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news CALM IN THE CHAOS
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ocal artist Julie Potter’s beautiful exhibition of work, ‘Calm in the Chaos’ opened Sunday 16th June, in the Yeats Gallery, with great attendance and entertainment from Sligo musicians Mike Nielsen and Eddie McFarlane. Julie is a young artist of exceptional talent and original vision, whose exhibition is well worth a visit. Running from Sunday 16th to Saturday 29th June, this collection explores the nostalgia and beauty found in the unexpected landscapes of urban chaos. Julie works with watercolours, graffiti and textiles to create a dark and moody
atmosphere, which brings inclement weather conditions and the urban mundane to life in a truly vibrant way. Julie describes a passion for rain, and a desire to share the same through her art; “I love the rain. It brings with it childhood memories. When I smell the rain-soaked earth, I think of arriving home from playing with tingling hands and flushed cheeks... I rarely walk in the rain now, the sensibility of adulthood having taken over my carefree disposition... I made this journey of discovery into creating something that expresses this passion of
mine as well as conveying it to others – so they too will see what I see.” Visit Julie Potter’s exhibition at the Yeats Gallery, Hyde Bridge, Sligo from 16th to 29th June, or visit her website, www.juliepotterart.com for more information.
Special Olympics Cupcake and Cookie Day in Sligo TO coincide with the 10-Year Anniversary of when Ireland hosted the Special Olympics World Games, coffee shops, restaurants, schools and training centres in the Connaught, Longford and Westmeath areas are hosting a Cupcake and Cookie Day on Friday, 21st June. Michael Carty, Regional Fundraising Coordinator for Special Olympics, is encouraging everyone to come along to one of the locations below for a guilt-free Cupcake or Cookie – safe in the knowledge that your helping a great local cause, there is a location close to you!
Michael said, "I would like to thank Cuisine de France for sponsoring this event, the businesss below for coming on board and baking cupcakes and cookies and also to the public who will come out on Friday to support Special Olympics. Pepper Alley, Park Alley. Sligo Community Training Centre, Hi B in Tubbercurry, Shells Strandhill, Maple Moose Enniscrone, Cara Pharmacies, A Casa Mia. Included in pic are Olympic Athletes Carol Taheny and Bairbre Callagy with Michael Carty, Regional Fundraising Coordinator for Special Olympics.
Northwest Express June 20th, 2013
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New Mayor ‘privileged’ at election, as manager returns Marcella McGarry
THE new Mayor of Sligo says she's privileged and proud to have been elected to the office of mayor. Labour councillor, Marcella McGarry, was elected as the last ever Mayor of the Borough at this weeks AGM . The council is due to be abolished next year. Cllr McGarry defeated the other nominated candidate, Sinn Fein's Chris McManus, on a vote of eight to three. She was elected by way of a pact agreement between Labour, Independent Labour, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael. Fianna Fail councillor, Jude Devins, was elected as Deputy Mayor.
Mayo man gets bail to get hitched A Ballyhaunis man has been remanded on bail to July 2, in order to give him enough time to get married and have his honeymoon. Thomas McDonagh of 18, The Maples, Ballyhaunis, was arrested on May 29, last on Main St, Ballyhaunis, after he allegedly stole a mobile phone worth €180. Solicitor Evan O’Dwyer asked Judge Mary Devins to put the matter back to the July 2 sitting of Ballyhaunis District Court in order to give his client time to get married and go on honeymoon. After asking for legal aid to be granted as his client is in receipt of social welfare, Judge Devins questioned Mr O’Dwyer in relation to who was paying for the nuptials. Mr O’Dwyer told the court that his client was currently paying off a caravan which he intends to use as a home for himself and his wife-to-be.
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