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All across Ireland this week, in towns and villages, cities and suburbs, there are pockets of silence. In school halls and gymnasiums, in classrooms transformed into examination centres, a hush has settled. It is a peculiar kind of quiet — not empty, but full. Full of concentration, anticipation, hope and uncertainty. Between the turning of pages, the shuffle of papers and the occasional sigh, more than 70,000 Leaving Certificate students are sitting at desks and contemplating futures not yet written.

In the fevered world of local media, few things used to be more encouraging than a jobs announcement. Such events were the bread and butter of regional coverage, sparking optimism and bringing together journalists, politicians, and business leaders in shared celebration.

Over the coming week, the Linenhall will be a hive of activity, with a variety of workshops for all ages, interests and starting points taking place. You’re all invited to flex your creative muscles, pick up a new skill or build on an existing talent, just in time for the summer months.

The Linenhall Arts Centre is delighted to present a range of exciting arts events and opportunities for families, schools and artists as part of RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Season 2020.

There is something nice about downtime. When you can throw off your work clothes, slip into your comfiest gear and lounge around the house secure in the knowledge that nobody will be calling, when effectively you're in for the night. Galway is a city that is built on downtime — its streets and clubs and restaurants and hotels are all based on soothing those who are on downtime, who come in search of it, to have their weary heads nursed back to an equilibrium of calm and resilience.

There is an inherent wonder and sometimes infectious joy in picking up a children’s book if only for a minute. The magical wonders promised by the busy colourful images on the cover may only last a few moments, but the memories they bring back are often real, long lasting and always joyful. The suspension of disbelief is total and time stands completely still.