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CRITICAL EYE / SÚIL GHRINN: The rhythm of our stories

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I look forward to the first full week in October every year, as announcement of the Nobel prizes introduce me to some of the greatest accomplishments of humanity. For a moment, I can have a glimpse at the most impressive work in the sciences, literature, and human rights. The awardees - often recognised for work completed decades earlier - remind us of the immense body of effort behind the scenes that underpin the technologies we use every day. Last year’s winner of the prize in medicine, Katalin Karikó, was never granted tenure by the University of Pennsylvania, and yet she persisted.

Tennessee tunes for Galway

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The Black Gate’s programme of autumn gigs has a transatlantic flavour, with Grammy-nominated American artist Valerie June, to perform at the Róisín Dubh next Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm, with special guest Doug Paisley.

Improvised comedy on Nuns Island

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TJ & DAVE, aka TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, walk out on stage with nothing prepared, and within the hour they miraculously improvise multi-character, fully realized comedic plays.

Kneecap Review: A blend of ketamine-soaked satire as Gaeilge

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UNSPEAKABLE CONVERSATIONS

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BY OISÍN FLORES SWEENEY

Killing babies makes for Unspeakable Conversations at arts festival

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The controversial US film maker Michael Moore once said the purpose of art is to make you feel uncomfortable, “or at least to go to that place that's already of discomfort inside you, and tap into that.”

Go wild along Mayo's Great Western Greenway

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Ireland's first greenway, the Great Western Greenway is a walking and cycling trail that spans 44 kilometres, running from the town of Westport up to Achill Sound.

Maté in Galway to speak on trauma and Gaza

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Musical theatre composer, therapist and political activist Daniel Maté will speak at an event in Galway this month, including a blend of traditional Irish and Palestinian music.

Harris suspects local involvement in Roscahill fire

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The quiet community of Roscahill is reeling after international media focused on an arson attack on the village’s disused hotel which had been earmarked for refugee accommodation before Christmas.

Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band play Róisín Dubh

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Josh Ritter and band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Josh’s 2003 breakthrough record Hello Starling with a very limited European headline tour, playing the album in full (plus more music).

 

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