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29/01/2013 Mayo News: Linenhall Arts Centre on IMRO awards shortlist...... 3 27/02/2013 Evening Echo: Marquee named 'best small '...... 4 13/02/2013 Independent: Monroe's Live nominated for IMRO award...... 5 14/02/2013 Galway Advertiser: Monroe's Live nominated for IMRO award...... 6 17/02/2013 Sunday World: MONROES of Galway has been nominated...... 7 21/02/2013 Democrat Broadsheet: Mountcharles singer- wins prestigious competition...... 8 15/02/2013 Donegal News-Friday: Multi-talented Donegal duo win Pan Celtic National Song Contest...... 9 28/02/2013 Evening Herald: MUSIC GONG CHANGED OUR LIVES...... 10 19/02/2013 Irish News-Business: CONFERENCE...... 14 27/02/2013 Irish Times: Olympia wins best live venue...... 15 05/02/2013 Nationalist: PAN CELTIC SONG CONTEST...... 16 07/02/2013 South Tipp Today: Paula reaches final of national...... 17 05/02/2013 Kildare Nationalist: Riverbank shortlisted as best live music venue...... 18 05/02/2013 Carlow People: Song ...... 19 22/02/2013 Munster Express: Successful year for Youthreach...... 20

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Linenhall Arts Centre on IMRO awards shortlist AINE RYAN musicologist Orla Henihan said: "As well as having excellent natural acoustics and a really good CASTLEBAR'S Linenhall Arts sound system and excellent technical Centre has been shortlisted for support when required, the a prestigious Live Music Venue Linenhall is also small enough to of the Year Award by IMRO (Irish offerawarmandintimatedynamic Music Rights Organisation). The between audience and performers." centre, which is renowned for its provision of a busy' and quality The Linenhall's commitment programme of events, is one of to an innovative music programme five venues in Connaught to have has also culminated in been selected by IMRO, after the commissioning of musical more than 8,000 members considered events. Last year the centre cocommissioned hundreds of venues a ten-day tour around the country. with and localschool "We are delighted with this , as well as 'The Music nomination, it reflects all the work Makers', a multimedia touring we put into making the Linenhall show about traditional instrument a great venue both for performers a DELIGHTED WITH NOMINATION Marie Farrell. makers. This show toured and audiences," said longtime to seven venues around Ireland, Director, Marie Farrell. to Classical, to Folk, and Niebla,EmilieConway, We Banjo and culminated in aperformance The centres were assessed by to contemporary, 3, Declan O'Rourke, Southern at the Centre Culturel Irlandais IMRO members for their atmosphere,performed by national and internationalTenant Folk Union, and Classical in . sound and lighting, staging, musicians and also local Indian musicians Dara O'Brien, Venues shortlisted in the IMRO diversity of programming in 2012 talents," Marie Farrell continued. Sadanand Magee and Sudipto regional categories go forward and the staff and management. Das. The programme also presentedsuchlocaltalentasto the shortlist of 25 for the "Our mission is to make arts The Linenhall 2012 five music Castlebar NationalLiveMusicVenueAward, accessible to as wide an audience programme included Martin Concert , St Gerald's also based on a public vote. as possible, and part of that is to Hayes and the Teetotallers, Julie College students and folk singer offer a variety of live music experiencesFeeney, Can Percussion Trio, Luke Davis. MORE on how to vote at www. ranging from Traditional VanbrughStringQuartet,Eduardo Arts Access Officer andresident thelinenhall.com -4- Evening Echo Circulation: 18632 Wednesday, 27 February 2013 Area of Clip: 19900mm² Page: 8 Page 1 of 1

Marqueenamed 'best small music festival 'S Live at the Marquee concert series was named Ireland's Best Small Music Festival at the Irish Music Rights Organisation Awards (IMRO) in Dublin last night. Last year's IMRO national Best Live Music Venue title holders, Cork House, also received a special commendation in the Readers' Award category. The overall IMRO Live Music Venue Of The Year 2012 Award went to Monroe's of Galway. The annual music venue awards — voted on by more than 8,000 IMRO members — aim to recognise music venues that provide the highest standards in live music entertainment and acknowledge the central role that live music venues in developing and By MARIAROLSTON During summer of 2013, we Hot Press editor Niall Stokes supporting Ireland's music will have another fantastic said: "Live music is more important community. the IMRO 2012 Best Small month of music at The Marquee than ever for musicians The awards were hosted by Music Festival Award on with international artists and bands so it is crucial that 2FM's Paddy McKenna at the behalf of Aiken Promotions like Elton John, Sting, Oily they have the best possible IMRO headquarters in Dublin said: "We're delighted to Murs, The National, Elvis Costello, venues to play in. The IMRO last night and saw live music accept this award from IMRO The Wanted and ZZ Top Live Music Venue Awards are performances by Daithf and in acknowledgement of nine joining great Irish acts such as a brilliant platform for recognising The Rubberbandits. great years of putting on gigs , The Boomtown all of the good work that Bren Berry, who accepted at The Marquee in Cork. Rats and The Coronas." is happening all over Ireland." -5- Galway Independent Circulation: 57506 Wednesday, 13 February 2013 Area of Clip: 9900mm² Page: 55 Page 1 of 1

Monroe'sLive nominated forIMRO Award m Dominick Street venue Monroe'slive music venue in each of who can vote for their live Live has been nominated the following regions: Dublin, music venue of the year. for the prestigious annual Leinster (excluding Dublin), To be in with a chance Irish Music Rights Organisation Connacht, Munster and to win an iPad, simply share (IMRO) Awards. Ulster. the voting link by Tuesday, The awards celebrate One overall award will 19 February from the Monroe's the dedication and passion also be presented: the IMRO Live Facebook page of those who work in Ireland's National Live Music Venue and leave a comment. For live music venues, of the Year. This award is more on the awards, visit and provide the public with decided upon by the public, www.imro.ie. an exceptional live music experience, week in, week out. In 2012 alone, shows at Monroe's Live included international and Irish music stars, including The Stunning, Damien Dempsey, Sharon Shannon, , , and Brian Kennedy, while Maria Doyle Kennedy graced the this month. 2013 is already looking like a star-studded year, with shows from Janet Devlin, Atomic Kitten, East 17, Jack L, Lunasa plus Sharon Shannon and Band to name but a few. At the ceremony in IMRO HQ in Dublin on Tuesday 26 February, awards will be presented to the leading -6- Galway Advertiser Circulation: 70000 Thursday, 14 February 2013 Area of Clip: 5300mm² Page: 89 Page 1 of 1

Monroe's Live nominated for IMROaward

BY KERNAN ANDREWS Galwegians can also be in with a chance to win an MONROE'SLIVE has iPad by sharing the voting been nominated for an link by Tuesday February IMRO Connacht Live 19, from the Monroe's Live Music Venue of the Year Facebook page and leaving 2012award. a comment. The annual awards celebrate the dedication and passion of those who work in Ireland's live music venues. Monroe's has staged shows by The Stunning, Damien Dempsey, Sharon Shannon, Ryan Sheridan, and Cathy Davey. The awards will be presented in Dublin on February 26. One overall award will be presented with the IMRO National Live Music Venue of the Year. This award is decided upon by the public vote. -7- Sunday World Circulation: 177575 Sunday, 17 February 2013 Area of Clip: 2000mm² Page: 77 Page 1 of 1

F MONROES of Galway has been nominted (or the live music \ venue of the year in the IMRO Awards. Famously everyone from Christy Moore and Paul Brady to Damien Dempsey and Sharon Shannon . have played legendary shows in the , k hot spot. You can vote at A Ml www.surveymonkey.com Jgp. -8- Donegal Democrat Broadsheet Circulation: 9191 Thursday, 21 February 2013 Area of Clip: 9300mm² Page: 5 Page 1 of 1

Mountcharlessinger-songwriter wins prestigiouscompetition Deane James Connaghan from package to further his music career. Mountcharles, Donegal was announced Deane's winning song will be released the winner of A song for Simon', singersongwriterwith the other finalist's songs on A Song competition on February 2nd for Simon and also on his own at the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone. E.P later this year. Deane (pictured) submitted an original song to the national competition and was announced as one of the ten finalists in January. Deane, who is currently living in , returned home for the weekend and was joined on the night of the final by friends and family from Donegal. He performed his song 'Bright Lights' and it was judged the winning song by a panel of 4 judges including; June Carley, Midlands 103; Keith Johnson, director of membership and marketing IMRO; Fiona Killeen, marketing and event production Grouse Lodge Studios and Tom Keady, Midlands Simon Community. Deane will receive an impressive prize -9- Donegal News-Friday Circulation: 11186 Friday, 15 February 2013 Area of Clip: 15300mm² Page: 31 Page 1 of 1

Multi-talented Donegal duo win Pan Celtic National Song Contest

A MULTI-TALENTED Donegal duo who've already won individual acclaim as authors, song-writers, poets, musicians, and bloggers have been selected to represent Ireland in the ft | Pan Celtic International Song Contest in Carlow in early April. Aine Durkin and Seoirse O Dochartaigh, based in Buncrana, beat off stiff competition to book thenplace in the prestigious song contest which runs during the 42nd annual International Pan Celtic Festival in Daithi 6 Se, host of the Pan Celtic National Song Contest pictured with Carlow from April 2-7. ners, Aine Durkin and Seoirse 6 Dochartaigh. i Over 50 Irish-language entries were received for the National Pan Celtic Song Contest. 20 performers were short-listed for the final hosted in Carlow by RTE's Daithi O Se. The winning song 'Le do Thaobh' was jointly composed by the duo and sung by Seoirse. The competition is the of the Pan Celtic world, and the international final will feature songs from the 6 Pan Celtic competing countries Ireland, , , , and who have all selected their own entries for the

grand final. Any one of at least eight entries could have won the contest and scooped the IMRO-sponsored €1,000 prize in the competition- such was the quality of songs, according to CathaoMeach of the organising committee Bride de Roiste. "The winning entry is very different to last year when we were represented by a band. The judges were blown away by this amazing performance by Seoirse who captivated his audience with his silky voice and some fine guitar playing," she said. -10- Evening Herald Circulation: 62411 Thursday, 28 February 2013 Area of Clip: 85600mm² Page: 32,33 Page 1 of 4

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ONE WINNER THOUGHT OF BUYING A NEW KITCHENUR WITH THELIVES PRIZE MONEY, OTHERS GAVE IT TO CHARITY, BUT THEY ALL TOLD CHRIS WASSER HOW THE AWARD CHANGED THEIR CAREERS

THE countdown is on. Music Prize at Vicar Street — a out..." Indeed, for Neil — whose 2006 Come March 7, 10 Irish newly-devised event, co-founded by album, Victory for the Comic Muse, acts will cross their fingersjournalist Jim Carroll and music managerbeat off stiff competition from Fionn and prepare their Dave Reid. 13 Songs was Julie's Regan and —winning speeches in anticipation debut album. "It helped me greatly," the Choice Music Prize couldn't have of an awards show that says the Galway musician. "There's no come at a better time. As Neil (42) could very well change their lives. doubt about it —it certainly has a lot explains, the win helped to "elongate FitFor ldh some, it already has. of weight outside of Ireland, I find. the life of the record." Now in its eighth year, the It was a huge honour." "I do like to think that I would have Meteor Choice Music Prize Her second album, Pages,was battered on, regardless, in my own live event for Irish Album of nominated again in 2010. She's merry direction, whether I'd won or the Year returns to Vicar also on the shortlist this year for not. But I was extremely flattered. It's Street and sees some of 2012's Clocks.As an independent always nice to get a prize. Apart from the greatest names in Irish artist, Julie puts everything anything else, it's good for the ego." music go head to head for she earns back into the music. The €10,000 came in handy, too. an award decided upon by That includes a prize-winning "It went into a large black hole of a judging panel made up of cheque for €10,000, courtesy of debt," he added. "I was amazed how 11 media professionals. the Irish Music Rights Organisation some people had actually taken There's a shiny trophy up (IMRO) and the Irish Recorded seriously my little quip that I would forfor grabs.grabsOhand Oh, and aa chequecheque Music Association (IRMA). buy a new kitchen if I got the money. for €10,000. I didn't," he laughs, "it went to pay off , Heathers, Neil Hannon (The Divine people for having worked on the Wallis Bird, Damien Comedy) previous album." Dempsey — these are Winning album: Gavin Elstted (Super Extra Bonus Party) just a handful of the Victory for the Winning album: Super Extra nominees who will Comic Muse Bonus Party be performing at "I remember this year's event. Nobody expected Kildare electronic being com outfit Super Extra Bonus Party to win Whoever wins, pletely flabbergasted, they'll be in good in 2008. Former guitarist Gavin company. With this in Elsted was surprised they were even and not in nominated. "It wasn't the most mind, we caught up with a modest, all of the past winners straight- forward album ever made," he 'oh, I didn't confesses, "and it seemed like a bit of to talk money, recognition think I was and what winning a leftfield choice for a lot of people." going to win', So, I take it he was surprised when the Choice Music Prize ; kind of way. I did for their careers... the band's name was called out on the knew I wasn't going night. "Wejust lost it," he recalls. "For to win because I was Julie Feeney something that big to happen to our long in the tooth and not band; to get to that level where you're Winning album: f cool at all. But, as it turned 13 Songs being awarded for a record that you In 2006, Julie Feeney made for fun — it's a big deal." became the first artist The band used the money to pay for HUGE HONOUR: "travel and equipment". Label heads he e e to win the Choice Julie Feeney -11- Evening Herald Circulation: 62411 Thursday, 28 February 2013 Area of Clip: 85600mm² Page: 32,33 Page 2 of 4

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and promoters took note. There was an increase in awareness —nothing 'lifechanging," admits Gavin, though there was something of a media backlash. In short, some critics weren't too happy about their win. "You can't pretend that that stuff didn't go unnoticed," he says, "but at the same time, we were such an insular group of people that we just went, 'Ok, we can either let this really p*** us off, or we can just keep doing what we're doing, because obviously we're doing something right'." They soldiered on. That is, until 2011 when Super Extra Bonus Party called it a day. Gavin is now focusing on his new band, We Are Losers (which, incidentally, features two of his SEBP band mates).

Jape Winning : Ritual and Ocean of Frequency Dubliner Richie Egan — the man otherwise known as electronic rock IT'S A BIG DEAL: Super Extra artist Jape — is the only act to have Bonus Party experienced a critical won the award twice. "I was extremely backlash when they won in 2008 surprised," he says of his second win in 2012. "I really believed Lisa buy a mixing desk out of the money, so Hannigan was gonna win last year! it meant a lot for me in that end of "It was great because I was able to things because it's hard enough surviv- -12- Evening Herald Circulation: 62411 Thursday, 28 February 2013 Area of Clip: 85600mm² Page: 32,33 Page 3 of 4

I FELT PROUD, I STILL DO: Adrian Crowley enjoys the perks

ing the perks of being a Choice Music Prize-winning artist. "It's carried on quite a bit," he says. "I've been touring a lot, and everywhere I go, the award is mentioned in some form or another. It's been a real help and a real lift. Also, my confidence — even though I've always been independent minded, it really helped me confirm to myself that I was maybe some way established now, and that's a great feeling." Once again, Adrian — who is also nominated for this year's prize — used the money to help fund his career.

Two Door Cinema Club Winning album: Tourist History "In terms of competition in music — which is always a funny thing — it is one of the better ones because it's celebrating ste ,r the music," offers Two Door Cinema Club frontman Alex Trimble. "It was funny, because we hadn't even talked about a speech," adds SURPRISED: Dubliner Richie Egan, bassist Kevin Baird. "We hadn't talked who is rock artist Jape, is the only about what we would do with the act to have won the award twice money." In the end, the Northern Irish indie ing, making music these days. pop trio decided to donate their prize "I think the benefit of the Choice money to charity following their welldeserved Music Prize is that it gets people talking win in 2011. "We gave it to about Irish music. If we didn't Abaana to build schools in Uganda," have it, there'd be just silence." says Kevin. "Around the time we had a record Adrian Crowley deal, we toured around the world and Winning album: Season of the Sparks we made decent money from it, so we "Some friends of mine were quite tickled felt that taking that €10,000 to just by the fact that I was genuinely bring up the plus level in our bank shocked," says Dublin-based folk singer account didn't seem to make sense to songwriter Adrian Crowley. us. So that's why we did it." "When the initial surprise left me, I just felt proud — and I still do." The Meteor ChoiceMusic Prize live event Three years on, Adrian is still enjoy- at Vicar Street on Thursday, March 7 -13- Evening Herald Circulation: 62411 Thursday, 28 February 2013 Area of Clip: 85600mm² Page: 32,33 Page 4 of 4

YEAR'S NOMINEES ARE:

Wallis Bird — Wallis Bird (right) The Cast of Cheers — Family Adrian Crowley — I See Three Birds Flying Delorentos — Little Sparks Damien Dempsey — Almighty Love Julie Feeney — Clocks Heathers — Kingdom Mumblin' Deaf Ro — Dictionary Crimes Two Door Cinema Club — Beacon Windings — I Am Not The Crow

2013 also sees the return of the Meteor Choice Music Prize — Irish Song of the Year. The award is open to public voting. To get involved, see Meteor's Facebook page www.facebook.com/meteor or text SONG to 085 7114444 for the list of nominees. -14- Irish News Business Circulation: 43647 Tuesday, 19 February 2013 Area of Clip: 8000mm² Page: 6 Page 1 of 1

MUSIC INDUSTRYCONFERENCE An international music industry conference is to be held in Belfast this week, focused on the business side of music. Starting on Thursday at Holiday Inn Belfast, the three-day Song Writing Convention features many guest speakers and award-winning published artists from around the world. Several events are free to the public, including a panel discussion led by Invest NI, the Arts Council NI and Musicians Union called 'Support for - What's Available'. On Friday PRS for Music, Irish Music Rights Organisation and London-based Crisis Management will explore royalties in the free panel discussion 'How To Make Money From Songs', while Mark Melton will role play a business contract with Naomi MacDonald of Musicians Union. American professional artist Jason Blume has written hits for The Gypsy Kings and and will critique songs during the convention. Collecting Royalties in The Digital Age comes under scrutiny when independent music lawyer David Preston joins forces with Simon Aldridge of Broadcast Music Inc at 11am on Saturday. Artists from the Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival have also agreed to deliver one-hour workshops, including Brian Kennedy, Tom Baxter, Kim Richey, Henry Priestman (hit writer with The Christians) and Mark Shaw (Then Jericho). Full details of the Song Writing Convention are at www.belfastnashville.com. A special ticket covering all festival and 16 workshops costs £85 from the website. -15- Irish Times Circulation: 96150 Wednesday, 27 February 2013 Area of Clip: 5400mm² Page: 5 Page 1 of 1

Olympiawins best Dublin live venue

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Monroes of Galway won the big prize at the Imro Live Music Venue of the Year Awards, held in Dublin last night. The popular , in Galway's Dominick Street, was named national live music venue of the year, while the Olympia Theatre was Dublin live music venue of the year, beating four other nominees, the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, the 02, the Grand Social in Liffey Street, and the Drai'ocht Theatre in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. won the live music festival of the year award, while Live at the Marquee in Cork won best small festival. Awards were also given for the best venues in each of provinces. The Set Theatre in was the winner in the Rest of Leinster category; the Glor Irish Music Centre, , Co Clare, was the winner in Munster; McGrory's, Culdaff, Co Donegal, was the winner in Ulster; and the Roisfn Dubh in Galway was the winner in Connacht. -16-

PAN CELTIC SONG CONTEST The National Song Contest to choose the Irish entry for the Pan Celtic International Festival will be held in the Seven Oaks Hotel on Thursday 7 February. Twenty newly-composed songs have qualified for the final and will be performed by some well-known artists from across the country. The gala event is kindly sponsored by Carlow County Enterprise Board with prizes sponsored by IMRO and Gael Linn. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets €10 are available from the GB Shaw Theatre box office on www.gbshawtheatre.ie or 059 9172400. A limited number of tickets will be available on the door. -17- South Tipp Today Circulation: 21500 Thursday, 7 February 2013 Area of Clip: 15600mm² Page: 8 Page 1 of 1

Paulareaches final of nationalsong contest An Ardfinnan singer/songwriter song such as 'The Faintest Touch' and musician will perform in the final alongside the strongest political of the Pan Celtic National Song protest song such as 'Our So-Called Contest which takes place tonight Civilised World', the most enthralling (Thursday February 7). Paula Ryan story song such as 'Petticoat from Gormanstown will be tested in Loose' (which tells the legend of the this prestigious competition to see ghost of Beal Loch in the Knockmealdown if her composition 'Rira, Gleo agus Mountains) and even a Raic' ('Havin' The Craic') is good song celebrating Tipperary's great enough to represent Ireland at the GAAheritage entitled 'Back To Tipperary' Pan Celtic International Festival - all equally well crafted and which is a cultural gathering with beautifully arranged. To accompany representatives from all the Celtic her songs, Paula plays marimba, nations including Wales, Scotland, guitar and a variety of percussion Brittany Cornwall and the Isle of instruments including bodhran, Man. djembe and darabuka. Paula has To reach the final Paula had to PaulaRyan playing the Tonguedrum performed her songs not only in Ireland but also in Scotland, , compose a new song with original sponsored by Gael Linn, who are devoted tune and lyrics in Irish, which was USA and, as a challenge, says Paula. to , music and part of a very interesting musical "I am by no means a fluent Gaelgoirarts, and IMRO (Irish Music Rights project as far afield as Kenya and so it was quite a challenge to Organisation) who are dedicated to Tanzania. The Pan Celtic National write the words in Irish but I am so promoting and rewarding original Song Contest Final will be compered delighted with the end result. When Irish music, is a real honour from by Daithi O'Se with Ollie Hennessy I came up with the tune, it had such my point of view." the musical director. A panel a Gaelic lilt about it, I knew Irish 'Rira, Gleo agus Raic' is a lively of judges will choose the winning words would suit it much better song in the true tradition of fun-loving song from among the finalists and than English. I don't think my Irish Irish party songs. But Paula's the will receive a cash teacher from school would believe songwriting is not confined to songs prize of €1,000from IMRO. that I could actually write a whole in Irish. What is most remarkable 'Rira, Gleo agus Raic' can be song in Irish. "That it has been is that in Paula's material you can heard on Paula's website http:// selected to be in the final which is find the most gentle, sweet, love paularyan.co -18-

Riverbank shortlisted as best live music venue By Vicki Weller co-ordinator Hazel Williams management. noted that there had been some Locals who would like to express TOP class live music gigs have extremely strong live music shows their support for the Riverbank been one of the hallmarks of New- on stage during 2012. can record their online vote in the bridge's Riverbank Arts Centre in Among them, she recalled Irish Best Live Music Venue category by 2012 and the management have performers such as Frances Black, visiting www.IMRO/awards. had their efforts in this area area David Kitt and , along Meanwhile, the Riverbank is recognised by being shortlisted for with renowned international acts continuing to stage great live the Best Live Music Venue Of The like Southern Tenant Folk Union. music acts in the months ahead, Year Award. Quality and diversity have been with popular singer/songwriter The awards ceremony, the key words and it seems to have Jerry Fish on stage on 13 February, organised by the Irish Music Rights paid off with the Riverbank being while March will see performances Organisation (IMRO) will take selected for the IMRO shortlist from by talented Sean Nos singer Iarla O place on Tuesday 26 February in among hundreds of venues across Lionaird, musician Frankie Gavin Dublin and members of the public the country. and the ever-popular De Dannan, are invited to vote online for the Venues were judged on their who are including the Riverbank shortlisted nominees in various commitment to providing the core in their Up Close and Personal categories. elements that make for a great nationwide tour. Saying that all those working live music venue - atmosphere, For details of all of these shows, at the Newbridge centre were sound and lighting, staging, or to book tickets, contact the "absolutely delighted"with the diversity of programming and the Riverbank box office on 045 shortlisting, Riverbank marketing approach and input of staff and 448327 or visit www.riverbank.ie. -19-

Song concert THE National Song Contest to choose the Irish entry for the Pan Celtic International Festival will be held in the Seven Oaks Hotel on Thurs- day, 7th February. Thirty newly composed songs have qualified for the final and will be performed by some well known artists from across the country. The gala event is kindly sponsored by Carlow County Enterprise Board with prizes sponsored by IMRO and Gael Linn. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets €10 are available from the G.B. Shaw Theatre box office on www.gbshawtheatre.ie or 059 9172400. A limit- ed number of tickets will be available on the door. -20- Munster Express Circulation: 5389 Friday, 22 February 2013 Area of Clip: 85300mm² Page: 20 Page 1 of 4

XPhotos; John Power SuccessfuWATERFORD Youthreach r , sentedy in the area of An held their awards ceremony Gaisce, Sports Performance, recently to celebrate the Work Experience and Music. achievements of students A group of students got the that completed courses with opportunity to be a part of a in the academic year music workshop in April 2012 2011/2012. where they wrote and recorded Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy their own song. opened the evening's ceremonies. The song 'Can't Wait for the Summer to Come' was written He commented how this was and recorded over two days a very special celebration for with the help of Craftzone. him as he was getting the opportunityThey also created a video for to present certificatesthe song. to his own students as In October the school travelled Co-Ordinator of the Centre to Dublin to the Songs of and Mayor of the oldest city the Youth Awards where the in the country. group had been nominated for A total of 33 young men and best song, a category that was women completed courses being judged by IMRO, the with Youthreach in 2011/2012 Irish Music Rights Organisation. in the Leaving Certificate Applied, Leaving Certificate and Youthreach were fortunate Horticulture and Landscaping. to win the category and were presented with a fantastic Certificates were also pre¬ prize.

Student of the Year: Susan Sheahan, Deputy Co-Ordinator Youthreach, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, presenting Cathy Walsh with the student of the year award. -21- Munster Express Circulation: 5389 Friday, 22 February 2013 Area of Clip: 85300mm² Page: 20 Page 2 of 4

Pictured were former students receiving their Bronze Gaisce Medals. L to R Betty Walsh Youthreach, Sonia Mylett, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Sarah Mylett, Stephen Peers An Gaisce, Muriel Keane Youthreach.

Pictured are Sports Performance students receiving certificates fortraining completed to date. Back L-R, Andrew Ryan, Philip Hanrahan,Adam Daly, Darryl Hennessy, Ross Daniels Front L-R Paul ClearyYouthreach, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Michael Looby FAI. -22- Munster Express Circulation: 5389 Friday, 22 February 2013 Area of Clip: 85300mm² Page: 20 Page 3 of 4

LiCSd2011/2012PitdLeaving Cert Students 2011/2012: Pictured were, BkBack L to RJWR, Jamie English, Kieran Dobbyn, Wayne O'Keeffe Youthreach, Kieran Walsh, Eugeniv Chivoliv Front L-R Susan Sheahan Deputy Co-Ordinator Youthreach, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Rosina Kelly Youthreach

Pictured are students that completed the Horticulture and Landscaping course in 2012. Back L-R, Sonia Mylett, James Dundon, Pat Phelan Youthreach, Pearse Nolan, Dean Condron, Sarah Mylett, Front L-R Peter Statham Youthreach, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Bernie Power Youthreach. -23- Munster Express Circulation: 5389 Friday, 22 February 2013 Area of Clip: 85300mm² Page: 20 Page 4 of 4

Pictured are some of the group that won Best Song for their original piece and performance In the Songs from the Youth Awards 2012. Cathy Walsh, Sarah Mylett, Susan Sheahan Deputy Co-Ordinator Youthreach, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Corey Healy, Sonia Mylett.