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The star of the hit RTE television programmes ‘Families in Trouble’ and ‘21st Century Child’ will visit Kilkenny next March.

Racing punters are being encouraged to trot along to the Cheltenham preview night at Langton’s in Kilkenny on March 3 to back some winners at the up and coming Cheltenham Festival.

Leading National Hunt trainer Willie Mullins enjoyed a Christmas to remember as he trained an unrivalled 17 winners over the Christmas period. The Bagenalstown based trainer is enjoying his golden spell in the training ranks.

Sport must continue to be top of the agenda in Westmeath. This was the message legendary Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner was keen to drive home to our county councillors this week.

All are welcome to take part in the Ballinasloe 10k Run/Walk, to take place this Sunday April 5 at 12 noon.

The Mayo Advertiser are offering €1,000 to any reader who can produce a full hard copy of last week’s paper with the headline “Massive blow jobs for Belmullet”. Internet bloggers have been almost hysterical since a spoofed-up copy of our front page started circulating last Monday. There are still many doubting Thomas’ who think it was the headline of the century that slipped through the proofing process, but alas, our original headline was much more sombre.

This classic photograph of the Claddagh was originally taken c1890 and was given to us by the National Library. It illustrates just how close the connection was between the thatched village and the sea. Most of the menfolk who lived there were fishermen who depended for their livelihood on the sea, and so a tradition developed which became a colourful expression of ancient local faith.

The achievements of Galway language school Atlantic Language were celebrated on Saturday night last at the annual Language Travel Star Awards in London where the company was named Best Language School in Europe.

This Sunday the Leinster club final is well worth the trip to Tullamore to see Garrycastle take on Portlaoise at 2pm in what promises to be a top class game.