Why Galway should be wary of Dungloe

DUNGLOE is alive this time of year, bustle seeps into the sleepy life of west Donegal. The town is festooned with flags and bunting,

Daniel O'Donnell gives a few bars and sophisticates like Gay Byrne can be seen walking the streets. By Monday, it's over. The newly-crowned Mary from Dungloe begins official duties with a visit to the local hospital and normality returns.

Well, most years. The town will be on edge this Monday and it won't be the festival hangover. Thoughts turn to the capital, where the Sweeney family, with Adrian and Raymie on the edge of either square, will be doing the town proud.