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The event of the year is promised at the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone on Friday October 10, when the Superstars of Wrestling roll into Athlone on their American Invasion Tour.

Picture yourself snorkelling in a secluded cove, wandering through narrow cobblestone streets, or sunbathing on a stretch of powdery white sand. The Caribbean offers thrills aplenty for the winter weary. Departure cities, itineraries, and ports of call may vary, but a Caribbean cruise practically guarantees sun-kissed shores, tranquil turquoise waters, azure skies, and balmy climes. Evelyn Byrne, Managing Director of Castle Travel, is a true cruise convert and has enjoyed cruises in this region among others.

You have possibly seen the falafel stall at our Galway markets; Oranmore, Moycullen, and Galway city. You will also see it at most music festivals and you may even see it on some TV and film sets. You may have seen it and passed by, wondering what exactly it is, and would I like it?

St Anne’s Boxing Club in Westport will be hoping that they will be toasting at least silver medalist in the World Youth Boxing Championships in Mexico later on today. Club man Ray Moylette has already secured himself a bronze medal in the championship thanks to a 10-2 win over Cuban Juan Garcia in the quarter final to book a semi-final spot. In the semi-final he will face off against Belarussian Aliaski Haletsich for a place in Sunday’s final. This will be Moylette’s fourth fight in the championship after coming through the previous three rounds unscathed.

Kilkenny metal fans can look forward to one of the finest bands of the genre taking to the stage in Kilkenny on Saturday.

THE MEXICAN guitarist Rosa María Robinson will play music by Dowland, Sor, Villa Lobos, Tedesco and Ponc, in Coole Park this Saturday at 8pm.

EMANUEL LUNDGREN had enough of singing sad songs. It was time to get happy and spread the good vibes. He called some friends and asked them to pop along to sing on some new songs he had written. Emanuel had no idea the phenomenon I’m From Barcelona was to become.

One of the most colourful characters in the world of entertainment, Michael Flatley, is to visit the Royal Castlebar Theatre and Event Centre within the next couple of weeks. Unquestionably the most talented dancer of his generation, Michael is coming to Mayo to promote his Lord of the Dance show which starts at the Royal Castlebar on Saturday January 3. “I have heard great things about the venue in Castlebar and I know that I am going to be hugely impressed when I see the world-class new facility with my own eyes,” says Michael. “It’s a huge step forward for the people of Connacht as it means that elite shows and events such as ours can be brought to their doorstep. Prior to the opening of the new Royal Castlebar, it was just not an option for us to travel west of the Shannon.”

MICHAEL FLATLEY will bring his Lord Of The Dance show to The Royal Castlebar on Saturday January 3 to Thursday 8.

Some 1,400 fans of Sharon Shannon, Shane MacGowan, Mundy and Dessie O’ Halloran thronged the massive new venue at Cillin Hill where they witnessed a musical extravaganza that may not be repeated in Kilkenny in our lifetime.