| Landmark Dublin theatre is set to
close One of Dublin’s best loved theatres is to close.
Andrew’s Lane, which is located in the heart of the city between
Trinity College and the Central Bank, has been purchased by property developers.
Owner Pat Moylan said she made the very difficult decision to sell the
intimate venue because she couldn’t afford a modern revamp.
A spokesperson said: “It has become a small jewel in the heart of
the city with a reputation for producing quality theatre over the last
18 years.
“There are a number of crucial factors that left Pat Moylan with
no choice chief among these is the amount of investment required to repair
and update the building from a structural and technical point of view.”
Highlights at the theatre included plays which went on to have successful
world tours like Stones In His Pockets by Marie Jones and
Alone It Stands by John Breen.
beer price rise
The price of most beers in Ireland is set to increase by around 10 cents
a pint from next month.
Diageo, which sells Guinness and other leading brands, is increasing prices
on its beer and spirit products by 2.7 per cent on March 5.
This will add about five cents, VAT included, to the price of a pint
and, on the basis of previous behaviour, publicans are likely to add at
least another five cents.
This is the second time Diageo has increased its prices in a year; 10
months ago it imposed a separate 2.7 per cent increase.
The Diageo range includes Guinness, Smithwicks, Carlsberg, Harp, Baileys,
Smirnoff Vodka, Bushmills Whiskey and Gordon’s Gin. It remains to
be seen whether competitors will follow its lead and put up their prices.
leicester festival
The SECOND Leicester Irish Festival of music and dance is being held in
Humberstone Gate on Saturday, March 10.
The event will be officially opened at 12 noon by the Lord Mayor of Leicester.
With a host of music and dance acts that reflect Irish culture and tradition
it promises to be a great day.
Appearing on stage will be the Leicestershire School Choir and a display
by the Monseratt community who have close links with Irleand.
There will also be a display of Gaelic sports being staged on Humberstone
Gate hosted by Leicester GAA.
For further information contact Shaun Merriman on 07967 087 868 or e-mail
shaun_merriman@hotmail.
co.uk
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