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GIVEN THE flow of negativity that has permeated our daily lives over the last six months, a book that brings with it a sense of positive and sensible calm could be favourably compared with a refreshing elixir of life.

THE GIVEN Note: Traditional Music and Irish Poetry (Cambridge Scholars Publishing) by Seán Crosson is a substantial book begun as part of Crosson’s research for his doctoral dissertation at the Centre for Irish Studies in NUI, Galway.

Rahan Mummers from Co Offaly retained their title as champions in the senior event at New Inn Mummers’ Festival last weekend, while Lackagh Junior Mummers were the big winners in the junior event.

Every year Castlebar Pantomime proudly claims that its current production is the best to date. Well, this year Puss In Boots has gone further than Castlebar Panto's widest expectations. Following an extensive campaign to gain new pantomime members, the wealth of talent gathered on the refurbished Royal Theatre stage has totally illuminated the usual high standard production expected by Castlebar Pantomime audiences.

Two communities in Kilkenny were affected by two separate tragedies that occurred in their areas over Christmas.

Galway crime author Ken Bruen is up for yet another award as his novel Cross has been nominated in the 2009 Audies competition.

This year Westmeath Arts Office is funding an exciting creative writing project for young aspiring writers. This course has been running for three years now with novelist Caroline Barry hosting the workshops in Kilbeggan Library.

REGARDED AS the greatest graphic novel of all time, Alan Moore’s Watchmen will finally reach the big screen this Friday.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Which person do you most admire?