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An Athenry father of a child with autism is drawing on his love of darts to run a tournament for Ireland’s autism charity, AsIAm, in Cawley’s Bar, Craughwell, on Sunday, September 29.

Galway’s Irish Socksciety was named as the winner of the Guaranteed Irish Gift Champion category at a gala event to mark the 50th anniversary of the Guaranteed Irish brand.

Claire Lavelle, a devoted mother to 12-year-old Alex and a cherished member of Down Syndrome Galway, has embarked on a remarkable journey to spread awareness and promote inclusion. Drawing upon her extensive background in music and drama, Claire has penned the uplifting anthem “Rockin 21” with the aim of celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and raising crucial funds for Down Syndrome Galway.

Tickets for the annual GAA national draw promoted by Croke Park are on sale through the club, all prizes being sponsored by Croke Park.

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) members from Athlone, the Midlands region and across Ireland marched on Leinster House to present its pre-budget submission to Government.

Thanks to all the mentors, parents, camogie and hurling players who marched with the club in the Athlone and Moate parades. There was a great contingent of club members at both. Southern Gaels won the ‘Best Sports Club’ award in the Moate parade and had a wonderful day. The weather was less favourable in Athlone on Sunday but the day was just as enjoyable.

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Monday October 5 marks the start of the Baboró International Arts Festival For Children, two weeks of creative, theatrical, musical and artistic events for children to share with families, friends, and classmates.

SINÉAD HYNES is a closed book emotionally. She is not inclined to share what goes on inside her with her husband Alex, and only with difficulty with herself. For her, it is easier to lie in hospital, claiming she has respiratory illness, than to tell him the truth.