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As we step into the new year, a strange, anticipatory tension hangs in the air. This sense of flux and uncertainty is palpable, amplified by the imminent return of Donald Trump to the White House for his second term. January 20 marks a moment that many see as a fulcrum for global change—or chaos.

The upcoming series of Kinvara Adventure Talks will hear from people who have walked, climbed and sailed on three continents, along with advice on how to prepare for your own adventure.

The Marine Institute’s RV Celtic Explorer set sail to west Greenland last week, to facilitate a collaborative research survey between three American universities. The voyage will take the RV Celtic Explorer to remote locations beyond it’s typical expeditions in Irish waters, for scientists to observe how glaciers are changing using innovative technology.

An international team led by researchers at University of Galway is leading a study on the impact of climate change on the planet’s oceans.

Comprising 15,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain, Wild Nephin National Park, Co Mayo is a visiting destination that is unlike any other.

The Mám Éan Geotrail was launched in January at Ionad Pobail an Mháma with two guest speakers. Brian McConnell, retired principal geologist at Geological Survey Ireland, highlighted the geological connections with North America. Frank Conroy of Maam community gave a fascinating account of the local history and folklore linked with Mám Éan and its use down through the ages by the local community in Maam.

Galway Wind Park has been chosen as one of eight sites across Europe to host an ambitious new €8.5 million rewilding project which aims to find solutions to the threats caused by climate change and biodiversity loss.

Heritage Week 2022 presents a wonderful opportunity for the general public to be immersed into the natural landscapes, cultural traditions and the historical built environment that characterises Ireland’s second largest waterway and its immediate hinterland.

Icelandic Government-owned Farice and Far North Digital (FND) have signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint marketing and sales agreement for fibre optic connectivity between Japan and Iceland which will have its exchange in Galway.

The Middle Arch walkway between Wolfe Tone Bridge and Claddagh Quay has been shut for almost all of 2021 to date. While it is expected to reopen shortly, this green riverside space was just briefly reopened in May before it was shut again nine days later after large crowds gathered at the end of the school term, generating rubbish and noise, and causing a big headache for local residents.