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Coastal communities in Galway and Clare are being called on to light bonfires to greet the fleet of 70 yachts that will sail into Galway Bay as part of the Volvo Ocean Race.

THE GALWAY Arts Centre will continue to bring Galwegians challenging artworks and exhibitions throughout 2009 and its spring programme will focus on solo exhibitions by Irish and other northern European artists.

THE GALWAY Arts Centre will continue to bring Galwegians challenging artworks and exhibitions throughout 2009 and its spring programme will focus on solo exhibitions by Irish and other northern European artists.

John Mahoney, best known for playing Marty Crane in Frasier and for his powerful stage performances at numerous Galway Arts Festival productions, has rated Galway as his favourite holiday destination in the world.

THROUGHOUT THEIR careers, both musician/broadcaster Philip King and writer Joseph O’Connor have documented the development of Irish consciousness and sense of identity.

For a country that is often highly conservative, Ireland has produced many important and influential socialist activists, thinkers, and politicians, and many of them have come from Galway.

FATHER TED ran from 1995 to 1998 but more than a decade after both the show ended and the tragically early passing of the great Dermot Morgan, it still holds a vice like grip on the Irish psyche.

AFTER 18 months of diligent preparation, the Volvo Ocean Race is finally almost upon us, and the racing yachts’ arrival in Galway next week signals the commencement of two action-packed weeks of sailing, music, spectacle, culture, and craic in what will be Ireland’s largest ever free festival which is expected to bring 200,000 visitors to the city.

The much anticipated auction season will commence tomorrow (Friday) when O’Donnellan & Joyce will place three properties up for sale by public auction. According to Colm O’Donnellan of O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers all three houses have been extremely keenly priced to sell and there have been excellent viewings during the marketing campaign over the last five weeks.

The Connemara Coast Hotel will host Communion and confirmation lunches this year. An all inclusive package of €28 per adult and €14.50 per child includes a four course lunch, complimentary glass of wine for adults, and glass of mineral for children. Entertainment will also be provided for children on the day. Lunch will take place in the recently updated Daly’s restaurant, where its soft furnishings, rich décor and fine artwork are complemented by magnificent views across the bay.