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Local Writer/Director Orlagh Heverin, a native of Castlebar, won an RTE/Galway Film Centre Short Script Award in 2008 for the short film that she wrote, Losing Memories. In March 2009, Orlagh directed the short film, which was shot in Castlebar, Ballintubber and Louisburgh.

Short film shot in Castlebar to be screened on RTE

Joyce’s supermarkets celebrated a landmark 60 years in business last weekend when they marked the 60th anniversary of the first store opening in Headford. The chain has grown markedly in recent years with further stores opening in Knocknacarra, Athenry, and Tuam, but owner Pat Joyce is quick to recall the genesis of the business.

Gaelnua’s Gaeltacht day course returns from June 28 to July 15, on weekdays only, to allow children and teens attend a Gaeltacht summer course and return home each evening.

An American university choir will perform a charity concert in aid of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Fund on Wednesday May 18 at 8pm.

King Edward VII was known as ‘Peacemaker’ for his role in fostering good relations between Britain and France, he was renowned for his politeness and good manners, and throughout the continent he was affectionately called the ‘Uncle of Europe’.

Galway is set to come alive to the sounds, rhythms, sights, and tastes of Africa on Friday May 27 and Saturday 28 as the city marks Africa Day 2011.

Clifden will host the Galway County Fleadh tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday, for a weekend of music, dance, and competitions.

Claiming Our Future will host the latest of its naked truth discussions on Monday evening at 6pm in the cafe of Galway City Museum. This series of talks offer a frank look at current economic situation and are attended by well respected guest speakers. This week Richard Douthwaite from Feasta will be there to launch his new book while Sinead Pentony of TASC will also be attendance.

Galway’s six new TDs will be called on to support continued investment in the arts, at a special meeting next week with the city and county’s artistic community.