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New Public Seating Area Launched at Blackrock Cottage

20 June 2025
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Peter Keane has launched eye catching new ‘circular’ seating at Blackrock Cottage, beside the popular Blackrock Diving Tower at Salthill’s Blue Flag Beach. The seating gives sea swimmers, prom walkers and world-watchers a peaceful spot to stop and take in the views of Galway Bay at this famous Galway City landmark, with a mix of spaces to suit people of all ages and accessibility levels, in simple, durable and sustainable materials.
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Local Writer Selected for Irish Writers Centre’s National Mentoring Programme 2025

17 June 2025

Local writers, Bern Butler, Barry Neenan, and Kate McHugh are chosen for the Irish Writers Centre’s prestigious National Mentoring Programme 2025, following an exceptional response to this year’s nationwide callout, which attracted 354 applicants. Each selected writer will receive one-to-one mentoring from an established writer, offering invaluable creative and professional guidance over the coming months.