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There are few places in Ireland where the past and present seem to dance so effortlessly together as Kilkenny. Rising beside the River Nore in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, Kilkenny city is a place of ancient stone, lively streets, whispered legends and warm welcomes. Known affectionately as the “Marble City”, its narrow lanes and handsome buildings create a medieval atmosphere, yet behind those historic walls is a city alive with creativity, music, food and conversation.

Championship changes everything. The margin for error disappears, the intensity lifts a notch and every decision — on and off the field — carries that bit more weight.

After a morale-boosting 2-19 to 1-19 victory over Kilkenny last Sunday, the Galway senior hurlers face another stiff Division 1A assignment this Saturday evening when they welcome the reigning All-Ireland champions into their back yard as Brian Lohan’s Clare make the short trip north for a 7.30pm throw-in at Pearse Stadium.

From October 24 to 28 Savour Kilkenny Food Festival has an exciting line-up of events and activities for the whole family.

Galway got their league campaign back on track last Saturday as they overcame Kilkenny in a blustery St Brendan’s Park in Loughrea. A strong second half showing was key to success, as Galway scored 1-5 without reply in the opening 18 minutes after the interval.

The diocese yesterday bade farewell to retired Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan at a peaceful and hwarming Requiem Mass in Galway Cathedral.

The road towards an All-Ireland final appearance has become longer and more testing for the Galway senior hurlers following their defeat at the hands of Kilkenny by 0-22 to 0-17 in last weekend's Leinster final.

OLIVER CALLAN, one of Ireland’s foremost impressionists and satirists is bringing his award-winning Callan’s Kicks to the stage for the first time in seven years.

Cross country events dominate the athletics calendar next weekend with Galway clubs competing at both juvenile and senior level on the national stage.

Galway Camogie’s star midfielder Niamh Kilkenny is a doubt ahead of their clash with Waterford in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship in Athenry on Saturday (5pm).