Arranging to meet someone, choosing a place and time to meet, saying if you enjoyed something and making your excuses – being able to say these is very useful in any language so this week Sharon provides the necessary words and phrases in Irish.

Cian Ó Ciabháin moved to Galway to study Irish and English at the National University of Ireland, Galway and has remained there ever since!

He now works as a DJ on Raidio na Gaeltachta and at a local club. Sharon talks to him about his social life and his interest in music.

Galway Races is a ‘must’ for anyone who wants to socialise in the city during the summer.

Dubliner Sharon had never been to the Galway races, so local personality Seán Bán Breathnach introduces her to his many friends and explains the intricacies of the form book, tips, characters and betting. But do they win any money... ?

In this week’s soundscape we take a trip to the famous Maam Cross Fair in Conamara. This annual autumn fair is major event in Conamara, and features cattle, sheep farm produce as well as the popular Conamara ponies.

Here, we will get a close look into the wheeling and dealing of the locals and visitors alike.

‘An Grá Faoi Ghlas’ - it’s already time to evict someone! But a lot more happens before the vote.

Who is the most unpopular? . . . watch and see.