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John Breslin@johnbreslin
10 Dec 2022
Whether you are from the West of Ireland or not, you’ll enjoy @Tommedian’s #EpicWest - Episode 1 is out now on @RTEplayer rte.ie/player/series/tommy-t… Also happy to have played a small part with the inclusion of my colourisation of a 1902 JM Synge photo of @MacDaraMusic’s ancestors
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Ms. Mitsuko Ohno, Professor Emeritus at Aichi Shukutoku University, attended the award ceremony for the Irish President's Distinguished Service Order held in Dublin on Dec. 2! She made great effort for arts and culture projects incl. the ones in Galway 2020. Congratulations!
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Black Milk by Miho Ohtsubo which is currently on display in @GalwayArtsCentr has been extended to run until 22 December 👉 galwayartscentre.ie/exhibiti… @RepublicofCons1 @EU_Japan_Fest
Aistriú: Crossing Territories, Languages, Artforms@Aistriu_Project
11 Dec 2021
'Black Milk' is a haunting installation by Japanese artist Miho Ohtsubo inspired by the poem 'Dubh' by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill. Hosted by @RepublicofCons1 in the @GalwayArtsCentr in collaboration with @EU_Japan_Fest @IrishResearch @RTEArena @poetryireland @MooreInst @PoetryProgRTE
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Professor Mitsuko Ohno receives her #PDSA Award 2020 from President Higgins; accompanied by Marie Heaney, she is congratulated by Minister Coveney. Omedetou gozaimasu once again! @PresidentIRL @simoncoveney @globalirish @dfatirl @MofaJapan_en @IASIL_Japan @mkitano22 @Lit_Ireland
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Black Milk: Family Portrait by Miho Ohstubo is on display in the Galway Arts Centre until the 15 December. The exhibition is a haunting visual response to the poem ‘Dubh’ by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill. Hosted by @RepublicofCons1 @GalwayArtsCentr
Republic of Conscience@RepublicofCons1
9 Dec 2021
Images of the day in @IrishTimes "Black Milk: Family Portrait" by Miho Ohtsubo @GalwayArtCentr . Photo by Joe O'Shaughnessy. @thegallerypress @EU_Japan_Fest @galway2020 @Mooreinst @IrishCentreHR @nuigalway irishtimes.com/news/ireland/…
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Next Tues, 30 Nov, Sarah Fuller & Manuela Corbari will be discussing their beautiful project: “A Bird at My Window and Other Stories” at Arts + Health - Checking In 2021🐦 👉Details on registration visit: artsandhealth.ie/2021/11/02/… 📸Tom Flanagan @SaoltaArts @artsandhealthie
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This is just incredible💜 Congrats to everyone who contributed in any way to make this beautiful sculpture which used traditional techniques of bobbin lacemaking, dating back to the 1750s. Special shout-out to the amazing team at the @headfordlace @RdeBuitlear & Jackie Magnin.
headfordlaceproject@headfordlace
21 Nov 2021
We are in love! #LaceMatrix @RdeBuitlear in St George’s Square with a gorgeous blue November sky in the background 😍 What do you think @galway2020? #SmallTownsBigIdeas
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The Headford Lace Project: Lace Matrix was expertly designed by Róisín de Buitléar and Jackie Magnin @RdeBuitlear @headfordlace
headfordlaceproject@headfordlace
18 Nov 2021
Work is continuing on #LaceMatrix @galway2020 today, with Ger expertly weaving in the thread ends, as you can see below. It is quite intense work, as you can imagine there are a lot of ends to weave. But it is progressing! @RdeBuitlear We should have more photos to share soon!
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Amazing 💜 @headfordlace #SmallTownsBigIdeas #LaceMatrix
headfordlaceproject@headfordlace
17 Nov 2021
Something exciting for ye this morning! Lastnight the last stitch was added to #LaceMatrix @galway2020, boards removed and lacemaker's pin added to the top. It was an incredibly moving moment for all involved to see it emerge in the darkness @RdeBuitlear. So, what do ye think?!
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#Opportunity for dancers with disabilities - @DancingErc are seeking the creation of an original, inclusive, contemporary dance choreography. Closing date: 20 November. Click here for info [website]: buff.ly/3nmCsrb Image: Dancer: Alice Sheppard, Photo: KevinIrvineChi.
Promotional image with white text on a black background. On the right is a dancer supporting their wheelchair above their head while lying on their back. Text reads: Invitation to Tender. We are seeking the creation of an original, inclusive, contemporary dance choreography for four to six dancers, at least half of whom to be persons with disabilities and to stage 2 performances for the DANCING Project.

ALT Promotional image with white text on a black background. On the right is a dancer supporting their wheelchair above their head while lying on their back. Text reads: Invitation to Tender. We are seeking the creation of an original, inclusive, contemporary dance choreography for four to six dancers, at least half of whom to be persons with disabilities and to stage 2 performances for the DANCING Project.

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Galway City Council Arts Office invites applications for the Band Grant Scheme 2021 which will provide funding towards bands to enable them to give public performances in the City. Eligibility details & forms available via: galwaycity.ie/news/2316/59/ Deadline: Thursday 18th Nov
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Strength in Fragility ceramic exhibition by Forge Clay Studios is currently open 12 to 5pm every day at The Cornstore. Check it out when you’re in town. Some gorgeous work from young local artists on display.
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How amazing is this?! Head to St George’s Square in Headford to check out the beautiful installation by Headford Lace Project @headfordlace
headfordlaceproject@headfordlace
15 Nov 2021
Replying to @headfordlace
A few brave souls have added their stitches to #LaceMatrix @galway2020 in the dark of the evening - now that’s commitment! Ann Monaghan (L) and Sinéad Walsh (R). Thanks ladies! #HeadfordFaceProject /5
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Amazing news! Congratulations to Aerial/Sparks artist Magz Hall on her nomination for The Ivors Composer Award 👏 @Radio_Mind @IvorsAcademy
The Ivors Academy@IvorsAcademy
10 Nov 2021
#TheIvorsComposerAwards nomination for Sound Art 🔊🎶 Waves Of Resistance (Radio Art Without Borders) Tonnta Friotaíochta (Ealaíne Raidió Gan Teorainneacha) by Magz Hall
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A new lace sculpture celebrating the revival of lacemaking in Headford will be installed in Headford tomorrow, and will continue for several days. Commissioned by @headfordlace, ‘Lace Matrix’ by Róisín de Buitléar is funded by Galway 2020 under the Small Towns Big Ideas programme
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Looking forward to seeing the Lace Matrix this Friday in Headford.🎉 The team at the Headford Lace Project have worked so hard on this and it's great to see that the installation is now underway! @headfordlace
headfordlaceproject@headfordlace
8 Nov 2021
We promised something exciting and here it is! Lace Matrix, our piece of public art designed for Headford in conjunction with local community members, led by artist @RdeBuitlear and funded by @galway2020, has now moved to the installation phase! With Lace Matrix... /1
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During the early 2021 lockdown, Galway 2020 Wave Makers took part in a photo project, the 5K Perspective guided by Galway-based photographer Avi Ratnayake The pictures can now be viewd on the Europe at Home website: europeathome.eu/avi-ratnayak… Image Credit: Tana Kundek @AviRatnayake
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If you are a visual artist with a disability, you can apply for Studio Visit Programme 2022! This means you could be paid to meet a curator and talk about your artwork, your interests, and ideas for exhibitions. Deadline 15 November [website]: buff.ly/3mNQOAF
From left to right, headshots of Miguel Amado, Sara Greavu, Sheena Barrett and Belinda Quirke

ALT From left to right, headshots of Miguel Amado, Sara Greavu, Sheena Barrett and Belinda Quirke

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Closing in just ONE WEEK, the Invitation to Collaboration scheme is open to local authorities to apply for projects of strategic significance to arts development locally, regionally, or nationally. Submit your application by 5.30pm Thu 11 Nov at: artscouncil.ie/Funds/An-Invi…
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The finalists in the Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion category are: @ByoWave @Connect4Work Wave Makers Galway 2020 @galway2020 Thank you to our category sponsor, @GalwayCityCo.
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