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Local Global Network
are proud to present
The Galway Earth Festival
at The Black Box
on Monday August 4th, 2008.

Live Bands, Djs,Eco-Workshops, Stalls, Films, and much more!

5:00pm till late.

This event has been organised to celebrate Eco-logical thinking in Galway.

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The theme of the event is

"Education and Celebration"

All proceeds will go to creating native tree nurseries in Irish and South American primary schools.

Help create a buzz - visit The Galway  Earth Festival forum.

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