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Kilcornan is a truely special place. The Brothers of Charity owned estate, which is located in the village of Clarinbridge, was for many years home to nearly 150 people with various forms of intellectual disability. However many parts of the facility now lie dormant due to the development of a community based strategy, which means service users have moved out to live in local villages and towns and are integrated into community life. This is now seen as best practice and it has meant a number of the buildings and facilities in Kilcornan are available for potential use by community groups and businesses.

When PJ and Maura Grealish and their family bought the Kings Head a quarter of a century ago, one of the first things they did was light a fire in the famous 1612 fireplace. Unaware that the chimney needed cleaning the place soon filled up with thick smoke from the turfy fire.

The third annual Cannonball Run sponsored by Stobart Ireland in aid of Barretstown is set to take place across the country from Friday September 9.

Picturesque Dunguaire Castle is situated on the shores of Galway Bay. The castle takes its name from the ancient fort of Guaire, King of Connaught, who died in 662 AD. The castle was built in 1520 and was first occupied by Guaire’s descendants, the O’Hynes.

With the recession continuing to turn the microscope on all matters work and finance, a marketing professor has pointed out that companies are now also being shown up as to whether they offer good value or not.

IRISH CHANTEUSE Derby Browne is back in the Town Hall next week with her show La Dolce Roma which promises to transport audiences to sunny and sensuous Italy.

‘Staycate’ in style: Now you can tailor your home holiday to your individual taste as the Harbour Hotel, Galway joins forces with its sister hotels, the Limerick Strand Hotel and the Hilton Kilmainham in Dublin. With a fantastic four-night stay between any two of these fabulous destinations for only €250 per person* including one dinner in each chosen property, you can experience the excitement of exploring two different cities within one holiday experience! This unbelievable price also includes a choice of passes to some of Ireland’s best attractions.