A CLOTHING store in Galway has left locals in shock after announcing their sudden closure. Aplomb, located on 23 William Street West in Galway, is set to close in a matter of weeks following “four very challenging years”. The clothes market is loved by many locals in the city, leaving shoppers devastatedFacebook He revealed that the last day of trading for Aplomb will be Saturday, February 22.Facebook The clothes market is loved by many locals in the city, leaving shoppers […]

HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for an Irishman who died in Australia – as his family confirm his funeral details. John Furey, of Coffs Harbour, Australia and formerly of Doughiska, passed away in Australia on Wednesday December 18, 2024. John Furey sadly died in Australia in Decemberrip.ie The Galway man will be “sadly missed” by his parents, family and friends. A mass will be held in the Good Shepherd Church, Doughiska on Thursday January 16 at 11.00am. It will be […]

A POPULAR butcher shop has closed after 38 years in business, devastating locals. Martin Divilly Butchers, based in Westside Shopping Centre in Galway, is shutting its doors after nearly four decades. The owners said they “decided to hang up our boots” and retire to spend time with family. The butcher shop wrote on Facebook today: “To all our dear customers and friends, with all the nonsense that’s started in our car park after 38 years in Westside we have decided to hang up […]

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Galway man who was found dead the day after being involved in a crash. Brian Bermingham, 30s, of Clarinbridge has been remembered as “lovely person” with a “generous smile” after his death. Gardai are appealing for information on the crash involving an SUV that happened at around 9.15am on the L4102, a minor road at Slievaun, Clarinbridge on Thursday. It’s understood Bermingham was the sole occupant of the car. At the time, the incident went […]