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Taking the Boat, a new book that sheds light on the Irish community in Leeds between 1931 and 1981 (many of whom were from Mayo), was recently launched and is currently available in bookshops throughout the west of Ireland.

Beautifully presented four bedroom detached residence. With the turn of the key you can walk into this home, which is fitted to a very high standard, and provides comfortable quality accommodation.

Summer is here and we need to think about our outdoor space and gardens. Outdoor rooms are an essential on today's real estate market, as well as an inexpensive way to expand your living space.

South East Garden Show and Modern Homes and Building Exhibition was launched recently by Samantha Stacey, Miss Waterford Universe 2008. The show starts Friday July 17 at Powerstown Park racecourse, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, and runs for three days.

The magic appeal of Oughterard persists. Recessions will come and go, property markets will follow the upward and downward curve as night follows day, but always, even in the most turbulent times, there are little oases that will buck the trend to some extent. The village provides all the necessities for daily living while still retaining a close community atmosphere. Shops are adequate, pubs and restaurants abound, excellent schools, golf course, and enveloping it all in a watery embrace is the beautiful Lough Corrib.

Following the hugely successful launch of Club Farraige Iorrais (www.seaerris.ie) some 80 people are now actively taking part in a whole host of water sport activities throughout Erris. Safe access to and participation in water sports are provided by the newly formed and voluntary manned community water sport club.

Galway is preparing to be infested with adventure racers as the Rat Race returns. The team-based event will see the city transformed into an urban sports playground as racers are challenged to take part in a range of physical and mental activities including running, mountain biking, abseiling, climbing, and kayaking.

The Midlands’ largest dedicated outdoor pursuits shop, Outdoor Sports Mullingar, is celebrating its one year anniversary at Mullingar Business Park.

A deepening recession and a wet summer may have been bad news for most of us, but conditions are perfect for the expansion of Ireland’s leading outdoor clothing firm, Portwest.

Portwest, Galway’s largest sportswear and outdoor clothing store has recently opened In the fortmer Kenny’s bookstore on High St. and offers a fantastic selection of clothing and sports equipment.