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Seven out of 10 people in the west do not wash their hands for long enough to kill germs that cause infections, according to new research, just published.

The ‘missing’ owners of Avondale nursing home, which was closed down by the health authorities recently have been ordered to pay almost €38,000 compensation to two former staff members in their absence.

A Kilkenny nursing home director once again failed to appear at an Employment Appeals Tribunal in Kilkenny to offer any defence in a case involving staff at the home.

MacDonagh Junction will host a selection of fringe exhibitions during the Kilkenny Arts Festival from 6 – 15th August.

Busking is the practice of performing in public places for tips or gratuities. The earliest buskers in Galway were probably singers who would sing on the street, and then knock on doors in the hope of getting money or food. In the early 20th century, Johnny Doran and his family would move around playing in different places, including the races, and then in the evening outside the Imperial Hotel. Paddy Philbin, who later became a dancing master, would dance for him and they drew big crowds. Later came the Reaney brothers who played in various locations in Galway city and county.

The annual general meeting of Mayo AC will be held in the Beaten Path tonight, Friday March 19. The meeting will start at 8.30pm, however, Mayo AC committee members will be on hand from 8pm to collect 2010 membership subscriptions. It is important that as many members as possible attend to contribute, discuss, and decide plans for 2010, and ensure a wide range of activities is organised.