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THE CAUSTIC wit, high times, eventful life, and inner shadows of writer Dorothy Parker are all evoked in The Whistling Girl, a new musical show featuring the combined talents of composer Trevor Knight and actor/singer Honor Heffernan.

They are the biggest pop band in the world, but do not be surprised if One Direction take a break from their busy touring schedule and head to Ireland to enjoy Menopause The Musical. The boys, whose hits include ‘Best Song Ever’, are close friends of Mary Byrne, who stars in the theatrical extravaganza.

Ahead of his Out of the Whirlwind - The Shannon Tour, comic Tommy Tiernan took some time out to chat with me about the reasons behind the tour, Athlone, improvised comedy, and the purpose of stand-up in life.

"WELL IT'S a marvellous night for a moondance," Van Morrison sang on the opening track of his classic 1970 album, also called Moondance, and 2015 is a marvellous year to celebrate the music of George Ivan Morrison, better known as Van Morrison.

Small to Medium enterprises (SMEs) across all sectors in Mayo have until Friday, September 25 to enter the 2015 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. The awards have already attracted a large number of entries from across the country. The 2015 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards are Ireland’s longest running award scheme for SMEs and over the years have recognised and supported the potential of many now high-profile businesses and entrepreneurs.  

The next eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course will run in the Salthill Hotel on Tuesday evenings from September 15.  

The gift of language has long been considered one of the greatest we have. When used to its full potential, language can unlock a wonderful world of literature and art, and can also enable us to communicate and share this world with others. 

JEAN O’CONNOR grooms dogs professionally part-time and tends horses, and for 10 years worked with members of the US equestrian team. Little wonder then that her art focuses extensively on animals.

THE POETS Susan Millar DuMars, Robyn Rowland, and Elaine Gaston will read from their work at the Autumn Poetry Reading in the Galway City Library on Thursday September 17 at 6.30pm.

JEAN O’CONNOR grooms dogs professionally part-time and tends horses, and for 10 years worked with members of the US equestrian team. Little wonder then that her art focuses extensively on animals.