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01/07/2013 Galway Now:Galway's West End........................................................................................................................3

19/07/2013 Connacht Tribune:Julie's feet on ground as her new opera aims for the stars........................................................... 6

19/07/2013 Galway City Tribune:Julie's feet on ground as her new opera aims for the stars......................................................... 10

16/07/2013 Western People-Community Supplement:Kilmovee..................................................................................................................................... 13

01/08/2013 Drinks Industry Ireland:Munroe's wins IMRO's Live Music Venue of the Year...................................................................14

29/07/2013 Irish Times - Business Innovation:Music royalties case against retailer dropped............................................................................. 15

16/07/2013 Roscommon Herald:Seosamh Mac Gabhann Summer School...................................................................................... 16

16/07/2013 Western People-Community Supplement:SEOSAMH MacGABHANN SUMMER SCHOOL................................................................................. 17

17/07/2013 Hot Press:THE HARTE OF THE MATTER........................................................................................................ 18

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Galway NowMonday, 1 July 2013Page: 55,56,57

Circulation: 10000Area of Clip: 178300mm²Page 1 of 3

Why We Love Galway's West End - The Locals Take On Things...

is atmosphere

is friendly and local and people

really pull together. It's a home to the arts (Galway Arts Centre, BlueTeapot), there's spectacular

food to suit all tastes and prices while there are boozers and wine bars that really impress

with the quality of their fayre. And then there's the music! Bars and venues where djs and bands play real, alternative

and underground music of the highest quality, from trad to rock to electronic, that gladly steers clear of the mainstream. It's as if the west beats with a different heart to the rest of Galway. A heart that's a bit more daring, that lives on the edge and takes chances. There's a lot of love in thewest...alotoflove! Padraic 0 Connor, DJ with Disconauts

There

are some very exciting restaurants

and live music venues brightening up the west end of Galway city right now. From Michelin starred restaurants to mouthwatering

locally sourced produce that changes daily on some menus. And not forgetting world-class live music and comedy acts, we really are spoiled for choice in the west end. Given O'Sullivan, Publicity Manager, Galway Arts Festival

I've lived in Galway for about four years now, and pretty much

every single friend I have made here was first met at

July I August 2013

Galway's west end. To me, it's the pinnacle of the nightlife in Galway. A community of artists, musicians and music fans has been created, all thanks to the atmosphere of the bars and restaurants in the area. Any night you go there there seems to be something going on, and it varies wildly you'll find a rock band, then go a couple of doors down and find a sweat soaked rave. Something for everyone! Daithi 0 Dronai, Musician

I moved from Galway

over four years ago but go home regularly.

The town has gone through its ups and downs since I've been away with old businesses

closing and new ones opening but the amazing energy

and craic down the west has always stayed the same. Whether its playing a gig, or meeting friends for pints and shenanigans I'll always make a trip down the west when I come home. Saileog O'Halloran, Tieranniesaur

I started frequenting

the west end of Galway quite a long time

ago (longer then I care to admit!).To say it is an experience

like no other is putting it mildly. Nowhere else in the world, in a corner so small, will you find a buzz quite like it. I've had some of the most fantastic

meals that can be eaten, met some truly amazing people,

heard many talented comedians and musicians and

danced till I couldn't dance anymore. What else could you possibly ask for? Absolutely nothing. Jessica Robinson, Local

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west end promotion

rnT^rlFtoes

nightly/

Monroes Live Monroe's Live is Galway's premier live music venue. Winner of the 'Live Music Venue of the Year1 award at the IMRO Awards and the overall winner of the 'Best of Galway' Awards this year, Monroe's Live has hosted world-class artists such as Texas, Keywest

and Damien Dempsey, as well as current chart-toppers, Kodaline. It is the one stop-shop for live music and entertainment in Galway's west end.This summer, Monroe's Live will welcome international superstar Brian Kennedy (18 July) and folk stars The Henry Girls (25 July) as part of

the Galway Arts Festival, while other acts set to appear include Ryan Sheridan (13 July), Johnny Fean of Horslips (14 July) and The Aftermath (31 July). It's never just one show at Monroe's Live and every weekend you can also expect to see the country's

best cover and tribute bands keeping the party going until late and giving the best value around. For more information and for listings see monroes.ie, call 087 9783245 or find Monroe's Live on Facebook. Monroes Tavern, Dominick Street, Galway.

[cosy] E Brun A popular haunt for locals since its conversion from a post office into a traditional style country pub in 2008, E Brun radiates a traditional homely feel. With endearing features such as the stained glass window with the Galway crest adding to the pub's charisma, the oak floors and intimate

traditional atmosphere makes E Brun the perfect place for a cosy drink. It is a snug fit inside but the bar is equipped with high stools and

an open fire towards the back with a modern jukebox. Vintage photos of the Galway Races tell the famous stories of past summer meetings, adding to the history of Galway which permeates the building. A great venue for Race Week for the craic and the ceol! Soak up the atmosphere

and enjoy! E Brun Bar, 55 Lower Dominick Street, 091 565821, ebrunbar.com

distinctive character. In the case of Aniar, it is used to describe the way in which their food comes from the specific place that is Galway and the west of Ireland. Jp will host a new series of cookery classes and one day cooking workshops throughout this summer season in Aniar Restaurant and Boutique Cookery School.The classes will offer all food lovers the chance to learn, taste and enjoy local produce - and are designed to cater to everyone from novices to experienced cooks. Check out aniarrestaurant.ie or call 091 535947 for more information. Aniar Restaurant, 53 Lower Dominick Street, Galway

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Arabica Arabica on Dominick Street is a real coffee haven, where you can relax away from the hustle and bustle of daily life for an hour or two or grab a coffee on the go. Awaken your senses with Arabica's fresh coffees made with only organic, fair trade quality Arabica beans roasted in the Java Roastery in Dublin. If you want to treat yourself, the cafes fresh scones and pastries are the perfect accompaniment for your cuppa whether it's traditional Irish tea,

herbal tea or a latte. For those looking for a little more substance there

are a wide variety of smoothies, wraps, bagels, paninis, salads and sandwiches which are made to order. Arabica also caters for a gluten free diet with scrumptious gluten free soups. Open from 7.30 am to 6pm Monday

to Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sundays and bank holidays. Arabica, Dominick Street, Galway, 091 530555

Aniar Michelin Star restaurant Aniar has been hitting the headlines for all the right reasons.The terroir based restaurant located in Galway's west end, offers a contemporary dining experience that is second to none. Owned and operated by Jp Mc Mahon and Drigin Gaffney,. their aim is to reveal the distinct and various

food stuffs through their farms, wild lands and shores of Galway and the west. The natural course of the seasons dictates the ever-changing and evolving menu. The word terroir is usually associated with wine-making: the combination of factors, including soil, climate, and environment, that gives a wine its

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west end promotion

Creole

The Bridge Mills Restaurant One of Galway's best kept secret hideaways,The Bridge Mills Restaurant is located on the banks of the River Corrib in a setting that is second to none.The restaurant offers riverside views and dining in the beautifully restored historical mills. The enchantment of the restaurant's surroundings is enriched by the turning water wheel that serves as a beautiful backdrop.The focus at The Bridge Mills Restaurant is on creating fresh seasonal dishes to delight the senses at affordable prices. With dishes from Atlantic monkfish served with the finest black Irish pudding to honey glazed ham hock to imaginative vegetarian

dishes using vegetables grown in the Heneghan family's very own nurseries, like Irish goats cheese, baby spinach and pine nutfilo parcels, there is something for everyone. With gourmet pizzas served with unusual toppings and small plates ideal for sharing with a beer or a glass of wine, the restaurant is the perfect chill out zone. For those with a sweet tooth, there are a great range of desserts from decadent death by chocolate to gluten free crumbles. Call in and see what's cooking. The Bridge Mills Restaurant, O'Brien's Bridge, Galway 091 530530

The menu offering at Creole is beyond tempting. With cuisine that

originates in the Deep South, Creole adds to the city's bohemian feel whilst offering a variety of flavour that is different from all the rest. With mouth watering food such as chargrilled

double barrel burbon flank steak marinated in molasses and blackened cajun catfish, it's difficult not to be seduced by the New Orleans

cuisine.The varied menu is also mirrored in the venue's cooking techniques, ranging from slow, marinating,

barbeque and smoking.The chandeliers and lace drape curtains

ignite the shabby-chic aura of New Orleans while the cream panelled walls give it a modern rich feel.The outside terrace is the cherry on top of the delicious Mississippi mud pie and is an ideal venue for large groups seeking cheap, cheerful, seasonal food. Diners are sure to be entertained by the venue's fantastic atmosphere, service and food.The early bird menu available until 7pm Sunday to Thursday offers exceptional

value while Creole is open for lunch on Sundays from 12.30 - 4pm. Creole, Dominick Street. Bookings

on creole.ie or 091 895926

Eat Gastropub at Massimo From the people that brought you Cava Spanish Restaurant andTapas Bar and Aniar Restaurant, JP McMahon

and Drigin Gaffney have done it again with 'Eat' in one of Galway's best known west end pubs, Massimo. Home to a menu featuring pub food old reliables with gourmet flair, highlights

include gastro pizzas featuring Irish cheeses such as roast potato, caramelized onion and Wicklow blue cheese and hunger busters such as the popular Eat Burger, creative vegetarian

and fresh fish dishes. It is part of the Eat Galway philosophy that lo-

July /August 2013

cally sourced and seasonal ingredients are used in all dishes. Gourmet soup and sourdough sandwiches are two favourites from the lunch menu available daily from noon and dinner from 6pm, Eat serves hearty brunches that will keep you going for hours. Weekly specials include Pizza Night, Burger and Pint Night and Steak Night. For more information and regular competitions see Eat Gastropub Facebook page. Eat Gastropub@Massimo 10 WilliamStreet West, Galway 091 582239, EatGastropub.com

Kai Cafe and Restaurant If you're looking for fresh organic produce with a cool rustic feel, then look no further than Kai Restaurant and Cafe. Owned by couple David and Jessica Murphy, Kai on Sea Road offers a distinctive dining experience which leaves memories with both young and old. With new menus daily, head chef Jessica ensures that your plate is bursting with flavour, texture and colour - you may even get an edible flower! Wth queues for Sunday brunch in particular,

which is definitely one to check out, the restaurant will not disappoint

in its promise of freshness and flavour. Having recently won an award for Best Restaurant Design at the Irish Restaurant Awards, Kai Cafe and Restaurant is one of Galway's finest eateries. Open seven days a week with lunch served 12 - 3pm and dinner

from 6.30pm. Kai Cafe and Restaurant, Sea Road, Galway, 091 526003

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Connacht TribuneFriday, 19 July 2013Page: 29


Julie's feet on ground as her

new opera aims for the stars

ARTS WEEK

WITH

JUDY MURPHY

[email protected]

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ATHENRY singersongwriter Julie

Feeney is having a busy Monday.

She's just performed live on RTE radio's Pat Kenny Show where she was also discussing

her latest projects, including the opera Bird, inspired by Oscar Wilde's fairy tale, The Happy Prince.

She followed that with two interviews with UK radio stations to mark the release

of her latest album, the award-winning Clocks in Britain. Then there's the Connacht Tribune interview, after which she's off to the artists' retreat, Annamakerrig

in Co Monaghan to continue working on Bird,

which will receive a concert performance net week as part of Galway Arts Festival. She's also preparing for a concert with the RTE Concert

Orchestra in the National Concert Hall next

month, where songs from her three albums, Clocks, Pages and 13 Songs will be performed, with full orchestral

backing. Not to mention appearing in Castletown House, Co Kildare as part of the Music in Big Houses series,

for which she is creating a special show about Irish people and The Big House.

But, despite a crazy schedule and the fact that she's

been on the road since 6.30am, she is fully in the moment as she settles down

to have brunch and talk again about her work.

First up, Bird which she was commissioned to write by Dublin Theatre Festival, Galway Arts Festival, Kilkenny Arts Festival and Cork Midsummer Festival. It's different to anything she's worked on before, explains

Dublin-based Julie, who originally hails from Ty Saxon, close to Athenry.

"It's very different to making an album. I craft and

make them in exactly the same way, but opera is such a broad art form and there are so many parts to it that I have to keep recalibrating."

Julie has written the words as well as the music for Bird, although her original intention

was to use the actual text of The Happy Prince, setting it to her music. She did that and performed a 20minute

segment of it at last year's Dublin Theatre Festival.

However, that process made her realise she wasn't going to be able to 'feel' the story unless she wrote the libretto

herself. "I loved the story, but

what really I loved was the reason behind it."

Wilde's account of the statue of the unhappy prince, which is befriended by a swallow appealed to her on three levels. It had flying, which she loved; it explored attachment to an inanimate object, which is something we all experience, whether it's a piece of art or a car; and it was Irish.

Most of all, it felt right. "When I found the story

first, I read it and then went to sleep and left it open, to see if I was in a nice head space when I woke up and if I wanted to read it again."

She did, using Wilde's

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Julie Feeney.

original text. "But after performing the 20 minutes at

the Theatre Festival, I realised I wanted to get

deeper." So she began imagining

the scenario behind what Wilde had written and took it in her own direction.

"Initially I wanted it to be about flying and about the swallow flying, then I wanted them [the characters] all to be birds."

So there's a swallow, the prince has been re-imagined as a peacock, there's a swan, a nightingale and a chorus made up of birds of paradise.

The story is not set in any particular time or place, but it's most definitely 'birdland',

she laughs. What she really wanted to

do was explore the prince's story and why he was in statue form.

"Was he put under a spell, why was he so sad, how did he spend his time in the happy life he had, what role did fantasy play in his life?"

The notion of fantasy and its role in our lives fascinates her.

"I've never believed the hills are greener on the other side, so while fantasy and imagination are great, you need to bring them into your own life."

She ponts to a flower in a vase on the table to illustrate her point.

"This is a beautiful flower in front of you and you will miss it if you are dreaming of a beautiful flower."

Julie is really excited about this project, although the size of the undertaking means she is daunted too.

"Because it's opera, I wanted to push myself as far as I could, with the drama and passion of it all."

Her live shows are pretty dramatic and passionate as it is, but this will be even more so, she says. Musically, she is a one-off who has carved out a niche for herself in a notoriously difficult world. Her songs draw on classical roots, but also have element s of traditional and pop in

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them to create a sound that is uniquely hers.

Julie runs a tight ship, and has very clear guidelines about what she wants from every project. Her musicians will always know these and once they are all working towards

that goal, her primary aim is to ensure that everybody

is happy. Unusually for a musician,

Julie looks after all aspects of her career, not just the creative

side - for example, she self-financed her latest album, Clocks through the funding website Fundit, and it went straight to Number One in the independent Irish music charts, for which it received

an IMRO award. It was Irish Times album of 2012 and shortlisted for a Choice Music Award.

"I'm very good at making things happen, but I'm not interested in making loads of money. I want a lifestyle that enables me to make the best work I can. What I want is to make the as good a place as can be through music and that it means something to the people I encounter."

Following her own musical path and doing what

feels right is important to her and it's paying off. Julie has built a career that's based on solid foundations and has won her fans all over the world, and she has done it on her own terms. She makes no big deal of that though.

We all have control over our own lives and it's important

to realise that, she says. "There are times when circumstances

can be extremely challenging, but a person can take control of how they deal with that.

"Things can happen but it's to have the strength to

say 'I can deal with this and make this a viable situation'. I approach everything this way, even if it's a personal situation."

It's about licking your wounds and then taking things on and making a situation

workable, she feels. "Unbelievable things can happen then."

They certainly do. Bird is a major production which will feature soloists and an orchestra while its creative team includes Mikel Murfi as director and Sabine Dargent

as designer. And, in a new departure for her, Tuam-born London based, Joanne Hynes, who is one of Ireland's leading fashion designers,

will be working on the extravagant costumes,

Those who know Julie's mother Teresa, a retired teacher, remark how important

an influence she has been on Julie's life and she agrees that's true, describing her mother ... as "capable, self-sufficient, intelligent, grounded and strong". These are traits which she has definitely

inherited, although the two are also "like chalk and cheese" in that her mother would never get up on a stage and perform the way Julie does.

She was principal in Abbeyknockmoy national school for 40 years and played the organ for 10 years in the local church, so she is well capable of being in the public eye, but "she's probably

more shy than I am", says her daughter.

Before embarking on her musical career, Julie trained as a primary teacher, so she had a fall-back if music failed. Not that it was likely to.

But her mother never asked her to take a more conventional route although "it took her a while to work out what I was doing. But then I didn't exactly know what I was doing when I started out either", she says logically.

These days her mother phones her regularly to make sure she's eating properly,

not working too hard, and getting enough sleep. It would appear she's fighting a losing battle in terms of the last two concerns at least, as Julie's talent is matched by a capacity for ferociously hard work.

• A concert performance of Bird will be held at St Nicholas' Collegiate Church on July 28 as part of Galzvay Arts Festival.

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Galway City TribuneFriday, 19 July 2013Page: 27


Julie's feet on ground as her new opera aims for the stars ARTS WEEK

WITH JUDY MURPHY

[email protected]

THENRY singersongwriter Julie

Feeney is having a busy Monday.

She's just performed live on RTE radio's Pat Kenny Show where she was also discussing

her latest projects, including the opera Bird, inspired by Oscar Wilde's fairy tale, The Happy Prince.

She followed that with two interviews with UK radio stations to mark the release

of her latest album, the award-winning Clocks in Britain. Then there's the Connacht Tribune interview, after which she's off to the artists' retreat, Annamakerrig

in Co Monaghan to continue working on Bird,

which will receive a concert performance net week as part of Galway Arts Festival. She's also preparing for a concert with the RTE Concert

Orchestra in the National Concert Hall next

month, where songs from her three albums, Clocks, Pages and 13 Songs will be performed, with full orchestral

backing. Not to mention appearing in Castletown House, Co Kildare as part of the Music in Big Houses series,

for which she is creating a special show about Irish people and The Big House.

But, despite a crazy schedule and the fact that she's

been on the road since 6.30am, she is fully in the moment as she settles down

to have brunch and talk again about her work.

First up, Bird which she was commissioned to write by Dublin Theatre Festival, Galway Arts Festival, Kilkenny Arts Festival and Cork Midsummer Festival. It's different to anything she's worked on before, explains

Dublin-based Julie, who originally hails from Ty Saxon, close to Athenry.

"It's very different to making an album. I craft and

make them in exactly the same way, but opera is such a broad art form and there are so many parts to it that I have to keep recalibrating."

Julie has written the words as well as the music for Bird, although her original intention

was to use the actual text of The Happy Prince, setting it to her music. She did that and performed a 20minute

segment of it at last year's Dublin Theatre Festival.

However, that process made her realise she wasn't going to be able to 'feel' the story unless she wrote the libretto

herself. "I loved the story, but

what really I loved was the reason behind it."

Wilde's account of the statue of the unhappy prince, which is befriended by a swallow appealed to her on three levels. It had flying, which she loved; it explored attachment to an inanimate object, which is something we all experience, whether it's a piece of art or a car; and it was Irish.

Most of all, it felt right. "When I found the story

first, I read it and then went to sleep and left it open, to see if I was in a nice head space when I woke up and if I wanted to read it again."

She did, using Wilde's

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Julie Feeney.

original text. "But after performing the 20 minutes at

the Theatre Festival, I realised I wanted to get

deeper." So she began imagining

the scenario behind what Wilde had written and took it in her own direction.

"Initially I wanted it to be about flying and about the swallow flying, then I

wanted them [the characters] all to be birds."

So there's a swallow, the prince has been re-imagined as a peacock, there's a swan, a nightingale and a chorus made up of birds of paradise.

The story is not set in any particular time or place, but it's most definitely 'birdland',

she laughs. What she really wanted to

do was explore the prince's story and why he was in statue form.

"Was he put under a spell, why was he so sad, how did he spend his time in the happy life he had, what role did fantasy play in his life?"

The notion of fantasy and its role in our lives fascinates her.

"I've never believed the hills are greener on the other side, so while fantasy and imagination are great, you need to bring them into your own life."

She points to a flower in a vase on the table to illustrate her point.

"This is a beautiful flower in front of you and you will miss it if you are dreaming of a beautiful flower."

Julie is really excited about this project, although the size of the undertaking means she is daunted too.

"Because it's opera, I wanted to push myself as far as I could, with the drama and passion of it all."

Her live shows are pretty dramatic and passionate as it is, but this will be even more so, she says. Musically, she is a one-off who has carved out a niche for herself in a notoriously difficult world. Her songs draw on classical roots, but also have element s of traditional and pop in

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them to create a sound that is uniquely hers.

Julie runs a tight ship, and has very clear guidelines about what she wants from every project. Her musicians will always know these and once they are all working towards

that goal, her primary aim is to ensure that everybody

is happy. Unusually for a musician,

Julie looks after all aspects of her career, not just the creative

side - for example, she self-financed her latest album, Clocks through the funding website Fundit, and it went straight to Number One in the independent Irish music charts, for which it received

an IMRO award. It was Irish Times album of 2012 and shortlisted for a Choice Music Award.

"I'm very good at making things happen, but I'm not interested in making loads of money. I want a lifestyle that enables me to make the best work I can. What I want is to make the as good a place as can be through music and that it means something to the people I encounter."

Following her own musical path and doing what

feels right is important to her and it's paying off. Julie has built a career that's based on solid foundations and has won her fans all over the world, and she has done it on her own terms. She makes no big deal of that though.

We all have control over our own lives and it's important

to realise that, she says. "There are times when circumstances

can be extremely challenging, but a person can take control of how they deal with that.

"Things can happen but it's to have the strength to

say 'I can deal with this and make this a viable situation'. I approach everything this way, even if it's a personal situation."

It's about licking your wounds and then taking things on and making a situation

workable, she feels. "Unbelievable things can happen then."

They certainly do. Bird is a major production which will feature soloists and an orchestra while its creative team includes Mikel Murfi as director and Sabine Dargent

as designer. And, in a new departure for her, Tuam-born London based, Joanne Hynes, who is one of Ireland's leading fashion designers,

will be working on the extravagant costumes,

Those who know Julie's mother Teresa, a retired teacher, remark how important

an influence she has been on Julie's life and she agrees that's true, describing her mother ... as "capable, self-sufficient, intelligent, grounded and strong". These are traits which she has definitely

inherited, although the two are also "like chalk and cheese" in that her mother would never get up on a stage and perform the way Julie does.

She was principal in Abbeyknockmoy national school for 40 years and played the organ for 10 years in the local church, so she is well capable of being in the public eye, but "she's probably

more shy than I am", says her daughter.

Before embarking on her musical career, Julie trained as a primary teacher, so she had a fall-back if music failed. Not that it was likely to.

But her mother never asked her to take a more conventional route although "it took her a while to work out what I was doing. But then I didn't exactly know what I was doing when I started out either", she says logically.

These days her mother phones her regularly to make sure she's eating properly,

not working too hard, and getting enough sleep. It would appear she's fighting a losing battle in terms of the last two concerns at least, as Julie's talent is matched by a capacity for ferociously hard work.

• A concert performance of Bird zvill be held at St Nicholas' Collegiate Church on July 28 as part of Galway Arts Festival.

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Western People-Community SupplementTuesday, 16 July 2013Page: 11


Topaz, Duffy's SuperValu, Michael Costello (Ballaghaderreen), John O'Mahony T.D., Kelly TV Kilkelly Oil Co. Ltd, Ballaghaderreei) Credit Union, Tom Sharkey & Sons, The Brusna Inn, P Desmond O'Connor, James Kilcoyne Ltd, Durkin's Bar, Restaurant and Accommodation, Brian Mulligan, Padraic Mulligan, Michael Mulligan, Tarpey's (Kilkelly), The Fiddlers Elbow, Ita's Flowerland, Newsround and Imelda Towey (Ballaghaderreen). It was fantastic to have so many overseas visitors at this year's event in this the year of The Gathering. The committee hope to see everyone back again for the 4th Annual Seosamh Mac Gabhann Slimmer School from June 29 to July 5 2014. Bigi linn!

SEOSAMH MacGABHANN SUMMER SCHOOL

The 3rd Annual Seosamh Mac Gabhann Summer School was a huge success with 224 pupils in attendance. The events of the week were fantastic, with over 50 pupils taking part in the last 'slow session'

on the Thursday night in The Brusna Inn. Sean Smyth put on a stunning

performance at the official opening on the Monday night and this followed

a fascinating Heritage Tour on Sunday, with the local tour guide, John Duffy

The committee would like to thank all who made it possible to run the 2013 Summer School, including the pupils, their parents, tutors, committee, staff of the Cairdeas Family Resource Centre and Kilmovee Community Centre, all the volunteers, local photographers and everyone who helped with publicity online, in press and newsletters. Thanks also to the local Comhaltas branch - Craobh Sheosaimh Mhic Ghabhainn, for preparing the pupils so well for the week and encouraging them to attend in such large numbers. Thanks must also go to everyone who helped run the nightly events, including volunteers

who helped with food, raffles, sound, etc. Finally sincere thanks to the sponsors

of the Summer School and businesses that donated

raffle prizes and food, without them it could not take place, please support them in return whenever possible. They are: IMRO, Mayo VEC, Foras na Gaeilge, Kilmovee Bingo, IPB/The Gathering, Gerry Murray -Mayo County Council, Ace Racing (Strokestown),Towey's

Kilmovee

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Drinks Industry IrelandThursday, 1 August 2013Page: 17


Munroe's wins IMRO's Live Music Venue of the Year

FIRST-TIME WINNERS COLLECT THEIR AWARD IN PERSON

MUNROE'S of Galway won IMRO's

Live Music Venue of the Year 2012

Award (via public vote).

The first-time winners collected

their award at IMRO's Dublin offices

recently where 2FM's Paddy

McKenna hosted the fifth IMRO Live

Music Venue of the Year Awards.

The annual awards are voted on by

over 8,000 IMRO members who

recognise the dedication and

passion of those working in Ireland's

live music venues providing the

public with an exceptional live music

experience, week in, week out.

Other winners in the regional categories

included:

Dublin - The Olympia

Rest of Leinster - The Set Theatre,

Kilkenny

Munster - Glor Irish Music Centre,

Ennis, Co Clare

Ulster - McGrorys, Culdaff,

Co Donegal

Connacht - Roisin Dubh, Galway.

Also collecting accolades for IMRO

Festival of the Year and IMRO Best

Small Festival were Electric Picnic and

Live @ The Marquee Cork respectively.

Performances on the night came

from The Rubberbandits and Daithf.

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Irish Times - Business InnovationMonday, 29 July 2013Page: 2


Music royalties case against retailer dropped BARRY O'HALLORAN

A music rights organisation licensed to collect royalties for

EMI, Sony and Warner among others has dropped a prosecution

against a retailer in a case similar to one that a court threw out earlier this year.

Phonographic Performance Ireland (PPI), which

collects royalties for Irish and international record labels, dropped a case against Mullingar

hardware store, CP Smyth & Sons, which it had been pursuing for almost €6,350 in royalties and damages

after reviewing the evidence.

The case is similar to one successfully defended earlier this year by Dublin footwear chain, Patrick Burke Shoes Ltd, where the District Court agreed that PPI's claim for royalties

should be dismissed because a radio listened to by

staff in one of its shops was not played for profit or a factor in bringing customers into the premises in the first place.

Radio listening

In the Smyth case, staff in the Mullingar store listened to the radio during quiet periods. PPI had invoiced the company dating back to 2002 and began

District Court proceedings for a total €1,552.69 in unpaid royalties, plus damages

earlier this year. However, the company did

not believe that it was obliged to pay the royalties and defended

the action, hiring Dublin firm, Denis I Finn, whose lawyers,

Michael Nuding and Jennifer Heffernan, acted for Patrick

Bourke Shoes. Mr Nuding provided PPI's

lawyers with a formal notice of his client's intention to defend the case and pointed out that the case had the "same set of facts" as Patrick Bourke Shoes, where the Dublin District

Court ruled that the defendant was not liable for royalties

as there was no "communication to the public" of the

music as it is defined in Irish copyright law.

Evidence reviewed

PPI's solicitors, Dun Laoghaire firm Sheehy Donnelly

wrote to Denis I Finn on July 19th saying that they had reviewed the evidence and had decided not to proceed with the case against CP Smyth & Sons.

Irish copyright law is based on an EU directive.

In the Patrick Bourke Shoes case, Mr Nuding and Ms Heffernan

relied on two European Court of Justice (ECJ) rulings.

The first was an action by the PPI where the organisation

succeeded in getting the court to overturn an exemption

for hotels in Irish law covering music broadcasts to

guests' bedrooms. The second was where the

ECJ found against the Italian equivalent of the PPI which had pursued a dentist, Marco Del Corso of Turin, whose practice had a radio playing in its reception area.

The court agreed with the argument that the case was similar to the dentist in that only small numbers of people were hearing the music at any one time, it was not played for profit and was not instrumental

in attracting people to the shop in the first place.

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Roscommon HeraldTuesday, 16 July 2013Page: 42


Seosamh Mac *Gabhann Summer School The 3rd annual Seosamh MacGabhann Summer School was a huge success. With 224 pupils in attendance,

the feedback from the week was that standards

are on the up at the summer school. This was clearly evident at the closing

concert, where all the pupils performed so well with their tutors. The events of the week were fantastic, with over 50 pupils taking part in the

Jast 'slow session' on the Thursday night in The Brusna Inn. Sean Smyth put on a stunning performance

at the Official Opening on the Monday night

and this followed a fascinating Heritage Tour on

Sunday, with the local tour guide, Johnnie Duffy. The committee would like to thank all who made it

i possible to run the 2013 Summer School, including

® the pupils, their parents,

nJKctors, committee, staff of the Cairdeas Family

£ Resource Centre and Kil- movee Community Centre, M all the volunteers, local photographers and every¬

one who helped with publicity online, in press and

newsletters. Thanks also to the local Comhaltas branch - Craobh Sheosaimh

Mhic Ghabhainn, for preparing the pupils so well for the week and encouraging them to attend in such large num¬

bers. Thanks must also go to everyone who helped run the nightly events, including volunteers who helped with food, raffles, sound, etc. Finally, sincere thanks to the sponsors of the Summer School and businesses that donated raffle prizes and food,

without them it could not take place, please support them in return whenever possible. They are: IMRO, Mayo VEC, Foras na Gaeilge, Kilmovee Bingo, IPB/The Gathering, Gerry Murray-Mayo County Council, Ace Racing (Strokestown) ,Towey's

Topaz, Duffy's SuperValu, Michael Costello (Ballaghaderreen),

John O'MahonyTD., Kelly TV, Kilkelly

Oil Co. Ltd, Ballaghaderreen Credit Union, Tom Sharkey & Sons, The Brusna Inn, P. Desmond O'Connor, James Kilcoyne Ltd,

Durkin's Bar, Restaurant & Accommodation, Brian Mulligan, Padraic Mulligan,

Michael Mulligan, Tarpey's (Kilkelly), The Fiddlers Elbow, Ita's Flowerland,

Newsround and Imelda Towey (Ballaghaderreen).

It was fantastic to have so many

overseas visitors at this year's event in this the year of The Gathering. The committee hope to see everyone back again for the 4th Annual Seosamh Mac Gabhann Summer School from June, 29th to July 5th 2014. Bigf linn!

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Western People-Community SupplementTuesday, 16 July 2013Page: 15


The 3rd annual Seosamh MacGabhann Summer School was a huge success. With 224 pupils in attendance, the feedback from the week was that standards are on the up at the Summer School. This was clearly evident at the closing concert, where all the pupils performed so well with their tutors.

The events of the week were fantastic, with over 50 pupils taking part in the last 'slow session' on the Thursday night in The Brusna Inn. Sean Smyth put on a stunning performance

at the official opening on the Monday night and this followed a fascinating heritage tour on Sunday, with the local tour guide, Johnnie Duffy

The committee thank all who made it possible to run the 2013 Summer School, including the pupils, their parents, tutors, committee, staff of the Cairdeas Family Resource Centre and Kilmovee Community Centre, all the volunteers, local photographers and everyone who helped with publicity on-line, in press and newsletters.

Thanks also to the local Comhaltas branch Craobh Sheosaimh Mhic Ghabhainn, for preparing the pupils so well for the week and encouraging them to attend in such large numbers. Thanks must also go to everyone who helped run the nightly events, including volunteers

who helped with food, raffles, sound, etc.

Finally, sincere thanks to the sponsors of the Summer School and businesses

that donated raffle prizes and food, without them it could not take place, please support them in return whenever possible.

They are: IMRO, Mayo VEC, Foras na Gaeilge, Kilmovee Bingo, IPB/The Gathering, Gerry Murray Mayo County Council, Ace Racing (Strokestown),

Towey's Topaz, Duffy's SuperValu, Michael Costello (Ballaghaderreen), John O'Mahony T.D., Kelly TV Kilkelly Oil Co. Ltd, Ballaghaderreen Credit Union, Tom Sharkey & Sons, The Brusna Inn, R Desmond O'Connor, James Kilcoyne Ltd, Durkin's Bar, Restaurant & Accommodation, Brian Mulligan, Padraig Mulligan, Michael Mulligan, Tarpey's (Kilkelly), The Fiddlers Elbow, Ita's Flowerland, Newsround and Imelda Towey (Ballaghaderreen).

It was fantastic to have so many overseas visitors at this year's event in this the year of The Gathering. The committee hope to see everyone back again for the 4th annual Seosamh Mac Gabhann Summer School from June 29 to July 5,2014. Bigi linn.

SEOSAMH MacGABHANN SUMMER SCHOOL

Th3d l

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Hot PressWednesday, 17 July 2013Page: 28


THE HARTE OF THE MATTER IShe was a guitar strumming prodigy. Now Leanne Harte is all grown up

and back with a rocking new EP and band, words Roisin Dwyer

We start this issue with a Harte-y (I'll get

my coat!) welcome back to Dubliner

Leanne Harte. She created a name for herself still in her teens with debut EP Eradication, her subsequent

eponymous album and live long-player An Irish Cir! In Paris. Now following a hiatus which saw

her earn a degree in multimedia programming

and moonlight as a member of Oueen Kong and electro-rock burlesque troupe Midnight Burlectro, she's unleashed her new Restless

Sleepers EP. She's also been road-testing acoustic material on the road in Germany and at smaller Irish venues.

Leanne is heading back to Cermany this month with her new band, which comprises Yvonne Conaty of Senekah fame on bass, Ailie Blunnie on piano, and Djollie on drums. Check hotpress.com for news of upcoming Irish shows...

Mullingar four-piece The Academic have just unleashed debut single 'Bear Claws'. The combo consists of Craig Fitzgerald (lead vocals

and guitar), Matthew Murtagh (lead guitar),

Stephen Murtagh (bass) and Dean Gavin

(drums). So far this summer they launched the

single in style in Danny Byrne's, wowed crowds at the Nitrogen Festival in Rathangan and are

The New Transmission, aka French singersongwriter Jo Carcone, has unleashed his Gavin

Class-produced EP Out Of The Blue. It follows on from 2007's By Your Side and 2012 debut album Home.

Jo has some well-received singles under his

belt too, such as Phantom 105.2 fave 'Connect' and 'Message', which received many glowing reviews including a thumbs up from this very publication.

Work started with French producer Aliman and then moved to Gavin's Orphan Studios in Inchicore because Jo wanted to bring an 'Irish

fl' di Wexford alt-rockers S.I.L. launch their debut

album Red Horizon in Whelan's, Dublin on July 6. The collection includes much-lauded flagship single 'Broken Glass'.

In previous guises, including Bocs Social and Chucky's River, various members have shared

the stage with Ash, The Minutes, Status Quo,

The Coronas, BellXi, Jerry Fish and Sharon

Shannon

gearing up for a support slot to Bonehead's

Parlour Flames in Danny's on July 4. They've shared the stage with The Strypes and Miracle Bell and are being hailed as the best thing to

come out of Mullingar since The Blizzards. Oh hik gOnes to watch methinks!

feel' to proceedings

July 20 sees a very special Nighthawks event grace the Guinness Storehouse as part of The Liberties Festival. The show features sets from Elevens, Keith Moss and The Tightrope

Walkers, The Rockets and Sinead White. Tickets are C17 and available from www.

entertainment. ie/libertiesfestival. The price includes an optional self-guided tour of the Guinness Storehouse from 8pm and complimentary canapes will be served during

the show... On a related note, former IMRO Young

Songwriter Of The Year Keith Moss is getting ready to release his debut What Eludes You Moves

You collection on July 26. His current single

'Torture In Paradise' has been creating quite

a stir so make sure you catch him and his

Tightrope Walkers (Elton Mullally, Martin

Moran and Paul Shanahan) for a sneak album preview in the Storehouse on July 20!

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