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Review of Books | Recently Published Books

Review of Books | Recently Published Books

By Darina Molloy

Fall 2024

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Somebody Knows By Michelle McDonagh This is only Michelle McDonagh’s second novel, but the Galway native (transplanted to Cork) already has the knack of making it look easy. Journalist Cara Joyce is grieving the imminent loss of her adoptive mother, when she overhears something about her origins that leads her to an old case she thinks about from time to time – the … [Read more...] about Review of Books | Recently Published Books

Nora Joyce: The Girl from Galway

By Rosemary Rogers

Fall 2024

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Nora Barnacle was 20 when she arrived in Dublin and met James Joyce in 1904. She had run away from Galway, her absentee mother, her strict uncles, and her friends, without goodbyes. She began work as a chambermaid in Finn‘s Hotel. Nora and Jim spotted each other on Dublin’s Nassau Street. Noting his nautical cap, canvas shoes and long frame, she thought he must have been a … [Read more...] about Nora Joyce: The Girl from Galway

GAA legend raises vital research funds after being diagnosed with rare disease

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HURLING legend Michael Bond has raised vital funds for research into a rare condition which he is receiving treatment for in London. The retired former Galway player and Offaly manager has been diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare, often fatal, disease caused by the accumulation of protein fibres, amyloid, in the body. Based in Galway, Mr Bond has been referred for treatment at … [Read more...] about GAA legend raises vital research funds after being diagnosed with rare disease

Action taken against 74 officers for inappropriately accessing body-worn camera footage

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ACTION has been taken against 74 PSNI officers who inappropriately accessed body-worn camera footage. An investigation into a separate matter revealed all of the officers had accessed the footage regarding a specific arrest without a “legitimate purpose” for doing do. The footage featured an arrest of a member of the public for possession of illegal drugs, during which the … [Read more...] about Action taken against 74 officers for inappropriately accessing body-worn camera footage

Ireland to carry out ‘comprehensive’ review of nation’s handling of Covid-19 pandemic

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THE Irish Government will carry out a “comprehensive evaluation” of the nation’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Professor Anne Scott, who has held leading clinical and academic positions at institutions across Ireland and the UK, has been appointed to oversee the process. Professor Scott, who is Professor Emerita University of Galway, will lead the review to evaluate how … [Read more...] about Ireland to carry out ‘comprehensive’ review of nation’s handling of Covid-19 pandemic