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Last chance to see Franciscans’ Galway celebration of 800 years of the Crib

This festive season is the 800th anniversary of the first re-enactment of the Nativity Scene by Saint Francis in Italy. 
To mark the anniversary, there is a display of cribs in the Abbey Church on Francis Street in Galway City.
This weekend, which marks the end of Christmas, will be the last chance to visit this special exhibition which was opened by Bishop Michael Duignan on December the 8th
A team in the Abbey constructed and knitted cribs, while nativity scenes were brought in from Italy to create a miniature Bethlehem. 
All proceeds and collections will go towards the aid of Franciscan humanitarian work in the Holy Land. 
Brother Ronan Sharpley has been speaking to our reporter Joshua Byrne about the cribs exhibition

Calls on Government and Galway County Council to provide funding for more bus shelters across county

The Government and Galway County Council are being urged to provide funding for more bus shelters across Galway.
Galway East TD Sean Canney says shelters are crucial in improving the safety and experience for those using bus services
He is highlighting the Joe O'Toole Road stop in Tuam in particular, due to the increased numbers using it following the addition of the Dublin airport service
The Independent TD says it's vital we deliver attractive and comfortable public transport services.

Installation of lighting at Westside Running track to be completed in 2024

A proposed installation of lighting at Westside Running Track will now be completed in 2024.
It was originally set to be completed in 2025, but councillors passed a motion to bring forward the project at the latest City Hall meeting.
Councillor Colette Connolly proposed the motion and welcomed the support for it from other councillors.
Councillor Connolly said she's pushed for the track since her term as Mayor of Galway:

Calls for County County to priortise the development of Tuam Inner Relief Road

Galway East TD Sean Canney is calling on Galway County Council to prioritise the development of the Inner Relief Road for Tuam. 
The Independent TD says the town is experiencing increased traffic on the back of developments in the Health Campus and the opening of the Tuam Bypass.
Tuam is also expecting major upgrades in educational facilities, with a new 32 classroom National School planned, and several school amalgamations in the town.
Deouty Canney says the council need to "open up the town for development."