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42 F E A T U R E S

GALWAY ADVERTISER

October 7 2004

HOLIDAY SPECIALS
City break
Dubrovnik is a wonderful city and an ideal city break. One of the highlights is to walk by the massive city medieval walls which surround the old town -- now a UNESCO world heritage site. Fahy Travel has two weekend breaks at the end of the month (October 22 and 29) for three nights at the Grand Hotel for 384 including return flights, transfers, and a guide book. This hotel is situated near the beach on the peninsula of Lapad. All rooms are airconditioned and have a balcony with beach or garden view. Full details from Fahy Travel on (091) 594747.

BREAK-AWAY
TRAVEL WITH JULIE TIERNEY

BYGONES
October 14 -- Holy day of Callistus, aka Pope Callistius I. As a youth and slave he worked in a sort of bank and lost the money deposited with him; after many adventures he returned to Rome and was elected Pope; whereupon he was attacked by St Hippolytus for among other things believing that commission of mortal sin was not in itself sufficient reason for deposing a bishop. According to some, he died after being thrown down a well during a popular uprising. In Norway, where his day marked the beginning of winter, he is represented by a leafless tree, a papal staff, or a mitten. This last symbol though derived from the papal glove, also symbolises winter. October 15 -- Holy day of St Teresa of Avila, foundress of the discalced Carmelites. She joined a rather relaxed Carmelite house in 1535, and only in 1555 was converted to stricter observance while praying before a statue of Christ being scourged. From that point, she began to experience ecstasies, vividly portrayed by Bernini in his sculpture group of St Teresa and the spear-bearing angel in San Maria della Vittoria in Rome. Her desire to found a stricter Carmelite house met with great opposition, but she succeeded in 1562; the Discalced Carmelites (who wear sandals instead of shoes), for both men and women, resulted. In her convent of St Joseph in Avila, she wrote her spiritual autobiography, a manual for her nuns, The Way of Perfection, and numerous other works, including poetry. Forceful and capable as an administrator, she was also a mystic writer of the first importance. She was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1970 and Pope Paul VI named her patron of Spanish Catholic writers in 1965.

Travel Tasters -- around the world with our local travel agents

Toronto & Niagara Falls
be elephant proof is not for the faint hearted. The transport system is excellent with trams, buses, and trains at very reasonable rates. Take a harbour cruise or a ferry over to the islands where you can laze the days away. Or perhaps you'd like to take in a game of baseball at the Sky dome? China Town, water parks, theme parks, shopping... Toronto really has it all. It is only a one hour transfer by coach to Niagara so we took a helicopter ride over the falls which was the highlight of the week for me. You can also get up close to the falls on the Maid of the Mist but be prepared to get wet! And when the sun goes down there is still plenty to do -- you can visit the

Kerri O'Connor.

Shopping in Cologne
Check out the Christmas markets in Cologne (open from November 25 to December 21) from only 295pp for two nights with this offer from Corrib Travel (091) 564713. Price includes direct flights Dublin/Cologne, two nights accommodation in a 4star hotel with continental breakfast, and all airport taxes. Extra night 45pp.

This July I flew direct from Shannon to Toronto and spent four nights in a downtown hotel. I was just amazed by Toronto, this city is so laid back and the people are so friendly. There is so much to see. The CN Tower is a must, this is the tallest free standing building in the world and the views from it are amazing. The glass floor which is supposed to

Niagara Falls.

casino, take in a cabaret show, stroll along the arcade entertainment centre, or visit the falls which are set alight with colour at night. Most of the hotels feature indoor pools, sauna, whirlpool, and

fitness centres, and are within walking distance of the falls. And there are excellent shopping opportunities on offer at the outlet discount stores. For further information on Toronto or Niagara Falls contact Budget

Travel, 8 Eglinton St Galway at (091) 560400 or em a i l galway.eglington@Budgett ravel.ie. Now taking bookings for 2005.

HOLIDAYS & ME
Shay Kinsella, founder of Share A Dream Foundation
Which three things do you always take on holiday with you? My shorts, sun tan lotion, and Visa card. A lounge in the sun holiday or a grab the guidebook and lets start exploring holiday? Lets explore! Who would your dream holiday companion be? A child who is very ill and wants me to make a last wish come true. Where would that holiday be? Disneyland - where I get to see the child and her parents' face light up when she gets to meet her favourite character and enjoy the true magic that is Disneyland. What culture do you most identify with? Brazilian - Free spirits, colourful and happy! What do you hate most about holidays? Going home and having to wear fake tan! What is the best time of year to get away? Monday to Friday any month. What is the most bizarre thing you've experienced while on holiday? Seeing a shark face to face.....ouch it looked frightened. Where is the most over-rated place you've visited? The Caribbean - it is very Americanised. How do you choose a holiday? A bit of sun or snow, bit of activities, and adventure.

City of the month
Travel to the historical city of Prague -- also McDonagh Travel's city of the month -- from 189. Package includes direct flights with Czech Airlines, two nights accommodation in the Machova Hotel including breakfast. Limited availability. Book until October 31. Extra night from 18pp. Phone (091) 565931.

Shay Kinsella with the Fitzgerald family from Stradbally, Waterford -- mum Margaret, Amy in front, and sister Fiona.

WEATHER
THURSDAY
Showers will continue to affect northern and western parts, some heavy. Feeling cool in brisk north to northwesterly winds. Max temp 11-14C (52-57F).

SATURDAY
Mostly dry and sunny, but cold.

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13

High Tide in Galway

SUNDAY
Variable cloud and sunny spells.

Clifden
13

Tuam

FRIDAY
Showers will develop in places during the afternoon, but otherwise it will be dry with sunshine. A fresh northerly breeze. Max temp 10-13C (50-55F).

MONDAY
Clouding over with rain later.

GALWAY
12 14

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Thursday October 7 Friday October 8 Saturday October 9 Sunday October 10 Monday October 11 Tuesday October 12 Wednesday October 13

**** 01.44 03.03 03.49 04.25 04.57 05.26

12.23 14.14 15.16 15.56 16.30 17.01 17.34

Ballinasloe

Phases of the Moon
Thursday October 14 -- New Moon

TUESDAY
Very wet with some heavy rain.

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Galway ship movements
The Activity arrives from Whitegate on Thursday, the Stella Pollux with bitumen from Petitcouronne on Thursday; the Forth Fisher from Milford Haven on Friday; and the Arduity from Whitegate on Friday.

WEDNESDAY
Unsettled with showers.

Information supplied by PA Weather Centre

Noon Thursday