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St. Mary’s College — the early days
It was about this time of year, May 26, 1910 that the foundation stone of St. Mary’s College was laid. It was not, however the first St Mary’s College. Father John Paul O’Toole, born in Galway in 1804, was one of the last priests ordained during the wardenship. He was based in Paris and Rome but was always conscious of his own difficulty in obtaining a food secondary education in Galway, so he decided to return to Galway in 1843 and open a school here. His main difficulty was finding a premises but happily, he managed to secure “West House”, a detached residence with extensive grounds situated on Helen Street. He bought it from John Lushington Reilly, a great benefactor of the town and neighbourhood, especially during the famine of 1822.
McDonagh calls for 30km speed limit on Shantalla road
Galway city central labour caniditate John McDonagh says stronger traffic calming measures are needed on Shantalla road.
Festive cheer to the fore as Buccaneers claim crucial AIL victory over Blackrock College
BLACKROCK COLLEGE 19 BUCCANEERS 26
Buccaneers host Old Belvedere in crucial Energia AIL Division 1B fixture
Buccaneers entertain Old Belvedere in their Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B fixture at Dubarry Park on Saturday, kick-off being 2.30pm for this Glasson Lakehouse sponsored match.
Buccs away to Highfield this weekend
Buccaneers travel south to Cork on Saturday to face high-flying Highfield in the third round of the Energia All-Ireland League. This Division 1B encounter takes place at Woodleigh Park in the western suburbs of the real capital. Buccs have made a disappointing start to their campaign and lie pointless at the basement of the league table so this will be a massive test for their youthful squad.
Disappointment for Buccs as students emerge with the spoils
BUCCANEERS first home fixture of this season’s Energia All-Ireland League proved a disappointing one for the Pirates as they went down to a 36-20 defeat to University College, Cork, at Dubarry Park on Saturday. On a bright but cool afternoon with a swirling wind, the Students were that bit sharper and smarter.
Galway Science and Technology Festival 2023 programme announced
Galway Science and Technology Festival will run from the 12 - 24 of November, celebrating 26 years of inspiring young people and the public about the world around us. Medtronic is delighted to partner with the Festival as the main sponsor for the 22nd year running.
Buccaneers succumb to very strong Sligo Connacht Senior League final performance
SLIGO 49 BUCCANEERS 17
Couper’s Troopers storm to success in Buccaneers Tag Summer League
Buccaneers Tag Rugby Summer League concluded with an exciting series of finals, Couper’s Troopers taking the top honours.