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The Place to Party For November 2015
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As I write, it is a glorious day. The sun is shining; the birds are singing in
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the trees, the flowers are blooming. All we need is a glass of champagne and a good book as we sit outside soaking up the rays. The only slight
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body clocks are set to ‘winter comfort food’ and ‘hibernation’. Instead, we
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are out walking the prom, confused as to why it is getting dark at 5pm. I have to spend a day sitting in the dark, just to reset by inner mechanisms
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to the correct season. It has been fabulous. The lack of driving wind, rain,
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sleet and hail is fantastic for the soul and stirs the greatest passion in an
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climate deal. Galway musicians are also playing their part in international
group who are passionate about our climate is Transition Galway. They have organised a People’s Climate March in the city on Sunday, November 29th, gathering at Eyre Square at 1pm. It is part of a global campaign to raise awareness before world leaders meet in Paris to negotiate the next
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for the soul’ through musical workshops. Back home, there is plenty of live music on offer, alongside Galway Design Week, the Galway Junior Film
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The All Blacks at the Abbeyglen! The historical Abbeyglen Castle, nestled on the Sky Road in Clifden, was the venue of choice for members of New Zealand’s All Blacks team, after becoming rugby world champions 2015. Captain Richie McCaw, Andy Williams and John Cowan stayed at the picturesque venue, welcomed by warm turf fires and a hearty Irish welcome from the family run hotel, owned by Paul Hughes and his son Brian. Find out more on page 25!
No ‘bootlegging’ needed as Capones set to expand! Capones diner, situated on Kingston road in the heart of Knocknacarra are celebrating their 5th birthday. When you’re looking for a light lunch, family dinner or a romantic meal for two, Capone’s
friendly and helpful staff will make you feel welcome instantly. At their 5th birthday party recently, Capones revealed they are ready to expand. With a full restaurant licence, they are creating brand new
bar facilities next door. Pictured at the charity coffee morning are Ronan Scully, Deputy Mayor Cllr. Niall McNelis, owner Ania Miros and Gerry Carroll.
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10am: The Irish Fly Fair takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this weekend.
11am: A pop-up art, craft and design market takes place in Oughterard Courthouse
10am: A two day masterclass for actors takes place this weekend at the Town Hall Studio with renowned acting coach Conal Kearney.
12pm: Head to Busker Brownes on Cross Street for the best jazz brunch in town with the Galway Bay Jazz Band.
10am: A talk on Ceramics with Katherine West takes place at the Galway Arts Centre on Dominick Street. 10:30am: A workshop for children aged 8-12, Brick Flicks, takes place at the Town Hall rehearsal space. Again at 2pm. 11am: The Galway Fashion Trail takes place at participating outlets today for Design Week. *The House Hotel launch their new cocktail menu designed by head cocktail bartender, Aileen Cunningham, who designed ‘The Duchess’ for the Duchess of Cornwall. A party not to be missed. 7pm: The Galway Chamber Gala Ball and Business Awards takes place at the Salthill Hotel this evening. 7:30pm: A White Collar Boxing fundraiser takes place at the Clayton hotel, Ballybrit in aid of the Galway Autism Partnership. 8pm: Eleanor Shanley, will perform at An Taibhdhearc on Middle Street. 8pm: Galway’s Bel Canto will perform tonight at the Town Hall Theatre.
12pm: A design day takes place at An Ceardlann, Spiddal for Design Week. 1pm: A special needs exhibition takes place today at the Menlo Park Hotel, 1:30pm: The loved tale of the Tiger Who Came to Tea takes place at the Town Hall Theatre this afternoon. Second show at 4:30pm. 3pm: A swing tea dance takes place at the Connemara Lake Hotel, Oughterard. 3:30pm: Sing for Climate Action at Blakes Castle, Quay Street, near Jury’s Inn. 5pm: Brahms for Remembrancetide with The St. Nicholas Singers and directed by Mark Duley takes place at St Nicholas Collegiate Church. 6pm: Wind down the weekend with the Lazy Blues Trio at Seven on Bridge Street. 8pm: Nanni Moretti’s Mia Madre will be screened at the Town Hall Theatre - a warm, witty and seductive his best film returning him to the themes of cinema, life and family ties.
09th Monday 10:30am: The loved tale of the Tiger Who Came to Tea takes place at the Town Hall Theatre this afternoon. Second show at 4:30pm. 7pm: Galway Gaming Tribes, a video game/board game event, takes place every Monday in ‘Seven Bar’ on Bridge St. Hang out and play a few games – all welcome. 8pm: THe Galway Musical Society are holding a fundraising table quiz in the Huntsman this evening. €40 euros per table of 4 and there will be raffle prizes and plenty of craic 9pm: The Cellar bar is host to Play, where musicians can jam with support from a backing band in this open night with a difference. All welcome. 9:30pm: Enjoy the best of swingin’ tunes by the Black Magic Big Band at Busker Brownes on Cross Street. 9:30pm: Open jam sessions take place every Monday at Dock No 1 on Dock Street. 9:30pm: A traditional Irish music session takes place at the Crane bar on Sea Road for some toe tapping tunes.
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The Galway GamerSports, Sports, Sports It’s that time of the year again - the time when sports fans dig into the latest renditions of their favourite pastimes in video game form and, in turn, the entire video game community goes sports crazy. Each year sees the release of many popular sports games. None more so than the game that makes its way into the living room of almost every gamer in the country- Fifa. This annual football game improves and becomes more realistic with each passing year. Using state of the art motion capture, it puts you at the centre of the action as you choose from your favourite real life football teams. This year’s title, Fifa 16, will see a host of updates and tweaks, including now allowing the player to play as women’s football teams for the first time. Along with this, another hugely popular sports franchise is the WWE games. These wrestling games allow you to choose from a whole host of WWE Superstars from the last twelve month’s worth of the TV shows and main events. Here you can take home your favourite on-screen feuds and battles. Who’d
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win between Triple H and The Undertaker? Could John Cena beat Booker T? Which brand has the strongest roster, Smackdown or Raw? All of these questions are available for you to answer with your friends, or just relive some of the classic moments from your favourite wrestler’s careers. Sports games are huge and tend to gather a massive following each year. Whether you enjoy basketball in the form of NBA 2K16, American football games like Madden or more relaxed golf based titles such as Rory McIlroy’s PGA Tour; there are enough well made sports games
to keep you happy until this time in 2017. You can expect a number of Fifa 16 and Pro Evolution Soccer tournaments to be run in Galway city’s pubs and clubs in the upcoming months.
Straight talking from the trailor trash mouth of Southern Belle, Candy, and the more refined Cara from Connemara. By Cara LYONS
Dear Candy:
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I wanna smell your soft, smooth feet after a two hour long, vigorous zumba workout followed by a run or hike in ugg boots with no socks on, on a super hot summers day. Then when I slide them boots off. I hope that those feet are really hot and steamy. I want them feet
to be so steamy and rank and so rancid, sour, pungent, stinky and sweaty and I’ ll rub your slimy, icky, sticky, gooey, moist, buttery, cheesy creamy, clammy toe jam gravy foot sweat all over my face and neck, while I take a big whiff on your funky, chippy smelly feet and suck
on your delicious salty toes. Yours so sincerely A guy P.s will you send me a pair of your old shoes?
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Candy: Why in the name of barbequed spare ribs is this looney tune obsessing over my feet? I don’t want you within a foot of my feet you creepo ! You’re as messed up as a painting by Pollock. No
you can’t have my shoes! You’re so nasty! Is this the sole purpose of you contacting me? If you ever come near me I’ll toe-tally blow you away! I think I’ll have to take the appropriate steps to make
Cara: well….all I can say is I’m glad all the crazy messed up people write to Candy and not me and I’d also like to say!! I think he’s head over heels for you but you both got off on the wrong
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foot! But seriously, please do not contact Candy again and get some professional help for your weird foot obsessive problems.
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10th Tuesday 5:30pm: A microchipping evening takes place at the Oughterard Community Centre hosted by the GSPCA. If you would like to get your dog or cat microchipped bring photo ID and proof of address. The cost is €10 per animal and includes online registration. 16+ 8pm: JCI Galway will host debate training tonight at the Harbour Hotel, New Dock Road. 8pm: The Unlucky Cabin Boy, a true story tells of a young cabin boy on a return voyage from the New World in 1835 will be performed at the Black Box Theatre. 8pm: Menopause The Musical, a witty celebration of women and ‘the change’ starring Mary Byrne, Sue Collins, Niamh Kavanagh and Linda Nolan takes place at the Town Hall Theatre. 8:30pm: Wingin’ It, a brand new night showcasing improv comedy and theatre takes place at The Loft @ Seven, Bridge Street tonight and on the second Tuesday of every month. 9pm: Catch Rianu and Fred and James live at the Quays downstairs, on Quay Street. 9pm: An open mic night takes place at The Western hotel on Prospect Hill. 9:30pm: A weekly jazz session takes place every Tuesday at Dock No 1, Dock Road.
11th Wednesday *The Junior Galway FIlm Fleadh kicks off today until November 14th. For more see galwayfilmfleadh.com. 7pm: A free talk, Becoming Your Real Self: By Transforming Stress, Depression and Anxiety into Hope and Freedom, takes place at the Radisson Blu hotel with Dr Eddie Murphy. 7pm: A recording of Glor Tire for TG4 takes place at the Quays music hall with live music from top country artists. 8pm: Menopause The Musical, a witty celebration of women and ‘the change’ starring Mary Byrne, Sue Collins, Niamh Kavanagh and Linda Nolan takes place at the Town Hall Theatre. 8pm: Knocknacarra Amateur Theatre Society presents The Perfect Murder, a new thriller fresh from London, based on the novella by Peter James at An Taibhdhearc, Middle Street. 8pm: Galway is taking part in the Lifestyle Sports Run in the Dark this evening starting at the entrance gates to Mutton Island. All money raised will go to the Mark Pollock Trust. €25. 9pm: FYC will play live at The Quays downstairs, a 5 piece rock, pop, funk, ska, reggae covers band from Galway. 9:30pm: Enjoy Trad at the Head at the King’s Head every Wednesday night for the best of live traditional music and dance.
12th Thursday 7:15pm: Galway Glamour by the Galway Shopping Centre with Sile Seogie takes place at the g hotel, Wellpark - with tips on eating, beauty, fitness, party wear for him and her and lots of fun and taster treatments. In memory of Cian McDonnell Lynch in aid of Dyskeratosis Congenita. €15. 8pm: A Candlelit Service of Compline takes place at St Nicholas Collegiate Church sung by St. Nicholas Choral Scholars directed by Mark Duley. 8pm: Menopause The Musical, a witty celebration of women and ‘the change’ takes place at the Town Hall Theatre. 8pm: Knocknacarra Amateur Theatre Society presents The Perfect Murder, a new thriller fresh from London, based on the novella by Peter James at An Taibhdhearc, Middle Street. 9pm: Join Inni-K at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street with her distinct, fresh style of indiefolk followed by reggae three piece The Radix at 11pm. 9:30pm: Catch Loose Tongues live at the King’s Head on High Street. 10pm: The Good Hustle, with an all-star line-up, have a late night Thursday residency at the bar at Seven, Bridge Street. 10pm: 3 Legged Dog, a three piece acoustic covers band created by members of the Amazing Apples play every Thursday in Garveys bar.
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by Avril HORAN
Galway Musicians to Strike a Cord in Greece A band of Galway based musicians have come together to travel to Lesvos, Greece, to help out with the refugee crisis. Experienced workshop musicians Maeve Kelly, Liam Conway and Ciaran De Burca, will bring their brand of music therapy to those left stranded by the Syrian conflict, while also volunteering during the day for the first two weeks in December. “The three of us are experienced workshop co-ordinators,” explains Maeve. “We have worked with children and young people in Vietnam, China and most recently Malawi. We have seen first-hand how effective music can be in lifting spirits in dire situations. Peter Brazier and Frank Hall are also coming with us, and have many years of workshop coordination, music and dance teaching and playing experience.
“We aren’t doctors or nurses. If you have a talent, a skill, that’s what you should use - and our skill is working with children who have been through trauma by lifting their tedium -lifting their spirits. Like loads of people, every time I saw the crisis unfold on television, I just started crying. It really moved me.
the refugees change depending on the circumstances. We just completed a big collection of medical supplies, and now there are issues as a result of a large amount of rainfall. We will be putting a call out to try and get a load of rain ponchos, whatever we can carry with us, before we go.
“Early this year, I had a life changing experience. I went to Malawi to give music workshops in children’s prisons and orphanages. They carry it with them for the rest of their lives. The workshops raise their levels of happiness and self-confidence.
“We are also looking for sponsors to cover the costs of hiring people carriers while we are there, to assist with the transport of women, children and people too ill or injured to walk the 40 mile journey from the north of Lesvos to the registration centre in Mytilene,” she concludes.
“We will volunteer during the day, and in the evening, perform music workshops with the kids to give them some soul food. The situation changes on an hourly basis and the needs of
For more information about the ‘if music be the food of love, play on’ campaign and how to donate, log on to www.indiegogo.com/projects/ifmusic-be-the-food-of-love-play-on
Knights in Singing Armour for Galway Simon The A Capella Knights invite all of our Craic in Galway readers to their concert ‘ White Christmas: An Eclectic Mix of Festive Favourites’ at 7.45pm on December 4th, 2015 at the Galway Cathedral in aid of the Galway Simon Community.
festive music in a colourful mix of cappella vocals, instrumental, soloists, and choral music. Joining them on the evening are guest groups The Bluebirds, Galway Baytones, Gospel Wedding Choir and The Tribal Chamber Choir.
The local group has gathered some of Galway ’s best voices for an evening of Christmas and traditional
Tickets cost €10 and can be bought from Galway Simon Community ’s office on the Tuam Road and their two
charity shops in Briarhill and on Sea Road. All proceeds from the concert will be going to Galway Simon Community who work with those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. For more information, contact Galway Simon Community on 091 381828.
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13th Friday 10:30am: 13 Minutes Elser – Er hätte die Welt verändert will be screened at the Town Hall Theatre as part of the Junior Film Fleadh. 1pm: Future Filmmakers Three takes place at the Town Hall Theatre with a shorts showcase and awards as part of the Junior Film Fleadh. 6pm: Menopause The Musical, a witty celebration of women and ‘the change’ starring Mary Byrne, Sue Collins, Niamh Kavanagh and Linda Nolan takes place at the Town Hall Theatre. Second show this evening at 8:30pm. 7:30pm: A Risscw (Republic of Ireland Soccer Supporters Club western branch) meet up for Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Ireland takes place at the Dail bar on Middle Street. *The House Hotel will host one of their famous ‘singles’ nights tonight at the hotel. For more info check out their facebook page! 8pm: Knocknacarra Amateur Theatre Society presents The Perfect Murder, a new thriller fresh from London, based on the novella by Peter James at An Taibhdhearc, Middle Street. 10pm: Stomping, fiery and exciting band, Rackhouse Pilfer, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street - they have been getting rave reviews with their brand of rootsy Americana.
14th Saturday
15th Sunday
9:30am: A local food and craft fair takes place at the Black Box theatre on the Dyke Road today.
9:30am: Learn basket making in the bubble at the Burren Nature Sanctuary, Cloonasee, Kinvara.
11am: A coffee concert, ‘Pandemonium’ with Mark Duley harmonium and Ronan DeBurca piano takes place at St.Nicholas Collegiate Church. €10 for great music, coffee and superb baking!
12pm: Head to Busker Brownes on Cross Street for the best jazz brunch in town with the
11am: Workshops take place today at the Town Hall Theatre as part of the Galway Junior Film Fleadh. For more see www. galwayfilmfleadh.com. 2pm: A talk on Lynch, Lynch Law and Lynching takes place at the Galway City Museum this afternoon. Age 12+. 5pm: Menopause The Musical, a witty celebration of women takes place at the Town Hall Theatre. Second show this evening at 8pm. 8pm: It’s no ordinary beauty pageant - Mr and Ms Outwest will be crowned this evening at the Harbour Hotel - a contest based on talent and personality supporting the LGBT community. 8pm: Knocknacarra Amateur Theatre Society presents The Perfect Murder, a new thriller fresh from London, based on the novella by Peter James at An Taibhdhearc, Middle Street. 9:30pm: Puzzle Galway crosses paths with the Dublin based Springfield Crew Massive at the Cellar bar on Eglinton Street.
Galway Bay Jazz Band. 3pm: A swing tea dance takes place at the Connemara Lake Hotel, Oughterard. Join us for some great vintage swing dance tunes from the 1920s onwards. Free entry. A fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon. 6pm: Wind down the weekend with the Lazy Blues Trio at Seven on Bridge Street. 8pm: The Galway Film Society presents Uzumasa Limelight at the Town Hall Theatre - featuring a performance by Scizo Fukumoto as a professional extra in the world of Japanese television. 9pm: John Hogan Junior, best known for his performances of his original material on The Voice of Ireland ‘14 will gig at Monroe’s Live this evening on Dominick Street. 10pm: The Corrib Social Dancing Club organises weekly Sunday night dancing at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill with varied live bands. 11pm: Jerk will play party hits at Monroes Live on Dominick Street.
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The House Hotel - The Place to Party! Located in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter, The House Hotel has long been a favourite on Galway’s cocktail scene. This November, they are launching a brand new cocktail menu created by their Head Cocktail Bartender, Aileen Cunningham. Aileen was recently crowned Galway’s best and has won an all-expenses paid trip of a lifetime to Havana, Cuba in recognition of her skills. She also gained headlines for her cocktail ‘The Duchess’ - designed especially for the Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to the hotel in May. This new House cocktail menu will be launched on Saturday, November 7th in the House cocktail bar and it’s set to be an event not to be missed ! WIth tasty food on offer, and a bursting event calendar, it really is The Place To Party.
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Ideal for that special occasion, The House is the ‘go-to’ venue for 30th and 40th birthdays and engagement parties. Live music, a late bar, stylish surroundings and a delicious food offering means you literally have everything under the one roof.
Bistro is fast becoming one of the best places to dine in Galway. Recent reviews following the Campo Viejo tapas trail, which is due to return to Galway in 2016, left our mouths watering. Offering something for everyone, new Head Chef Kevin Hynes is busy creating new lunch and dinner menus that we can’t wait to taste.
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Eat, drink and celebrate! The perfect venue for a quick lunch, tasty bar bites, or a delicious dinner with friends, The House
It was a busy season in The House Bistro highlighted by a royal visitor in May. The House hosted Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall, and showcased the very best of the Wild Atlantic Way. Kevin’s top suppliers were present on the day and offered a delectable taste of just some of the delicious food that is on offer to us here in Galway. Not to be a House event
without a cocktail – Head Cocktail Bartender Aileen created a cocktail in her honour, which went down a treat. The Duchess is a delicate blend of Dingle Gin, Mumm Champagne & Elderflower liqueur, along with lemon scented dusting, ice cubes infused with rosemary, orange, lemon, and lime zest. It was described by The Duchess of Cornwall herself as being ‘quite innocuous’ and ‘packs a bit of a punch. You’ll need to sip it slowly as it is deceptively strong. Delicious though!”
Upcoming Events Fashion, cocktails, and food… does this sound like the most ideal Friday night? It does to us! The House Hotel are teaming up with the very fashionable ladies in Les Jumelles to bring you Fashion
are coming back with a night of fun planned. Friday 13th November may not be so unlucky for some. Follow The House on Facebook and Twitter to find out more.
Fridays. Sit back, relax, sip your cocktails and be entertained by some of the most recent fashion items for AW15. Stay tuned to The House Hotel’s Facebook page for more upcoming details.
around the corner and The House Hotel has a line-up that will keep you partying! Christmas party lunch menu is available from just €18pp, Christmas Dinner menu is just €30pp and with live music form 7.30pm every Friday and Saturday, followed by DJ and ate bar until 2am – it really is The Place to Party this Christmas season.
Christmas Parties are just
Well if it’s good enough for royalty we know what we’ll be drinking on our next visit to The House Hotel. The House Hotel is the place to be at weekends with the best cocktails and music in town, not to mention the atmosphere. With a new cocktail menu about to launch it’s the ideal venue for sports and social clubs, team building and girls nights out, you are sure to find something that tickles your fancy.
Also, if you are single, and ready to mingle The House has the perfect night planned for you! The House Cocktail Bar’s Single Parties
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By Richard BRENNAN
Waterboys rock Seapoint The Waterboys recorded two albums in Spiddal in the late 1980s , Fishermans Blues and Room to Roam. The band was well known for joining in on sessions around Galway and played a major role in Galway becoming the cultural capital of Ireland at that time. The band returned to Galway to play at the iconic Seapoint ballroom promoting their new album Modern Blues. Mike Scott has changed the Waterboys line-up many times and this time he has deployed a very experienced rhythm section. Ralph Salmins on drums, David Hood (Muscle Shoals session bassist) and Paul Brown, renowned Memphis keyboard player, along with Zach Ernst on guitar. Seapoint ballroom has not changed much since its inception in the 1940s. The interior provided a nostalgic backdrop as the Waterboys detonated on stage with some of the tracks from the new album. The power of this new rhythm section became very apparent with a solid blues and soul groove, and Scott looked determined to win this game when he exploded into the great rock
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song Medicine Bow. Many classic songs followed including Glastonbury song, and at this stage a powerful atmosphere enveloped the ballroom. The large middle aged audience seemed slow to react ,then all of a sudden the vanguard Waterboys fans led the charge and Seapoints maple floor began to heave. After one hour the band left the stage to let Mike and the brilliant Steve Wickham perform a beautiful and evocative version of Don’t bang the Drum. For me, this was the crescendo of this master class concert. The Whole of the Moon followed and the Fishermans Blues was played as the encore . The band took a bow
and the crowd clapped and roared. The artist William Turner was known to tie himself to the bow of a ship during a storm to get inspiration for his paintings. Mike Scott must have done the same and sailed into an Atlantic force ten to get the inspiration for this show. Mike Scott with his eclectic style is one of greatest songwriters of his time. Steve Wickham is the greatest rock fiddler in the world, with players like this on the pitch it a resounding 5-0 victory to the Waterboys. The vanguard fans walk out to a mild October night and await the return of pan.
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The Radio Star - GTRfm is going from strength to strength Galway Tribal Radio organiser, Gary Vaughan, presents a cheque to COPE Galway following a
recent fundraising table quiz in Crowes bar. The community radio project is in full swing and
another fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 29th in Club Arus na NGael on Dominick Street with DJs and craic. Galway Tribal Radio will open their new
premises on Shop Street on November, 10th.
New hair studio opens in the city! The glamourous staff and owners of new hair salon, Image, were pictured at their official opening at Unit 2, Lydon Court, Bothar Irvin, near Debenhams. We wish them every success
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16th Monday 11am: An Triail - the story of a young, unmarried Irish woman sent to work in the Magdalen laundries until her child was born – will be performed at the Black Box Theatre. Second show at 2pm. 7pm: Galway Gaming Tribes, a video game/board game event, takes place every Monday in ‘Seven Bar’ on Bridge St. Hang out and play a few games – all welcome. 7pm: The NUIG India society are hosting a Bollywood Dj night at the University this evening. 8pm: For some music, the Town Hall Theatre hosts the Legends of American Country tribute show. 9pm: The Cellar bar is host to Play, where musicians can jam with support from a backing band in this open night with a difference. All welcome. 9:30pm: Enjoy the best of swingin’ tunes by the Black Magic Big Band at Busker Brownes on Cross Street.
17th Tuesday
18th Wednesday
9am: The Galway Chamber of Commerce are hosting half day workshop on energy management systems at their premises at Commerce House on Merchants Road.
5:45pm: A mindful way lecture series takes place at NUI Galway with Dr Julieta Galante, who is lead researcher of the University of Cambridge mindfulness pilot study - ILAS Building, North Campus.
11am: An Triail - the story of a young, unmarried Irish woman sent to work in the Magdalen laundries until her child was born – will be performed at the Black Box Theatre. Second show at 2pm.
8:30pm: A free event takes place at Club Arus na Gael on Dominick Street to help Irish language learners Oíche na bhfoghlaimeoirí. All levels of fluency catered for.
8pm: Christine Bovill performs the music of Piaf, one of France’s most endearing icons, at the Town Hall Theatre. 9pm: Catch Rianu and Fred and James live at the Quays downstairs, on Quay Street. 9pm: An open mic night takes place at The Western hotel on Prospect Hill. 9:30pm: A weekly jazz session takes place every Tuesday at Dock No 1, Dock Road.
9pm: FYC will play live at The Quays downstairs, a 5 piece rock, pop, funk, ska, reggae covers band from Galway. 9:30pm: Enjoy Trad at the Head at the King’s Head every Wednesday night for the best of live traditional music and dance. 10:30pm: Don’t miss the ‘Screamin’ Bluecats’ at Garvey’s in Eyre Square for a night of rockabilly magic. You ‘aint nothin’ but a hound dog! 11pm: Wednesday night is Hoolie night at Electric on Abbeygate Street - your favourite music at your favourite house party at your favourite venue!
9:30pm: Open jam sessions take place every Monday at Dock No 1 on Dock Street. 9:30pm: A traditional Irish music session takes place at the Crane bar on Sea Road for some toe tapping tunes.
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Tulca 2015 Celebrates Ireland’s Atlantis Tribune Printing Works in Market Street.
The legendary island of Hy-brasil, noted on maps as early as 1325 off the west coast of Ireland, will be celebrated as part of this year’s Tulca Festival of Visual Arts, taking place
from November 14-29th. This year’s festival is entitled Seachange, and will run in various locations around Galway. The main gallery space will be located in the former Connacht
Junior Galway Film Fleadh
The starting point of the festival, curated by writer and art historian Mary Cremin, is the island of Hy-Brasil. Mythologised through oral history and written accounts, Hy-Brasil was thought to be inhabited by a highly advanced society, although it could only be glimpsed through the fog every seven years. It was only omitted from sailing charts in 1865, when its location could not be verified.
per person (€400 for a table of 10). Tickets are available from: Treasure Chest (William Street, Galway), Hand in Hand Charity Shop (Main Street, Oranmore, Co Galway) and online at www. handinhand.ie/events/hand-inhand-ball.
This year, the Junior Galway Film Fleadh celebrates 21 years of educating and entertaining young people of all ages through the power and magic of film. Each year, the festival offers a range of innovative workshops to stimulate creativity and imagination. This year, these workshops take place on Saturday, November 14th at the Town Hall Theatre, inspiring both discussion and creativity, as well as providing young people with advice and tips on what makes a great short film and how best to approach writing a screenplay.
Youth Ballet West and the fantastic Lewd Tunes are set to entertain at the charity Hand in Hand ball, taking place on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 in The Salthill Hotel.
All workshops are suitable for those aged 12 and over. To book phone JGFF on 091 562 200; email junior@galwayfilmfleadh.com or download a booking form from www.galwayfilmfleadh.com.
This black tie event also includes a red carpet prosecco reception, a four course meal with a glass of wine, and dancing until late with DJ Mal Haynes. Tickets for the ball are an absolute steal at €40
The Salthill Hotel is also kindly offering a limited number of rooms at special rates for the night of the ball. Please contact the hotel directly (Tel: 091-522711) as soon as possible and quote ‘Hand in Hand Ball’ to avail of the special rates. It promises to be a memorable and enjoyable evening in aid of a great cause. For further information please contact Saoirse at 086-8340300 or handinhandball@gmail.com.
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19th Thursday 11am: What Does the Future Hold For You? A Day of Angel & Tarot Readings with Angel Intuitive Healing Practitioner Norah Coyne takes place at the Inner Beauty Holistic Centre, 27 Terryland House ,Terryland Retail Park ,Headford Rd. 11am: Congratulations to all of the students of GMIT who are graduating today at the Radisson Blu hotel. 1pm: Music for Galway presents a lunchtime concert at the Hotel Meyrick, Eyre Square. 8pm: A Candlelit Service of Compline takes place at St Nicholas Collegiate Church sung by St. Nicholas Choral Scholars directed by Mark Duley. 8pm: Whistle Down the Wind, a play about the fortunes of a fugitive caught between the prejudice of adults and the innocence of the young, will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre. 9:30pm: Catch Loose Tongues live at the King’s Head on High Street. 10pm: The Good Hustle, with an all-star line-up, have a late night Thursday residency at the bar at Seven, Bridge Street. 10pm: 3 Legged Dog, a three piece acoustic covers band created by members of the Amazing Apples play every Thursday in Garveys bar, Eyre Square.
20th Friday 11am: GMIT graduations continue at the Radisson Blu hotel today. 8pm: Whistle Down the Wind, a play about the fortunes of a fugitive caught between the prejudice of adults and the innocence of the young, will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre. 8am: Cummann Rince Náisiúnta host the Shannon western regional championships at the Shearwater hotel, Marina Point, Ballinasloe. 12pm: The Galway Continental Christmas market kicks off today at Eyre Square. 7:30pm: A masquerade ball in aid of Brain Tumour Ireland takes place at the Westwood hotel this evening organised by Ailbhe Connolly. €45 for four course meal and DJ. 8pm: Country crooner and heartthrob Nathan Carter will perform in concert at the Black Box Theatre this evening. 9pm: Men of Twenty, four Limerick natives pushing an edgy indie pop/rock sound, will gig at Monroe’s Live tonight on Dominick Street followed by experienced cover band The Big Eazy at midnight.
21st Saturday 11am: A coffee concert, ’Strings and Pipes’ with Raymond O’Donnell organ and Tom Murphy violin takes place at St.Nicholas Collegiate Church. €10 for great music, coffee and superb baking! 2:30pm: Whistle Down the Wind, a play about the fortunes of a fugitive caught between the prejudice of adults and the innocence of the young, will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre. Second show at 8pm. 2:30pm: Tommy Swarbrigg promotions presents SingAlong With Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Black Box Theatre. Second show at 4:30pm. 3:30pm: Run Like The Wind 4k and 8k race takes place in Rosscahill today. 5pm: Connacht Rugby v Brive at The Sportsground this evening. 9pm: The Amazing Apples will rock the house at Charlies bar, Main Street, Loughrea. Midnight: Join the Madisons on the main stage at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street - for the best and most well known rock classics from the past few decades in one non-stop set.
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Winter College Essentials Galway is buzzing with students again and I must say I am slightly envious. Towards the end of my college career, I was an expert in being ready for the coming semester, and I have compiled a short list of my college essentials.All my choices are neutral colours because it makes your wardrobe easier to work with. You can put an outfit together easily with no time wasting!
by Fiona NÍ FHOGHLUA My next essential is a planner or diary. It is so helpful to keep on top of assignments and study. I was slightly obsessed with them, so I had one for college, and one for personal appointments. There’s a great brand online called Lily
Pulitzer which makes gorgeous planners and school essentials. If you’re going to be in college you’re going to need a bag. I was never one to use a doublestrapped school bag. I always opted for a tote bag in a neutral tone, so it could be easily matched
The first thing that I couldn’t live without was a good coat. As we all know, the weather in galway will get very cold and windy, so you need something to keep you warm on that walk to college. I love these camel coats that are everywhere right now. They go with any colour and are so warm!
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weather we can expect. I love these
ones because they are comfortable, stylish and functional. Again they go with mostly everything so you can’t go wrong. The last thing I would recommend would be a chunky scarf. This is so good to have because you will need it to keep you warm, but when you get to lectures, it’s usually so so hot so you can easily take it off! For
with my outfits. This black leather one is so similar to the one I had last year. I would also recommend getting yourself a locker. It’s so handy to dump all your books into. Next is those perfect winter boots. Every girl needs a pair that will see them through the terrible
an extended list of my college essentials check out Facebook orwildasteria.wordpress.com
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22nd Sunday 10am : The Galway Science and Technology festival takes place today at NUIG including the popular Teddy Bears hospital. 12pm: Head to Busker Brownes on Cross Street for the best jazz brunch in town with the Galway Bay Jazz Band. 12:30pm: The Amphibian King 10k in aid of the Irish Pilgrimage trust fund takes place today in Clarenbridge. 3pm: A swing tea dance takes place at the Connemara Lake Hotel, Oughterard. Join us for some great vintage swing dance tunes from the 1920s onwards. Free entry. A fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon. 6pm: Wind down the weekend with the Lazy Blues Trio at Seven on Bridge Street. 8pm: The Galway Film Society presents The Bélier Family about the joy of music and breaking free at the Town Hall Theatre. 9pm: Macey South, one of Athlone’s biggest bands, will make their Charlie’s Bar debut this evening on Main Street, Loughrea. 10pm: The Corrib Social Dancing Club organises weekly Sunday night dancing at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill with varied live bands. 10pm: Join Stompin’ Dave Allen, a master of all kinds of American roots, at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.
23rd Monday 7pm: Galway Gaming Tribes, a video game/board game event, takes place every Monday in ‘Seven Bar’ on Bridge St. Hang out and play a few games – all welcome. 8pm: Opera Theatre Company is delighted to present an opera double bill, Susanna’s Secret and The Human Voice exploring themes of love, lies and loss, at the Town Hall Theatre. 9pm: The Cellar bar is host to Play, where musicians can jam with support from a backing band in this open night with a difference. All welcome. 9:30pm: Enjoy the best of swingin’ tunes by the Black Magic Big Band at Busker Brownes on Cross Street. 9:30pm: Open jam sessions take place every Monday at Dock No 1 on Dock Street. 9:30pm: A traditional Irish music session takes place at the Crane bar on Sea Road for some toe tapping tunes.
24th Tuesday *A one day factual storytelling masterclass with Robert Thirkell in association with the Galway Film Centre takes place today. For more information log on to screentrainingireland.ie. 9am: An exploring exporting workshop takes place at the Clayton hotel today organised by Enterprise Ireland. 9pm: Catch Rianu and Fred and James live at the Quays downstairs, on Quay Street. 9pm: An open mic night takes place at The Western hotel on Prospect Hill. 9:30pm: A weekly jazz session takes place every Tuesday at Dock No 1, Dock Road. 9:30pm Head into Tigh Fox Trad House for some great live traditional music in Eyre Square.
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Family Ties: Paul and Brian Hughes – Abbeyglen Castle, Clifden Paul Hughes: “If you
love it, you can live it, and never work a day in your life. I’m a Dub - I never got my leaving or my inter, and so my mother got me a job in the famous Russell hotel in Stephens Green, where I worked for two years free of charge. That’s where I developed my love for the hotel industry. I went to work for a year in France and later in Madrid, Italy, Switzerland and Rome; my love of Rome started then too. I moved on to the Hibernian in Dawson Street. One day I was cheeky with my boss, as I wanted them to double my pay, from £4 to £8 a week. They didn’t like ultimatums! I then worked with the Jurys group for two years and, at the tender age
of 24, my uncle offered me a job at Renvyle House Hotel as manager. He was very foolish to put a 24 year old in ! I nearly got the sack after the first year!
up at 7am and work til 1pm. We both take the afternoon off, as the emphasis is needed early in the morning and in the evening.
In 1969/ 70, when I was 29, I signed an agreement to rent the Abbeyglen Castle hotel for three years, with an option to buy it. My love of Clifden and Connemara grew and grew, and I bought it. I’ve been working with the bank manager ever since.
I have three other sons, Aidan, Dermot and Ronan, who all love coming here on their holidays and their breaks. They all love it and they love one another. It’s amazing the amount of siblings who don’t love one another. There is only one black sheep in our family and it’s me! We have had lots of famous guests, but they are only people at the end of the day. I remember when Woody and Mia Allen pulled up in two stretch limos back in 1991 and all of the kids got out – he really came to life playing music in the bar at night. We are very lucky that we didn’t overdevelop Connemara too
My son Brian became my partner in the Abbeyglen after my wife died. He loves the business as much as I do. He loves music and gives me piano lessons from time to time! We tend to work opposite one another and do different things - as it is a 24 hour day. We work 60 minute hours! I’d be
quickly. We don’t have these huge skyscraper hotel – nearly all personally owned. And Clifden has two huge claims to history, Marconi all personally owned. And Clifden has two huge claims to history, Marconi and the first transatlantic flight of Alcock and Brown. I have no desire to retire. My age is a secret but you can work it out! I have seen men retire much younger than I, 15 years ago, and they are going around like grumpy old men with sticks!”
Brian Hughes:
“Back in the We have had lots of famous guests, but they are only people at the end of the day. I remember when Woody and Mia Allen pulled up in two stretch limos back in 1991 and all of the kids got out – he really came to life playing music in the bar at night. We are very
lucky that we didn’t overdevelop Connemara too quickly. We don’t have these huge skyscraper hotel – nearly early days, the hotel opened in early June and closed in early September, so it was a very short season. In the summertime, we lived in a little caravan outside the Abbeyglen, and we would move back in for the winter.
say that ‘everyone in Clifden thought we were mad’, because the hotel was located outside of town. If you wanted a business, it had to be in the centre. But they had the vision to realise it was a great site - you can walk into the village in five or ten minutes - and yet you are completely away from it all. It was just different thinking back then.
Dad used to buy these old banger cars and park them outside to make the hotel look busy. As children, we played in them. Over time, the cars grew moss, weeds and grass and we had to replace them with new old bangers every four or five years!
I went to Garbally College in Ballinasloe, and then to the Shannon hotel school for some wonderful training. I lived for two years in Switzerland, two years in France and a year and a half in
My mum used to
London. I can’t really speak French though! One thing I have learned is that you need a great sense of humour in this business. My dad has a great sense of humour. We get on extremely well. As time goes by, there are some aspects of the business that are not only difficult for him, but equally difficult for me. We have had to embrace a new era of technology and we are trying to interface the front desk with the outside world. It’s a difficult journey, but if we don’t change, we will get lost in the shuffle. We are very lucky that, in the boom years, we didn’t go crazy and build one of these
massive spa centres being pushed on us at the time. What our people wanted was an intimate facility, and my wife Michelle, runs our beauty rooms, which is really popular with our guests. It was only when I returned from the UK recently that I thought ‘this hotel is fabulous’. There is a sense of warmth as soon as you walk in, with open turf fires, and the lighting is just right. It’s the people that work in Abbeyglen that give it a sense of magic too. And the music. There are very few dining rooms with white linen table clothes, a candle and a man in the corner playing live music. It’s something different. It’s quirky, it’s oldey worldy and it’s fun! I love playing music and I play in the bar every Friday and Saturday night.
I was very lucky to survive a plane crash in 2007. We were doing a test flight of a small plane to Inis Meain. It was a very bad, miserable, windy day and, on the way home, we all knew we were in trouble. I remember waking up in a field. I was freezing cold and my shirt was marinated in blood. I had fractured my neck and two women were sticking toilet paper in my ears. We lost two very good friends that day and we think of them often. I am a lucky man to be alive and I am thankful. I certainly have had a lot of fun since then and have enjoyed my life a lot more.”
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25th Wednesday 7:30pm: Galway Cuban Salsa classes take place this evening at the Galway Dance Centre, Terryland. 8:30pm: A free event takes place at Club Arus na Gael on Dominick Street to help Irish language learners Oíche na bhfoghlaimeoirí. All levels of fluency catered for. 9pm: FYC will play live at The Quays downstairs, a 5 piece rock, pop, funk, ska, reggae covers band from Galway. 9:30pm: Enjoy Trad at the Head at the King’s Head every Wednesday night for the best of live traditional music and dance. 10:30pm: Don’t miss the ‘Screamin’ Bluecats’ at Garvey’s in Eyre Square for a night of rockabilly magic. You ‘aint nothin’ but a hound dog!
26th Thursday 7:30pm: A new musical comedy based on the classic cartoon and hit TV series the Addams family takes place at the Town Hall Theatre. 8pm: The ConTempo Quartet celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Aula Maxima, NUIG. 9:30pm: Catch Loose Tongues live at the King’s Head on High Street.
27th Friday 9am: Live Prep for OSCEs an intensive one day course designed for undergraduate medical students sitting their practical examinations – takes place at the Glenlo Abbey hotel. 11am: The giant snow globe experience is back at the Eyre Square Shopping Centre.
10pm: The Good Hustle, with an all-star line-up, have a late night Thursday residency at the bar at Seven, Bridge Street.
6pm: CIPD Ireland will host their annual gala evening at the Radisson Blu hotel with Love Shack, Lunar Playground and host Jimmy Norman. In aid of the Hand in Hand charity.
10pm: Wildlife presents Detroit Swindle – Tsuba/Heist Recordings/Dirt Crew at the Electric Garden and Theatre, 36 Upper Abbeygate Street.
7:30pm: A new musical comedy based on the classic cartoon and hit TV series the Addams family takes place at the Town Hall Theatre.
10pm: 3 Legged Dog, a three piece acoustic covers band created by members of the Amazing Apples play every Thursday in Garveys bar, Eyre Square - playing the likes of: Damien Rice, Kodaline, Radiohead, Mumford and Sons, Of Monsters and Men.
*A Michael O’Gara CD Launch night in aid of Tuam Cancer Care takes place in the Ard Rí hotel this evening.
10pm: Join Dublin based pop/ rock group, The Geddes, at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.
7:30pm: The Galway Gorta Self Help Africa/Alan Kerins Project annual charity dinner takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill. 8pm: Comedian Oliver Callan will perform at the Black Box Theatre this evening. Midnight: Exceptional covers band, Escapade, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street, with a clever mix of classic hits and current greats!
Japanese guitar virtuoso KYOJI YAMAMOTO rocking The KINGs Head during his first public show in Ireland
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28th Saturday 11am: AkumaDay 2015 takes place at Áras na Mac Léinn, NUIG for all of you Akumakon fans out there. 12pm: Galway City Roller Derby are holding a scrimmage in Leisureland, Salthill today. 2:30pm: A new musical comedy based on the classic cartoon and hit TV series the Addams family takes place at the Town Hall Theatre. Second show at 7:30pm. 8pm: Paddy, a new drama/ musical featuring singer Tommy Fleming takes place at the Black Box Theatre. 8pm: Two Brothers, Vladimir and Anton Jablokov, will perform at An Taibhdhearc Theatre on Middle Street. Vladimir and Anton are Slovakian sibling musicians with a shared rare gift – mastery of the classical violin. 8pm: Enjoy a celebration of multi-cultural Galway as Baile an Salsa celebrate three years at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street. 10pm: Basement project presents Maedbh O’Connor and Colman Buckley at the Cellar bar on Eglinton Street. Midnight: The ever popular Oddity will have you dancing up a storm on the main stage at Monroe’s Live.
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30th Monday
10am: A mindfulness meditation workshop takes place at the Salthill hotel today.
7pm: Galway Gaming Tribes, a
12pm: Head to Busker Brownes on Cross Street for the best jazz brunch in town with the Galway Bay Jazz Band.
takes place every Monday in
1pm: A Galway carnival to raise awareness of climate change takes place at Eyre Square this afternoon. Everyone is welcome to the event organised by Transition Galway as part of the ‘People’s Climate March’. Gather at Eyre Square at 1pm, heading down Shop Street and Quay Street to the Spanish Arch. 3pm: A winter wine fair takes place at the Harbour Hotel, New Dock Road.
video game/board game event,
‘Seven Bar’ on Bridge St. Hang out and play a few games – all welcome. 9pm: The Cellar bar is host to Play, where musicians can jam with support from a backing band in this open night with a difference. All welcome. 9:30pm: Enjoy the best of
3pm: A swing tea dance takes place at the Connemara Lake Hotel, Oughterard. Join us for some great vintage swing dance tunes from the 1920s onwards. Free entry. A fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
swingin’ tunes by the Black
5pm: An Advent Procession with candlelit liturgy and sublime music sung by the St Nicholas Parish Choir takes place at St. Nicholas Collegiate Church.
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6pm: Wind down the weekend with the Lazy Blues Trio at Seven on Bridge Street.
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8pm: Paddy, a new drama/ musical featuring singer Tommy Fleming takes place at the Black Box Theatre.
some toe tapping tunes.
Magic Big Band at Busker Brownes on Cross Street. 9:30pm: Open jam sessions
Dock No 1 on Dock Street. 9:30pm: A traditional Irish
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