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SEAN NÓS dancing has enjoyed a revival these last few years and more people than ever are looking to learn, watch, and/or find out about this looser, freer, form of Irish dance.

The second Clifden Lifeboat 10k race will take place this year on Sunday September 13 at 2pm. Runners, walkers, youths and teams can still enter online at www.runireland.com; by e-mailing [email protected] or calling/texting 085 168 0402. People will also be able to enter on the day, from 12.30pm, in the D'Arcy Inn, Clifden.

A special event will take place in Alcock and Brown Hotel, Clifden, on Saturday March 21 from 10am to 6pm. Organised by Terri Conroy of An Bhean Feasa Health Store, the day will inform, inspire, and entertain with regard to all matters of health. Meet with complementary practitioners who will be offering information about how they can improve your health, treat common complaints, and some will be giving mini taster sessions so that you can experience the therapy. Therapies will include acupuncture, systematic kinesiology, bio- energy, Bowen therapy, pranic and ayurvedic healing, and the Dorn method.

With its castle, mountains, lakes, and river, Ballynahinch is undoubtedly one of the best-known areas of Connemara. The present day hotel was once the seat of the Martin family and the birthplace of Humanity Dick, parliamentarian and founder of the RSPCA. In later years the house was bought by Ranjit Singh, the great cricketer. This beautiful area provides superb game fishing and shooting as well as a variety of other outdoor pursuits.

Clifden should be the subject of a special study on Government neglect, particularly the neglect of key infrastructural investment, which is threatening the town’s tourist industry.

An inquest jury has called for a “serious review” of safety measures during private flights, for the position of the emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) to be clearly shown, and for the Irish Aviation Authority to ensure all light aircraft operating in Irish airspace comply with regulations.

Galway received another tourism boost this week when an association of leading French journalists chose it as the venue for its annual board meeting.

Have you ever wanted to tour remote and beautiful areas of Connemara and the West but found that with luggage, such plans have to be cancelled? If so, a new Galway business has been set up to make sure that you can holiday without having to worry about having to transport your luggage from one hotel, hostel B&B to the next.

THE CLIFDEN Community Arts Week returns from Thursday September 17 to Sunday 27 and will feature readings from such major Irish poets as Seamus Heaney and Michael Longley.

Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney will read as part of this year’s Clifden Arts Festival.