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The latest figures released by Fáilte Ireland on visitor numbers in 2010 which show an overall decline of 15 per cent on the 2009 figure to levels last seen in 1998, are extremely disappointing as Government inaction has let this downward trend continue.

It is that time of year again when Mayo Roller Bowl runs the Inter Business League. This league has been running for the past 18 years and has proved very successful with businesses all over Mayo competing. People are invited to enter a team of three players and one sub to compete on a weekly basis against other businesses in the county. It is a very enjoyable league for both new bowlers and experienced bowlers. It does not

Fancy your name in the history books? Well read on… KBowl in MacDonagh Junction is starting its new spring league on January 25 and would like to have representatives from different parishes and towns across Kilkenny. The winning team will be pride of the parish as they will be awarded the title Ten Pin Bowling County Champions.

A MOYCULLEN-based golf alliance comprising the north west’s top golf clubs has been awarded a prestigious golf marketing award in which the region was named one of the best golf destinations in the continent.

After the top of the table clash at KBowl on Tuesday night the Pin Killers have one hand on the trophy. In a tight game they beat Galacticus 3 – 2. Leaving them on 28 points overall after round 7. Galacticus remain in second spot on 22 points.

The discussion has started across places of work throughout Kilkenny, What will we do for the Christmas party? “That band is no good!” “The music is too loud there”... is regularly heard. The solution is simple, right on your door step and with free parking after 6pm. Bowling at KBowl in MacDonagh Junction.

Written by Maurice O’Scanaill, one of Ireland’s leading cryptic compilers, Tart With No Hair Is A Ride (7) takes an easy, step-by-step approach to explaining how cryptic clues work. This 112 page paperback is filled with lively examples throughout and illustrated with original cartoons.

Health conscious over-fifties are driving growth in adventure tourism and providers in the sector are likely to enjoy even further demand due to the changing demographics in Irish society. Such were the findings presented at Fáilte Ireland’s National Adventure and Activity Forum which took place earlier this month and was attended by representatives from Mayo’s tourism and activity breaks trade.

On October 31 the Western Care Association Halloween Monster Bingo will take place in the Royal Theatre and Event Centre.

Glasson Golf Club has long been recognised as one of the Midlands’ premier golf courses, and the feedback in terms of the quality of the presentation of the course and the speed of the greens at Glasson really has been excellent over recent months.