The show features 500 next-generation drones, each weighing just 340 grams and is purpose-built for use in drone light shows. The music was composed by Eimear Noone and her husband Craig Stuart Garfinkle. The duo collaborated with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the band Picture This. Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland, said: “We are sharing the film with our millions of fans and followers on social media around the world – wishing them a Happy St Patrick’s Day and reminding them that we cannot wait to roll out the green carpet and welcome them to the island of Ireland, as soon as it is possible to do so.”
Galway Bay FM
21 February 2021
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Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Over 200 people attended two Public information meetings on the Galway to Athlone Cycleway this week that was hosted by Senator for Roscommon-Galway Aisling Dolan.
The proposed Cycleway will eventually create a dedicated 270km route from Dublin to Galway city with both the North Green Route Number 1 and the Central Blue Route Number 3 joining to give a clear route from Galway City to Athlone.
The aim of the meetings, held through Zoom, was to inform Landowners and farmers about the general consultation process that ends on March the 1st and the project team has urged the public to view the proposed routes and to submit feedback.
Why the words of Douglass sing out loud in Cork
The legacy of Frederick Douglass from a musical perspective is being explored in Cork, says Stevie G in his Downtown column
Charmaine Ngwenya recording music at the Kabin studio in Cork City.
THE legacy of Frederick Douglass, the 19th century US social reformer and civil rights activist, is being explored from a musical perspective in Cork this week. The former slave, turned abolitionist, once journeyed through Cork and Ireland, at the time of the Great Famine, and it left a mark on his life and future teachings.
Most Cork and Irish people knew little of Douglass until recently, but this impressive celebration of his impact brings his ethos into the 21st century. The challenges Douglass faced are mirrored today, a couple of centuries on, so his teachings are still relevant.
With feature animation
Wolfwalkers looking likely to be Cartoon Saloon’s fourth nomination for their fourth feature film (their fifth in total including the short animation
Late Afternoon), actresses Saoirse Ronan (looking for a fifth nomination for
Ammonite) and Jessie Buckley (
, writer and actress Clare Dunne a contender for
Herself, and even Jamie Dornan a possibility for
Wild Mountain Thyme (according to some US trades), Ireland is hopeful for more Oscar success.
We have a rich history with the Oscars. Our industry has consistently boxed above its weight in its film and TV output over the years and this has been reflected in our success at the most highly coveted international annual award ceremony.
Over The Moon.
We are really thrilled to be nominated with Bruno Coulais for Best original Score for an animated feature for #Wolfwalkers at the @HMMAwards-if you ve yet to watch @CartoonSaloon’s amazing film-It’s on @appletv!@Variety@RTE Ents@JOEdotie@culture ireland@IFTA@DonaldClarke63pic.twitter.com/36Gwhyk08e Kíla (@KilaRecords) January 17, 2021
Speaking to RTÉ Entertainment, Noone said, I m a bit overwhelmed to be nominated next to some of my favourite artists in the song-writing category for the Hollywood Music in Media Awards and I’m proud to be a small part of Ireland’s incredible contribution to animation.