the craic in galway, edition 36

Welcome to the 36th edition of the Craic in Galway magazine.

Nothing beats the winter blues like hopping on a bicycle and cycling

on a Greenway against the wind and rain. The satisfaction of it is

the same as having a hot whiskey by an open fire. I recently had the

opportunity to cycle part of the Westport to Achill Greenway along the

wild Atlantic coastline. In fairness, we only made it to the first port of

call, Newport, before we were beaten back by the weather. However

it was still an achievement to have 22k under our belts before teatime

and a well deserved slap up meal. I felt like a child who rediscovers

the joy of ambling about on two wheels without the worry of any

traffic whatsoever. Here in Galway, they have begun work on the first

Greenway section between Clifden and Oughterard and, if all goes well,

planning permission will be sought next year for the section between

NUIG and Moycullen. I would be a happy camper if that goes ahead.

Speaking of happy campers, craicing congratulations to Galway man,

Gary Thornton, for winning yet another extreme adventure marathon.

Gort’s Cathal Manning is off to compete for a boxing All Ireland title

and one Galway businesswoman is taking her home-grown venture to

London. It ’s all between the pages of our little but large magazine,

including your two week diary, nightlife photos, features and fun!

Happy Reading,

Sure it’s all a bit of craic!

Love, The CRAIC Squad

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From Friday November 14th To Thursday November 27th 2014

The CRAIC addictsDirector and Photography

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EditorAvril HORAN

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Advertising ManagerPete DUFFY

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ContributorsCara LYONSDara KELLY

Katelin BERNARDSpud MURPHY

Catherine KILGARRIFFPsychic POPPY

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Friday 14th Nov 2014

• 10am: The Golden Dream will be screened at the Town Hall Theatre as part of the Junior Film Fleadh, followed by Life’s No Piece of Cake at 12pm and the future filmmakers shorts showcase at 2:15pm.

• 10am: Galway’s first StartUp weekend for entrepreneurs takes place this weekend at the Cairnes building at NUIG.

• 3pm: Galway City On Ice opens today on the Ocean Site in the Harbour district on Dock Road near Eyre Square.

• 4pm: The Beauty Lounge is calling on all the beauty loving ladies of Galway to ‘Paint & Pluck’ for Pieta House from 4-8pm. Pamper yourself with treatments and donate to Pieta House.

• 7pm: Film screenings and the premiere of ‘Maker’ takes place at the Huston School of Film, NUIG, as part of Galway Design Week.

• 7:30pm: The Galway Self Help Africa ball takes place this evening at the Meyrick hotel. Champagne, a four course meal and entertainment and all for a good cause.

• 8pm: KATS presents Go Back For Murder, Agatha Christie’s classic thriller at the Taibhdhearc Theatre, Middle Street. For more see www.antaibhdhearc.com.

• 8pm: Nights on Broadway presents The Bee Gees story at the Town Hall Theatre8:30pm: A Room With No View, the story of two patients in a mental health facility, Sascha and Jimmy, takes place at the Town Hall Studio.

• Midnight: Hot Press presents a great line up of new Irish talent at Monroe’s Live with The Minutes, R.S.A.G., The Statics, Oh Boland and Chris Haze.

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Galway’s Cathal Manning is in fighting form as he gears up for the All Ireland boxing

championships this weekend on Saturday, November 15th. He will be competing in the heavy weight division and has been training hard for the event. Cathal is best known in kickboxing circles, with many national and European titles under his belt. Now, he is set for a new challenge as he moves ever further into the world of boxing.

“I am confident and nervous at the same time,” says Cathal. “I want to show the boxing community what I am made of. They may not know me before, but they will know me after Saturday!”

Cathal trains twice per day, a mix of running and the gym, with the Corrib Boxing club. He first began kickboxing when he was 14-years-old and hasn’t looked back. It was the spark that ignited his passion for the sport. Cathal is known for his left hook and was “always better at punching than kicking!”

“I was playing soccer with Our Ladies Boys Club on Sea Road and I looked into

this class at Columban hall,” he explains. “I just wanted to give it a go and found out it was the Black Dragon Kickboxing club. I had my first fight few weeks later and went on to win Junior Irish titles, three European titles and came third in the World Championships in 2011.”

After his kickboxing success, the Rahoon man now “wants to make it at the boxing”. Today, Cathal lives in Gort with his partner, Lorraine Daly and their two young children. His family are fully supportive of his decision to pursue boxing.

“My daughter, Katelin, is just 10 months old and she was the boost I needed to get back into training,” he says. “They are my inspiration and they push me to do better. Lorraine met me through kickboxing and she understands the sport. If my son Darren wanted to take it up, I would definitely support him. I teach him what I can.”

Cathal extends his thanks to everyone in the Black Dragon Kickboxing Club, the Corrib Kickboxing Club and the Corrib Boxing Club for their support in the run up to his All Ireland Boxing challenge at the National Boxing Stadium in Dublin. Craicing good luck Cathal!

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Saturday 15th Nov 2014

• 10am: The 5th Irish Fly Fair and International Angling Show 2014 takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill.

• 10am: A local food and craft gift fair takes place at the Black Box Theatre today.

• 11.30am: Sing-a-long to Disney’s Frozen at the Town Hall Theatre and dress in your best costume for the costume contest.

• 1pm: Tulca Festival of Visual Arts presents Sound Out at The View, Aras na MacLeinn, NUIG to find out more about the European Capital of Culture bid process.

• 1pm: A graffiti jam and DJ will be at the Bierhaus until close as part of Galway Design Week.

• 3pm: A costume design and cosplay workshop takes place at the Town Hall Theatre for the Junior Film Fleadh.


• 8pm: Join Gordon Buchanan, the highly acclaimed wildlife cameraman and presenter of The Bear Family and Me and The Polar Bear Family and Me as he hosts an evening of exciting personal recollections at the Town Hall Theatre.

• 8:30pm: A Room With No View, the story of two patients in a mental health facility, Sascha and Jimmy, takes place at the Town Hall Studio.

• 8:30pm: Drag troupe with a difference, The LipSinkers, are making their Galway debut at Electric Garden and Theatre.

By Avril HORANCRAICing News!!!

The Great Galleon €50k Giveaway

The Galleon Restaurant in Salthill celebrates 50 years this November and is splashing out on a €50,000 giveaway. To

mark the half century milestone of this landmark eatery - which was purchased on November 13th, 1964 - the Galleon are offering a food and drink bonanza to encourage diners to create new memories and reminisce on the old.

From November 13th, the first 2,500 customers will receive a €20 Galleon note, which can be used on their next visit to the popular restaurant - when they spend €50 or more.

This third generation family run business has become a Salthill institution. It was first purchased by Jimmy Lydon 50 years ago, passing to his son-in-law, John O’Sullivan in 1987 and is currently managed by his son, Roger.

Famous not only for good food and a family friendly atmosphere, the Galleon restaurant sits atop a treasure chest of chocolate gold coins for children. Legend has it that a galleon ship deposited these coins in a cave beneath the restaurant after it crashed into

a cliff. Now the trove has been extended to adults as the €50,000 Galleon giveaway begins.

“Our family is so grateful to all our team of today, and of all those from the years gone by, for all their loyalty, commitment and hard work over the years,” says Roger O’Sullivan.

“We are also truly appreciative to all our local community and our visitors over the years who have being so loyal and committed to The Galleon over the years, without whom we would not have lasted the test of time.

“The reason for our success is thanks to the collective part that each of them have played, and so we thank-you all for being a part in the journey towards reaching this momentous occasion.

“We are now running our €50,000 give away as a gesture to say a big thank-you to you all and also to celebrate this milestone,” he concludes.

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Natty Wailer, former member of Bob Marley and the Wailers, will be going back to his roots at Jamaica Joes in the city for their official opening weekend. The restaurant will have their launch party on Saturday, November 15th at their premises on 19 Upper Abbeygate Street to celebrate the

first authentic Jamaican restaurant in Ireland. With live DJs all day and night, spot prizes and a chance to win a trip to Jamaica for two, its set to be a craicing event. To be in with a chance, make sure to like and share their facebook page. The draw will take place on Saturday 15th at 8pm.

He’s won the North Pole marathon and now Galway’s elite athlete, Gary Thornton from Newcastle, has beaten the heat by winning the 2014 Volcano Marathon in the driest place on earth. The event took place in Chile’s Atacama Desert and began at an altitude of over 14,000 feet. The primary school teacher at Claddagh National School was first to cross the line in the mammoth challenge, a route that took him alongside the most active volcanos in Northern Chile. The Volcano Marathon is among the highest and toughest marathons on the planet with athletes enduring strong headwinds, soaring temperatures and hilly, sandy terrain. Several

competitors required oxygen on finishing the event, however Gary showed his stamina by winning the 42.2km distance in four hours and ten minutes. This was almost two hours slower than his regular road marathon time, demonstrating the severeness of the race.

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Sunday 16th Nov 2014

• 10am: The 5th Irish Fly Fair and International Angling Show 2014 takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill.

• 11am: Create a unique kids space with a cardboard furniture workshop at the Claddagh Hall as part of Galway Design Week.

• 11am: A local food and craft gift fair continues today at the Black Box Theatre and admission is free.

• 12pm: Head to Busker Brownes on Cross Street for the best jazz brunch in town with the Galway Bay Jazz Band.

• 2pm: Bap to the Future presents the M.A.S.S. closing party at Biteclub with Platinum Ray, DJ Grapes, Morgan Buckley, Noid the Droid, Lolz and Lambo.

• 2pm: The Meadow Court Hotel Loughrea are hosting a wedding fair today.

• 2:30pm: Bosco is back and he can be found at the Town Hall Theatre along with Cinderella and many other puppets from the famous Lambert Puppet company.

• 3pm: A Sea Scouts boat launch takes place at the Claddagh Hall as part of Galway Design Week.

• 6pm: Galway design week will close the festival at Biteclub.


• 8pm: The Galway Film Society will screen Ida, winner of the best film at the London Film Festival 2013.

By Avril HORANCRAICing News

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By Darius IVAN

The CRAIC in Monroe’s Live

The video gaming scene has been booming here on the west coast over the last few years with a whole host of

different communities appearing and interacting with each other. At this stage, it seems like no matter what kind of video games you enjoy playing, Galway has you catered for. The city has seen many great players excelling at their games of choice and making a name for themselves within their respective circuits. One of the fun things about player games this way is breaking out and challenging other communities around Ireland.

That’s exactly what happened recently in Dublin with an all-Ireland style tournament called the Irish Open which invited fighting game fans from all over the country to come and compete against each other, and a team of Galway’s best fighters were also there to prove their skills.

There were a lot of games on the bill, including favourites like Street Fighter

and Tekken, and even some lesser known games like Melty Blood and Project M. Galway’s Street Fighter team put up a fantastic fight, playing hard against players from Ireland’s four provinces, each with their own favourite characters and unique style of play. It was a rollercoaster of a day, filled with incredible highs and many close battles between some amazing players.

Meeting new people and making friends from other counties while playing your favourite video games is always a fantastic experience. It sees Galway’s troops travelling far and wide to compete, and players visiting Galway to play in its regular tournaments too. It creates friendly competition and encourages all involved to constantly improve in order to represent their home towns and counties. The Irish Open was a huge success with approximately 100 people in attendance, and has left everyone waiting for the chance to meet up with their gaming friends at the next big event.

By SPUD MURPHY

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Monday 17th Nov 2014

• *LookWest.ie will host free digital marketing and ecommerce training for jobseekers – a 2 week programme including work placement for those who have been unemployed for over 12 months.

• *The Centre for Astronomy at NUIG will offer 3-D tours of the Universe this week until Friday, November 21st, which will take the audience on a trip across the galaxy to groups of stars. For primary and secondary school students.

• 12:30pm: The Galway Chamber of Commerce have organised a business lunch at the Meyrick Hotel with Julie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland. For more details contact [email protected].

• 8pm: Barbara Dickson, one the most successful recording artistes of recent times, will play live at the Town Hall Theatre.

• 8pm: Panti Bliss will entertain the students of NUIG at the O’Flaherty Theatre with her High Heels in Low Places comedy show.

• 8:15pm: Join The Pheasant Pluckers live at Tigh Neachtains on Cross Street.

• 9pm: Enjoy iRock’s winners ROFI JAMES at Barr an Chaladh, Woodquay.

• 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: Catch 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 with Freda Hatton and Kevin Whelan.

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Well what do ya know, my first duck letter haha! That quacks me up! I sure as hell don’t know why the chicken crossed the road but I know why the duck did….. To attack the stupid idiot making a duck face haha! I know what you mean ducks of the world those girls are so annoyin’. You know the only reason they do it is cus they think it makes them look hot but honey scunchin

your mouth up aint gonna make that happen. Sure do it once, but when every dam picture they have is exactly the same I start to wonder is their face actually stuck like that! I recommend that every time we see someone doin’ it we put duck tape over their mouths and then rip it off that’ll teach them! We won’t have any more fowl play!

Firstly, I don’t think your ducks were talking to you and I think you should let your doctor know you are hearing voices coming from your ducks. I also believe that if ducks knew what was going on they would be fairly angry because I agree, duck faces are annoying and I would also like to tape people’s mouths with you but that might get us in trouble. We could come up with another plan or we could

simply ignore the idiots. If they want to spend their lives taking duck face selfies well then at least we know where the stupid girls are at all times and that they are not out operating heavy machinery or doing other jobs where they could end up injuring others. I think I choose not to give a flying duck about those girls and I wouldn’t let it get you down, if you can’t think of a solution you’ll have to wing it.

I am writing on behalf of my friends with an urgent message here it is: “Dear girls, please stop imitating us, you look so stupid and it’s offensive. Don’t you know that only suits us? You don’t look cute. We can’t help looking this way but you think with all your facial muscles you could be a bit more creative. It is extremely embarrassing to our species, yours

sincerely, Ducks.” They wanted to write it themselves but with the wings it’s a bit difficult. They are tired of these so called “duck faces” all over social media. They want their voices heard. I hope you support them and you will let the world know what you think. Mary, the bird whisperer.

Straight talking from the trailor trash mouth of Southern Belle, Candy, and the more refined Cara from Connemara.Dear Candy:

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Tuesday 18th Nov 2014

• *SN Mhuire Gan Smal Creagh, Ballinasloe, will receive a Yellow Flag award today for promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity, while Gaelscoil Riabhach, Co Galway will also renew their Yellow Flag award.

• 10am: Capones on Kingston Road, Knocknacarra are celebrating four years with a coffee morning in aid of Movember, kids’ entertainment, a resident jazz band at 7pm featuring Paul O’Driscoll and of course, pizza!

• 7pm: Online Marketing in Galway (OMiG) are hosting a seminar in the Harbour hotel with guest speakers, Niall Harbison, author of Get Shit Done, founder of Lovin Dublin, co-founder of Simpley Zesty and Cormac Folan, Social Media Advertising Manager of Paddy Power.

• 7pm: NUI Galway’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is running a free public lecture on Ebola: how it spreads, how it affects the human body, and how the outbreak can be contained in Áras Moyola,

• 9pm: An open mic night takes place at The Western hotel on Prospect Hill.

• 8pm: Enjoy live jazz at Rouge restaurant on Dominick Street with Mike Corbett on piano and Keith McDonald on trumpet.

• 8pm: The Galway Flower and Garden club are welcoming everyone to a night at the Westwood hotel for a gala Christmas demonstration.

• 9:30pm: Catch Sean Galvin with friends and dancers for a great night of trad and dancing at Barr an Chaladh, Woodquay, all musicians welcome.

The CRAIC at CARBON Nightclub, By Darius IVAN

Welcome to Newest Regular CRAICing venue

Unless you have been living

under a rock recently, you may

have heard of these identical

twins, Alan and Gary Keery, from

Belfast. The pair have made

quite a name for themselves as

they are about to open London’s

first cereal café. And they haven’t

ruled out coming to Galway if the

venture takes off.

The concept is novel and will cater to all of us big kids - we love nostalgia and we love cereal! Thanks to the Keerys, we can now walk into a cereal world and be whisked back to our childhood. And they have plans to open a Cereal Killer Café in Dublin.

You can choose from a variety of over 100 cereals and toppings and 12 types of milk. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, there are also 18 flavours of pop-tart and toast. The brothers came up with the

idea while looking for a hangover cure lunch in London. They were craving a bowl of cereal and they couldn’t find what they were looking for. Cereal Killer Café will be opening this December in Shoreditch, London. The café will be at 139 Brick Lane, Shoreditch, will be spread over 2 floors.

“We remember how exciting cereal was as kids and we are trying to recreate it in our cafe, so you’ll be surrounded by a lot of vintage cereal memorabilia to stir up the nostalgia in all of us,” explains co-founder Alan Keery.

“We’re putting our own twist on a regular bowl of cereal by letting you customise it with different milks and toppings. This will be a cafe experience like no other.”

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Wednesday 19th Nov 2014

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• 2pm: If it’s a new hobby you are after, the Westside Knitters meet weekly at the Westside Library and new members are welcome.

• 7pm: Bí ag caint - a conversational Irish group meet every Wednesday in Clifden Library New members and visitors welcome.

• 6:30pm: They will be wined in dined in New York at the Metropolitan club this evening as NUIGs eighth annual gala dinner takes place in support of the centre for drama, theatre and performance. With 2014 honoree, Dr Garry Hynes, Tony award winner and founder, Druid Theatre.

• 7:30pm: Back home, the NUIG Science Ball takes place this evening at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill.

• 8pm: The 9 Arch Claregalway Musical Society presents The Wizard of Oz at the Town Hall Theatre.

• 8:30pm: Enjoy Comedy Cocktails upstairs at Busker Brownes on Cross Street.

• 9:30pm: Kevin Rohan, Monica Naughton and dancers are set to entertain at Barr an Chaladh, Woodquay with their trad and folk stylings.

• 9:30pm: Catch the trad session with Ailbhe O Monachain and John O’Halloran at the Crane bar on Sea Road.

• 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!

By Katelin BERNARDCRAICing Q&A

Cereal Killer Café

>>>>What do you make of the all the media attention?

Gary: It is a bit overwhelming to be honest. We knew we had a good idea and thought we would get a bit of press in London, but now we are getting calls and emails from every corner of the globe! Just crazy!

Do you eat a lot of cereal?

Loads! I’ve always got about 30 different cereals to choose from at home, but I’ll always snack on it through the day as well.

What cereal would you recommend?

I love anything peanut

butter! The Americans are mad on it. We have 5 different peanut butter cereals on the menu.

Are you excited about opening the doors in December?

Cannot wait! We came up with the idea last August and I feel like it’s all I’ve been talking about since then and now it’s finally here.

Would you ever consider locating to Galway city?

We want to concentrate on getting the first cafe in London right, but who knows what the future will hold.

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As the festive season

approaches, we could all

do with a bit of help in

the pocket department.

Born are holding a special

customer party evening across all of their

Galway stores on Friday, November 28th

from 5-9pm with 20% off everything!

Take the stress out of seasonal shopping

as you can dress yourself, your family and

your home at Born.

We did a craicing photo shoot to highlight

just some of the looks which can be

purchased for the festive season, with

sparkles galore and a touch of glamour to

spice up your winter wardrobe. Born caters

for ladies, men and children’s wear and you

can also deck out your home with their

stunning homeware department.

The customer party evening on November

28th is for customers old and new and there

will be lots of discounts and special offers on

the night, with prizes and giveaways in all

three stores. It couldn’t come at a better time!

Enjoy a party atmosphere as stylists help you

to find the perfect Christmas look, with in-

store demos and entertainment.

In Born, Newtownsmith, there will be

delectable eats from Taste Café with

delicious homemade treats on the night and

Christmas goodies to take away. And there

will be a cookery demo from expert chefs.

You can deck out your home in beautiful

style this Christmas with a wonderful

selection of Christmas trees and decorations,

with specials offers on the night, spot prizes

and giveaways to be won. With so much to

choose from, you can ensure you, your family

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Thursday 20th Nov 2014

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• 1pm: MeetWest will hold a business networking conference at the Galway Bay Hotel with presentations and one-to-one meetings.

• 7:30pm: The Bacardi cocktail championship takes place at the Meyrick Hotel this evening with live music and dancing.


• 8pm: The Ladyboys of Bangkok present Red Hot Kisses at the Black Box Theatre.

• 9pm: Having opened for Damien Dempsey in the US, Nicole Maguire returns to Ireland and will play tonight at Monroe’s Live.

• 10pm: Dirty Roots Blues Band, the Hard Chargers, will play at the backstage bar at Monroe’s Live along with punk, rock and blues band The Moonshiners.

• 11pm: Carbon nightclub is home to Bruce Willis Galway: Boddika event with Boddika and BWG residents in the main room and Johnny Brennan, Bruce Willis Dublin in the smoking area.

To London, With Love

One Galway gal has taken her new locally made venture to London, as Louise De

Vignoles has turned a handcrafted hobby into a viable business. Her hand poured, high quality candles and wax bars have been picked up by Blue Almond in London, and are also on sale in Mulberry Lane, Mullingar and La Maison Chic, Galway.

Louise is already a recognisable and highly regarded local business woman in Galway since she established the New York Nail Salon in 2005 at the age of 23.

“Meeting new people and making them confident and happy is always a good feeling,” she says. “I’m extremely lucky to have the most loyal clients a salon could wish for and I’ve made a lot of friends over the years. I also get to unleash my arty vibe on the nails of daring clients (including my mum) which is cool!”

Now she’s spreading her wings as she brings her candle company ‘De Vignoles Atelier’ to the market. She is following in the footsteps of a creative family, as the wheels for De Vignoles Atelier were set in motion, many moons ago.

Inspired by the lavender fields near his grandparents home in Provence, France, Michael Vignole, set about making a homemade wax candle in a slow old fashioned double boiler on the cooker in his wife’s kitchen. Highly scented candles were rare in 1927 and the business did not take off.

Now in 2014, Louise has taken up the mantle and is lighting the way, through her new website and skilled marketing.

“My family are very creative,” says Louise, “they are a good support to me when I have ideas and want to test new fragrances on them! Initially I made the candles in my kitchen. But thankfully we now have a mini factory to work from. No more rose flavoured bread and tea bags!”

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Friday 21st Nov 2014

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• 10am: The 126 artist run gallery will hold a footfall symposium, articulating the value of artist led organisations at the Harbour Hotel today.

• 10am: Jingle Bells! The Galway Continental Christmas Market returns to Eyre Square.

• 7:30pm: International award winning Tumble Circus presents Damn That Circus at the Black Box Theatre.


• 8pm: Bel Canto will play a unique concert at St Nicholas Collegiate Church.

• 8pm: Brendan O’Carrroll’s quirky comedy, ‘The Course, takes place at the TAIBHDHEARC theatre, Middle Street, at 8pm. Presented by the Malthouse Players. English. www.antaibhdhearc.com

• 8pm: There Is Bear theatre company presents ‘No Show’ – a comedic farce with big showband numbers at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane.

• 9pm: Galway band, My Fellow Sponges, are having a concert at the Roisin Dubh this evening the ‘Wouldja Come on in Outta the Cold Concert’ to celebrate the release of their new video for ‘Floating’. Featuring special guests and surprises with support by Tom Portman. Tickets are 5/7 euro.

• 9pm: Wallis Bird, who has toured across the world, comes home to roost at Monroes Live this evening.

• 9pm: The Spirit of Voice festival takes place at the Victoria Hotel, Victoria Place with Eileen Keane & Band, Brian Deady, Sing N Tonics and the MC crew with DJs party music.

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Louise loves poetry and each of her candles is described on the site in poetic form. She feels that this makes the website a bit different and fun. A clear step by step method of her classic candle creation is also shown on the site. She feels that an online presence is the best way forward for her new company.

“Every candle is personal from start to finish,” she says, “they are all hand poured and finished, combining old fashioned methods mixed with some new romantic poetry.”

Louise has introduced some lovely Christmas scents in time for the festive season to bring cheer to every household! These scents include “Christmas Eve in Galway”, “Le Matin de Noel”, “Rosemary and Eucalyptus” and “Winter Pomander”.

Discover Louises’ work for yourself. De Vignoles Atelier can be found at http://devignolesatelier.com/. There is also a facebook page for both the nail salon and De Vignoles atelier.

• 10:30am: The Galway Film Centre at Cluain Mhuire, Monivea Road, presents a two day weekend workshop on Camera in Motion.

• 11am: An archaeology workshop, all about excavating, takes place at the Galway City Museum with archaeologist, Anne Carey. Age 7+.

• 2:30pm: Catch a matinee performance of the 9 Arch Claregalway Musical Society’s production of The Wizard of Oz at the Town Hall Theatre. Show time again at 8pm.

• 7:30pm: International award winning Tumble Circus presents Damn That Circus at the Black Box Theatre. With trapeze, hula-hoops, juggling, acrobatics and silks, Damn the Circus is a tale about making the dream of circus and it’s hard annoying reality.


• 8pm: Brendan O’Carrroll’s quirky comedy, ‘The Course, takes place at the TAIBHDHEARC theatre, Middle Street, at 8pm. Presented by the Malthouse Players. English. www.antaibhdhearc.com

• 8pm: St Patricks Brass Band will ‘Play The Movies’ tonight at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill. This movie themed night will feature a full 30-piece band laying the music and visuals from James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Jurassic Park and many more. Come dressed as your favourite movie character and dance the night away with a post performance disco. 9pm: ‘What’s that you say?’ - the fantastic Four Of Us return to Monroe’s Live this evening – expect the greats including Mary, Drag My Bad Name Down, Sunlight and Washington Down.

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Saturday 22nd Nov 2014

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CRAIC at Galway Design Week

Aries: ‘Assertiveness’Sometimes we can get stuck in a

victim mentality. Maybe there is

a valid reason for it. But maybe,

just maybe, other people don’t

realise that’s how you feel. They

are not mind readers. It’s time to

communicate honestly and clearly

with others. There is a difference

between aggressiveness (passive or

otherwise) and assertiveness. Learn

the difference. It will give you peace.

Taurus: ‘Relationship’Every relationship starts with

yourself. As you feel better about

yourself, you’ll find your relationships

with others get better. This month,

you’ll find all your relationships

healing, which might include some

people leaving your life. Let it happen

if it needs to as maybe they’re not

meant to be there anymore.

Gemini: ‘Notice the signs’

This month take notice of coincidences,

signs, meetings and songs you hear

around. If your gut tells you to apply for

something, go to an event or a class, trust

it. The universe works in mysterious ways

and often we don’t trust our gut enough.

It is absolutely wise to take time to think

and use your head as well as your heart

in your life but try and balance it.

Cancer: ‘Steady Progress’

You tend to judge yourselves too harshly,

like Pisces. However, it’s important to

give yourself credit for what you have

achieved. Maybe you think you should

be further along in your life than you are.

That’s okay. But sometimes things take

time. Each day, take one step towards

achieving your goals and that can be

enough.

Leo: ‘Acceptance’My proud lions can be hard on

themselves and on others. Try a little

experiment this month. Next time

you are tempted to judge yourself

or another, state that you hope for

health and happiness instead and

move on. Let go of tendencies to

force things to happen and relax. It

will lead to less stress and perhaps a

more positive state of mind.

Virgo: ‘Reward yourself’Hello my Virgos! You’ve been working

very hard. It’s time to take a break

and do something nice for yourself,

even if it’s just a small treat. Everyone

needs a break sometimes. Appreciate

all that you have done and make

sure that you balance giving with

receiving.

Libra: ‘New Partner’This month someone new will enter

your life. Don’t go searching. It

will happen naturally. You will feel

familiar and safe around them. It

may be a new romantic relationship

but it could also be a friend, business

partner or mentor of some sort. It is

someone who can help you in some

way.

Scorpio: ‘The Ocean’Go for a walk on the prom or at Silver

strand in Barna! The sea is calling

you. It can inspire and refresh you. If

you can’t do that, then use some sea

salts in a bath and relax for an hour.

Perhaps you have been considering

taking up a water sport like surfing,

snorkelling or swimming. This is

validation that it is a good idea.

Sagittarius: ‘Go for it’This month, you are encouraged to go

after what you want. The universe is

behind you all the way. Any business

ideas are divinely inspired and you

should feel encouraged to act upon

them. You are on the right path.

Capricorn: ‘Listen’Have you ever considered taking

some time out, whether it is just

sitting by the ocean or going to a

meditation class? Turn off the radio

and television and take a break from

noisy environments. Sometimes it is

easily to make decisions and figure

out what you want when you’ve had

some quiet time to think.

Aquarius: ‘Cupid’Love is in the air this month which

is always nice. Instead of stressing

about your love life, you might find

that love happens when you fall in

love with life itself. Decide what it is

that you want and try to stop letting

past hurts dictate what happens in

your present and future.

Pisces: ‘Wedding’This month you’ve gotten a card

that is surrounded by love and

good energy! You may be about to

meet someone that you could marry

or meet someone at a wedding.

However, this can also mean a

positive and successful business

proposal or partnership. Be open

to love, romance, all types of

partnerships and see what happens.

By Psychic POPPYCRAICing Angelscopes!!!

Mo u n t b e l l e w drama group The Malthouse Players will bring Brendan

O’Carroll’s ‘The Course’ to Galway audiences this November. After a chance meeting in 1996 with Brendan O’Carroll, the Malthouse Players were awarded the amateur premiere of Brendan’s popular play ‘The Course’. During that conversation Brendan promised he would attend and, true to his word, he came to Mountbellew in 1997 for the premiere. In his address to the audience Brendan said that he was “never as proud of his work!” The play ran to packed audiences in Tuam, Ballinasloe, The Taibhdhearc and in the Boyle Arts Festival.

The Course is a riotous 3-Act comedy: fast-moving and with a motley collection of characters, the show is a treat, packed with the sharp one-liners and awkward situations which are the hallmark of O’Carroll’s quirky take on day-to-day life in modern Ireland.

The setting is a hotel, somewhere

in Ireland. Joe Daly, played by John Corcoran, is the instructor on Major Accident Insurance (plc) course for door-to-door sales persons. His 100% pupil success rates in graduation exams brings Group Controller Burt Rubenstein, (Phil Coffey) from US headquarters to investigate. Given an ultimatum to have 70% pass rate under Burt’s supervision, Joe struggles to meet the challenge as the next class are a bunch of “losers”.

The Malthouse Players have gone from strength to strength having twice won the All Ireland One-Act drama finals along the way, firstly in 1997 with ‘What’s For Pudding’, directed by Margaret Farrell and again in 2006 with ‘The Extraordinary Revelations of Orca the Goldfish’, directed by Lorraine Corcoran.

The Course will run in in Glenamaddy on Saturday 15 November and in The Taibhdhearc on Friday and Saturday 21/22 November. All shows will run at 8pm. Tickets are €12.00 and €10 concession, book tickets online at www.antaibhdhearc.com or phone the box office on 091-562024 or091-563600.

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Sunday 23rd Nov 2014

• 10am: The 2014 Science Festival Exhibition takes place today at the Bailey Allen Hall, NUIG with exhibition stands, shows and workshops.

• 10am: A mindfulness and meditation workshop takes place at the Salthill hotel today.

• 12pm: Head to Busker Brownes on Cross Street for the best jazz brunch in town with the Galway Bay Jazz Band.

• 7pm: Enjoy live jazz with your tapas at the Black Cat restaurant and wine bar in Salthill.

• 8pm: Join the Harlem Gospel Choir for an uplifting evening of music at the Town Hall Theatre.


• 8pm: For some Sunday salsa with a live band, head to Deli La Tasca on Dominick Street. Food, fun and craic!

• 9pm: John McNicholl, who has shared the stage with Daniel O’Donnell and Sir Cliff Richard, will play a gig tonight with his band at the Carlton Shearwater, Ballinasloe, Co Galway.

• 9:30pm: Catch some late night Sunday swing music with the Moonlight Swing Orchestra at the King’s Head on High Street. With Garrett Phillips.

• 10pm: The Cosmonauts will have you dancing til the wee hours at the Quays Music Hall on Quay Street.

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Spoken word and hip hop recording artist, Scroobius Pip is set for a Galway return this November. Having

quit his job in HMV in 2006, the rapper started Speech Development Records, which now holds artists warrenpeace, Jackamo Brown, polarbear, Sage Francis and B Dolan.

Scroobius Pip has gained a large following, with over 30,000 YouTube subscribers and hits such as Introdiction have over 1.8 million views. His previous Galway performance was filmed by Rory Walsh of Spire productions

and he is known for his dark humour and hip hop flow. Now he will be joined by the Speech Development Records artists for a memorable night as part of their UK and Ireland tour.

One of the main artists, B. Dolan, is a prolific rapper. He is known for songs such as ‘Film The Police and ‘Earthmovers’ and has toured the world.

Check out the Facebook page Speech Development Records.

Speech Development Records is coming to The Roisin Dubh on Saturday, November 22nd.

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• 2pm: The annual James Connolly memorial seminar takes place today at room 1041, GMIT, ‘Does Ownership of the Means of Production matter in the 21st Century’ with Dr Tom Turner from UL.


• 8pm: The Blue Teapot Theatre company presents Sanctuary at the Town Hall Theatre after its sell out run at the Dublin Fringe Festival and Galway Arts Festival last year.

• 8:30pm: It’s a telly thing, however Galway features on RTE tonight as part of the Science Squad. They will look at the developments in stem cell research in Galway and find out how researchers can now re-programme adult stem cells backwards to enable them to act like embryonic stem cells.

• 7pm: Dance Fusion Bootcamp takes place at Barna National School this evening.

• 9pm: Enjoy iRock’s winners ROFI JAMES at Barr an Chaladh, Woodquay.

• 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: Catch 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 with Freda Hatton and Kevin Whelan.

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It’s that time of the year again. The time for men to keep their upper lip warm by growing a moustache in aid of cancer research.

Movember has become an annual event and seems to be becoming increasingly popular, especially with students. It’s a chance to make a real difference while having a little fun on the side.

The idea of Movember is quite simple. First, you register with their main website. This is a simple process and can be completed in a few short minutes. Then, you stop shaving above your top lip for the duration of the month. Finally, while grooming your fine new moustache, you spread the word throughout your friends, family, and social networking sites to inform them that you’re doing this to raise money and awareness for The Irish Cancer Society and its research into

testicular and prostate cancer.

It’s all for an excellent and incredibly important cause, but it also proves to be quite a lot of fun. Many people like to make a month-long event of it by attempting to grow huge moustaches in a similar fashion to that of their heroes. The Tom Selleck look is a common sight during the beginning of the winter, as is the classic Freddy Mercury facial hair arrangement. More confident men might try to pull off the rock ‘n’ roll handlebar moustache. People can even form online “teams” of moustache growers to maximize the money raised.

It may seem like a silly idea from the outside looking in, but its simplistic and fun nature makes it something that pretty much any man can do to fly the flag for men’s health. A little money can go a long way and a little effort can lead to an unusual and entertaining month that takes the cold bite out of November.

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Tuesday 25th Nov 2014

• *Enterprise Ireland will hold an Exploring Exporting workshop in Galway today aimed at management executives. For more see www.enterprise-ireland.com.

• 9am: Emirates Airlines are holding a cabin crew open day at the Harbour Hotel today. Bring an up to date CV, passport size and full length photos.

• 11am: Winter conferring ceremonies take place at the Bailey Allen Hall at NUIG today.

• 11am: The IBEC west business summit and AGM takes place at the Ardilaun Hotel, Taylor’s Hill today followed by a networking lunch at 1pm.

• 1pm: A meeting of the Regional Health Forum takes place at the Education Centre, Merlin Park Hospital today.

• 9pm: An open mic night takes place at The Western hotel on Prospect Hill.

• 8pm: Enjoy live jazz at Rouge restaurant on Dominick Street with Mike Corbett on piano and Keith McDonald on trumpet.


• 9:30pm: Catch Sean Galvin with friends and dancers for a great night of trad and dancing at Barr an Chaladh, Woodquay, all musicians welcome.

• 9:30pm: A trad session takes place at the Crane bar on Sea Road with John O’Halloran and Mick Creha

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Wednesday 26th Nov 2014

• 11am: Winter conferring ceremonies continue at the Bailey Allen Hall, NUIG.

• 2pm: If it’s a new hobby you are after, the Westside Knitters meet weekly at the Westside Library and new members are welcome.

• 7pm: Bí ag caint - a conversational Irish group meet every Wednesday in Clifden Library New members and visitors welcome.

• 7pm: A sean-nós dancing workshop with Gearóid Ó Dubháín takes place at the Aula Maxima, NUIG. The workshops are free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend.


• 8pm: Music for Galway presents My Cello, My Voice at the Aula Maxima, NUIG.

• 8:30pm: Enjoy Comedy Cocktails upstairs at Busker Brownes on Cross Street.

• 9pm: Noreena Gill will launch her new EP Something About You at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street. Support on the night comes from The Songwriter Club which includes Dennis Mockler, Mike O’Connor, Padraig O’Flaithearta, Padraig Stevens, Pete Duffy & Carla Merrigan. Followed by Noreena Gill with Live Band and finishing off the night with The Galway Jazz Jam.

• 9:30pm: Kevin Rohan, Monica Naughton and dancers are set to entertain at Barr an Chaladh, Woodquay with their trad and folk stylings.

The Craic Creator, Darius Ivan, was invited to enter the JCI Galway Young Entrepreneur of the Year competition and we had the opportunity to showcase our craicing magazine at a business expo held at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill recently. The event was attended by JCI World

President, Mr Shine Bhaskaran and Mayor of Galway, Donal Lyons. The next event on our journey towards a 50,000 grand prize fund is the gala dinner awards, taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel on Friday, November 21st from 6:30pm. Wish us luck!

JCI Young Entrepreneurs:

I never took ballet as a child so my

image of a class was informed by the

movies. Silently concentrating students

in leotards and legwarmers and a strict

teacher bellowing commands, bun in

hair, scary stick in hand. A bit like army

drills, but in ballet pumps. Not so in

adult ballet class! There wasn’t a scary

moment in the hour-long lesson (apart

from my reflection in the mirror as I

attempted to balance, arms overhead,

one leg in the air). I took a Beginners/

Improvers level class with

Ballet Áthas in Terryland.

I was welcomed into the

bright and spacious studio

by Sharon, who is the most

encouraging teacher I’ve

ever encountered. She is

precise in her direction,

gentle in correction and

gives huge praise after

every exercise. The other

students were all women

(though I’m told some men

dance with the school as

well. Irish ones!) Some had

clearly danced before, while

some were late bloomers

like myself.

The warmup begins at the

barre, so you’re straight into

real ballet movements; demi plié, side

bend, rise, grand plié. There is a lot of

repetition so it’s easy to catch on. We did

a lot of barre work and then moved into

the centre to practice port de bras, or

‘carriage of the arms’. It’s tricky enough to

keep both arms moving simultaneously

and gracefully. But oh yes, I felt like a real

ballerina! Then the best bit: part of the

choreography from Cinderella, which

will be performed by Ballet Áthas in An

Taibhdhearc on 29 and 30 November. It

was a beautiful piece, set to gorgeous

music, in which Cinderella is coaxed by the

Prince to dance, and her movements show

her evolution from timid housecleaner to

confident ballgoer. We had to act out this

evolution in our dancing, which was so

fun! The class finished with the traditional

révérance; a bow and curtsey combination

which mimics performers thanking their

audience. It’s a lovely, positive way to

connect as students and teacher and

acknowledge the time spent together.

An unexpected and welcome after effect

of my ballet class was an almost total lack

of the back pain that had plagued me for

months, the following morning. Ballet

is basically good posture in action and

I think the constant realignment of my

spine and hips, coupled with back bends

and stretching, accelerated the correction

of an imbalance diagnosed by my physio

the previous week. For that reason alone,

I am now a huge fan of ballet! Sharon’s

website is called alovelyclass.com - and

that is exactly what I experienced.>>>>>

• 11am: Winter conferring ceremonies continue at the Bailey Allen Hall, NUIG.

• 7pm: A special fundraiser for Ability West takes place this evening at the Clayton Hotel. Join the Faulty towers cast for a night of dinner, deceit and dirty little secrets with Murder On The Menu. Tickets just €45pp and include a 3 course meal and murder mystery show!

• 7:30pm: The Performing Arts School of Galway presents Fame The Musical at the Town Hall Theatre.

• 7:30pm: Revisit your childhood memories with songs from the past delivered by Coir Scoil Fhursa, past pupils and friends at the Bailey Allen Hall, NUIG. Special Guests include Louise Curran School of Irish Dance, The Supernovas, Sean Tyrrell, Marc Roberts and Shaskeen.


• 8pm: Marking a triumphant return to these shores following his sell-out shows four years ago, legendary dub producer and engineer Mad Professor will play Monroe´s Live as part of his Irish tour. After party with DJ Will Softly.

• 8:30pm: Tracy Bruen will be releasing her debut EP ‘Play Outside The Lines’ in Nun’s Island Theatre.

• 9pm: The Byrne Brothers will play live at An Pucan tonight.

• 9:30pm: Catch the swingin’ style of the Juke Joint Stomp at McSwiggans bar in Woodquay.

• 9:30pm: An open traditional

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>>>>>>Ní dhearna mé bailé i mo ghasúr, faraor, agus mar sin is ó na scannáin a fuair mé íomhá den rang bailé: cailíní ciúine, gléasta i léatair, ag éisteacht go cruinn leis an múinteoir dian, í ag tabhairt orduithe ó bharr an ranga, ‘bun’ ina gruaig agus bata ina lámh. Cosúil le saighdiúirí ar pharáid ach le bróga bailé seachas bútaisí orthu. Ní mar sin a bhí sé sa rang bailé do dhaoine fásta ar fhreastail mé air. Ní raibh tada scanrúil faoi (seachas féachaint orm féin sa scáthán ag iarraidh fanacht i mo sheasamh go grástúil, lámha in airde agus cos amháin san aer). Rinne mé leibhéal tosaitheoirí/feabhsaitheoirí le Ballet Áthas, i dTír Oileáin, i lár na cathrach. Chuir Sharon fáilte romham chuig an stiúideo deas mór. Ní fhaca mé a leithéid de mhúinteoir riamhó thaobh misneach a thabhairt dá daltaí. Bhí sí cruinn ár stiúradh, séimh ár

gceartú agus flaithiúil ár moladh. Mná a bhí sna daltaí eile, cé go ndeirtear liom go mbíonn corr-fhear ag damhsa sa scoil freisin (is ea, Éireannaigh!). Ba léir go ndearna roinnt acu bailé cheana, ach tosaitheoirí ar nós mé féin roinnt acu freisin. Tosaíonn an rang ag an mbarra, mar sin tosaítear le fíorghluaiseachtaí bailé láithreach; demi plié, crom ar an taobh, ardaigh, grand plié. Tá an-chuid athdhéanamh ann, mar sin is éasca foghlaim. Rinneamar cuid mhaith ag an mbarra agus ansin isteach linn chuig lár an stiúideo. Rinneamar port de bras, nó gluaiseacht na lámh. Bhí sé sách deacair an dá lámh a choinneáil ag imeacht an t-am ar fad agus cuma ghrástúil a chur orthu, ach mhothaigh mé i mo bhailairíne ceart! Ansin rinneamar cuid de chóiréagrafaíocht as Cinderella, a bheidh ar an stáitse sa Taibhdhearc an 29 agus an 30 Samhain. Píosa álainn a bhí ann - le ceol iontach. Bhí orainn ‘aisteoireacht’

a dhéanamh freisin le Cinderella a thaispeáint ag athrú ó chailín aimsire go dtí damhsóir cumasach. An-spraoi. Chríochnaigh an rang go traidisiúnta leis an révérance; umhlú lena nglacann damhsóirí ar stáitse buíochas leis an lucht féachana. Bealach deas é le meas a léiriú dá chéile théis rang bailé. Buntáiste mór nach raibh súil agam leis ná an easpa péine i mo dhroim - a bhí ag cur isteach orm le fada - an mhaidin dar gcionn. Luíonn sé le réasún - staidiúir mhaith atá sa bhailé agus sílim gur chabhraigh an t-ailíniú leanúnach a rinne mé ar mo dhroim agus mo chromáin, chomh maith leis an gcromadh siar is an síneadh amach, le míchothromaíocht a bhí orm, dar le mo physio, a chur ina ceart. Tá an-chion agam ar an mbailé dá bharr sin! Alovelyclass.com ainm láithreán gréasáin Sharon, agus sin a bhí agam: rang álainn.

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