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Galway’s arts community turned out in force on Monday evening for the official launch of this year’s Galway Arts Festival. Augmenting the large assembly of local festival devotees were visiting artists such as musicians Philip Glass and Richard Hawley, playwright Enda Walsh, and artist Ruth McHugh, all of whom feature in this year’s exciting programme.

Droim Chaoin, Bishop O’Donnell Road, is a lovely family estate located within moments of Galway city centre. Number 23 is a superb owner occupied property which is presented in excellent condition and features all the modern conveniences that one would require including oil fired central heating, PVC double glazed windows, and feature open fireplace. The heart of the home (the kitchen) must be seen to be believed with beautiful solid wooden kitchen units and presses and overlooking the manicured rear garden. This home also has the benefit of being located within a brief stroll of the new Knocknacarra shopping centre.

It’s all systems go for the Galway Races which get under way on Monday week July 28 and run until the following Sunday August 3.

A man who stole a television from Dunnes Stores and sold it on to have money for Christmas was remanded on bail for a year to see how he behaves himself in the meantime, following his appearance before Galway District Court this week.

If there was ever a time when business was business and the arts were — well, just messing around, enjoying oneself, it’s not now, and it’s certainly not in Galway.

Volunteers are needed to assist the Belmullet Gala Festival 2008 Heritage Day which takes place on Monday August 11.

I always feel a little sad taking down the tree on Little Christmas.

The director of the Dublin Transportation Office John Henry, will make a presentation to the major transport stakeholders in Galway next week.

Sawgrass Properties has just released with agents O’Donnellan & Joyce possibly two of the best located developments in Galway city. The first development is Seapark which is located in Galway’s most prestigious address in Taylor’s Hill.

With one week down and one week to go the city continues to thrive on one of the most successful runs the Galway Arts Festival has ever seen. And things are only set to get better yet.