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The Galway City Council is to “express solidarity” with Beit Lahia, a Palestinian city in which civilians have been killed by Israeli Defence Force tank shells.

CINEMA IS not a European or American phenomenon - it is a world-wide one. While France - the inventor of cinema, has a celebrated film tradition, Iran also has a thriving industry and its films are also highly regarded.

MARTIN TOAL, the popular and much acclaimed English tenor, is possibly Fabio Capello’s secret weapon - because when he sings ‘God Save The Queen’ before an England game, they win without conceding.

GALWAY CINEMA buffs, along with movie connoisseurs from 114 other cities across four continents will unite to view and judge the next generation of filmmakers at the 11th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival.

Embattled Mullingar Town Council chairman Cllr Mick Dollard is bringing the body into “disrepute” and should resign, according to his two council colleagues who challenged his military service record at last week's meeting.

MUST OUR lives in the West necessarily be shallower than those of people for whom the stakes are so much higher?”

An Israeli man who claimed he didn’t know it was illegal to buy alcohol for under-18s was told to use his “common sense” in future and fined €500.

One of the most colourful characters in the world of entertainment, Michael Flatley, is to visit the Royal Castlebar Theatre and Event Centre within the next couple of weeks. Unquestionably the most talented dancer of his generation, Michael is coming to Mayo to promote his Lord of the Dance show which starts at the Royal Castlebar on Saturday January 3. “I have heard great things about the venue in Castlebar and I know that I am going to be hugely impressed when I see the world-class new facility with my own eyes,” says Michael. “It’s a huge step forward for the people of Connacht as it means that elite shows and events such as ours can be brought to their doorstep. Prior to the opening of the new Royal Castlebar, it was just not an option for us to travel west of the Shannon.”

MICHAEL FLATLEY will bring his Lord Of The Dance show to The Royal Castlebar on Saturday January 3 to Thursday 8.

THERE WILL be a strong Asian flavour to this season’s Galway Film Society screenings, with movies from Iran, Turkey, India, Lebanon, and Israel/Palestine to be shown, all dealing with historical and contemporary political issues.