Erika Sassone

Aplomb, in Galway City, is closing its doors forever, as owner Steve Cooke said keeping his business open has become almost impossible due to the rising costs, warning he won’t be the only one closing this year. Full story: https://t.co/HJY7ZnA927

Gardaí in Galway are investigating an alleged arson attack at a Horan Stud Farm that killed a horse, seriously injured another, and left a family in terror on New Year’s Eve. Full story: https://t.co/n0EFqQ0Viy

A Galway family has appealed to the community’s generosity after a fire destroyed their aunt and uncle’s home, killing their beloved dog just one week before Christmas. Full story and link to donate: https://t.co/jzl7R4HNxo

Finding a house in #Galway is not an easy task, but having only four months to find a home suitable for a disabled child is significantly tougher, as local resident Shauna Gallagher knows only too well. Full story: https://t.co/KnnQt2KAO4

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Galway family's spectacular 73,000-LED Christmas light show returns to raise funds for local dog charity MADRA, transforming their hobby into a festive community event drawing hundreds of spectators nightly Full story: https://t.co/wSuVGH062I

Meet Ian Rankin Harford, the Michelin-starred, Galway-based chef who shared the gruelling reality behind working in the high-end restaurant trade. Full story: https://t.co/1Cq4HDZtQi

As #Trump secures his return to the presidency, residents of Doonbeg, home to his Irish golf resort, are split between celebrating potential economic benefits and worrying about broader implications for Ireland's international interests Full story: https://t.co/zQI8Ppt8ZO

Emma Glanville has shared the importance and the challenges of playing competitive hockey at 50 years of age, despite clearly demonstrating that age is no barrier to achievement – after being selected to represent Ireland in the Masters Hockey World Cup https://t.co/E0mysewC21

This is why Dr David Coleman thinks the €9m phone pouches for secondary schools will be helpful and why social media is a “scourge” for teenagers as he is touring Ireland with his live show focusing on anxiety in children and teenagers. Full story: https://t.co/MZb3nBP3iJ

Laura Quinn is raising funds for a charity that offered her and her husband incredible support after their daughter died within minutes of her birth due to causes that are still unknown. Full story: https://t.co/AvhCqw5LF3

Dylan Connolly has spoken of the behind the scenes of creating music as he has just launched his debut single which was selected for national radio, was partly recorded in a turf shed, and it is just the first step to “make people dance” with his music. https://t.co/V1f4JigPwM

A young Galway woman has spoken of her recovery from anorexia and how she started fundraising through her annual ‘Sunflower Project’ to help young people who are fighting eating disorders all over Ireland. Full story: https://t.co/FAa547aXUv

A cruise-ship captain from Galway has told the heartwarming story of how he found a lost teddy after a massive, two-day search of his vessel and of how he subsequently reunited with its eight-year-old owner in Donegal. Full story: https://t.co/KDWoPG6J9W

Galway native Michael Walsh who retired after over three decades as a Garda spoke about his passion for preventing crime and how he aims to create a safer Ireland with his new business. Full story: https://t.co/I7194HIw13

Families in South-East Clare gathered on Thursday morning to protest against the newly-announced pilot scheme that will see secondary students travelling to their schools in Shannon by using Bus Éireann’s 343 public bus service. Full story: https://t.co/1v524wbtwc

The heartbroken family of Maebhe (2), who sadly passed away due to a genetic disease, has spoken on the need of broadening the heel prick test to avoid children dying needlessly. Full story: https://t.co/1U2lAtYIzv