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There is no stop sign on the Cappagh Road leading onto the Barna Road junction because it was knocked down in an accident, and accidents on this road are far too frequent.

Barna has always been regarded as the happiest of places to call home. Even going back to earlier decades when a clutch of modest shops and pubs at a small crossroads leading down to a solid protected small fishing harbour comprised the total attraction of the village, with a scattering of ‘posh’ bungalows intermingling with more modest cottages and seaside villas, Barna was always regarded as a desirable address combining easy access to the city with the charm of a leisurely way of life and an intimate, cosy, ambience.

No 8 Thornberry, Barna, is one of the finest and most attractive family homes to come to the market for some time and especially in this well established and sought after development moments from Barna village. Tucked away in this meticulously maintained cul-de-sac of private detached homes, this property is all you could ask for in terms of convenience, class, and style. Spread over c2,200sq ft and standing on a large site, this fine home overlooks large manicured green areas to the front and is completely private to the rear. This home is teeming with extras offering homeliness, privacy, and comfort. Space both inside and out is what is on offer here, and this is to be found on the three large levels that are at the heart of the design of No 8 Thornberry.

Ready to walk into, this modern family home is located in the prestigious Thornberry development in Barna. No 21 is an impressive home with high quality finishes and fittings and large, bright, and airy rooms. It's a short walk or drive to the centre of Barna village and the services it offers, including The Twelve Hotel, SuperValu supermarket, and local primary school. The pier and sea front are beside the village and Galway city centre is approximately six miles away.

The reality is that neither of these teams will be going too far in the 2009 county championship. Nevertheless that won’t stop them trying their damndest to take one more step forward at least.

A unique artistic impression of the Volvo Ocean Race is being auctioned next week for a Galway charity.

Rossgorman in Truskey West, Barna, is a unique executive residence with gracious accommodation of c2,900sq ft standing on an elevated site of 0.5 acre with the most magnificent uninterrupted panoramic views of Galway Bay, the Clare hills, and the surrounding coastline.

Creating six park and ride facilities on the outskirts of Galway city is a realistic and worthwhile option that would significantly reduce traffic congestion.

The Galway Races are the highlight of Galway’s social calendar, but it is not always as glamorous as it may seem. Drinking from a plastic cup as you get your high heels stuck in the mucky ground and try to shield your just out of the salon hair from the brutal wind and rain that is often the norm for our Irish summer, where’s the fun in that? So Galway’s funkiest hotel, The Twelve in Bearna, has come up with a way for you to experience all the excitement and drama of a day at the races, with the best of food, drink, entertainment, betting, and high fashion in the hotel’s luxurious, and more importantly, warm and dry, surroundings.

Bearna/na Forbacha minor hurlers have advanced to the preliminary quarter-finals after ovecoming Portumna in their final championship game last week.