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NEW YORKER Eddie Brill had originally intended to study science and mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology but after experiencing a family tragedy he discovered stand-up comedy.

There were scenes of jubilation around Mullingar earlier this week as the Leaving Cert class of 2009 returned to school for the final time to pick up their exam results.

St Kieran’s College recorded a well earned victory over the Kilkenny CBS in the Leinster Schools Junior Hurling ‘A’ final. The game was played infront of a good crowd in Nowlan Park on Monday last.

Mullingar Choral society, one of the gems in the cultural crown of Mullingar, is about to start rehearsals for the 2009/2010 season.

I was walking home along Vicar Street, near midnight, on Saturday night a few weeks ago. A car pulled up suddenly beside me and the window was rolled down. “John Cleere,” the driver asked, “do you not know me?”

A Kilkenny student, Kevin Bluett, from CBS secondary school received an INTEL Excellence in science for this project entitled ‘Ogvies for the Classroom.’

Petrol was strictly rationed during the Emergency too, with the lion’s share being reserved for vital public transport.

Frank Maguire, the former communications consultant to US presidents John F Kennedy and Lyndon B Johnson, will host a major workshop in Galway outlining innovative approaches to making business work in these difficult times.

A local man has launched a Dragons’ Den style venture capital company to seek out entrepreneurs to invest in.