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Athlone’s new contemporary art gallery has really impressed the arts minister, who said he is blown away by the facility and its contribution to Athlone’s cultural landscape.

A group of up to 30 residents of the exclusive Rosehill estate on the Kells Road made their frustration and anger at Kilkenny County Council public this week when they hosted a peaceful protest at the gates of their estate on Monday morning last.

A 17th century, listed building has suffered irreparable damage following works that were carried out to the premises without planning permission.

Despite the behemoth of the barracks closure controversy almost taking over this month’s county council meeting earlier this week, a number of important developments in the areas of industrial expansion, parklands, and lake management within Westmeath were quietly adopted.

Kilkenny County Council has vowed to take legal action if necessary when dealing with developers in relation to unfinished housing estates in the city and county.

Kilkenny County Council has vowed to take legal action if necessary when dealing with developers in relation to unfinished housing estates in the city and county.

THE TOWN Hall Theatre will host a concert celebrating singer John McCormack and violinist Fritz Kreisler this Monday at 8pm.

Work has come to a standstill this week at the James Stephens GAA Club new development on the Kells Roadas a result of a directive issued by Kilkenny County Council, following complaints by local residents.

The earliest reference to ‘moving pictures’ in Galway that I have come across dates from 1909, when The Enterprise Animated Picture Company came to the Court Theatre in Middle Street with its cinematography performances and variety entertainments. “Rarely has such an opportunity been given to the people of Galway of viewing in animated pictures the most sensational events of real life and drama. Those from real life included Boxing Champions and Logging in Sweden, while other titles included Nocturnal Thieves, A Constable Please, The Pony Express, and Fairy Presents. The pictures come in ever-changing variety and there are no exasperating delays.” The Court Theatre had 500 seats and was also known as The Racquet Court.

The Irish Cancer Society and Tesco Ireland announced that Tesco stores across Westmeath raised an amazing €12,760 which will go towards the rollout of the society’s Care to Drive service.