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New Connacht coach Eric Elwood whose first competitive game in charge is against
Elwood era begins with home tie against Dragons
Sep 1 2010 - 3:34pm
Newport Dragons are in town
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Tommy Foley on the set of Secretariat.
Portumna student-turned-jockey is star of new Disney blockbuster!
Sep 1 2010 - 5:44pm
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Mick Lally.
Light goes out on legend of Irish theatre
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Michael Dempsey...house for a euro!
Four bed house for sale - offers over €1 considered!
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Progressive Rajik completes notable treble at Ballybrit
Sep 1 2010 - 4:15pm
Co. Galway trainers Gilligan and Kelly visit the winners' enclosure
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Brendan Benson cofounded the Raconteurs with Jack White of the White Stripes.
It's a family affair for Brendan Benson as he embarks on Irish tour
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The Groove Tube with Jimi McDonnell
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Taoiseach Brian Cowen

Cowen hints at dilution of An Taisce's powers

September 2, 2010 - 7:00am
by Máirtín Ó Catháin

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Portumna student-turned-jockey is star of new Disney blockbuster!
Light goes out on legend of Irish theatre
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Progressive Rajik completes notable treble at Ballybrit

September 2, 2010 - 7:00am
Co. Galway trainers Gilligan and Kelly visit the winners' enclosure

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It's start to finish job for McPhillips in big Galway rally
Elwood era begins with home tie against Dragons
Galway Utd show their true form in FAI Cup replay

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Entertainment & Lifestyle

Sharon Shannon joins Dessie O'Halloran for his 70th birthday celelbrations. PHOT

Singer Dessie has no plans to hang up fiddle as he hits 70

September 2, 2010 - 7:00am
Arts Week with Judy Murphy

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It's a family affair for Brendan Benson as he embarks on Irish tour
How seafaring areas have been left stranded by history of neglect
Exhibitions showcase emerging and established artists

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Trauma of first day back at school stays with you forever

August 31, 2010 - 4:29pm
A Different View with Dave O'Connell

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Death Notices

September 2nd 2010
Annie Finnerty nee McHugo , Walshtown, Kiltormer
Nora Marley nee Mulkerrins , New York and formerly of Clydagh, Moycullen.
Noel T Maher , 6 St. Anne’s Terrace, Athlone and formerly of Lake View, Loughrea.
Pat Joe Shiel, , Kylebrack, Loughrea
Maureen Loonam nee Lupton , formerly of Annagh, Birr, Co. Offaly
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Galway News Photosales

Roisin O'Brien takes a break at Parkmore Pier on board the 120 year old bad mor Tonai, owned by her father Mairtin O'Brien, after crossing Galway Bay from Ros a Mhil to compete in the turf race at Cruinniu na mBad at the weekend.
Jodie Murphy (8) from Ballybane shows her skill at playing with hoola-hoops at the Salthill Village Festival at the weekend.
The skull and crossbones flies upside down during the Blessing of the Bay on Sunday
James Cunningham presenting the Claude Toft Cup Cup on behalf of the sponsors, Caludes Casino, to Eoin Raftery, winner of the Claude Toft Boys Under 13 event at the Galway Swimming Club annual Prom Swim. Included in the photograph are Donnchadh Walsh, second (left), and Thomas O'Connor, third and fastest time. The presentations of the awards were made at Wards Hotel in Lower Salthill.
Audie taking part in the Gay Pride parade.
Emer McManus, is the queen of the Claregalway show .
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Prizewinners at the Loughrea Show in September 1967 included Mary Theresa Geoghe
September 2, 2010
Galway In Days Gone By A look through the archives of the Connacht Tribune.

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