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In all some 589 applications for compensation were received in relation to bogs located wholey or in part in County Westmeath, according to the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

A Galway senator is calling for Arts Minister, Jimmy Deenihan, to officially set a date for the Famine Commemoration Day to not only acknowledge this significant event in Irish history but also to fully capitalise on the forthcoming Gathering events planned for 2013.

Athlone’s new contemporary art gallery has really impressed the arts minister, who said he is blown away by the facility and its contribution to Athlone’s cultural landscape.

A new contemporary art gallery was officially opened in Athlone yesterday [Thursday] by Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan.

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan will officially open Athlone’s new art gallery, the Luan, on Thursday November 29, it has been confirmed.

Launched on Monday evening by Minister Jimmy Deenihan, the 37th Westport Arts Festival is under way. Providing its typically quirky and diverse line-up of acts, it spans two full weeks this year, from October 1 to 14, with something on offer for all ages and tastes. If you are looking for something to do this weekend there is lots to chose from.

On Friday September 21, locals and visitors to Mayo will enjoy the special experience of Culture Night, a free night of cultural exploration and excitement in 22 venues across the county. Museums, galleries, historic houses, artists’ studios and cultural groups will keep their doors open late into the evening welcoming people of all ages to taste and sample their cultural delights for free on the evening.

The arts are vital to both the cultural and economic well-being of the State and the Government must not take actions which would put the arts under threat.

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring has welcomed two grant offers made to Mayo County Council under the Structures at Risk Fund 2012 by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan.

Athlone’s largest annual sporting event, triAthlone, was launched yesterday, Thursday June 14 with the help of Irish Olympic 2012 triathlete Gavin Noble, Minister Jimmy Deenihan, and TV personality Kathryn Thomas.