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Mullingar can look forward to a brand new discount store on its eastern approaches this year, after Ray McIntyre of Westmeath Motors was given permission this week to build a second shop on his Dublin Road property.

THE INDIE film screenwriter Mary Case is well known for her phrase “No pressure, no diamonds.” It’s true. Sometimes you need a bit of pressure or stress to force you into action. One woman who can testify to this is Brigid Power Ryce .

A local man, who threatened to stab anyone who came near him, violently “lunged” at his girlfriend after attempting to obstruct gardai by barricading his parents’ sitting room, the Galway District Court heard this week.

With his staring eyes, square jaw, lengthy black hair, and dark suits, the image Galway born vocalist and songwriter Larry Beau presents to the world is that of a roguish Victorian dandy.

Judge William Harnett warned public houses and restaurants in Carlow that for next year’s annual licensing court there would be “hell” if all conditions and all paperwork for renewal was not complied with.

ONE OF the most popular comedy performers in Britain and Ireland is without doubt foul-mouthed funny man Mike Wilmot. Prowling the stage like a caged animal he strikes with lightning precision with a one-liner that leaves the audience helpless with laughter.

CÚIRT 2009 is now in full swing and one of the highlights still to look forward to is the reading, this Saturday in the Town Hall Theatre at 1pm, by Louis de Bernières, author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin.

It’s been a long time, but finally The Jung Turks are back. After a lengthy hiatus, the Galway based duo of brothers Edward and James Rooney, return to the stage of the Róisín Dubh to play Strange Brew on Thursday at 9pm.

He may come from a land down under but Rory Faithfield is very much a songwriter in the Irish tradition.

IBEC wants massive cuts in the numbers employed in the public service but it has nothing to say about the mismanagement and corruption which has brought the Irish banking system to its knees.