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Juanita Wilson for Q & A on As If I am Not There
Date Published: 17-Mar-2011
The harrowing and tragic, award-winning movie As If I Am Not There will be screened at the Eye Cinema in Wellpark from this Friday, March 18.
As If I Am Not There tells the story of a young woman from Sarajevo whose life is shattered the day a young soldier walks into her apartment and tells her to pack her things. This film is a modern war story that explores love, identity and the connections between us and has been described by film critics as ‘astounding’ and ‘extraordinary’.
Juanita Wilson, the Director of ‘As If I Am Not There’ will be in attendance at the Eye Cinema on Thursday, March 24 to engage in a Q & A with the audience. As the director screenings are very popular, early booking and arrival is advised.
Juanita was recently awarded an IFTA for Best Director and the movie also scooped IFTA’s for Best Film and Best Script. The cinematographer on As If I am Not There is Tim Fleming from The Claddagh.
For further information or to book seats please log onto www.eyecinema.ie or call 091 78 00 78.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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