'The Heron Garden' by Jay Murphy This is one of nearly fourty new paintings by the artist which form the exhibition 'Lorna's Garden', opening at Kennys this Saturday at 2.30pm. All are welcome! The full collection is also online here: shorturl.at/alVY5

A legend. A leader. A change maker. A decent, compassionate, determined advocate. Thank you Noeline for all you have done and wishing you every happiness in your retirement

Solidarity with colleague Harry McGee.

Áras an Uachtaráin can confirm that Sabina Higgins yesterday underwent a successful procedure as part of ongoing treatment which she is receiving for breast cancer.

The 5.20 Galway Dublin train is massively overcrowded. One wonders who is taking responsibility for the safety of the passengers never mind their basic comfort?

I miss The Pen Corner.

Tomás’s story cuts through the coolly clinical language around ‘clerical sexual abuse’ irishtimes.com/culture/film/2…

Ryan unveils National Cycle Network plan to create 3,500km of linked cycleways between towns and cities by 2040 independent.ie/irish-news/rya…

Blessed is the child who after reading about the wise old wizard or king in his adventure books instantly thinks of his grandfather. Nearing Home (1872) 🎨 John Atkinson Grimshaw

The Gate Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Conway to the position of New Work Manager. 🙌 More info: gatetheatre.ie/new-work-manag…

One of the best people. Congrats Thomas and congrats Gate Theatre

If it’s good enough for Wolverine… 💕 Last night we were privileged to welcome Hugh Jackman to an intimate performance of Luke Casserly’s #Distillation, an exploration of the Irish bog landscape through memory and scent - thanks for joining us, Hugh Jackman ✨ (1/2)

5 venues down, 6 more to go! 😅 Our national tour of The Shadow of a Gunman continues this week with stops in glor ennis and Backstage Theatre (both sold out, returns only)

Sad.

This is shocking stuff. Manufactured anger,the lectern thumping ; all so inappropriate for the occasion. Worrying.

How many of you remember buying the Bunty Magazine

I bet there are a few Sr M Aloysius having a little dab at the eyes tonight. RIP Chris Durang.

I am still getting over the loss of Chris Durang, who came up with my generation and produced more laughter and quite a few more tears for me than any in that talented group of writers. Unique isn't an adequate word for the work he made. May it outlive him by many generations.

OK folks, I'm still a little jet-lagged so just before I turned in I checked my new novel BROADWAY MELODY on Amazon and it's number 1 in the Broadway & Musicals category. I'm floored. You can keep it that way. And it'll bring you luck. amazon.com/gp/new-release…

Wild Looking but Fine offers a new perspective on 1930s Ireland, on the treatment of women at the Abbey Theatre & in Hollywood. It charts an internationalism in Irish acting & directing, connecting it with the work of feminist artists worldwide. In bookshops nationwide this June