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It has always been one of my great regrets that I never went to work as a teacher in South America or Africa or as we used to say when I was young “go on the missions”. So when the opportunity presented itself earlier this year I decided now is the time.

A joint fundraising charity coffee morning/tea day and bake sale will take place in Ardrahan this weekend in aid of Self Help Africa and the Galway Hospice, and people are being asked to show their support.

Paul and Mary Grealish of The King's Head Bistro, together with Ronan Scully of Gorta Self Help Africa, are hosting a special International Women’s Day lunch tomorrow (Friday) in aid of Gorta Self Help Africa.

An open meeting to discuss an initiative to engage people in the process of building their own homes, will take place in the city this weekend.

As we fast approach the end of February and days lengthen in brightness, thoughts turn towards a holiday adventure. So, where best to expand those travel horizons?

The Stunning, one of the finest bands to ever emerge from Galway, and whose songs, 'Brewing Up A Storm' and 'Half Past Two' are regarded as Irish rock classics, will be honoured at the upcoming Mayoral Ball.

I am just back from what can only be described as a trip of a lifetime in Namibia, a country of stunning scenery and wildlife that everyone should visit once.

Bridgestone tells us it has been chosen to provide some 120 new original equipment tyre fitments to car manufacturers for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. This represents an increase of more than 30 per cent. The fitments are spread across more than 40 different models from 15 different manufacturers.

Community groups from Mayo donned their walking and running shoes over Christmas and raised over €5,000 for GOAL to support its overseas development programmes.

The innovative team behind Claregalway 2020 is hosting a novel event this weekend that looks at the legends of the season in the many cultures that now live in the city and county.