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An important ethnological study of the fishermen of the Claddagh appeared in the Ulster Journal of Archaeology in 1853, written by someone who signed themselves J McE. In it, the author describes the people of the area as being purely Irish, of the most ancient Celtic type. There is no Spanish influence to be seen in their features.

Letitia Wade is an Officer for Galway on the Wild Atlantic Way team at Fáilte Ireland, dedicated to promoting the stunning coastal route and enhancing visitor experiences in the region.

This week, Galway lost two figures whose artistry and passion have shaped the city in ways that will never be forgotten. Ken Bruen, the celebrated crime noir writer, and John Herrick, the footballer and signwriter, both passed away within days of each other, leaving behind legacies as distinct as they were lasting. In their own ways, both men captured the essence of Galway—its resilience, its beauty, and its contradictions. One could strike a ball, the other a chord, but both have forever altered the landscape of this beloved city.

Maigh Cuilinn’s National League basketball season comes down to this Saturday’s high-stakes quarter-final clash against Portlaoise Panthers. With a place in the semi-finals on the line, Paul O’Brien’s side will need their best performance of the season to overturn a Portlaoise team that has already beaten them twice this year.

Maigh Cuilinn will take to the court for the final time at home this season when they host Tipp Talons in the University of Galway Sports Arena this Saturday at 7.30pm. With a playoff place in Basketball Ireland's National League on the line, a large crowd is expected as local fans come out in force to support a team that has grown and developed over the course of the campaign.

Maigh Cuilinn travel to Laois this weekend for a pivotal National League clash against Portlaoise Panthers, a matchup that could serve as a dress rehearsal for the playoffs.

The highly anticipated Galway basketball derby between Maigh Cuilinn and Titans takes centre stage this Saturday evening in Ballinfoyle Community Centre (7.00pm tip-off), as both sides continue their battle for playoff positioning in the National League Southern Conference.

Nestled down a quiet lane off Dominick Street in Galway, there exists a world where fine wood and dust mingle with the hum of lathes and the rhythmic tap of tools on timber. It's the workshop of Paul Doyle, one of the finest luthiers in the country, whose name has been synonymous with quality craftsmanship for more than four decades.

After a successful bank holiday weekend with back-to-back victories, Maigh Cuilinn will be looking to continue their strong form as they travel to face SETU Waterford Vikings this Saturday (tip-off 7.30pm).

After a successful bank holiday weekend with back-to-back victories, Maigh Cuilinn will be looking to continue their strong form as they travel to face SETU Waterford Vikings this Saturday (tip-off 7.30pm).