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Some of Hollywood’s most enduring icons of days gone by will tread the boards in Castlecomer this weekend, as local author Neville Thompson’s play ‘Of All the Bars’ debuts.

“The best party ever” is how one young reveller described the official opening of the Mulberry Tree Learning Centre on the Killala Road in Ballina which took place on Friday last (September 19).

Up to 99.9 per cent of people who are overweight eat too quickly. That is the opinion of local author, therapist and trainer Diarmuid Lavelle whose new book The Sensual Slimmer has just hit the bookshelves.

He was the classic grumpy old man. He was loud, he was vulgar and his social habits left a lot to be desired.

Bad Hare Days is The Kilkenny Advertiser’s ‘Old Kilkenny’ columnist’s newest literary offering recounting a story of the author’s high profile involvement in the Irish anti-hare coursing campaign.

Local author Dr Joe Ducke completed his collection of short stories in late 2008. Although Dr Ducke sadly passed away on January 3 this year, the official launch of his work, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies, is to go ahead next Sunday, February 1 in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel.

Local author, Joan Geraghty, was a guest on the Derek Mooney show on RTÉ Radio 1 last week after being invited on to speak about her new book, Fit For Success.

It’s that time of year again when libraries, bookshops, schools, community and arts centres are gearing up to celebrate the Children’s Book Festival. Now in its 19th consecutive year, the national Children's Book Festival has established itself as the biggest and best celebration of children’s books and reading in Ireland.

The redevelopment of Ballina Arts Centre launched The Final Push programme last Wednesday. The new state of the art, centre for Ballina has got funding from various sources and those behind the project launched The Final Push in Murphy’s Longnecks during the week. The campaign needs to raise €500,000 locally for the project and they are asking for local support for it. For more information on the redevelopment log on to www.ballinaartscentre.com/redevelopment.

AS THE curtain rises on 2010, what theatrical ‘goodies’ can playgoers look forward to at the Town Hall Theatre over the coming year?