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fantastic when someone has the opportunity to meet their hero. Elena Tully from Renmore managed just that when she met Hollywood icon Bette
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of it all, Elena managed to squeeze three hugs out of the star following an
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amazing performance. She has the memories, and of course the photo, to last a lifetime. Another Renmore beauty, Tirna Slevin, is following her
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Tralee. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview comedian
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01st Saturday 11am: A workshop: DIY - Food in Prehistory takes place at the Galway City Museum. Join archaeologist Anne Carey to learn what the earliest communities in Ireland ate and how they produced their food. Age 7-12. 2:40pm: Enjoy a day of racing at Ballybrit with the first race kicking off at 2:40pm * 10am: A five-week summer yoga challenge takes place at the Sat Nam Centre, 35 Lower Dominick St. 12pm: Enjoy Yoga on the beach with Love Yoga at Grattan Beach. 12:30pm: For all of you gamers, Splendor Tourny II takes place at Dungeons and Donuts Galway, Unit 2, The Bridge Mills, Lower Dominick Street. 6pm: The Galway Hospice Fun Night at the Dogs takes place at the Galway Greyhound Stadium, College Road. 7pm: Free race week entertainment takes place at the Clayton hotel Ballybrit with John Haugh, Dan & Dylan and DJ Kevin Belton from 11pm. 9pm: Dakota will take to the main stage at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street. 9:30pm: Epic will play live at the Quays Music Hall as part of their post races entertainment.
02nd Sunday 8:30am: Walk the reek, Croagh Patrick, to raise money for the Men’s Shed, Ballybane.
03rd Monday *Happy Bank Holiday Monday from all of the Craic Team!
1pm: The Omey Races take place today at Omey Strand, Claddaghduff in Connemara.
1pm: The All Ireland Dog Show takes place in Roundstone, Connemara at the showgrounds.
2pm: The Paratriathlon National Championships take place in Loughrea today.
2pm: Climb the Reek, Croagh Patrick, to raise funds for Pieta House today.
2:15pm: It’s family day and Mad Hatters day at the Galway Races at Ballybrit.
2pm: Enjoy a family fun day as the Story Bus rolls into Galway city, out to Brigit’s Garden, Roscahill and back.
6pm: Wind down the weekend with the Lazy Blues Trio at Seven on Bridge Street. 7pm: Join Dan & Dylan and John Haugh in the Clayton Hotel as race week comes to a close. 7:30pm: The Pretty Things Peepshow takes place at Monroe’s Live, Dominick St followed by gypsy reggae band, Mama Kasbah, at 10pm and the Bentley Boys. 8:30pm: The ever popular Silent Disco street party takes place in Galway’s West End on Dominick Street this evening. 9pm: Trad on the Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening. 9:30pm: The Weightless Astronauts will play live at The Quays Music Hall on Quay Street. 11pm: The famous Wolfe Tones will play at the Ballygar Carnival tonight.
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: Harry Bradley, recognised as one of the most distinctive flute players in Ireland today, will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church 9pm: The Cellar bar is host to Play, where musicians can jam with support from a backing band. 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. 10pm: Join the Legendry Buck Taylor for a night to remember in the Blackrock Bar at the Salthill Hotel. Buck is a multiaward winning singer.
CRAICing Interview
Renmore Beauty is ready for Miss Ireland
by Avril HORAN
On August 28th, Renmore’s Tirna Slevin will take to the catwalk to represent Galway in the Miss Ireland finals 2015. The 20-year-old beauty is no stranger to the limelight as she is a model with the local Catwalk agency, whilst also juggling her studies in event management and PR at GMIT and waitressing at the G-hotel. Tirna is hoping the Miss Ireland platform will give her the opportunity to go into modelling full-time, as she would love to pursue a successful career from it. She is feeling confident in advance of the competition and is excited about the future. “I’m feeling really excited about the competition,” she told the Craic in Galway “and I took part in the Miss Galway pageant as I love modelling and new experiences. I would love the opportunity to travel and, so far, the whole experience has been fantastic. “I’ve been given so many opportunities. I love being the ambassador for Console and I love working with Catwalk. I can’t believe how fast the time is passing coming up to Miss Ireland and I’m enjoying all of it so much,” she says.
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Trina has always been interested in personal fitness and believes that keeping in shape is all about attitude. Her top tip is a simple one “exercise as regularly as you can and eat a healthy diet”. In terms of her personal style, Tirna believes that comfort is key - “wear something that you are comfortable in as that’s the most important aspect of true style”. Meanwhile, two of Galway’s semi-finalists, Ailbhe Murray and Nicole Fahey, are involved in the Miss Ireland Wild Card round taking place in Dublin on Friday, July 31st. Ailbhe (19) is originally from Co. Clare and is studying podiatry at NUIG. She loves to cook, bake, try new foods and plays the concertina! – ensuring she would be well able to feed and serenade the judges. Nicole (19) is from Clonberne, Ballinasloe, and has a keen interest in
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fashion and beauty. She is also a trainee hairdresser so can offer the judges a makeover if they need it. We wish them all the very best of luck.
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04th Tuesday 1pm: Join the Con Tempo quartet for Lunchtime at the Library, a free lunchtime concert at the Galway City Library on Augustine Street. 1pm: Enjoy the last day of the Ballygar Carnival with a nature walk and treasure trail, taking place with NUIG Ecologist, Elaine O’Riordan at the forest. 2pm: The Tour De Bog cycle race leaves Roundstone village at 2pm, making its way to Ballyconneely and back again along the bog road. All money raised goes to community projects. 8:30pm: Enjoy a summer cabaret and dancing at the Salthill Hotel with Keith McDonald & Lorraine with their Show Band Show - a 6 piece live band with special guest Frankie McDonald. 9pm: Catch Rianu and Fred and James live at the Quays downstairs, on Quay Street. 9pm: Trad on the Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening. A fantastic evening of music, dance and song not to be missed. 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.
05 Wednesday *Heritage Ireland are hosting a ‘free Wednesday’ today where you can visit their sites - Athenry Castle, Aughanure Castle, Dún Aonghasa. Portumna Castle and Gardens and Patrick Pearse’s Cottage (Teach an Phiarsaigh) for free today. 9am: The 2015 Galway Macron Cup takes place from August 5th - 8th in Drom Soccer Park, home of Salthill Devon FC 8pm: Mick, Michelle & Louise Mulcahy will play at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8pm: For some trad in Clifden, join Conall Flaherty and Ciaran Bolger in Griffin’s Bar, Main Street every Wednesday. 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. 9pm: Trad at the Head takes place this evening at the King’s Head on High Street with live traditional music and Irish dancers. No cover charge. 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!
06th Thursday 7pm: Social Cinema, a series of outdoor cinema shorts takes place at Urban Grind on Sea Road. Local cinematographers showcase their art in an intimate open air, covered venue - with coffee, wine, food options and popcorn available. 7:45pm: PaintClub takes place at An Pucan, 11 Forster Street – a night out with a difference. 8pm: Join Dolores and Sean Keane at the Salthill hotel for a night of music and song in their Together Forever tour. 8pm: Irish mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty and German/ Austrian recorder consort Veunv present ‘Orfea Britannica’ at the Galway Cathedral Recitals at the Cathedral. 9pm: The Jive Aces, the UKs No 1 jive and swing band, will play at Monroe’s Live this evening. Also The Mariannes and Old Hannah. 9:30pm: Catch Loose Tongues live at the King’s Head on High Street. 10pm: The Good Hustle, with an all-star line-up including Ciaran Storey, Mike Corbett and singer Lucia Evans, have a late night Thursday residency at the bar at Seven, Bridge Street.
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CRAICing Gaming
by Spud MURPHY body. It affects three in every 10,000 births in Ireland and can affect people in many different ways depending on its severity. The annual AMC Awareness Day is held all over the country as a bid to inform more people of this condition and its effects. It was requested that people wear blue to show their support, and the local gamers sported the colour in force as they arrived at Seven Bar to compete in various tournaments.
The Galway Gamer- AMC Awareness It’s all about competition, isn’t it? It’s about two people going head to head to prove who is the better player, or teams taking each other on to out-smart, out-speed, or simply out-play the opposition. Gaming can be fast, frantic and even brutal at times, as everyone wants to lay claim to the top spot, and nobody wants to lose. However, behind these players’
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stern poker faces and in-depth jargon, there’s a huge amount of heart and generosity. Proof of this was seen in spades lately at the Galway City’s gaming leg of the AMC Awareness Day. AMC- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita- is a condition that limits the movement of two or more joints in the
This fundraiser was structured to not only raise awareness, but also bring the city’s numerous gaming communities together by having a little something for everyone. There were tournaments in Ultra Street Fighter IV, Pokémon: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and an enormous turnout for a Hearthstone tournament too. Along with this competitive edge, there was also a bake sale filled with delicious baked goods that were blue for the occasion and a number of casual board games and card games.
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07th Friday 5:30pm: Culture Clash takes place at the Galway 2020 Hub, Unit 15 The Corn Store, Middle Street. Come and create your own vibe, whether you are a musician, bystander of the art, or create your own work. An opportunity to meet, socialise and create new projects within the Community Hub. 8pm: Shane Mulchrone will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8pm: Join Dolores and Sean Kean at the Salthill hotel this evening for a night of music and song in their Together Forever tour. 9pm: A bike rave departs from Eyre Square – bring your bike, UV paints and lights for a psychedelic arts event! 9pm: Join Frankie Gavin with De Danann and the Supernovas at Monroe’s Live or dance the night away to The Aftermath with their classic pop rock anthems. 10pm: Rich Newmann, Liam Aspell and Friends will play Irish music and sing beautiful ballads from traditional to Christy Moore at Lowry’s bar, Clifden.
08th Saturday *The Connemara 100, a 100 mile endurance run with a 30 hour limit takes place today. 10am: The Gort and District Show takes place today. 11am: A workshop Food in Early Historic Ireland takes place at the Galway City Museum. 6:30pm: A traditional Irish music session takes place every Saturday from 6:30-8:30 at Dock No. 1, Dock Street with Maggie Carty and Siobhan Keane. 7pm: The Streets of Galway 8k kicks off this evening, a popular event amongst young and old alike, celebrating its 30th year. 7pm: The Galway Community Pride Ball takes place this evening at the Harbour Hotel. Music by John Nolan followed by Dj John. 8pm: Hometown will play at the Seapoint Ballroom in Salthill. 8pm: Paddy Casey will gig at PJs bar and nightclub, Dunmore, Co Galway this evening. 9pm: The Alkove will gig at Monroe’s Live with their infectious and original rock n roll music. Midnight: Catch Overdrive at Monroe’s Live – an Irish covers band playing a mix that includes the greatest and biggest hits of generations past.
09th Sunday 8am: Portumna Cycling Club are running a charity cycle - The Olive Aughty Cycle – today to raise funds for, mother of four Olive Shaughnessy who was diagnosed with cancer late last year. 12pm: Head to Busker Brownes on Cross Street for the best jazz brunch in town with the Galway Bay Jazz Band. 12:30pm: It’s Elves and Fairies day at Brigit’s Garden, Roscahill, with storytelling, a tug-o-war and lots more. 1pm: The Claregalway Family Festival takes place today at the Claregalway Community Centre. All ages welcome. 1:30pm: The Galway Parkinsons Association are holding a sponsored walk on the prom today to fund physio and speech classes for their members. 4pm: The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club will holding a fund raising fight night in aid of bringing fighters from the gym to the Unified World Championships in Spain this coming November. 6pm: Wind down the weekend with the Lazy Blues Trio at Seven on Bridge Street. 9pm: Trad on the Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening. A fantastic evening of music, dance and song not to be missed.
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CRAICing News
The Divine Miss M . One Galway gal’s dream came true when she met her hollywood screen idol, Bette Midler, in person at a concert held in the O2 in London. Elena Tully, from Dun-na Mara Drive, Renmore is “still on a high” after the encounter, and it is an event she will “remember forever”. “It was the best night of my life,” says Elena, “who knew I would get to meet my hero. The woman is a talent machine and the concert was amazing. Her voice is just
as good as ever and she rocked it. She is such a genuine, loving person, and it was an honour to meet her and talk to her. And I got three hugs! I was a basket of emotion! She took my hands and hugged me close. When I told her
I wanted to be an actor, she said ‘I wish you the best in all that you do’ and I hope to see you again. As we said our goodbyes she called back to me to say ‘I’ll see you on TV’!”
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Salthill has a brand new map! Even publicans found it interesting to use! Joe Quinn, Deputy Mayor Cllr. Niall McNelis, Marcus Seoige of Galway Global Promotions, Geraldine Lohan of Lohans, Roger O’Sullivan
of GGP and The Galleon and Tom O’Connor of O’Connor’s famous pub Salthill are lost on the middle of the Prom! Luckily Galway Global
Promotion just published a map for the famous Kick The Wall walk that shows the walking trail.
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affected by Alzheimers/Dementia in the Western Region of Ireland. Supporting hundreds of families with a “home from home” philosophy, Western Alzheimers ensures that people who suffer from Alzheimers Disease are cared for in a safe and comfortable environment.
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10th 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: Join fiddle player Aidan Connolly and Liam McGonigle on the accordion at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 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. 10pm: For some live music in Clifden, join Feichín and Mike every Monday at Lowry’s bar, Market Street.
11th Tuesday 8pm: Join Mick Flannery at the Dolphin Hotel, Inishbofin Island. 8pm: Gary Hastings and Kevin Hough will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8:30pm: Enjoy a summer cabaret and dancing at the Salthill Hotel with Keith McDonald & Lorraine with their Show Band Show - a 6 piece live band with special guest Frankie McDonald. 8pm: Wingin It, a night of improve comedy and theatre takes place at the Loft @Seven Bridge Street. 9pm: Catch Rianu and Fred and James live at the Quays downstairs, on Quay Street. 9pm: Trad on the Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening. A fantastic evening of music, dance and song not to be missed. 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.
12th Wednesday 7pm: Seussical the Musical takes place at the Town Hall Theatre, bringing all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters lovingly to life. 8pm: Karen Ryan, Gary Connolly & Pete Quinn will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8pm: For some trad in Clifden, join Conall Flaherty and Ciaran Bolger in Griffin’s Bar, Main Street every Wednesday. 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. 9pm: Trad at the Head takes place this evening at the King’s Head on High Street with live traditional music and Irish dancers. No cover charge.
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CRAICing Feature
by Avril HORAN
She Is Lovely And Fair The tea will be made and the prayers will be said before Moycullen’s Olga Lee (25) steps out onto the stage in the Dome, as she represents Galway in this year’s Rose of Tralee, taking place from August 14th to 18th. Olga comes from a large family, with five sisters and, following a stint in Trinity, she will return to NUIG this September to complete a master’s degree in business psychology. We had to find out more about this cake loving beauty with our own Q and A before she faces presenter Daithi O’Sé live on RTE.
How has the Rose of Tralee experience been so far? It has been one of the best experiences of my life and I’m having an absolute ball with every minute of it. I’ve met so many new people and have had so many opportunities come my way that never would have come about otherwise!
How do you feel about the live show? I haven’t really given much thought to the live show as I’ve been preoccupied with getting myself ready for the 10 day Rose tour around Ireland, which we embark on prior to arriving in Tralee! I don’t feel nervous at all right now. All I really have to do is talk about
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myself, my family and my community, which should be straightforward enough! I was interviewed by Daithi O Sé at the regional finals in Portlaoise - so it’s reassuring to know that there’ll be a friendly, familiar face interviewing me again.
Name one thing people don’t know about you. I used to play the banjo!
Favourite place in Galway: The Salthill Prom.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three people or items would you bring with you? My friend Michelle for her company and outdoorsy skills, sun cream for my pasty skin and a boat!!
Top health and fitness tips:
I don’t think anybody could call me an authority on health and fitness, but I do try to drink two litres of water every day as I find this makes a huge difference to my skin and how I feel!
Have you met your escort yet and, if so, what is he like? I have not met my escort yet as we only find out who we are assigned to when we arrive in Tralee. The matches are generally made based on personality and shared interests so hopefully I’ll be paired with someone who I’m compatible with! Ideally, I would love to be paired with someone who is laid-back and up for a laugh!
Do you have a party piece?
Unfortunately not - but many of the girls who will be performing are incredibly talented.
Are you hoping someone will propose to you live on stage? Given that I don’t even have a boyfriend... Definitely not!!
Favourite Galway memory:
Sitting outside on Quay street on a sunny day!
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13th Thursday 11am: Galway International Arts Festival presents A Girl’s Bedroom Written and directed by Enda Walsh at the Bank of Ireland Theatre, NUIG until Sunday July 26th. 1pm: The Laughter Loft takes place upstairs in the Ruby Room at the King’s Head for the duration of GAF to tickle your funny bone with the latest comedians on the circuit. 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: Jacqueline McCarthy and Tommy Keane will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church this evening as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8pm: The Word Of Breda-A One Woman Show sees hilarious storytelling of the uphill struggle of her life in the Galway Comedy Club at The Stock Exchange for the Fringe Festival. 9pm: One of Ireland’s most accomplished singers, John Spillane and his full band will gig at the Roisin Dubh tonight. 9.30pm:Niall Teague And The Fast Company play uplifting Trad-Folk fusion with roots style songs in the Galway Fringe Hub at The Mechanics Institute. 9:30pm: Enjoy the best of swingin’ tunes by the Black Magic Big Band at Busker Brownes on Cross Street.
14th Friday 12pm: The Cruinniú na mBad festival kicks off this weekend in Kinvara. Up to 100 unique Irish boats, the Galway Hookers, once the workhorses of the coast of Connemara and North Clare, will gather for a weekend of racing and celebration at this Gathering of the Boats festival in Kinvara. 6pm: Enjoy Friday’s at Electric Garden and Theatre on Abbeygate Street with Graham Dolan and the Disconauts. 7pm: Seussical the Musical takes place at the Town Hall Theatre, bringing all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters lovingly to life. 7:30pm: A Jubilee Mass takes place at Galway Cathedral to celebrate 50 years since it was dedicated in August 1965. 7:45pm: Bohemians takes on Galway United at Dalymount Park this evening. 8pm: Aoghan & Ronan will play at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8pm: Kieran Goss brings his ‘Home for the summer’ Tour 2015 with Annie Kinsella to Gibbons Pillar House, Ballinasloe. Midnight: Join Twisted Ninja at Monroe’s Live with classic chart hits and current rock and pop.
15th Saturday *The Gaelforce West Get Out There adventure festival takes place today, the largest one day adventure race of its kind in the world - involving cycling, running, hiking and kayaking. 12pm: Join the Irish Wildlife Trust Galway Branch for a beach safari in conjunction with Galway Atlantaquaria at Grattan Beach, Salthill. 2pm: An illustrated talk On The Run with Colm O Gaora takes place at the Galway City Museum. Adults. His autobiography Mise is one of the best known accounts of the War of Independence in the Irish language. 2pm: The Galway Pride and Equality parade will march through the streets today from Eyre Square to the Spanish Arch. 2pm and 6pm: Seussical the Musical takes place at the Town Hall Theatre, bringing all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters lovingly to life. 7pm: Join award-winning composer / lyricist and versatile musical adventurer Gwyneth Herbert at Rouge restaurant on lower Dominick Street. 9:30pm: Spring Break play McGettigan’s, Eyre Square tonight. Bring your best 80’s gear. Back-combed hair, double denim, headbands and silly sunglasses encouraged.
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plants, shrubs and trees, it is a place any landscaper would be proud to call their own. We have all watched those TV programmes where they create fantastic outdoor spaces, bringing the outside in, complete with lighting, carefully thought out planting, the perfect haven to socialise and have the craic. It’s always been out of our reach - until now. Thanks to An Púcán, it exists right on our own doorstep. They wanted to create
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‘Critical Mass’ Bike Ride! There are times when a single event catches your eye and you just have to ask the question – ‘what on earth is that?’ While browsing the many happenings in this great city of ours, an image popped up in all of its colourful glory – Bike Rave, taking place at 9pm on Friday, August 7th from Eyre Square to Salthill. Participants need to bring a bike (of course) UV paints and lights to take part in this ‘psychedelic and visionary arts
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event - in circles and spirals’. Hoping this had nothing to do with mind-altering substances of any kind, I contacted the organisers to uncover the facts about the event. The Bike Rave is inspired by the ‘critical mass’ bike rides which took place around the world in the 90’s. A quick look at google (well I could have lied and said “after hours of research”) shows the first critical mass bike tour took place in Stockholm, Sweden in the early ‘70s, while the present wave stems from an event held in 1992 in San Francisco. “It’s an event that welcomes everyone to cycle the streets as a group,” say the organisers. “It aims to bring awareness to
cyclists and they’re vulnerability on the road - especially at night. “We take to the streets in a celebration of cycling culture, illuminated by thousands of glow sticks and lights, accompanied by a mobile sound system. We will reclaim the streets of Galway with our free spiritedness, the banter, the street carnival. “This is created by people, not businesses trying to sell us this or that, not corporate bike schemes, not pubs that turn up the music so loud we can’t hear ourselves speak. “It is also inspired by the reclaim the streets and free parties movement.”
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Straight talking from the trailor trash mouth of Southern Belle, Candy, and the more refined Cara from Connemara. By Cara LYONS
Dear Candy: I’ m j ust a n o rd i na r y gi rl d u ri n g the da y. I go to w ork i n the o ffice, I com e h om e b u t so methi ng keeps h a p p en i ng to me at night I go w i l d! I ru n a ro u nd m y h ous i n g estate ho w l i ng , so m e t i m es I w ea r heels w hi le I d o it th at a re wa y to o high a n d I fa l l o v er, so met i mes I ju st go o ut i n the nude. Th e gua rds h av e ha d to be ca l le d b e fore. I ro l l a ro u nd i n th e grass, y el l at peo pl e i n th e street a nd k no ck peo p le’s
Find Cara’s Good Karma TV on YouTube.com bi ns o v er. A nd th at isn’ t the w orst of it! I usual l y take w h at I fi nd i n p e op les bi ns h om e w ith m e and p ut it i n th e sp are room. It ’s star ti ng to p i le u p i n th ere. I also go arou n d h angi ng m y d i r t y wash i ng and old ne wsp ap ers o n oth er p e op les wash i ng l i n es and p ut p ai rs of m y ol d socks fi l le d w ith h u m m u s i n th e i r bi rd h ouses. W hy h u m m us? W h y bi rd h ouses? I don’ t k no w!
I ju st d o n’ t k no w bu t it ’s got to sto p! Ev er y mo rni ng I w ake u p my mo u th tastes gross be cau se I eat al l the raw steak and o ni o ns o u t o f the f ri d ge o n my l ate ni ght b i nge. This mad ness se ems to happen to me e v er y e v eni ng , not l o ng af ter I fi nish my b ottl e o f v o d k a. I hav e no i d ea w hy it ’s happeni ng to me. I’m af rai d my boss w i l l fi nd o u t . P l ease h el p!
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Candy: Oh my Gawd! It sounds like you’ve got one hell of a demon stuck in you. It’s one of those trick playin’ kinds so there is only one thing to do that I know will help get rid of that sock filling freak! First you need to eat 10 boiled eggs, not hen eggs, goose eggs, one after the
other - no stopping. Then 10 raw goose eggs. Then dance around on top of nettles for an hour with bare feet. Then walk backwards around where you live 20 times while wearing 20 pairs of socks. Then you get six packs of playing cards and you need to eat a joker card
outta each one. Finally dress up like a clown and get people to throw cream pies at your face and send me pictures. That last part isn’t part of the demon removing ritual, it’s just something that would make me laugh. Anyway that should do it!
Cara: Let me start by saying Candy is insane so don’t listen to her. Next I want you to understand that it is clear you have psychological issues and a problem with the alcoholic beverages you consume late
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16th Sunday *The Connemara Pony Show kicks off today until August 23rd. The highlight of the festival is on Thursday and Friday, when the biggest showcase of Connemara ponies in the world takes place. * The Étape Connemara takes place today, a 150km cycling sportive organised by Croí, the heart and stroke charity, with all proceeds going back to the charity. 1pm: All ages welcome to Galway Community Pride’s first Pride Picnic in Club Aras na nGael on Dominick Street. The famous Galway market crepes and other refreshments will be available. 2pm and 6pm: Seussical the Musical takes place at the Town Hall Theatre, bringing all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters lovingly to life. 5pm: The Craughwell Honda 50 run in aid of Abalta School takes place today. 8pm: Light Over There will gig at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street. 9pm: Trad on the Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening. A fantastic evening of music, dance and song not to be missed. *The Galway Pride Alice Day to Night Party takes place today at Electric Garden and Theatre Upper Abbeygate Street.
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17th Monday 10am: An Acting for Teenagers course begins today at the Westside Resource Centre until August 21st. 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: Mícheál Ó Catháin (early Irish harp and vocals) plays a model of Dennis O’Hampsey’s Downhill harp which is a specific design from the north Derry area at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8:30pm: Enjoy an evening of Bite Size Theatre with the Galway Actors Workshop Summer Showcase at the Town Hall Studio. 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: A traditional Irish music session takes place at the Crane bar on Sea Road for some toe tapping tunes.
18th Tuesday 8pm: Join Lily O’ Connor (14), a concertina player and harpist from Ballygriffey near Ennis and Rosa Carroll (15) a fiddler from Feakle, Co. Clare at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8:30pm: Enjoy an evening of Bite Size Theatre with the Galway Actors Workshop Summer Showcase at the Town Hall Studio. 8:30pm: A summer cabaret and dancing takes place at the Salthill Hotel with Keith McDonald & Lorraine with their Show Band Show - a 6 piece live band with special guest Frankie McDonald. 9pm: Catch Fred and James live at the Quays downstairs, on Quay Street. 9pm: Trad on the Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening. A fantastic evening of music, dance and song not to be missed. 9pm: An open mic night takes place at The Western hotel on Prospect Hill. 9pm: Trad on the Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening. A fantastic evening of music, dance and song not to be missed. 9:30pm: A weekly jazz session takes place every Tuesday at Dock No 1, Dock Road.
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19th Wednesday 8pm: Peter Browne was taught how to play the uilleann pipes from three of the great players of modern times; Séamus Ennis, Leo Rowsome and Willie Clancy, and will gig at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series this evening. 8pm: For some trad in Clifden, join Conall Flaherty and Ciaran Bolger in Griffin’s Bar, Main Street every Wednesday. 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. 9pm: Trad at the Head takes place this evening at the King’s Head on High Street with live traditional music and Irish dancers. No cover charge. 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!
20th Thursday 2pm: Enjoy a family fun day as the Story Bus rolls into Galway city, out to Brigit’s Garden, Roscahill and back. With fun, singing, tales and the Fairy Story, it is an interactive adventure and includes return journey. www.thestorybus.com. 7pm: Social Cinema, a series of outdoor cinema shorts takes place at Urban Grind on Sea Road. 8pm: Maitíu O’Casaide, an uilleann piper from Dublin, will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8pm: Dolores and Sean Keane bring their Together Again tour to the Salthill hotel. 8:30pm: Join Declan Sinnott tonight at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street while Irish band Goldfish Syndrome will gig from 10pm. 9pm: While away the evening with some blues music at Dock No 1 on Dock Street. 9pm: Trad on the
Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening. A fantastic evening of music, dance and song not to be missed.
21st Friday 10:30am: It’s just a short hop away as the Doolin craft beer festival takes place today until August 23rd at the Doolin hotel. The Galway hooker will be there amongst the best micro-breweries in the country. 8pm: Fiachna Ó Mongáin & Jessica Ziegler will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8pm: Fregoli Theatre Company presents Pleasure Ground at the Town Hall Theatre, buried secrets become unearthed, past grievances boil over, and scores are settled as a group of friends meet back at their teenage haunt. 8:30pm: No Ropes, a new, Galway based theatre company, presents The Open Couple at the Town Hall Studio. 9pm: Athrú a new, vibrant, award winning, contemporary Irish Trad group will play at the backstage bar at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.
All Ghosts are Welsh! For comedian David O’Doherty, all ghosts “sound a bit Welsh”. We uncover this fascinating tidbit at a comedy show held in the King’s Head Ruby Room as part of the Galway International Arts Festival. His unique style of stand-up has won him international acclaim, and we had an opportunity to chat with him before he took tested out new material on the “lab rats” at this lunchtime event.
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someone has just taken your bed and put it on the balcony of the apartment you are staying in Spain - based on actual events”.
Naturally I open with the question what’s the Craic?
David worked the circuit for many years before gaining success in his own right and believes this is the key for up and coming comics.
“It’s a tricky word,” he says, “and its very often used to describe terrible things – ‘we were only having the craic’ when
“There is no such thing as an 18-year-old wonder Ronaldo kid of comedy,” he says. “You have to die hundreds of times and have
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terrible experiences. Hopefully you will learn something from it. I have died hundreds of times horrifically in tiny gigs in Dublin, just around the corner from where I lived. “The fact that no one really noticed what I was doing for five years, or cared, gave me a chance to develop. Now, people go on TV after they have been doing stand-up for a year and the audience thinks ‘they are going to be brilliant’ at a live show. They go and it turns out to be bad. It takes years to be any good at stand-up.” He is working his “toosh” off for a new show that he will take to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to two weeks time. We were his willing “lab rats” as he joked, sang and played the keyboard to find out if his new material is hitting the right note. Despite his success, David often describes himself as a “failed jazz musician”.
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“I am terrible at the piano,” he says. “I have played it professionally on stage now for twelve years and I am not getting any better. My father is a proper musician and you would think that some of it would have passed down through the genes. But nothing has whatsoever. I am better at football than him, I am taller than him!” he jokes. I point out that at least David has a very impressive beard. “He could
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do a beard,” he says of his father, “but he is 77 and might look a bit ‘Santa Claus’ at this point. While he is a confirmed Dub, he has strong roots to the west as his granny was from Achill and, as such, he considers himself to be “partly Mayo”. The family “went there every year on holidays” and so familiar is he with the route from east to west, he can remember
‘Taylor Swift needs a Swift Taylor!’ every town, and every place “where it was ok to pee and to poop”. Despite his lineage, he has not gigged in Achill and that “is my next career ambition.” “Very few go there,” he explains, “apart from weird Irish country and western acts. It is my next big dream. If you can make it in Achill, you can make it along any of the other islands along the west coast.”
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22nd Saturday *Galway Heritage Week kicks off today with over 100 different events from Ballinasloe to Inishbofin. For more see www.heritageweek.ie. 11am: A Family Walk and Talk takes place from An Fuarán in Moycullen. 12:45pm: It’s SugarBeat time at Tuam Stadium starting with Dan & Dylan at 12:45pm; 1:15pm: Seamus Ruttledge and The Full Outfit; 1:50pm: My Fellow Sponges; 2:40pm: Too Much for the White Man; 3:45pm: Rackhouse Pilfer; 5pm: Amazing Apples; 6:15pm: Interskalactic; 7:30pm: Ryan Sheridan; 9pm: The Stunning 1pm: An archery display takes place at Claregalway Castle. 2pm: A walking tour Fact Vs Fiction takes place from the Galway City Museum. Age 12+ 2pm: The Holi Festival of Colour is coming to Galway and will be celebrated in Salthill. 3:30pm: A Galway City Canal Walk departs from the main door of the Galway Cathedral. 5:30pm: A Galway City River Walk departs from the Spanish Arch. 8pm: Fregoli Theatre Company presents Pleasure Ground at the Town Hall Theatre, buried secrets become unearthed, past grievances boil over, and scores are settled as a group of friends meet back at their teenage haunt.
23rd Sunday 9am: The best dressed medieval window display competition kicks off today in Loughrea in advance of the Loughrea Medieval Festival from August 28th – 30th. 10am: The Claregalway Agricultural Show takes place today with classes for horses/ponies, cattle, sheep and dogs in the outdoor arena, with indoor arts, crafts, home baking, horticulture, photography and flower arranging. 10:30am: Galway In Stone: A Guided Walk departs from the Quad Archway, NUIG. 12pm-12am: Fundraiser for Galway Tribal Radio in Aras na nGael. 12:45pm: It’s SugarBeat time at Tuam Stadium with the Band Competition Winner at 12:45pm; 1:15pm: The Risers; 1:55pm: SpyFu; 2:45pm: Ruggedwood; 3:55pm: Joe Fury & The Hayride; 5:10pm: Big Generator; 6:30pm: The Original Rudeboys; 8pm: HomeTown. 2pm: Explore Flora and Ecosystems at Merlin Woods City Park near the playground. 5:30pm: A Salthill Prom walk departs from the Galway Aquarium. 9pm: Trad on the Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening. A fantastic evening of music, dance and song not to be missed.
24th Monday 10am: A walking tour of Bohermore Cemetery takes place this morning for heritage week. 11am: Discover the route of the Galway-Salthill tram departing from the tourist office on Forster Street. 11am: A decoupage demonstration with Mary Smyth takes place until 3pm at the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane. 2pm: A guided walk of Galway’s waterways departs from the museum courtyard at the Spanish Arch. 5pm: A back street tour of Galway takes place from Browne’s doorway. 7:30pm: The annual heritage lecture takes place at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane. 8pm: Best known for his distinctive style of whistle playing, Seán Ryan will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8:30pm: A talk on pine martens, stoats and bats takes place at the Ard Family Resource Centre followed by a bat walk in Merlin Woods.
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And The Beat Goes On! SugarBeat Returns
Amazing Apples on SugarBeat Stage last year
The beat goes on as the SugarBeat Festival returns to Tuam stadium for a two-day outdoor music fiesta on August 22nd and 23rd. The Stunning will be brewing up a storm as one of the festival’s headline acts, along with Ryan Sheridan and the Original Rudeboys. Other acts to look forward to - at the now even bigger two-day event - are the Amazing Apples, Big Generator and Rackhouse Pilfer.
“The location at Tuam Stadium actually has a lot of music history attached to it,” explains Shane. It was home to a huge event in 1991, when the chart topping sawdoctors performed a massive homecoming show there.”
“The west of Ireland needs more outdoor events like this and we’re happy to be bringing some of Irelands biggest acts to Galway for SugarBeat,” explains festival director, Shane Donnellan.
Following the success of last year, SugarBeat made their mark and were included in the Fáilte Ireland Regional Funding Programme, securing €1,000 for the event. It was a small step on the ladder, but shows the wealth of support for the outdoor festival at Tuam Stadium.
“We found out last year that there’s a great appetite for a music festival in Galway, when Damien Dempsey performed to a sold out SugarBeat Fest. After last year’s success, we decided to give it another go and make it bigger and better.” The festival site is located in the heart of Tuam town, where a number of local pubs and clubs are affiliated with the festival.
Foodies will appreciate the inclusion of a continental market, featuring vendors and artisan producers from around the country. Some of the best locally sourced food will be available throughout the festival.
A shuttle bus is available from Galway to the festival site in Tuam. Day tickets are available for the festival at the fantastic price of €35 for Saturday’s concert and €30 for Sunday. For full details, visit www.sugarbeat.ie.
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He played the guitar like a ringing bell.
by Richard BRENNAN
When Thin Lizzy started outside Dublin the country and Irish music set the rules some of that still exists today. Ourselves and Rory Gallagher have sold millions of albums internationally, yet there are few blues festivals”.
The timing was sublime. A large group of local musicians attended the gig and seemed to look on like a bunch of artisans watching Michelangelo sculpt. The gig was a real treat for both Lizzy fans and blues observers .
Eric took the stage with some classic blues numbers from the 1960s.
After the gig, the band packed the valve amps into the van. I thanked them
He went on to cover the Thin Lizzy anthems. Eric played with grace with his touch harmonics on his guitar that he became so famous for, his backing band captured every blues pocket.
for the show and they replied “thanks for your support - see you in the next cartoon”. They drove off heading north on the road again.
Eric Bell is known as the founding member of the epic rock band Thin Lizzy and one of Ireland’s original rock blues legends. I was lucky to have a chat with him before his gig at Monroe’s Live. I asked him did he enjoy coming back to play in Galway. He replied “ when I first played in Galway in the 1960s everyone dressed in straight suits , when I came back in the 1980s it was like the San Francisco of Ireland , very bohemian”. I asked him does blues music get a fair representation in the Irish music scene today. He replied “no it does not.
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25th Tuesday 12pm: Historic maps and a guided walk of historic Galway departs from the Galway City Museum. 1pm: A talk ‘Half of Galway worked for them’: The McDonogh dynasty and the industrialisation of Galway takes place at the Mick Lally Theatre. 2pm: Explore Claddagh graveyard as part of heritage week – meet inside the main gates of Claddagh graveyard. 2pm: A Circle of Life garden talk takes place at the Circle of Life Garden, Salthill this afternoon. 2pm: A guided walk of Galway’s medieval treasures takes place from the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane. 5pm: Galway’s West End tour departs from the Bridge Mills. 8pm: Charlie Piggott & Eugene Lambe will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series.
26th Wednesday 11am: A guided walk departs from Connemara National Park today. 11am: A patchwork demonstration takes place at the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane.
27th Thursday 11am: An aran knitting demonstration takes place in the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane. 11:30am: Explore Galway’s historic metalwork at Bohermore cemetery.
2pm: A walking tour on The Corrib’s industrial past takes place at the Galway City Museum. Age 12+.
2pm: A Circle of Life garden talk takes place at the Circle of Life Garden, Salthill this afternoon.
2pm: A guided walk of Galway’s waterways departs from the museum courtyard, Spanish Arch.
5pm: A Galway church tour departs from the Discover Ireland Centre.
2pm: The built, historic, natural, cultural and archaeological heritage of Merlin Woods seminar takes place in the training room, City Hall, Galway City Council. 2:30pm: Find out about tracing your ancestors in west Galway at St Joseph’s Community Centre. 5pm: A mystery tour of Galway departs from Browne’s Doorway.
8:30pm: Brendan Boyer joins Keith McDonald for the final night of the Showband Show at the Salthill hotel. Do the hucklebuck!
8pm: Caoimhín Ó Fearghail & Jayne Pomplas will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series.
9pm: Trad on the Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening. A fantastic evening of music, dance and song not to be missed.
8pm: Looking at Connemara through historical postcards takes place at Connemara National Park. 8pm: Discover the birds of Merlin Woods at the Ard Family Resource Centre.
5pm: Learn about Galway’s distilling history in the Ruby room at the King’s Head. 6:30pm: A long-list in the 2015 Over the Edge New Writer of the Year competition will be announced at the August open reading in Galway City Library this evening. 7pm: Social Cinema, a series of outdoor cinema shorts takes place at Urban Grind on Sea Road. 7pm: A heritage, local folklore and history walk takes place from Merlin Woods City Park near Playground. 8pm: Charlie Harris & Des Mulkere will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 9pm: Trad on the Prom takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill this evening.
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Beautiful Skin Possessing beautiful skin throughout life is most women’s top beauty wish. Youthful, healthy skin is beautiful skin. As image conscious ladies, we spend a fortune on cosmetic products annually. It’s ironic that when we are younger we want to look older. When we get older we want to look younger. Although we can’t turn back the clock, we can still give our skin the attention it truly deserves. Treat your skin well by following my top tips. 1. Choose suitable skin care products It can be a chore to find the right skin-care products. Keep in mind your skin type when deciding the creams to purchase. Your day cream and make up should contain at least sun protection factor 15 in it all year round. Sun damage to the skin is a prime cause for premature ageing. Even when the weather is not humid there are still harmful sunrays affecting your skin. Take special care on hot days. Suncream of at least factor 30 should be applied to your skin on humid days. A night cream is a must for helping to replenish your skin.
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By Edel FLYNN Invest in a body-lotion that will keep your body smooth. Many people don’t use an eye cream. An eye cream will keep the under eye area smooth while combating wrinkles. 2. Keep Skin Hydrated Dehydrated skin is ageing skin. Water is the best source of hydration for your skin. It keeps your skin purified for that youthful, radiant look. If you are dehydrated, the telltale signs will show up on your skin. It will be dry, tight and wrinkle-prone. Your make-up will not sit right on your face if your diet lacks water. Avoid hot showers, which dry out the skin. Limit your alcohol intake. It has dehydrating effects on your skin leading to premature ageing. 3. Add Antioxidants to diet Herbal teas are renowned for their health benefits. There are a variety of herbal teas to choose from. Did you know that they are also rich in antioxidants? Antioxidants help prevent and repair cellular damage. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps renew cells and support healthy collagen for firm and healthy skin. Vitamin C sources include kiwis, spinach, strawberries and oranges. 4. Try to reduce stress It is inevitable that we will all experience some levels of stress in our lives. Coping well
with stress will help fight off ageing signs People who are stressed tend to frown, which contributes to wrinkles on their foreheads.Stressful lifestyles can lead to poor dietary choices leading to nutrient deficiency and obesity. Hence, adding years to your appearance. 5. Quit Smoking Smoking has detrimental effects on your skin. Most smokers look at least six years older than they are. It speeds up the ageing process while it also can send you into an early grave. A smoker’s skin usually appears dull, lifeless and pigmented yellow. 6. Get plenty of exercise Exercise is great for healthy bones and maintaining a firm and slim physique. Aim to get 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic exercise. Consult your doctor before engaging in physical activity if you have any health queries that need to be addressed. 7. Get your beauty sleep Many adults neglect their sleep. Late nights working and partying can take its toll on your skin. Beautiful skin is very much linked to a good night’s sleep. Aim to get eight hours sleep nightly so your skin can repair and rejuvenate itself properly.
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Murder on the Menu for Xposé Presenter Television host, blogger and VIP style award winner, Lisa Cannon chose Murder on the Menu as the night’s entertainment for herself and her fellow hens recently at her Galway hen do. The event was held at Glenlo Abbey Hotel on the prestigious Pullman Restaurant and was full of glamour, murder and mayhem at the 1920’s themed party. By all accounts, Lisa had a “brilliant time” and told the murder mystery dinner theatre company they are doing “a fantastic job”. Founded by Canadian-born Bruce Henry, Murder on the Menu has recently celebrated its second birthday (along with the Craic in Galway!). Changes are in store as they are set to expand into a full event management company with a focus on bringing more hens and stags to Galway.
changed and we began doing murder mystery hen parties, which has been a major success, and we take a lot of pride in knowing that we’re helping bring more business to Galway. “I think it’s a natural evolution for us. We have a great team and, with the passing of the recent referendum, there’s going be a lot more people getting married! We intend to deliver great weekends away at competitive prices and encourage additional tourism to Galway”.
“We started with one product, our murder mystery dinner theatre show, which was our way of introducing ourselves,” explains Bruce.
The company is currently producing it’s next big murder mystery dinner theatre show for the upcoming holiday season entitled “Father Ted: The Murder Mystery” which is scheduled to begin in October 2015.
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A President’s Tribute President Michael D Higgins was among those who paid a fond and heartfelt tribute to the late Tom Feeney - President of St Patrick’s Brass Band – at a special memorial concert held in his honour in July. Tom was known for his love of music, his renowned music collection and as a strong fundraising advocate for Galway’s historic band, which has taken part in every St Patrick’s Day Parade in Galway since 1903, played for Presidents Kennedy and Reagan, and for the visit of Pope John Paul II. Born in Galway in 1927, Tom moved to England before returning to Ireland in the 1960s. Using his experience with the Royal Air Force band, Tom joined St Patrick’s Brass Band, where he marched and played all over Ireland. He dedicated his time and energy to the band and always wore the uniform with pride,
ensuring that presentation was a top priority. He later became an honorary life President of the band. “Tom gave music to Galway,” said President Higgins. “He was a great public person and he loved to give music to the public. Anytime I visited him in Bohermore, he would be taking out the earphones. I know him just short of half a century and know first-hand his commitment to justice and fairness. He had incredible loyalty to the Labour party and would always appear impeccably dressed.” As the band played piece after piece at their base in St Patrick’s Band Hall, President Higgins remarked that Tom, who passed away in 2014, “would have preferred no other tribute”. No one minded crossing party lines when Senator Hildegarde Naughton sang a beautiful rendition of Nella Fantasia accompanied by the band as part of their evening recital for Tom. Tom’s daughter Madeline
said her father’s “passion for music was amazing” and how “he loved this band, and President Higgins” with equal measure. “He is here in spirit,” concluded President Higgins, “marching in front of the band. May you long make music”.
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CRAICing Fashion
by Fiona NÍ FHOGHLUA
When you’re on a day off and the sun appears from behind those rain clouds, what is the first thing most of us do for the day - head for a beer garden with friends! Theres so many good ones to choose from in Galway! Its that rare time that we get to enjoy a drink, the sun and good company. I have styled four outfits to give an idea of what I would wear if I were having to get dressed in a hurry to catch the good weather! The first outfit I picked is one I would go for straight away if I were heading for cocktails with the ladies. The benefit of this outfit is that the leather jacket can be put on or off (depending on the weather). These scallop-hemmed shorts are a good alternative to a dressed up skirt. The pairing of this outfit with black ankle boots means that it can be worn from day to night in comfort. The next outfit is a craft beer kind of outfit. This oversized sheer shirt is a great and comfortable casual dress to chill with your
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friends in. I matched it up with a wide rimmed hat, denim jacket and tan ankle boots to keep the look summery and fun! Also keeping on trend I matched with a fringed handbag. I have worn this already to one of my favourite spots in town and loved the laid back comfort. The third one is admittedly a lot more formal then the previous two so this would be well suited to an outside
dinner and drinks. The knitted roll-neck jumper is great for the evening sun as it goes down. Ripped jeans are always a good staple to keep any outfit casual and the heels are right on trend and can be worn with anything and look perfect! Now this last one I would wear if I were in a rush to head out the door. It may look like there’s not a lot of clothes there, but the shirt around the waist can be used as an extra layer if you get cold. Layers are always good when you know you’re going to be outside! This is also a good outfit for an outdoor concert or chilling by the Spanish Arch!
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28th Friday 11am: Learn fly tying in the Fishery Watchtower museum. 12pm: A launch of medieval city walls interpretive panels take place at the medieval walls, in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre. 5:30pm: Discover Yeat’s Galway at the Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square. 7pm: The 1st Annual Galway Tag Rugby Gala will be held in The Westwood Hotel this evening with awards, The Converse Allstars and DJ til late. 7pm: It’s cultural night at the Claregalway museum. 7pm: The Loughrea Medieval Clan Banquet takes place this evening at the Loughrea hotel and spa as part of the medieval festival. 7pm: An evening of drama at the castle takes place at Portumna Castle and Gardens. 8pm: Andrew Mac Namara will play live at St Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the Tunes at the Church series. 8pm: The McGowan Trilogy will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre, comprising three award winning one-act plays set in 1980s Ireland. 11pm: Remembering Lizzy, the best Thin Lizzy tribute band perform live at The Loft @ Seven Bridge Street.
29th Saturday
30th Sunday
11am: A workshop, Harvest Knots, takes place at the Galway City Museum. Age 7+.
12pm: The Loughrea Medieval Festival Grand Clan Parade takes place today.
11am: A visit to zoology museum with live reptile and insect exhibition departs from the Quad Archway, NUIG.
12pm; A talk and walk on restoring stone buildings takes place at the Irish workhouse centre.
11am: The Oughterard Show takes place this weekend.
12pm: A Salthill Geology Walk takes place at Blackrock, Salthill today.
11am: A guided historical bus tour departs from An Fuarán, Moycullen. 2pm: A workshop, Cailleach, takes place at the Galway City Museum. 3pm: A global heritage walkway celebration takes place at the Circle of Life Garden, Salthill. 3:30pm: Galway’s Latin Quarter tour departs from St Nicholas Collegiate Church. 5:30pm: A history tour of Galway departs from Browne’s doorway. 8pm: Comedian Brendan Grace returns to Galway to the Town Hall Theatre for a night of laughs and fun. 8:30pm: The Whileaways, three beautiful voices in harmony, are in concert at the Aras Eanna art centre on Inis Oirr. 9pm: Always a favourite, Baile an Salsa will gig at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.
1pm: Loughrea Walled Towns Day kicks off at the Fairgreen, Gort Road, with medieval enactments, craft demonstrations, falconry display, artisan craft and food market, medieval weapons display, archaeological dig and children’s crafts. 1:30pm: Sing for Climate Action in Eyre Square today. 2pm: A food fiesta family BBQ takes place at Eat, Massimo, 10 William St West. 2pm: The Cross Street Céilí takes place today in the Latin Quarter. With trad music and dance, trad sessions, sean nós and brush dancing. 2pm: The Turloughmore Camogie Club 5K Fun Run / Walk takes place today from the Turloughmore Community Centre. 3:30pm: The famous people, theatre and literature tour of Galway departs from Browne’s Doorway.
31st Monday 12pm: The Loughrea Medieval Festival Grand Clan Parade takes place today. 12pm; A talk and walk on restoring stone buildings takes place at the Irish workhouse centre. 12pm: A Salthill Geology Walk takes place at Blackrock, Salthill today. 1pm: Loughrea Walled Towns Day kicks off at the Fairgreen, Gort Road, with medieval enactments, craft demonstrations, falconry display, artisan craft and food market, medieval weapons display, archaeological dig and children’s crafts. 1:30pm: Sing for Climate Action in Eyre Square today. 2pm: A food fiesta family BBQ takes place at Eat, Massimo, 10 William St West. 2pm: The Cross Street Céilí takes place today in the Latin Quarter. With trad music and dance, trad sessions, sean nós and brush dancing. 2pm: The Turloughmore Camogie Club 5K Fun Run / Walk takes place today from the Turloughmore Community Centre. 3:30pm: The famous people, theatre and literature tour of Galway departs from Browne’s Doorway.
Have you ever wondered how an oyster produces a stunning pearl?.....When a foreign material becomes trapped inside the shell, the oyster responds to the irritation by producing nacre, made up of a combination of calcium and protein. Over time nacre coats the object and a pearl is born! The 61st Pearl of the Clarenbridge Oyster festival is NUIG Student Fiona Armstrong. She admited at the recent festival launch that she considers an oyster to be foreign material! It took us a little
while but we convinced her to try her first one! “I didn’t swallowed it,” admited Fiona after the trial. Clarenbridge’s Oyster Festival is a celebration of its native oyster - a delicacy, and some say an aphrodisiac - eaten locally for thousands of years and now enjoyed by people from around the world. The Festival takes place at Paddy Burkes from 11th to 13th September. Entertainment will be provided by Amazing Apples, Jack L., Tommy Fleming and Galway Jazz Band. For details log on to www.clarenbridge.com