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An exhibition is to take place in Athlone Towncentre this weekend of photographs from the LookWest.ie and Pix.ie Volvo Ocean Race Festival photo competition.

Right folks, get a good sleep on ya, pack a bag of food, get some small change, make sure there’s something good on the radio ‘cos a lot of you are going to have the ride of your lives this weekend.

The final section of the M6 Galway to Dublin motorway will open tomorrow, linking the east and west coast on budget, and four months ahead of schedule.

One family will spend Christmas Day enjoying the food and entertainment at The Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill as a result of a joint initiative between the hotel and Senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

Johnny Giles and David O’Leary might be the most famous Irishmen associated with Leeds, but the Irish, and particularly Galwegians, have played a big role in the city’s development.

The pedestrianisation of Eglinton Street must be seriously considered as it would extend the main shopping area of the city centre, making it more accessible for shoppers.

COPE Galway is holding a sleep out to raise both awareness and funds for its work with homeless men and women in the city.

Key elements of NUI Galway’s new Strategic Plan 2009-2014, which were launched this week, include a major €130m construction proposal, increased numbers of spin-out companies and a rise in the numbers of mature, international and PhD students.

A Galway man who took part in a “professional” burglary in which €34,000 worth of cigarettes and cash was taken has been jailed for four years with the final three suspended.

Galway Simon Community fears that there will be a further increase in demand for its services in the New Year following last week’s Budget cuts.