Galway project could be Ireland’s favourite building

There are less than two days for the Galway Public to go online and vote for Ireland’s favourite building. A Galway architecture project is among the 55 projects on the shortlist for this year’s Irish Architecture Awards, which was recently announced by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI).

Sliabh Ban Housing, Gleann Ban, Galway was designed by DTA Architects and was completed last year. Now in its third year, the very popular Public Choice Award gives the public the opportunity to have their say by voting for their favourite shortlisted building. The RIAI invites the public to vote for their choice online here. Voting closes at noon on Friday, 18th June 2010.

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Super 8 Film Festival for Galway

Super8 Shots it is an independent Film Festival, with objectives in promoting film as a small medium format. It is aimed at the film makers, enthusiasts, artists and musicians as well as the community.

Paula Healy talked to Festival Director, Julien Dorgere, (who also founded Super8Ireland) about the line-up.

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The People of the Year Awards

The People of the Year Awards, organised by Rehab and sponsored by QUINN-healthcare, provide a unique opportunity for the Irish public to honour those who have made a real dfference to people's lives, whether as unsung heroes or household names. Nominations are made by members of the public, making these truly the People's Awards and Ireland's answer to a national honours system.

Vic Hamilton talked to Pauline Crowley, Head of Fund-raising for Rehab about the awards, and the work of Rehab in general.

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