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First Independent Mayo, the coalition of community groups that is planning to run an Independent candidate in Mayo in the next General Election, has unveiled its short list of seven potential candidates.

One hundred years ago, a series of dramatic events caused turmoil in Ireland, and made rebellion practically inevitable.

THOUGH THEY were together for only three years and released just two albums, 1960s ensemble Sweeney’s Men enjoy legendary status in folk and folk-rock circles.

Galwegian Tim Fleming is one of Ireland’s leading cinematographers and two of his previous films have both won Oscars, so could he make it three in a row with short film The Door up for an Academy Award this year?

Around these parts we may be used to getting spoilt when it comes to exciting events planned over the summer months to keep us occupied but does it get much better than this in Kilkenny?

The voice of acclaimed Greek singer Savina Yannatou is often regarded as an instrument in itself and so I wasn’t surprised to hear the enchanting rhythmic tones of her soothing voice when she spoke to me from her home in Athens last week.

Country Irish artists, headlined by Robert Mizzell and special guest Big Tom, sing to house the forgotten and displaced at a country music charity concert in Athlone.