Galway Ensemble in Residence - ConTempo.On the way to the islands - - with Haydn & Mendelssohn!..The Galway Ensemble in Residence - Con Tempo, set off this morning for  Inis Oírr where they will begin their first ever County Galway tour, bringing the music of Haydn and Mendelssohn to the people of Galway in celebration of both composers whose bi-centenaries occurred this year. ..Pictured enroute to the Ferry at Rossaveal are:  Andreea Banciu, viola and Adrian Mantu, 'cello,   Ingrid Nicola, violin, Bogdan Sofei, violin..The tour will continue over the weekend in various venues throughout the county before the grand finale in St. Nicholas Church with classical guitarist John Feeley on Sunday night. Photo : Andrew Downes. Photo issued with compliments, no reproduction fee...Tickets for all concerts will be available at the door. Check your local venue for more information or log on to www.galwayensemble.ie.