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July 27 2006

HOLIDAY SPECIALS
New England cruise offer
Cruise the New England coast from 1,249. Package return flights from Dublin on Thursday October 19 to Boston, two nights stay in Jurys in Boston prior to five nights on the four star ship the Jewel of the Seas. The trip also includes a shopping trip to Wrentham outlet village with discount vouchers and an excursion to Martha's Vineyard. Passengers can upgrade to a balcony cabin for 99. Book before Saturday August 12. For more information contact Corrib Travel on (091) 564713.

BREAK-AWAY
TRAVEL WITH MARIA DALY

Cookery school - a hands-on holiday
Weekend breaks in Ireland are inexpensive and convienient all year round. Each county has something unique to offer visitors. However if you are looking for more than just a pampering weekend in a spa then try one of Irelands many cookery schools for a trip away with a difference. There are two types of cookery schools, the ones that offer you a hands on approach and those that offer demonstrations. when to go and for how long ring around. Cookery courses do not necessarily run every week and a lot revolve around the national educational system of taking a few months off around the summer time. Depending on what type of course or dish you wish to study there might be seasonal constraints. Always book your place in the course and accommodation well in advance as cookery courses are popular. newlyweds get to grips with the kitchen. lead up to Christmas.

Ballymaloe
Darina Allen's Ballymaloe Cookery School located in Shanagarry, Midleton, Co Cork allows visitors a chance to watch Darina in action as she demonstrates how to create different dishes. Afternoon cookery demonstrations take place most weekdays. Ballymaloe is a very popular cookery school with most demonstrations booking out well in advance. There are also hands on courses available mid-week, and one day Christmas cooking courses during the

July travel offers
Belfast travel agent McNeill Menary Travel has a number of attractive packages on offer at the moment. Fly from Dublin to Crete on Friday July 28 staying for two weeks from 499 per person, alternatively fly to Ibiza from Dublin on Friday July 28 for two weeks from 434 per person. Or why not fly out on Saturday July 29 from Dublin to Majorca staying for two weeks in a three star accommodation from 569 per person sharing. For more information log on to www.fly2thesun.com or contact 1890 886200

Dunbrody Country House
Located in a Georgian house in Co Wexford, Dunbrody Cookery School has been designed to cater for all levels of cooks, from budding enthusiasts to the experienced gourmet. All of the courses at the Dunbrody Cookery School have been personally designed by masterchef Kevin Dundon. Under his guidance students will learn the secrets of producing fine food using only the best of quality Irish ingredients.

The one day course
A one day course is the ideal way to get to grips with a specific type of dish or ingredient. These day long courses can concentrate on anything from children's menues, desserts, seafood or breads. Many courses are for small groups providing intimate surroundings and one on one with the chef. If you would rather see the dishes being created without having to get your hands dirty then a day of demonstrations might suit you.

Cost
The price of cookery courses depends on several things including the school you decide to go to, the time of year, and what is included in the package. Day courses can start from 50, weekend courses cost around 300, and for those dedicated to learning the art of cookery some schools offer longer courses from four weeks to three months.

Christmas shopping breaks Mid week and
Eblana Travel has special offers on city breaks to Krakow, Munich and Budapest for travel between December 06 and March 07. Fly to Krakow or Munich from only 249 per person staying in a two star hotel with upgrades possible. Or travel to Budapest from 229 per person staying in a four star hotel. For more information contact Eblana Travel on (091) 766802

Belle Isle Cookery School
Located in Enniskillen, Fermanagh, offers students a relaxed atmosphere, with expert tuition, using top quality seasonal Irish produce. There are a number of different hands-on courses and demonstrations available. Weekend and long weekend courses have been created with the emphasis on seasonal cooking for family and friends. Corporate outings help co workers learn as a group to produce wonderful food and individual events can be tailored for specific requirements. Belle Isle is starting an interesting course, a just married cookery course to help Get hands on with a weekend away at a cookery course.

weekend courses

Most of the cookery schools in Ireland are part of a hotel and offer B & B rates for those participating in a course over a few days. Your entire stay does not have to revolve around cooking. Sign up for a one day course and spend the rest of your stay relaxing in your surrounds letting someone else worry about cooking and cleaning up.

When to go?
Before making any definite plans on

WEATHER
Thursday
It will be largely dry, but mainly cloudy with limited amounts of sunshine. A few patches of rain are possible. Cooler. Moderate southwesterly wind. Max temp 17-19C (6366F).

Friday
A largely dry and bright day with spells of sunshine and patchy cloud. A light southerly breeze. Dry and settled in the evening but with more cloud. Max temp 1720C (63-68F).
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Tuam
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High Tide in Galway
Thursday July 27 Friday July 28 Saturday July 29 Sunday July 30 Monday July 31 Tuesday August 1 Wednesday August 2 Thursday August 3 07.27 08.04 08.41 09.16 09.52 10.30 11.14 **** 19.37 20.14 20.49 21.23 21.58 22.37 23.25 12.10

GALWAY
Ballinasloe

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Information supplied by PA Weather Centre

Phases of the Moon
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Noon Thursday

Wednesday August 2 -- First Quarter

Saturday
Heavy rain. Brighter interludes later.

Sunday
Cloudy with showers, persistent later.

Monday
Some sunshine, but also light showers.

Tuesday
Feeling cool with a few light showers.

Wednesday
A dry day with periods of sunshine.

Galway ship movements
Two tankers dock this week -- the Solent Fisher on Friday and the Forth Fisher on Saturday.,