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Is it too early to be talking about a possible football and hurling double? Almost certainly. But where’s the fun in being sensible?

As summer arrives, so too does barbecue season and more time spent working and socialising outside. While these moments are part of everyday life across Ireland, especially in farming and agricultural communities, they also bring a higher risk of sunburn and burns from hot surfaces, flames, machinery or chemical exposure.

Connacht, having bagged the valuable eighth URC spot with a commanding 26-5 win over Edinburgh, are now hunting down a win against another Scottish outfit in their bid to progress in Europe on Friday at 7.45pm at Scotstoun Stadium.

The team at OxyGeneration are celebrating the start of summer and with it the chance to go outside and enjoy all Galway has to offer. However, the start of summer sports seasons can unfortunately mean injuries and recovery.

Galway United came out of a busy bank holiday weekend with plenty of pride and two points to show for their efforts at home to St Pat’s and away to Derry City.

Connacht are preparing for a game of “real significance” when they host Munster in Dexcom Stadium on Saturday night (7.45pm).

Galway Lifesboat Station crew member Olivia Byrne spent her last day on duty this weekend, bringing an end to 23 years of volunteer service with the RNLI.

Rusheen Physiotherapy had its official launch this month, celebrating the opening of the first dedicated physiotherapy clinic in Knocknacarra. These new premises host beautifully appointed clinic rooms and a professional Pilates studio.

University Hospital Galway has warned of long wait times for admissions and the postponement of some elective procedures this week due to high numbers of patients attending the hospital's Emergency Department.

Connacht cannot afford to bask in their success over the Stormers with another huge fixture around the corner in South Africa.