Galway Advertiser 1979/1979_05_03/GA_03051979_E1_006.pdf 

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TELEVISION G U I D E
M A Y 3rd--AND AFTER

By the time these lines appear in print Britain will have made up its electoral mind and the form of the next U.K. Parliament will be taking shape. The straight-vote system of election in use in that country has the advantage that most of the results will be known the same day as the votes are cast. But that is about the only advantage the system has, as can be seen from the horrible in-fighting which once again has shown the reality of sectarian politics in the North. It seems likely that results in that part of our country which is still ruled as "part of the United Kingdom" will not yield any major surprises. Things always remain the same in the North, the only really hot contests being between people of the same general loyalty. It has always been like that since 1920. It is unrealistic to expect anything else from an area and in a situation in which this was the design and intention of the original partition settlement. But partition, and the British control of part of our country is a tragedy not only for the North-East. It poisons all Irish life and indeed Anglo-Irish relations. The sense of guilt which this brings to Britain itself in an age of mass-communication can be seen by the efforts to push "Northern Ireland" under the rug in the general election, and by the sham that is the "bipartisan approach." British politicians are tired of Northern Ireland. They have no solutions and would wish it would go away--or at least lie down. In the meantime the entire people of Ireland must suffer on--and be sharply rebuked in a reactionary way if they dare to ask even the most basic questions. Which brings us to the Dublin Government. Mr. Lynch and other Taoiseachs before him have been very patient. They have been very understanding--perhaps too understanding?--in the past of Mr. Callaghan's domestic political difficulties as he tried to retain a majority at Westminster for his lame-duck government. This cannot go on. That is why most Irish people are hoping for an overall majority of either party in the new Westminster in preference to another " h u n g " Government which will struggle on from week to week buying a pocket of votes here, a few more supporters there. Even if there is no overall majority in the next Westminster Parliament and even if Mrs. Thatcher is forced to rely on a few Unionists seats to keep an administration floating for some time, there must be no more delay. The tragedy of Northern Ireland, of all Ireland and of Ireland and Britain has gone on too long already. Mr. Lynch must demand immediate and realistic political initiatives from what claims to be the Government of "Northern Ireland." This will demand courage and frank speaking. Is it too much to expect such from the Parliament which is being elected on the anniversary of the execution by British firing squad of Padraig Pearse? We have all hurt each other too much to accept anything less.
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It is surprising that in a city this size, situated as it is alongside some of the most breathtaking scenic areas in the world, that there is so little formal art on display. There are the happy aesthetic few who see beauty around them in sufficient quantity to satisfy their needs. But the rest of us, however, could benefit from a better educative base. The compulsory school trips to the art galleries in Dublin are probably better remembered for the crack on the train rather than a view from the lives of Jack Yeats or William Orpcn. And that is very understandable: Dublin and art galleries are miles away from everyday experience and accessibility. Some years ago a Minister for Education suggested that one year in the busy secondary school should be set aside for the study of philosophy and the arts in general. It was absolute nonsense. If these subjects are not built into the everyday curriculum then education is wasting its time because all that will emerge in the final year is a machine and not a human being. With these thoughts in mind we congratulate the enthusiastic Galway Arts Festival committee on their ambitious programme which continues until May 6th. In particular the modern painting exhibition at the old Pro-Cathedral. It is a revelation; not just because of the paintings, but the room itself. The entire top floor has been left as open space. With natural light pouring in the large windows it makes an ideal art gallery or public meeting room or both. We understand a long term lease is available at about one-third the commercial rate. This could be an ideal opportunity for the city to secure fine facilities for the promotion of the arts. Much to our shame there are almost forty paintings lying in storage at U.C.G. belonging to the city simply waiting for the space. Can Galway really afford to let this chance slip by? A lively art gallery run by a progressive staff would ensure a constant turn-over of exhibitions. It could become an exciting educational centre for all the schools in the province from which could emerge that small seed of appreciation for beautiful things that, amongst other things, might at least stop people throwing dirty Utter around our streets and country roads. With local elections on June 7th let this be one issue. When candidates ask you for your support, you ask them: "What are you going to do for the arts in Galway?"

FBI. 4 MAY Westminster Elections Inch H i g h Private Eye 5.00 Space 1999 6.00 The Angelus 6.01 Cartoon Time 6.15 News 6.30 Westminster Elections 7.00 Suit T h a r t / Nuacht. 7.25 Double Top Ace 7.59 Andy Williams 9.00 News 9.10 Frontline 9.50 A Woman's Vengence 11.50 Late News

MON. 7 MAY 4.00 Sesamee Street 5.00 How 5.30 Our Times 6.00 The Angelus 6.01 Our Times II 6.15 News 6.30 Dick Turpin 7.00 Hardy Boys 8.00 The Riordans 9.00 News 9.20 Frontline 9.50 Rhoda 10.20 Nuacht 10.30 Dallas 11.30 Late News TUES. 8 MAY 4.00 Going Strong 4.50 An Baile Beo 5.00 The Electric Co. 5JO Let's Go 6.00 The Angelus 6.01 Let*s Go 6,15 News 6.30 Kidnapped 7.00 Hands 7.30 Sharp Intake of Breath 8.00 Landmark 8.30 Words & Music 9.00 News 9.20 Duchess of Duke St 1020 Nuacht 10.30 Feach 11.00 M.A.S.H. 11.25 Late News

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SAT. 5 MAY 11.30 Sesame Street 12.30 Noddy 12.50 San Francisco International 1.40 Sport Stadium 5.05 Scooby Doo 5.45 News 6.00 The Angelus 6.01 Cartoon Time 6.15 Return of the Saint 7 15 Nuacht 7.20 Centennial 9.00 News 9.15 Late Late 11.15 Late News 1120 Match of the Day

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SUN. 6 MAY 10.30 Keep Up With Yoga 11.00 Mass 12.15 Paint Along with Nancy 12.45 Going Strong 1.30 The Garden 2.00 Folio 2 2 5 Sunday Matinee My Favourite Brunette

WED. 9 MAY 3.00 All Stars Lass-ALympics 3.15 Wednesday Matinee Dangerous Moonlight 5.00 Fables of t h e Green Forest 5.30 Vision On 6.00 The Angelus 6.01 Garda Patrol 6.15 News 6.30 Boy Dominic 7.00 The Garden 730 Flambards 8.25 Make Mine Country 9.00 News 10.30 Nuacht 10.40 I Witness 11.30 Late News

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