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Galway based singer-songwriter Marc Roberts will co-present two television specials n TG4 to honour two of Ireland’s major country music stars.

The Galway City Council has announced the details of its refuse service over the Christmas period.

Saturday, December 22, Dr Richard Tobin, 094 9021119

Galway’s civic and religious leaders will be delivering their Christmas messages on Galway Bay fm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The average Irish person will gain up to half a stone over the festive period as the temptation of never-ending chocolates, mince pies and savoury snacks get the better of them.

These days we are constantly hearing ‘tis the season to be jolly’ and everyone asking if you have your Christmas shopping done or if you have plans for Christmas Day. However it is not always a jolly and happy time for a lot of people who struggle with the idea of and days around Christmas and the New Year. In fact it is a time that people need to be aware of their mental health, as quite often Christmas can be a lonely and troublesome time especially during these tough economic times.

THE HILARIOUS Who Needs Enemies? series returns to the Town Hall Theatre stage for it’s seasonal instalment, A Christmas Tale, next week.

The Irish Heart Foundation’s expert health promotion team has created a handy Advent calendar of motivational tips and helpful reminders to steer the nation through the indulgent festive season without piling on the pounds and to stay healthy this December.

If you are looking for somewhere to have a Christmassy lunch with family or colleagues, there is a little place in Galway that I can recommend to you, Blazers Bar & Bistro. It is set apart from the hustle and bustle of the city, part of The Ardilaun hotel and yet but a stroll from either Salthill or the city centre. This tranquil setting, with beautifully landscaped gardens is a little a gem.

It’s hard to believe but Christmas is less than 2 months away. There is so much to do around Christmas, presents to be bought, friends and family coming home and Christmas dinner to prepare, so now is the perfect time to get a head start. Traditionally, Christmas pudding was made four or five weeks before the big day to help develop the rich distinctive flavours. I have tried many versions and recipes over the years, but this is my favourite. I got this from my grandmother the first Christmas after I had qualified as a chef, and it is as good now as it was then.