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On Monday, February 28, 1898, there was an exhibition in Mr Mack’s Assembly Rooms of a new device called the Cinematograph, which could show ‘living pictures’ or ‘moving pictures’ — movies as we would know them today,

City Hall unveiled a new logo today, the first redesign in decades since its current ‘G’ - paired with the city’s sixteenth century coat of arms - was designed in 1984 for the city’s 500th anniversary, and refreshed in a 2007 rebranding.

Culture Night is not just for latte sippers in town with notions, but also celebrates modern, rural Ireland - this year most noticeably in Ballinasloe with a unique rumble of machinery beating the background rhythms to agricultural life.

There are towns where history is remembered, and there are towns where history seems to breathe. Trim, on the banks of the River Boyne in County Meath, belongs firmly to the latter. With its imposing castle, medieval ruins, ancient walls, historic bridge and riverside walks, this remarkable heritage town offers a journey deep into the story of Ireland’s Ancient East.

“This fine building, which is superior to most Provincial seats of justice in Ireland, stands at Newtownsmith on the site of the ancient and venerable abbey of the Franciscans, which by the Charter of Charles II ‘is to be and remains part of the County of Galway forever’. It was commenced in 1812 and on the 1st of April 1815, was opened for the reception of the then going justice of assize……

There are certain weekends in Galway when the city seems to breathe with one set of lungs. This is one of them.

Galway’s Town Hall Theatre this week unveiled a vibrant programme of events for July to September including world-class festivals, theatre, music, dance, film, comedy, family, literary and special events. For full programme details, ticket information and booking updates, visit tht.ie

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For years, the Town Hall in Loughrea stood in silence at the centre of the town, a once-proud landmark that had gradually faded from public life. Generations had passed through its doors for meetings, performances, celebrations and civic occasions, and for many local people the building represented far more than brick and stone.

Slamming doors. Falling trousers. Flying sardines. A cast at war with itself, a set that's losing the will to stand - it can only be Michael Frayn's gloriously unhinged farce, Noises Off.