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When I started out in this game, and even as a kid, there were certain pillars of society that demanded and were given authority and respect. We were all taught to respect the guards, teachers, priests, nuns, the elderly, the doctors the vulnerable...the list went on.

Every May brings all of Europe together to share the experience of watching the small screen, just like we all used to do back in the day. Streaming TV services and watch on demand, mean that outside of sport, there are now just a few international events where half the globe shares the immediate experience.

The party of European football's finest starts in only eight days time when France take on Romania at the Stade de France. It is hard to believe the tournament is so close on the horizon. However, one must remember that Galway and the rest of the province were so consumed by the exploits of Pat Lam's heroes in green that pretty much every other aspect of life in the west took a back seat.

Much has been said over the years about what a positive impact Ireland West Airport has on the region — but now that impact has been quantified, with the revelation that it is feeding hundreds of thousands of visitors to the greater Galway region. On top of this, the airport opens this decade as a key driver of investment, located as it is on a 600-acre strategic development zone that is set to create thousands of jobs in the next ten years.

Enjoy the tension and excitement that is sure to feature as the Champions League final takes sporting centre stage in the Prince of Wales on Saturday night.

In Headford, the June bank holiday weekend means one thing — Headfest, the town’s annual community festival. This year it runs from Thursday May 30 to Monday June 2, with almost 40 events taking place over the weekend.

The weekend's entertainment at The Snug Bar kicks off on Thursday evening, May 26, with solo artist Adrian Hyney from 9.30pm.

Join Irish Soccer Legend, Liam Brady for an evening of sport with a preview of the Champions League Final, FA Cup Final and Euro 2016 in Motorpark, Headford Road, Galway on Thursday next May 19 at 6.30pm.