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Division 2A of the Allianz Hurling League promises to be competitive so Westmeath will be anxious to make a positive start at Ruislip on Sunday.

In these austere times, if GAA supporters (consumers) are going to pay their limited cash at the turnstiles to attend games, they expect to be entertained.

Two weeks before their senior football colleagues open their championship campaign, the Mayo senior hurling team will travel to Newbridge to take on Kildare in the first round of the Christy Ring Cup tomorrow afternoon. The Lillywhites are 11/2 third favourites to follow in the footsteps of the likes of London, Carlow, and Westmeath in lifting the trophy, while Mayo are currently priced at 16/1, second last favourites according to one major bookmaker.

The total number of vacant commercial units or premises in Mayo is 976, according to figures released by GeoDirectory. The figures represent an average vacancy rate for commercial units in the county of 12 per cent, and are accurate as of June 2012.

The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) provides a voice for hundreds of the nation’s pubs, and in less than four months’ time a Kilkenny man will be at its helm.

Kilkenny’s Sue Ryder Charity Shop on Kieran Street in the city will re-open its doors for business on Friday last, following a ceremony for the newly-revamped premises.

Over 50 per cent of businesses in Kilkenny are spending more money than they need to on their IT according to research undertaken by BITS, Kilkenny's IT Solutions and Services firm.

Some 235 new residential and commercial buildings were identified in Kilkenny in the first six months of 2011, according to figures released by GeoDirectory.

Ireland’ soccer manager Giovanni Trappatoni has launched the inaugural Continental Tyres Penalty Shoot Out in aid of Ireland’s Homeless World Cup team. This unique event will see teams from all across Ireland take part in a penalty competition with the aim of raising funds for Ireland’s participation in the Homeless World Cup in Paris in August.

Carlow-based MJ Nolan has announced his decision not to contest the forthcoming General Election and to retire from politics.