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‘When your back boiler grinds to a halt in a power cut next January or when your frail grandmother has to navigate the stairs with a torch, remember that the computer servers of Microsoft, Google and Meta will still be running in the air-conditioned halls of Grange Castle, Profile Park and Clonee. And your carbon tax will be paying to keep them cool.’ says Orla Nugent of Aontú, citing research by Paul Madden, Portumna-Loughrea Aontú Local Electoral Area Representative.

Galway and the West of Ireland continue to play a key role in Ireland’s local, national, and international impact as an island of artistic and cultural renown, and Ardán is proud to play its part in supporting creative screen talent in film, TV, games, and animation, through our funding and bursaries, training and mentorship, and events and networking opportunities.

Animation Ireland Meitheal takes place in Galway on Friday May 22. The flagship one-day annual industry conference, which is supported by industry partner Fis Eireann/Screen Ireland, gathers the Irish animation professional community alongside leading international figures, while also welcoming crossover professionals from across Games, VFX, live action, creative media and emerging talent from around the country.

Galway’s role as the crucial meeting point for the Irish Film and TV industry to plan and prepare for the challenges facing the sector was reinforced by the 2026 FÍS Film and TV Summit – the largest and most expanded in the event’s nine-year history.

The movie’s executive producer, Mark Herbert, and Netflix Commissioner, Toby Bentley, will appear at the event at the Radisson Red Hotel which begins on February 26.

Jay Kelly is an impressive convergence of Hollywood titans.

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It is that time of year again, and in true festive fashion, Zhivago Gifts on Shop St has all the best and brightest albums of 2025 in store.

Spoiler alert: I saw some of this year’s most anticipated films, and ate great Italian food too.