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All set for thrills and spills on Galway International Rally

The 2010 rally season kicks off in earnest this weekend with the Safety Direct Galway International Rally, the opening round of the Citroen Tarmac Rally Championship. The traditional season-opener has received a near capacity entry, and promises plenty of exciting action over the two day event. The recent announcement that Citroen is to be the title sponsor of the Tarmac Championship for 2010 is a major boost for Ireland’s popular international rally series. The French car manufacturer is synonymous with rallying at world level, and currently holds the FIA World Rally Championship title for manufacturers, while Citroen driver Sebastian Loeb has won the driver’s title for the past six years. Based in Oranmore, the Safety Direct Galway International Rally will get under way with a ceremonial start in the village on Friday evening, before competitors tackle nine stages on Saturday followed by another six stages on Sunday.

Solemn Novena to bring hope and consolation to people next week

The annual Solemn Novena, which take place at Galway Cathedral from February 8 to 16, will bring a message of hope and consolation to people disspirited by growing problems.

Tuam set to wipe out Fianna Fáil in north of the county

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Tuam has increased its natural hinterland on the west and may have lost some wise councillors on the east. The change was a natural alignment on paper by bringing the East Galway regions of the Oranmore electoral ward into the Tuam ward, while adding to the hinterland of Ballinasloe town.

Another successful year’s rallying for Mayo and District Motorsport Club

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With the motorsport season drawing to a close for another year, Mayo and District Motorsport Club members have once again upheld local honours, winning overall and class awards on some of the major international and national rally championships. On the international scene, Kiltimagh’s John Higgins has been competing on the Tesco 99 Octane British Rally Championship. With one round of the series still to run, John, who co-drives for Cork’s Brian O’Mahony in a Renault Clio Super 1600, holds a comfortable class lead in the rally three category, while the pair are also featuring strongly in the overall championship table.

Williamstown man is named on BNP membership list

The recently leaked list of members of the far right British National Party includes one member located in north Galway, it emerged last night.

Encouraging signs from Sammon’s youngsters

Liam Sammon's promising Galway outfit will be seeking a hat-trick of January victories tomorrow night in Loughgeorge to book a place in the Connacht FBD League final.

Connacht gears up for Community Games finals

Galway hosted the Connaught finals of the HSE Community Games team events recently with all five counties represented.

A ball and a wall!

Martin Mulkerrins is a very un-assuming young man, but one with lots of skill in his hands.

A ball and a wall!

Martin Mulkerrins is a very un-assuming young man, but one with lots of skill in his hands.

A ball and a wall!

Martin Mulkerrins is a very un-assuming young man, but one with lots of skill in his hands.

 

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