A round-up of today’s other stories in brief
Galway showcases forthcoming festivals of theatre and science
Mimers’ masks on stacked chairs in busy Shop Street highlighted Galway’s latest artistic endeavour this week, as the forthcoming theatre festival advertised its “seat sale”.
The third annual festival says it is acknowledging “recessionary times” with a six-day limited offer on tickets from next Monday.
Tickets for performances will be on sale at the Galway Arts Centre in Dominick Street for only €4.99 . Purchasers must turn up in person between the hours of 10am and 5.30pm between October 18th and 23rd, and tickets are limited to two per buyer.
Also in Galway, the annual science and technology festival unveiled its programme yesterday. Up to 20,000 young people are expected to attend the science festival’s highlight, a one-day exhibition on November 21st in NUI Galway’s Bailey Allen hall.
Trainee courtroom opens in Limerick
The country’s first trainee courtroom has been unveiled at the University of Limerick, writes Kathryn Hayes.
Law students at UL can use the state-of-the-art facility for mock trials and court cases.
Officially launched by the Chief Justice Mr John Murray, it consists of a judge’s bench, plaintiff and defence benches, as well as a jury box and witness stand.
In addition, the courtroom has an advanced IT/AV system that permits simultaneous viewing of judge, jury, counsel and witness participants.
There is also a recording facility that allows students to review their own advocacy and presentation skills.
Speaking at the launch the Chief Justice said the courtroom was a “very important innovation”.
“It is in a court that the law comes to life,” Mr Murray said. He described the new facility as “an excellent aid to training lawyers”.