Irish football squad stays at Estrela da Luz resort
WHILE THE media focused its attention on the England training camp, the Irish national squad’s recent stay in the Algarve almost went unnoticed. The Irish players stayed at the luxury
Join Clive Dunn and support the Bombeiros
THE LIONS Clube de Loulé are pleased to announce that their Sale in April raised nearly 600 euros, all proceeds going towards fire protection suits for the Loulé Bombeiros. For
Locker-hooked modern art tapestries come to Lagoa’s Convento
GUDRUN ROBINSON, an accomplished, self-taught hand-spinner, is soon to exhibit her latest work at the Convento de São José in Lagoa. The convent’s Pintor Manuel Gambôa exhibition room is certainly
Motorbike convention in Olhão this weekend
THIS WEEKEND (June 2, 3 and 4) sees the Clube Moto Convívio de Olhão host its 14th motorbike convention at Pinheiros de Marim (just off the EN125 between Olhão and
National Acrobatic Gymnastics squad trains in Loulé
LOULÉ IS to host the training camp of the National Acrobatic Gymnastics team from June 5 to 9, prior to their participation in the 20th World Championship of Acrobatic Gymnastics,
São Brás Health Centre thanks friends
THE FRIENDS of São Brás have presented a new nebuliser to the São Brás Health Centre after one of the centre’s own nebulisers had broken down. The device, valued at
The magic of speed returns to Arade
The Arade River, in Portimão, is once again hosting the Portugal Grand Prix/Algarve Formula One Powerboat World Championship this weekend (May 27 and 28), as well as the European and
The Resident would like to hear from you
If you would like to express your opinion about bullfighting, please write to the Editor, ‘Bullfighting: art or torture?’, Apartado 131, 8401-902 Lagoa, e-mail ines@portugalresident.com or fax 289 342 939
Whitesnake ready to rock Lisbon
By Ruth Sharpe ONE OF the most legendary bands in hard rock return to Lisbon this June, to celebrate the release of their new Greatest Hits CD, The Definitive Collection.
Win tickets to Aquashow!
TO CELEBRATE World Children’s Day (June 1), The Resident has organised a special competition for readers to win a day out at the Aquashow Family Park in the Algarve, near

