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The actions of a man and a woman who attempted to rob American tourists, with one courageous tourist being assaulted, have been condemned by a district court judge as it had been terrifying for the visitors and sullies the reputation of Galway as a welcoming city.

A number of representatives from the Socialist Party were due to come to north Mayo yesterday to join in with Shell to Sea protesters at Shell’s tunnelling compound at Aghoos. The Socialist Party delegation was headed by Dublin MEP Paul Murphy, who took over the seat won by Joe Higgins at the last European elections following Higgins’ election to the Dáil in February. The group joined local protesters at the tunnelling compound yesterday (August 25).

Three businesses in Westport are celebrating this week as they have been awarded accolades which nationally recognise their quality services.

Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company and Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Mayo County Development Board, Connacht Rugby (IRFU), FAI, Mayo GAA, HSE West, Mayo Job Club, and Department of Social Protection will deliver Goal to Work in Ballina this September.

With dreams of Sam, put to one side for another year last weekend. It is back to the real heart of the GAA this weekend when the Mayo club championships thunder back into action at the quarter final stage. McHale Park on Saturday and Sunday is the place to be with a double header on the first day and the Sabbath day serving up a triple header of action in the county ground.

GALWAY BAROQUE Singers resume rehearsals for the new term on Wednesday in anticipation of an exciting autumn event.

Fine Gael TD for Galway West, Brian Walsh, has welcomed the latest official data on overseas travel from the Central Statistics Office, which has reported an increase of nearly 13 per cent in overseas visits to Ireland for the first half of 2011.

People travelling to the Celtic Shore Festival in Oranmore this weekend can avail of a special bus service bringing revellers from Galway, Athenry, Claregalway, Loughrea, Craughwell, Kilcolgan, and Clarinbridge on Friday and Saturday.