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THOUGH THEY were together for only three years and released just two albums, 1960s ensemble Sweeney’s Men enjoy legendary status in folk and folk-rock circles.

A fundraiser being held in the city at the weekend aims to raise money for a nutrition clinic in Zambia, South Africa.

The Midland Business Network (MBN) has confirmed it has secured the services of Dragon’s Den entrepreneur and presidential candidate, Seán Gallagher, as the keynote speaker for its first annual address in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone on September 12.

Bluebird Care has teamed up with the Alzheimer’s Association in a novel fundraising effort based on the outcome of next Sundays All Ireland Hurling Final. Both the Kilkenny and Tipperary offices of Bluebird Care will donate €10 for every point (including goals) scored in the decider next week with the Alzheimer’s Association benefiting accordingly.

The West Awake tour promises to rouse the weariest souls as four of Irish trad’s finest contemporary musicians delve into the rhythms and melodies of their native counties. The group Cora and Breda Smyth (fiddle, whistles), Pauline Scanlon (vocals) and Donogh Hennessy (guitar), can be heard can be heard at Ballina Arts Centre, Ballina on Wednesday September 17 at 8pm. Tickets are €12 /€10 and are available on Tel. 096 73593. Music Network tours provide a wonderful opportunity to see some of the world’s foremost music ensembles at affordable prices in venues around Ireland and are presented in association with The Irish Times and RTÉ Lyric fm.