addition Dr. Mick Molloy who for many years partnered Willie John McBride in the second row for Ireland, winning 27 caps over a long and illustrious career. William Davies has been speaking to the both of them as they look forward to celebrating the club's history. 

Generation Fleadh is launching this week in Galway city, and Sarah Slevin has been chatting to council member Eabha Leech. Eabha, a film studies graduate, gives some early and exclusive details of the festival, bringing film culture to young people across Galway City and County. Generation Fleadh runs from October 23rd to 26th 2024, and is the younger half of the Galway Film Fleadh for people aged 12 – 24. The 4-day event will include film screenings and an educational film programme, along with youth review panels.    Catch The Lifestyle Lounge every Friday from 10pm here on Galway Bay fm.

On today's show: 9am-10am Tributes are being paid to author and activist Fred Johnston who founded Galway's Cuirt festival We speak to two business owners about the major concerns the food industry in Galway City and County are now facing A Galway student has won the James Dyson award  2024 with a portable chemotherapy cooling device ‘Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

ACE Galway covering the arts, culture and entertainment across Galway is back this (Wednesday) evening from 7.00pm with Gary McMahon.  There will be an in-depth look at Culture Night in Galway City and Gary speaks to Tom McLean from Outset Gallery about their multidisciplinary late-night show Otherworld.   Shorelines Arts Festival is coming soon to Portumna and the movers and shakers behind the festival will tell Gary all about their incredible lineup.   News of the programme for this year's Babóro Children's Festival plus anything else that can be squeezed in between 7 and 8pm - all on air and online on ACE on GBFM.

On Sunday the 8th of September, The Galway City Rapparees Rounders Club will be looking to make a little bit of history at the Dunganny Centre of Excellence in Trim Co Meath. The team will feature in two All-Ireland Finals on the same day. At 11am, their Ladies team, in their first year of existence, face Emo in the Junior Ladies All-Ireland Final followed by their Mixed Team who will play Inniskeen Grattans in their All-Ireland Final.  Galway City Rapparrees were founded in 2021 by three friends Joe Naughton, Gavin Mulhall and Tomas Kenny who, having been involved with Galway softball,  decided it was time to switch things up with rounders.  As of this year, Galway City Rapparrees is one of the fastest-growing clubs in the country, boasting over 40 members and four teams. Their roster is a global mix, including players from Ireland, United States, Canada, New Zealand, Czechia, India and Poland. Tomas Kenny is the Chairperson of the club and he spoke to John Mulligan ahead of the Finals. 

Vodafone Ireland, in collaboration with Folk VML, is proud to unveil a powerful new out-of-home (OOH) campaign addressing the escalating issue of e-waste in Ireland. As part of Vodafone's ongoing 'Home of Trade-In' initiative, this campaign uses the stunning backdrop of Glendalough to highlight the magnitude of e-waste through a dramatic depiction of a literal mountain of unused smartphones. With more than 5 million unused smartphones languishing in drawers across Ireland, the valuable raw materials they contain are being overlooked and wasted. This issue remains largely hidden and forgotten, as these devices sit idle and unused. Vodafone offers a range of solutions to tackle this growing problem, including refurbished smartphones, Trade-In programs, device repair, and recycling services. These initiatives give unused phones a new lease on life, ensuring they are repaired, recycled, or repurposed. Speaking about the campaign Amanda Nelson, CEO at Vodafone Ireland, said: ''This campaign was designed to grab attention and spark conversations around e-waste and the role we can all play in tackling this problem. Through initiatives like Trade-in, fix and go, recycling and our refurbished phones, we are committed to addressing this problem by extending the lifecycle of our customers devices, offering them better, more sustainable value that's kinder to the planet." Jonny Cullen, Creative Director at Folk VML added: ''There are over 5 million unused smartphones across the breadth of Ireland. Calling out that alarming stat is one thing but bringing that stat to life for the consumer in a dramatic visual is way more powerful. Our job was to inform the public that you can do something about it by trading in, repairing, recycling and repurposing these smartphones thanks to Vodafone.'' The adverts will appear on billboards at Summerhill North Road in Cork City, Dorset Street in Dublin and Wellpark Road in Galway City from Monday 26th August to September 8th. See more stories here.

This Wednesday evening from 7.00pm,  Gary McMahon is back with ACE -  Arts, Culture, Entertainment Galway.   In advance of this weekend's 48 Hour Film Challenge, Gary is joined by Galway's Little Cinema founder Kenny Gaughan. The Little Cinema & Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge will take place this Summer on 22nd to 25th August! Launching  on Thursday in the Portershed and the 48 Hour Film Challenge pits 10 teams of film-makers to create short films in 2 days or less, ready for screening in the Town Hall Theatre on Sunday next.   Gary of course looks at the regular news of events and gigs across Galway county & city including a Joni Mitchell evening with Suzanne Savage in An Taibhdhearc - all online and on air on ACE from 7 O'clock on Galway Bay FM. 

Five people from Coventry in England have just completed a 135 mile walk from Dublin to Galway, in memory of a brother and uncle and a great fundraiser for charities in the area.  The walk was unusual and very testing on many levels, none more so than they followed the Grand Canal from Dublin to the Shannon Harbour, then took the Hymany Way, branching off for Athenry and on to Galway City.  The walk took six and a half days to complete.  The group arrived in Galway on Friday and they joined John Mulligan on Sunday Sport to talk about their journey that also raised money for three special causes. 

Of all the islands off the shores of Ireland, the Aran Islands may be the most well known. About the Aran Islands Located off the west coast of Ireland, the Aran Islands are accessible by ferry from County Galway, Rossaveel year-round or Galway City from March thru September, and Doolin from March thru mid-September. There […] The post Visiting Inis Mór and the Aran Islands appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.