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One month shy of the 30th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, over 1,000 young people turned out to celebrate their Catholic faith in a spirited and joyous fashion. Donning wellington boots and warm clothing, cold weather conditions only served to unite the crowd in a spirit of unity and fun.

One month shy of the 30th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, over 1,000 young people turned out to celebrate their Catholic faith in a spirited and joyous fashion. Donning wellington boots and warm clothing, cold weather conditions only served to unite the crowd in a spirit of unity and fun.

International rugby star Denis Hickie will be quizmaster for the night in the Cellar Bar, Galway on Wednesday,September 2 at a fundraising table quiz for GenYES Galway, the 18-30 group that is saying ‘Yes’ to Lisbon.

PAUL MCLOONE will take over the decks at GIGANTIC for what promises to be a cracking night of indie, rock ‘n’ roll and all and anything with a beat.

Fine Gael leader Dep Enda Kenny this week expressed his concern that Castlebar could be hit with further job losses. The potential job losses, according to the TD, could occur at the Volex facility on the Breaffy Road in Castlebar. Dep Kenny believes that up to 14 jobs could be at risk in the company whose main business is the manufacture of cable assembly systems for various companies.

Westmeath competitor Audrey Murphy was among the big winners at this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann which took place in Tullamore last week.

Objections to the redevelopment of Taaffe’s shop in Galway are preventing 100 jobs being created.

Objections to the redevelopment of Taaffe’s shop in Galway are preventing 100 jobs being created.

Workers with medical cards are being reminded that they are exempt from the income levy which was introduced in last year’s budget.

Boyzone star Keith Duffy, the patron for Irish Autism Action, will be on a tour of Mayo today (Friday) where he will meet Jordan Kearns, the young boy who was the inspiration behind the hugely successful Croagh Patrick Seven Day in a Row Challenge.