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Judges Car Sales is confident that its Honda range, which offers a new and exciting line-up of cars going into 2010, will deliver increased sales. Recent awards for Honda, including ones for the most reliable cars, the most reliable brand, and the safest range of cars, will also help sales in 2010. Honda Jazz has recently won the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010, and Honda Accord was runner-up to Mercedes E-Class in the Irish Continental Luxury Car of the Year 2010. The introduction of two new hybrid cars and the welcome return of Civic type S three-door version all add up to what makes it a very promising year for the Honda brand.

The 2008 FUTURE Streets of Galway 8k Road Race - one of the biggest road races in Ireland - takes place this Saturday evening.

THE PATRICK Kavanagh Poetry Award 2008 winner Geraldine Mitchell will be among the featured readers at the next Over The Edge: Open Reading.

John McDonagh (second left) claimed the biggest catch of the day to win the Cathal Noone Memorial Cup in the annual trout fishing competition on Lough Corrib on Saturday. A total of 13 fish were presented for the weigh-in at Faherty's Bar in Oughterard, with McDonagh’s trout weighing 15.03lbs. Sean Bourke came second with a 14.14lbs fish, while Jamie Lydon came third with two fish weighing 12.30 lbs and 3.24 lbs. Gerry Dixon came fourth with two trout weighing 7.95 and 6.77 lbs, while fifth was Lee Hurney with a 7.31lb trout . Also pictured are Mike Noone, son of the late Cathal Noone who presented the trophy, runner-up Sean Burke, and anglers Kieran O’Toole and Gerry Dixon.

Sue Stockdale — business woman, athlete, author, and record breaking explorer — is delivering an exciting workshop in Westport on March 9 to celebrate International Women’s Day. Mayo County Enterprise Board is hosting this motivational event on the theme of “Making it Happen — Transforming Your Belief Into Action”. It takes place in Knockranny House Hotel, starting at 7pm and advance booking is essential.

John McDonagh (second left) claimed the biggest catch of the day to win the Cathal Noone Memorial Cup in the annual trout fishing competition on Lough Corrib on Saturday. A total of 13 fish were presented for the weigh-in at Faherty's Bar in Oughterard, with McDonagh’s trout weighing 15.03lbs. Sean Bourke came second with a 14.14lbs fish, while Jamie Lydon came third with two fish weighing 12.30 lbs and 3.24 lbs. Gerry Dixon came fourth with two trout weighing 7.95 and 6.77 lbs, while fifth was Lee Hurney with a 7.31lb trout . Also pictured are Mike Noone, son of the late Cathal Noone who presented the trophy, runner-up Sean Burke, and anglers Kieran O’Toole and Gerry Dixon.

Kilkenny County Council’s Arts Office has announced the launch of the fifth edition of Rhyme Rag, a poetry publication featuring the work of young people.

Ballinasloe’s Damien Griffin jumped to victory in round five of the Connaught Grand Prix League in Tubber on Saturday in a gripping six-horse jump-off.

•Bearna Golf Club: Men’s stableford, Hugh O'Donnell (23) 40; 2nd John Collins (10) 38; Tim Tarpey (13) 38; Gross, Patrick Neville (2) 31; Cat 1, Derek Corcoran (7) 35; Cat 2, John McSweeney (16) 37; Cat 3, Michael O'Toole (18) 37; Parent & child, Stephen (6) & Joseph Daly (24) 44.

“I’D MUCH rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they’re the first to be rescued off sinking ships.”