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Charlestown Library are asking children to submit a spooky story (250 words) and be in for a chance of winning €1,000 worth of books for their school or library.

Carlow’s great hope is firmly attached to the handlebars of two locals setting out for world title glory. Cyclists Keith Heary and Louise Nolan are heading to Italy on September 27 and 28 to compete in the World Duathlon championships. The event, a two-discipline event with a 10km run, 40km cycle, and then a 5km run, takes place in Rimini, Italy. “Myself and Louise got selected to represent Ireland by taking part in a series of selection races over the course of the year,” Keith told Carlow First. “I qualified by finishing second overall in the Limerick Duathlon series of three races (winning one race), and also won the Waterford Duathlon, which were qualifying events. Louise qualified by finishing fourth overall in the Limerick Duathlon series and winning the Carrick-on-Suir Duathlon,” he said. Graiguecullen native Keith and Carlow native Louise are well known locally and are inundated with well wishes as they prepare for the trip.

The finalists for the Hype Entertainment Battle of the Bands were announced on Sunday.

TEENAGERS WITH a story to tell and who think it might make a good script for a film, the basis for a novel, or idea for a video game are asked to get writing.

The Streets of Galway 8k road race continues to be a success story on the Irish athletic calendar.

Award-winning Galway bartender Chris Lally just gave city-goers another reason to stop in to The House Hotel to taste his infamous and innovative cocktails, and it’s called Spirit of the West.

OVER THE past decade, Baile na hAbhann-based Irish language television station TG4 has produced many notable presenters including Grainne and Sile Seoige, Hector Ó hEochagáin, Aoife Ní Thuairisg, and Manchán Magan.

Kerry won the league in 2004 under Jack O’Connor. And then in September they collected the Sam Maguire at their ease. They did the exact same thing two years later and no doubt that is what is on their agenda for 2009 too.

Mayo Cat Rescue has just launched its annual pet photo competition with a first prize of €150.

Eighty students at NUIG will receive funding to pursue their sporting interest this year.