Galway’s Enda Armstrong is making headlines as a semi-finalist in Ireland’s prestigious Young Farmer of the Year competition, vying for a €5,000 prize against 14 others. The contest, now in its 28th year, celebrates young agricultural talent—and this year’s winner will be announced on September 8 in Killenard, County Laois. Last year’s historic win went to Aileen Sheehan from Cork, the first woman ever to claim the title—she started farming just months ago, now milks 140 cows, and juggles teaching PE and Maths while raising a baby with her Army husband. Both the FBD Trust chairman and Macra’s national president praised all finalists for their passion and commitment to building a sustainable Irish farming future.

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Masked intruders struck again early Tuesday on Davis Road, narrowly thwarted by a homeowner’s quick action — but this isn’t an isolated incident. A wave of attempted break-ins is sweeping the county, including a jewelry theft in Corrandulla and suspicious nighttime activity captured on doorbell cameras across Claregalway. Authorities are investigating links between these raids, with neighborhood watch groups warning residents to stay alert for a specific black car with UK plates. Stay vigilant: lock your doors, keep lights on, and report anything unusual — safety starts with you.

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A chilling murder charge has been formally laid against 33-year-old Dubravko Ostojic in Galway, accused of killing his own mother, Milena Ostojic, at their Ballybrit home on April 24, 2026. Arrested and charged without comment in Galway District Court, the case has been escalated to the Central Criminal Court by the DPP — a move following a prior assault charge that was dropped and struck out. Ostojic’s solicitor noted a dispute over legal aid, delaying any application. Detective Garda Gerry Carroll outlined the arrest details before Judge Fiona Lydon remanded him into custody, with his next court appearance set for September 7 via video link — and any bail request must now go to the High Court.

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