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A wildflower meadow in Terryland Forest Park is to be created by conservation volunteers this weekend.

A place in the esteemed Guinness Book of Records is looming for Padraig Pearses GAA club after 1,500 people turned out to take part in a world record-breaking training session at the club’s pitches in Woodmount on Saturday.

A selection of art works by Abbey Road Studio’s resident artist Rosemarie Langtry are currently on display in the lower ground level of Athlone’s Luan Gallery. 

The west of Ireland is set to become a key telecommunications and data gateway over the coming months with the construction of a new transatlantic fibre optic cable system which will have the capacity to handle up to one third of the world’s telephone calls.  This follows the installation of the Irish portion of the cable in Killala, last Friday – the first time a cable of this type has been connected to the Western region.  

The Junior Film Fleadh, taking place from November 11 to 14, is looking for entries from filmmakers between the ages of seven and 18 for its future filmmakers short film programmes.

Renowned fine artist Jim Kavanagh will exhibit his collection of cosmologically inspired works, from August 22 to September 12 at the Market Street Gallery, with proceeds from the event going towards COPE Galway.

Ireland’s hottest act, Nathan Carter, will return to Galway when he plays Leisureland on Saturday August 29 for a fully seated concert. Carter promises a full on, no holds barred, evening of great entertainment with his terrific band and special guests on the night.

The Connacht Property Auction has noted a significant uplift in foreign buyers looking to purchase in the west of Ireland. During the months of June, July, and August, the auction team have seen an increase of 40 per cent in enquiries for Galway, Mayo, and Clare from foreign based buyers. The majority of these are from the UK with sterling exchange rate remaining very strong while there are also strong enquiries from Australia, Germany, US, and Canada. 

The shortage of accommodation in Galway has passed crisis point according to Galway West TD Noel Grealish, who has called for sweeping changes to the planning system.

The first full-contact medieval tournament in Ireland for more than 400 years will take place at Claregalway Castle on September 19 and 20.