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He has been written off not once, but twice, already in this presidential election, but Independent candidate David Norris is in the race until the bitter end.

Angelea Murphy is trying to trace her family roots — the Sammon family.

After the bitter disappointment of last year’s two-point defeat to Wexford in the All-Ireland final there is a strong belief this year’s Galway camogie panel can collect the senior title on Sunday in Croke Park (4pm) when they face Wexford again.

Delighted winner Mairéad Egan and her husband John had plenty to smile about when they visited National Lottery offices in Dublin on Wednesday. Lucky Mairéad revealed seven platinum bars on her All Cash Platinum scratch card to win the fantastic top prize of €50,000.

Picturesque Dunguaire Castle is situated on the shores of Galway Bay. The castle takes its name from the ancient fort of Guaire, King of Connaught, who died in 662 AD. The castle was built in 1520 and was first occupied by Guaire’s descendants, the O’Hynes.

As part of their double headline tour, Clive Barnes and Gavin Glass will be playing the Passionfruit Theatre, Athlone on Friday August 19.

IN A rural pub by the name of Dwyer’s, the clientele includes self employed builder Paddy, ex-Army man John, gullible farm labourer Mick, local curate Fr Lavery, and religious devotee Mrs Hanlon.

Almost the entire population of Inisbofin, along with many visitors, gathered at the island’s Old Pier on Monday to witness an historic moment as an old-style currach was launched from the slipway for the first time in decades.

DRAGON’S DEN sensation Santa Ponsa Or Bust comes to the Town Hall Theatre next week on Friday August 5 and Saturday 6 featuring the two funniest men in Cork: Frank Twomey and Pakie O’Callaghan.

Dave Peyton is a singer/ songwriter/ musician hailing from Daingean Co Offaly.