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Easter is only a few days away, and traditionally roast lamb is served on Easter Sunday. This tradition goes back to a time before Easter, where a sacrificial lamb was roasted and eaten to celebrate the first Passover by the Jewish people. As Hebrews converted to Christianity, they brought their traditions with them. The Christians often reference Jesus as the Lamb of God, thus the traditions merged.

Legendary Irish band The Frank and Walters are coming to the Garbo’s Venue this Easter. The Frank and Walters are synonymous with great albums, radio hits, and a live show that has taken them all over the world during the course of a celebrated and critically acclaimed career. Their new album, Songs for the Walking Wounded, delivered more classic Franks’ melodies, alongside some poignant tracks on what is perhaps the band’s most personal album to date.

Local musical protégée Richard Hughes neatly combines his Westport 250 celebration with the rediscovery of Westport composer Jane Anne MacDonnell in a gala fundraising evening at Westport Town Hall. The programme includes Jane Anne MacDonnell’s Quadrilles, the premiere of Richard Hughes composition celebrating Westport 250 and music by Mozart and Haydn. The entire proceeds of the night are in aid of the Town Hall. This exceptional musical evening takes place on Easter Sunday, April 16, at 8pm.

It is the business end of the season in the Premier League and for our Fantasy Football managers in the Galway Advertiser Tribal Leader League in association with St Anthony's Claddagh and Credit Union the pressure is starting to build.

Under fire Transport, Tourism and Sport Minister, Shane Ross, travelled to Athlone last Friday to mark the opening of the 2.2km cycleway from Garrycastle to the White Gates.

Easter not only confirms the arrival of spring it tempts us with a foretaste of the summer to come.

The Ardilaun is always a good choice for wining, dining, and pampering during the Easter period with a choice of lunch options, afternoon tea, and Avalon Beauty indulgence packages available at the hotel in leafy Taylor’s Hill. Being a family owned Galway hotel, The Ardilaun is a venue of choice for spending much needed catch up time with family and friends.

Many parents have children at different stages and it can be a balancing act to find games to amuse and entertain everyone. We have put together a list of some fun games to entice your older children to participate in games that your toddler can also play. Hopefully these will help keep the peace in your house this Easter break.

THE EASTER weekend will be a full and busy one at Electric, with a host of DJs programmed across three rooms in the Abbeygate Street venue on Saturday and Sunday nights.