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PLANS have been lodged with Clare County Council to develop a centre for the Irish World Academy of Mu- sic and Dance.
The academy — which is part of the University of Limerick (UL) campus — is to form part of the campus that now is located near SOE Teen mm rele northern shores of the Shannon in south-east OE
The accom- modation is to include two performance theatres, music practice rooms, computer and research suites,
Me supported
by studio class-
rooms, academic and administration offices.
The academy, formerly known as the Irish World Music Centre, offers a suite of taught MA courses and a BA and graduate diploma in music and dance related subject areas.
The academy has an international reputation and a report on the acade-
my concluded, “The visionary nature of the centre reinforces the vital con- tribution that song, music and dance make to communities locally as well as internationally.”
The move to construct the academy further increased UL’s foothold on the Clare side of the River Shannon.
Five years ago, the college se- cured planning permission for the first phase of its ambitious plans in Clare when it received the go-ahead for a student village for 500 students.
The develop- ment also includ- ed the provision of a bridge across the River Shan- Wteyee
Also included in the masterplan
for the 100-acre site was a health and science building and three research institutes.
A decision is expected on the latest planning application later this year.