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One of the great iconic Irish acts of the last 25 years, Whipping Boy, have announced a Kilkenny gig this Christmas, as part of the group’s return to the Irish live scene.

Thirty-two students have been awarded sports scholarships at NUI Galway this week, bringing the total number of students receiving sports scholarships at the university to 60.

In the EU Parliament there are 750 MEPs, only 12 of whom are from Ireland.

Turning away from Galway’s on-going traffic chaos to the world of sport, rugby union has taken centre stage this week with the World Cup kicking off in New Zealand - 20 nations, having prepared for four years, will compete over six weeks to claim the highest prize in the sport.

The annual charade that occurs on the eve of the Mayoral election in Kilkenny caused controversy once again this year as Fine Gael’s David Fitzgerald was given the title following a voting pact with Fine Gael and Labour at Kilkenny Borough Council.

Ireland’ soccer manager Giovanni Trappatoni has launched the inaugural Continental Tyres Penalty Shoot Out in aid of Ireland’s Homeless World Cup team. This unique event will see teams from all across Ireland take part in a penalty competition with the aim of raising funds for Ireland’s participation in the Homeless World Cup in Paris in August.

As the winter nights close in and sporting activities become more dependent on our unpredictable weather the best way to secure a regular team sporting activity is to go indoors. Kilkenny Sports Arena offers the best indoor facilities to help you stay fit during the cold dark evenings.

Do you want to be the PS3 FIFA 10 Gateway champion? There will be a one-day knockout tournament in the Gateway Leisure centre, Belmullet on Saturday August 7.

Killala soccer star Aileen Gilroy is part of the Republic of Ireland side that made it through to the UEFA u17 European Championships final this week. Ireland beat Germany 1-0 in the semi-final in Nyon in Switzerland on Tuesday. They will now face off against Spain in the final European Championships final on Saturday at 12.30pm. For soccer fans looking to see the game, it will be broadcast live on Eurosport. By making it all the way to the final the Irish girls have booked their place in next year’s FIFA u18 World Cup which will take place in Trinidad and Tobago.

Last week I mentioned Mary Hanafin, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport. To be honest, if I’d been asked in a pub quiz what was Mary Hanafin the minister for I wouldn’t have had a clue. Thanks to Google the information was readily available.