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The Volvo Ocean Race is the perfect opportunity to exhibit the best of Irish culture to the world and Galway has a long and proud tradition in keeping the Irish language alive. With this in mind, Údarás na Gaeltachta, along with Gaillimh le Gaeilge, Conradh na Gaeilge, Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, and Ealaín na Gaeltachta, have organised a Lá Gaelach (Day of Irish) which will take place on Thursday July 5.

THE GALWAY Sessions festival, a celebration of the music of Ireland, Scotland, and America, and the historical, cultural, and ethnic links between the three nations, returns next month.

Currently in the middle of a national tour, covering venues the length and breadth of the country, Frankie Gavin and De Dannan will perform for one night only at Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday April 13 at 8pm. Tickets for this event are priced €20/€18 and are selling fast with a limited number of seats remaining.

Frankie Gavin and De Dannan are currently in the middle of a nationwide tour which will see the band perform in a variety of venues and locations the length and breadth of the island. In a move which Frankie Gavin states is largely motivated by the band’s wish to “lift the hearts of the Irish people during this extraordinary economic climate in Ireland”, the band will for the most part bring its music to local communities throughout Ireland and are looking forward to their performance in Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday April 13 at 8pm.

Roscommon Arts Centre recently announced some exciting new events for spring 2012 with more events being confirmed as we go to press.

Inis Mór is hosting its first Trad Fest this weekend. With just a short boat/plane trip to Inis Mór, you can experience a magficient weekend of traditional music and dancing and join in the music sessions in the pubs with acts such as Frankie Gavin & De Dannan, the Mulkerrin Brothers, and Dalta.

The Full Irish coms to a conclusion

The Jarlath McInerney Memorial Cycling Event is taking place again this year around the Claddagh on Saturday June 25, and is in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

Shrule and District Vintage Club has announced its third annual rally in Castlehacket Estate, Belclare, Tuam, on Sunday June 12 2011. The previous two events were an enormous success with exhibitors from all over the west of Ireland displaying their classic and vintage cars, tractors, motor cycles, etc, and each event was attended by more than 4,000 people on the day.

The Shrule and District Vintage Club has announced its third annual rally in Castlehacket Estate, Caherlistrane, Belclare, Tuam. The use of this exquisite estate has been graciously provided, free of charge, by Donagh and Phillip for the third year running. Funds raised on the day will go to Ability West’s services in Tuam and the Cranmore Centre in Ballinrobe.