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GLOR is the busiest venue in Ireland in terms of the number of perform- ances it stages.
According to a internal study of activities at 45 venues from April to June, Glor has staged the most per- formances and have submitted this information to the Arts Council who, according to Acting Director David Collopy, were both interested and
surprised.
Glor Director, Katie Verling is cur- rently recovering from illness and Mr Collopy is due to step down in the autumn after a year in charge.
Mr Collopy said that the centre is aiming to increase its revenue streams by opening a retail centre, seeking more conference business and the holding of a farmers market every Tuesday.
‘The amount of subsidy it takes to
support Glor is an issue locally and there have been questions as to why Glor should receive any public mon- ey at all. The brief I understand it is to be a cultural, entertainment and community resource for the county with the traditional arts forming an important part.
“We have revisited our rental rates to make it as attractive as possible for community groups to come in here” he said.