Bohermore was the main route in and out of Galway City as far back as medieval times – but, as historian William Henry reveals in this week’s reflections on old Galway, its darkest days were in famine times. The name Bohermore is made up of two Irish words, Bóthar, or road – which in turn […]
Organisers of a vegan conference in Galway City in March have insisted that veganism – the act of abstaining from consuming animal products, particularly in diet – is not a threat to traditional farmers. The Irish Vegan Gala is expecting more than 200 people to attend its celebration of all things vegan in the Western […]