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TEXAN SINGER-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo & The Sensitive Boys play upstairs at Kelly’s, Bridge Street, on Friday June 29 at 8pm.

The Volkswagen Caddy Racer, a cousin of the popular Caddy van, claimed the title of fastest van in Ireland when it recently set a new course record for commercial vehicles at Mondello Park in Co Kildare with a time of 1.05.77.

The late Garda Robert McCallion will be fondly remembered by family, friends and colleagues on Sunday May 6 when Swinford GAA club host a challenge match between Mayo and Donegal to mark the rededication of their all-weather pitch. Robbie lost his fight for life on April 7, 2009 from injuries received while on duty as a garda in Letterkenny. “He was a proud and very active member of Swinford GAA club and the community feel that this dedication is a fitting tribute to him,” said Mayo GAA PRO and Swinford club member, Aiden McLoughlin.

BRONAGH GALLAGHER, the actress, singer, and songwriter is about to release her new album, simply entitled Bronagh Gallagher, and this month will see her on tour across Ireland.

AMONG THE many notable writers coming to Cúirt this year is American Louise Stern, author of the much-praised short story collection, Chattering.

GALWAY SINGER-songwriter Carla Merrigan will launching her debut album In Too Deep with a gig in Monroe’s Backstage Bar on Friday March 2 at 8pm.

The Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupé Concept proved a head-turning success at the Detroit motor show (NAIAS), being honoured with the annual EyesOn Design Award for best concept car.

Lexus will unveil a new LF-LC 2+2 sports coupé concept at the North American International Auto Show which takes place in Detroit this week.

WE ARE only days away from the start of 2012 but already there is some potentially good music in store with new albums from Delorentos, Mark Lanegan, and First Aid Kit on the way.

Henry Shefflin has remained at home in Kilkenny this week, as his fellow All-Star hurlers departed on a trip to sunny California.