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•This Saturday will see the inaugural COPE Galway triathlon taking place in Salthill. The race, aimed at raising funds for the local charity, will see up to 500 competitors will test their skills and endurance over a 750 metre swim, a 20 kilometre cycle and a five kilometre run. Set against the backdrop of Galway Bay, the race is set to be a great day for competitors and spectators alike.

Oranmore showjumper Olive Clarke will be among the leading challengers in the next round of the National Premier Series Grand Prix league which takes centre stage at the Claremorris Show this weekend.

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.

A packed programme of action is on the cards for Claremorris this weekend with the three-day show taking in the national Premier League Grand Prix for the first time ever on Sunday and acting as the launching event for the Connacht Grand Prix League on Saturday. Last weekend was another one of note for Mayo riders with Ballindine’s Eric Glynn storming to superb victory at the Mullingar international show.

Young Turloughmore star Michael Duffy continues to challenge for showjumping honours after helping Ireland secure silver at the European championships in Belgium over the weekend.

•Tuam All Stars Gymnastic club members Amy Egan and Stephanie Gilmore, coached by Fionnuala Dooley Duffy, enjoyed success at the Celtic Cup in Cardiff when winning a bronze medal. Tuam All Stars is taking new members in September. Previous experience not required. Minium age five; no maxium age. For further information telephone 087-6521075