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It’s not easy to get elected to the county council.

Irish optimism knows no bounds with many living in hope of a repeat of summer 2013 (so far so good). As the evenings begin to stretch, DIY stores will see a flurry of activity with people buying furniture, plants, and accessories to create that extra room in their homes - “The Garden”.

BabyRun.ie specialises in quality jogging buggies for active parents. The secret to enjoyable jogging with a buggyis usingaproper jogger with large 16” rear wheels. It seemed difficult to get them in Ireland, so Aoife Kavanagh decided to set up BabyRun.

Last year was an outstanding one on the road running circuit for Claremorris native and Mayo AC athlete Paula Prendergast. Paula, from Ballybrehony South, lives and works in Dublin. She was named most Improved female runner in Mayo, an annual award sponsored by Ballyhaunis native Frank Greally, editor of Irish Runner magazine in recognition of performances in both the 2013 Mayo AC League and other events.

Last year more than 300 people ran twice around Galway Racecourse in aid of the Philippines based children's charity PREDA — and organisers are hoping that number will increase when the popular 5k is held this year on Saturday March 1.

The Land of The Giants Christmas Duathlon will help sport enthusiasts burn up the treats that get devoured over Christmas, with a run, bike, and run event held on Saturday December 28 in Claremorris. Even though the event is an excuse to get out and about and do something sporting over the festive season, there are always the more serious competitors who will be out to test their fitness and hope none of their form has been lost due to overindulgence.

SINCE THE 1700s, when a Syrian storyteller told the tale of Aladdin and His Magic Lamp to French writer Antoine Galland, the story has enchanted and delighted generations the world over.

Christian and country gospel singer James Kilbane will feature in an enchanting Christmas concert in St Colman’s Church in Corofin on Sunday December 8 at 8pm.

The parents association of Cloonakilla NS, Bealnamulla, Athlone are gearing up for a pre-Christmas fundraiser on Thursday November 28.

Earlier this year Specsavers staff from all across Ireland launched a search to discover the nation’s most fabulous specs wearer, and from the thousands of entries received a Tuam woman was selected as one of the finalists.