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People might think Castlebar man Brian McCaffrey is a little tutti frutti when they see him sprinting around Clontarf, Dublin, in his blue suede shoes next weekend, but it is all for a very good cause.

The four Macnamara children, John, Nicolette, Brigit and Caitlin, when abandoned by their father, must have sought some stability from their mother Yvonne. But she was distracted by her passion for Nora Summers, and was just not available. Instead they were scooped up by the artist Augustus John, and his mistress Dorelia McNeil, and, saying good-bye to Doolin, were brought to live in his rambling red-brick home in Dorset. At the end of a sweep of gravel, lost in rhododendrons and trees, Alderney Manor was surrounded by miles of moorland. It was an ideal and happy playground for young children.

This weekend will see the 17th Galway Science and Technology Festival host its free final day exhibition at NUI Galway. The event, which features shows, workshops, and more than 80 interactive stands showcasing the work and research of Galway’s leading science and technology organisations, is expected to attract in the region of 20,000 visitors.

JCI Galway have introduced TECHGATE, a new technology expo promoting and highlighting the wealth of businesses in this ever-growing section in the west of Ireland. TECHGATE will have three different pillars at the event - the Expo, the Talks and the Awards.

Registration has opened this week for the Coca-Cola Zero Bikes scheme, which is due to launch in Galway later this month.

One of the most interesting hotels in Ireland is the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co Clare. Apart from its spectacular setting overlooking the River Inagh as it cascades over wide ledges almost immediately outside its door, this distinctive building conceals within its walls an 18th century mansion, and a late medieval castle. It was the home of the one-time wealthy Macnamaras, landlords of vast Clare territories. The last of the clan to hold any real status was Henry Valentine Macnamara (known as Henry Vee), the High Sheriff of Co Clare, and a character to be reckoned with. One December morning in 1919, Henry Vee and friends (who included a British army officer and a Lady Beatrice O’Brien), set out in a convoy of cars for a woodcock shoot in the Burren.

An app has been created to steer tech-friendly tourists around the Wild Atlantic Way route which runs across Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Kerry, and Cork.

Mayo County Council called on people to ‘Bin It Your Way’ in a Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) mid campaign boost which took place at Swinford Cultural Centre earlier this week. The event was a riot of colour with the eye catching ads displayed on GLT ad-bikes and a GLT media bike.

The billionaire Glenamaddy brothers who are funding Galway FC to the tune of €300,000 over a three year period said this week they plan to extend their sponsorship of the city based League of Ireland side in the future.

Leading historians will discuss life in Ireland during the World War 11 at a special conference in Galway this weekend.