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For me, hurling is the ultimate game, but it is more than just a game, a team contest of speed, skill, style, hand-eye co-ordination, a national passion which is woven into the social fabric of Irish society, a game that is played for pride, not money, and quintessentially Irish. As a lady once said, “When you think of it, apart from the Irish language, there is nothing more Irish in this country than the game of hurling.” The game has always flourished in Galway and this county has made a major contribution to its history.

Rumoured to be Ireland’s most photographed Castle, Dunguaire Castle, located just outside the picturesque fishing village of Kinvara, sits perched on the shores of Galway Bay.

Three TY students from Ballinderreen, all of whom attend Seamount, Kinvara have set up a business called Pallet Bros as part of the Student Enterprise programme, in which they take unwanted pallets and turn them into unique handcrafted designs.

Members of MÓR Action met with the councillors of the Loughrea Municipal District (including Rinville, Maree, Clarinbridge, Kinvara and Gort) this week to make a presentation on a proposed extension of Rinville Park. The opportunity was provided by Cllr Martina Kinane who has been active in working for and supporting the upgrade of amenities for residents of Oranmore-Athenry and Gort-Kinvara both at the park and in the surrounding areas.

‘GALILEO’ IS a song which has been good to Declan O’Rourke, opening many doors for him which remain very welcoming to this day - not least the door of Paul Weller.

The answer to the above question for many of us would be “Hell yeah. Bring it on...bring...it....on.”

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

NINA ORAM, the author of the young adult fiction trilogy, The Carrowkeel Series, will be among the featured readers at next week's Over The Edge: Open Reading.

It is rare that an opportunity presents itself to purchase a rare gem in the heart of Kinvara on Ireland’s renowned Wild Atlantic Way. This wonderful thatched cottage is full of character and charm, ideally located equidistant to the quaint seaport village of Kinvara and the 16th century Dunguaire Castle – Ireland's most photographed castle.

The Connacht Property Auction is fast approaching on September 17 and the current list of auction properties are already seeing increased levels of viewings and interest.