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Kilkenny is preparing to host the 33rd National Youth Awards, having first been run in 1978.

AeroSurgical Ltd, an early stage medical device company that incorporates state of the art aerosol technology to form the basis of its proprietary AeroSurge Platform which efficiently delivers therapeutics into the abdominal cavity of patients during surgery to combat post-surgical complications such as pain and adhesions., has secured investment of €1.6 million. The funding round included the Western Development Commission, Enterprise Ireland, existing shareholders and new private investors.

Hundreds of teenagers from the west and north west are taking part in a national talent competition in Ballinrobe on the weekend of March 26 and 27.

Key health issues that are affecting teenagers in communities across Ireland are to be addressed at a conference the No Name Club, a leading national youth organisation, is holding in Tipperary on February 19.

Policies for the retail industry by Fine Gael and Labour are the right mix of measures to help retailers weather the recession, according to Retail Excellence Ireland.

The decline in retail sales at the end of last year has caused Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) to predict that more than 400 retail stores will close during January 2011.

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland launched their 2011 Social Impact Programme this week with a call for applications from individuals who are developing new, big ideas to address the social and environmental challenges we face in Ireland. €500,000 in funding and support will be presented to three winners next October to help them grow and increase the impact that they are having in Ireland. Social Entrepreneurs Ireland also announced that the Social Impact Programme would be supported and sponsored by DCC plc. A new three year partnership has been agreed that will see DCC provide vital financial support as well as in-kind support.

Start-up businesses of computer games and internet software applications are being invited to submit for funding under a new government led initiative to help start-ups go global.

Galwegians RFC has secured a sponsorship this season with Galway bitumen company Cold Chon becoming the new main sponsor for the 2010-11 season.

Coláiste Chonnacht will celebrate its centenary on Saturday evening with the launch of a new book.