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Welcome to TheCRAIC Welcome to the 16th edition of the Craic in Galway magazine. We often say it is Galway’s eclectic mix that makes up its beating heart, from glamorous black tie balls to fun night’s out on the town, from charity fundraisers to just a bit of a boogie, we have captured it all. Our photographers have been out and about and we are packed with nightlife snaps, your two week daily diary, news, views, health, fashion and features. Over the next two weeks, we will have reality celebrity, model, actress and newlywed, Vogue Williams, on one side of town and a Mr and Mrs Culchie event on the other. It is this crazy combination that makes Galway unique. We are an arty bunch after all, as the Muscailt festival offers a host of theatre, visual spectacles and all the fun of a Victorian Fair at NUIG. You can even get a free portrait painted, if you have the time to sit for the artist. And how can we forget Valentine’s Day – yes many of us want to – but let’s share the love, do a random act of kindness, or simply spend the day self hugging. Le Petit Rouge on Dominick Street are celebrating Valentines weekend with a Caribbean twist. Cupid will strike his bow from France, to the colourful Caribbean, without having to leave Galway’s west end. Our diversity is our strength. And at the Galleon restaurant - you can have your tea leaves read to discover if he or she really is the one! Find out everything that’s happening across the city and county with our little but large magazine. Happy Reading, Sure it’s all a bit of craic
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Featured in TheCRAIC 16 Shahira is LA Bound p.6 World Class Darts p.10 Marky Marc p.8-9
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Friday 7th Feb 2014 • 2pm: Start Your Engines! The Colm Quinn Galway International Rally takes place today starting with scrutiny from 2-7pm at Monaghans garage on the Tuam Road. This is your chance to get up close and personal with the cars. • 8pm: Father Einstein are set to entertain upstairs at the Roisin Dubh, followed by A Tribe Called Quest tribute night at 11:30pm. They will entertain with funk and dance floor jazz originals that provided the blueprint for some of the best hip hop music ever recorded. • 8pm: Galway’s beloved tenors, Frank Naughton and Sean Costello, return with their unique talent to the Town Hall Theatre after sell out success. Duo Vocis will commemorate the musical giants as well as songs such as The Town I Loved So Well and Danny Boy. With a live orchestra and cinematic presentation, it’s set to be a night to remember.
A Ball for Galway’s Tiny Dancer By Rebecca CASSERLY
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he Tiny Dancer Ball took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway on 25th January in aid of the Sunni-Mae Trust. I went along with the Oranmore unit of the Civil Defence to support the event. This was a fantastic opportunity for Galwegians to come together and show our support for our Tiny Dancer Lily-Mai, who is battling the rare childhood cancer, neuroblastoma. The black-tie event proved to be a great success and a memorable night all round; kicking off with a mulled wine reception followed by a
scrumptious three course meal. Comedy from impressionist Shane Cunningham, had the crowd in stitches and afterwards, we were treated to a breath-taking ballet performance. Galway band, The Lewd Tunes had the dance floor hopping all night long! Credit must go to the many sponsors and the organisers of the event, who helped make the Tiny Dancer Ball a very special night full of CRAIC. Looking forward to next year’s event already and wishing Lily-Mai the best.
GAD! It’s the Dockness Monster! By Avril HORAN
• 8pm: The ceremonial start of the Galway International Rally takes place in Eyre Square to kick off two days of rallying across County Galway.
• 10pm: Favourite covers band, Dakota, will have the joint jumpin’ at Monroe’s Live. Show time is Midnight. • 11pm: Between The Lines will also play at Monroe’s Live, with their own music and unique covers.
You know you’ve made it when someone decides to do a spoof, and the Alway Gadvertiser facebook page is taking Galway by storm! The ‘up to the millisecond updates about Galway, all the time’ page takes a comedic twist to the average tale, with such pearls of wisdom as ‘Quay St. is to be officially
renamed Key St. in an attempt to cut down on American tourists asking for directions to ‘Kway St.’ and the culmination of all Galway festivals into one ‘the very first Galway Volvo Arts Christmas Ocean Market Festival Race Races.’ We’ll have to see what they come up with next! in GALWAY
• 8pm: ‘The Little Radio’ featuring Iain Ballamy and Stian Carstensen takes place at the Clifden Station House, as the tenor jazz saxophone meets the accordion in this unlikely but stunning pairing.
Glam at Tiny Dancer Ball at Le PETTIT ROUGE and RÓISÍN DUBHDarius IVAN PhotosBy
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Saturday 8th Feb 2014 • 5 stages of the Galway International Rally take place today in day 1 of the race set in the county. • 1pm: A free indoor Arts and Crafts market takes place at the Roisin Dubh. • 1pm: It’s one of the latest fitness crazes and the Irish Pole Dance Academy on Dominick Street are set to teach a sexy flexibility workshop for beginners and more advanced students. • 3pm: The Galway Indian Cultural Society presents Drishyam at the Town Hall Studio. The film, written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, conveys the funny ego clashes between a husband and wife.
Happy Birthday, Mr Playboy Shahira Barry hopes to celebrate with Hugh Hefner By Avril HORAN Athenry stunner, Shahira Barry, hopes to be back in LA and by the side of Hugh Hefner by April this year, as the Playboy mogul celebrates his 88th birthday on April 9th. Shahira, who entered the limelight after spending time at the famous mansion last summer, is in the process of acquiring her US visa, so that she can relocate to LA permanently, and seek out new work opportunities there. Trained as a teacher, the young starlet has been bitten by the celebrity
teaching qualification behind her, she is keeping her two feet firmly on the ground. “I love Hef,” she says, “he is such a gent, nice and funny and down to earth. I always wanted to go to Hollywood, and was invited for a casting for Playboy. I couldn’t make it, but kept in touch and was invited to the mansion. I never thought in my wildest dreams I would end up there, I thought I might just get as far as the office! “I am trying to get back for Hugh’s
• 8pm: Newton Faulkner is coming to town. The English singer/songwriter is renowned for his percussion style guitar playing and has supported the likes of Paulo Nutini, John Meyer and James Morrison. The highly anticipated gig takes place at Seapoint, Salthill.
• 9pm: Galway music maker, Neil O’Connor, who writes, plays and records everything himself, will launch his new album, Loose Ends, at Monroe’s Live. • 10pm: Irish covers band, Overdrive, will have you heading straight to the dance floor at Monroe’s Live (show time is midnight).
bug and “wants to do it all”. She received an open invite to the Playboy Mansion last summer and is looking forward to a return visit. Recently pictured by our roving photographer Darius Ivan with a charming young gentleman, Shahira is remaining coy about her beau as she is concentrating on her career for the foreseeable future. The softly spoken 22-year-old has fame in her sights and, while best known for her modelling, wants to explore new avenues in the music and acting industries. Yet with a
birthday; it would be so amazing to say I celebrated the birthday of such an international icon. I am getting my visa at the moment and hope it will clear by the end of the month. There are so many opportunities out in LA. I will be meeting with a music manager and producer. It has been my ultimate dream since I was 4-yearsold. I am delighted that I have a degree, but I am a show biz girl at heart and I love every bit of it,” she says. in GALWAY
• 8pm: Galway’s beloved tenors Frank Naughton and Sean Costello return again for their final night of Duo Vocis at the Town Hall Theatre - with musical numbers and old favourites to the sound of a full orchestra and cinematic presentation.
DISCONAUT Mark’s Birthday Party at Le PETIT ROUGE and RÓISÍN DUBH
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Sunday 9th Feb 2014 • The Galway Rally continues today with eight stages as drivers whisk around the county to claim the title.
The Wrong Road becomes the Right Way for Galway’s Marc
Roberts
National awards SUCCESS for singer songwriter By Avril HORAN
• 12pm: The Galway Bay Jazz Band play live at Busker Brownes for some swingin’ Sunday tunes. • 12pm: Ability West are hosting a 5 mile walk in Menlo starting from the Scoil Bhride school. This event has been growing in popularity over the last number of years and so far this walk has raised in the region of €34,000 for Ability West.
• 1pm: The Maree 8 k run takes place today with fantastic prizes for the winners who complete the picturesque circuit in Oranmore. • 2pm: Galway take on Donegal the Allianz football league division two at Pearse Stadium. Throw on your local colours and support the lads. • 8pm: The Galway Film Society present Blue is the Warmest Colour at the Town Hall Theatre. The film shows the impact of romantic love between the main character, Adele, and Emma. • 9pm: Finbar Furey will headline at Monroe’s Live. As the lead singer, banjo and uillean pipes player for The Fureys, he helped to guide the evolution of Ireland’s traditional music. Since then, he has continued to attract attention with his gutsy approach to music. • 10pm: The fantastic and craicin’ favourite, Screamin’ Bluecats will bring their rockabilly heart to the backstage in Monroe’s. Not to be missed. Show time is 10:30pm.
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h i l e w r i t ing w i t h Daniel O’Donnell and Grammy nominee, Billy Yates, is all in a day’s work for Galway’s Marc Roberts, he has received recognition in his own right for best original song at a gala awards ceremony in Mullingar. The Eurovision sweetheart has gone back to his country roots for his latest album, and scooped the award for his self penned song, ‘Wrong Road Again’ at the event organised by the Sunday World. As the title suggests, the song is about a failing romantic relationship and is on his latest album entitled Now and Then. “I was thrilled,” says Marc, “it’s absolutely brilliant to get any-
thing as a writer - especially to get the best original song. I am very happy with it. Writing is a craft and it’s all down to inspiration. As Gary Barlow says, it’s nice to share the birth experience when you are writing with someone else, but I am so delighted to have won an award for my own creation.” For Marc, inspiration comes in many forms, and not necessarily his own personal circumstances. And the proof is in the pudding. He has had three worldwide platinum album sales with Daniel O’Donnell, regularly tours across Europe, USA and Australia and is set to embark on an all Ireland tour with Mike Denver. In his spare time, he is a television host, radio broadcaster, performer and MC. His ability to diversify has ensured his place on the music scene, despite its harsh nature. in GALWAY
• 1pm: The Bubbly Baby Market takes place today at the Clybaun Hotel where you can buy and sell your mother, baby and toddler wares.
It’s all down to “determination and hard work”. “You can face rejection on a daily basis,” he explains. “I always say one man’s floor is another man’s ceiling. And the industry has been really good to me. If you said to me ten years ago that I would have done all I have, I would have been so happy with that. Now I want even more!” Marc has been lucky to collaborate with some of the best, and was recently contacted by Nashville based country singer, Billy Yates. Yates has composed for the likes of the late George Jones and together, they created a song over the internet – as they emailed back and forth from Galway to the USA. “When he contacted me, this melody just came into my head
and I sent it to him,” he says. “We went back and forth until the wee hours of the morning. He suggested a title, I sent him a verse and it went from there. I am inspired by everything really. The more people I meet, the more stories I hear, and I mould them into song. They might not be biographical, but I often draw on my childhood too. I guess subconsciously you do take on your own story.”
Galway has adopted him and it is his home. You can find out what Marc is up to at www.marcroberts.ie. and his album, Now and Then, is available on iTunes and at OMG Zhivago.
Country music is his first love for a man who knew he wanted to be a singer songwriter from the age of five. It is “becoming cool again” he says, as people camp out overnight for tickets to see the legendary Gareth Brooks in Dublin. One of Marc’s first records was his version of ‘if tomorrow never comes’ which was frequently played by Gay Byrne. Originally from Crossmolina, Mark admits he is a Mayo man at heart but that
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Monday 10th Feb 2014
CRAICING NEWS!!! By Avril HORAN
• Its engineer’s week across the city and county with everything from sumo robotics to retro gaming, to ignite the spark for young imaginations. For more see www.engineersweek.ie. • 9am: Muscailt 2014 kicks off today, a festival of visual art, talks, music, spectacle, performance and literature. This morning, you can enjoy exhibitions entitled Wonder, Focus 2014 and Doilyicious at Áras na Mac Léinn. • 10am: Have your portrait painted for free by artist Joe McCaul at Áras na Mac Léinn, NUIG, as part of Muscailt.
BULLS EYE! Two times world darts
• 1pm: The official opening of the Muscailt festival takes place at the Cube in Áras na Mac Léinn or take part in a mask making workshop for a masquerade ball in the art room.
champion, Adrian ‘Jackpot’ Lewis, is set to take the city by storm on Sunday, March 30th, as he competes against Team Galway in a fundraising drive. The event, named Jackpot,
• 8pm: Relive the magic of the 1940s with ‘Hello Delia Murphy’ at the Bank of Ireland Theatre, NUIG. • 8pm: Enjoy Magical Mozart by candlelight at the Town Hall Theatre, where a fully costumed feast of musicians and singers take you back to the baroque with the famous composer’s classical pieces. • 10pm: Busker Brownes oozes with class and culture as the fantastic 18 piece Black Magic Big Band take you back to an era when jazz and swing roamed.
A Done Deal
for iPhone Fraudster Beware of a scam circulating on donedeal.ie. A number of Galway people have been duped by a man selling an iphone on the popular website. One young hopeful deposited long saved for money into the account of the seller only to be conned out of it. He never received the new phone. Gardaí have been contacted, as have the website administrators, however, the advertisement has been reposted numerous times with a different story and mobile number each time. In one advertisement, the seller
claimed they were having “money issues at home” and his “wife was selling her new iphone 5”. The account number is with Permanent TSB and the man claimed he was from Dingle, Co. Kerry. We contacted Done Deal and here’s what they have to say : “While the vast majority of buyers and sellers are honest, there is always a slight risk of a deal going bad. The company works very closely with An Garda Siochána and takes all instances of potential fraud very seriously.” in GALWAY
• 7:30pm: Its round five of ‘Show Me the Funny’ at the King’s Head, where the search is on for Ireland’s newest and brightest comedian, with MC Gerry Mallon and special guest.
has been organised in aid of the Galway Hospice and to help Irish Youth No. 1, Liam Gallagher, on his quest to win the PDC Youth Darts Tour ‘14. It kicks off at Monroe’s Live at 3pm and tickets are €15.
The CRAIC in MONROE’S Live PhotosBy Darius IVAN
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Tuesday 11th Feb 2014
• 1pm: For some lunchtime culture, a solo show, Monologues for Múscailt, celebrates new writing with a cash prize for the winner at the Bank of Ireland Theatre, NUIG. • 7pm: A screening and discussion will take place entitled ‘Women in the Art World, who does she think she is?’ at the Joseph Larmor Theatre at NUIG led by Joanna Kasinska, a Galway based feminist artist. • 8pm: It’s got to be perfect! Eddi Reader first entered the limelight as front woman for Fairground Attraction and, after three decades in music, she will perform at the Town Hall Theatre with her latest solo work. • 8pm: The Galway University Musical Society presents the Drowsy Chaperone at the Black Box Theatre.
By Cara LYONS
Straight talking from the trailor trash mouth of Southern Belle, Candy, and the more refined Cara from Connemara.
My boyfriend never stops talking. And what makes it worse, is that on the rare occasions when I actually get a word in, he just stares at me vacantly, so I know he’s not listening at all. I really want to break up with him. But there is a weird reason why I haven’t. He’s got this birthmark
Candy:
• 8:30pm: The Ginger Ale Boy, a play presented by the Acting and Theatre Performance class of the Galway Community College, will take to the stage at the Town Hall Studio.
The truth is you have gone insane and the only way you can cure that is by getting feather from a bald eagle,
• 11pm: Headphones at the ready, it’s time for the ever popular Silent Disco at the Roisin Dubh.
‘him’ about my feelings and things that happened during my day. Sebastian’s a great listener and, although he never responds, I feel so much compassion and sympathy from him. I have started to have loving feelings for him of a stronger nature and I kiss his belly button mouth while my boyfriend is heavily sleeping. Please help.
they aren’t actually bald, an egg from a wild flamingo, rabbit droppings from a white rabbit and some infected mosquitos - put that all in a blender and when it’s all
smooth drink the whole lot down then you should be very, very sick but I get a gut feeling that will distract you from falling in love with a belly.
need to accept that this ‘Sebastian’ can’t love you back or feel anything for you. You need to let go, leave the
relationship that’s not right for you, and go find real people to talk to.
Dear Candy:
• 8pm: The Witless Battle of the Bands competition takes place at the SU bar at NUIG.
• 10pm: If you are out the Clifden direction, head to Lowrys for a night of traditional music with a toe tapping session.
in the middle of his rib cage, and whenever he takes his t-shirt off, his torso resembles a really kind looking face. It’s as though his nipples are eyes and the birthmark is the nose and his belly button is a cute, surprised little mouth. Anyway, I named this chest man Sebastian, and when my boyfriend is asleep, I have long meaningful conversations with
Cara:
Sebastian is filling an emotional need for you that your boyfriend isn’t. You Send us an email with your questions:candy.questions@gmail.com in GALWAY
• 1pm: A Victorian funfair takes place at Áras na Mac Léinn, NUIG, with jugglers and games from times past.
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Wednesday 12th Feb 2014
REALITY BITES! By Sunny JUDDY
• 11am: Artists Talks takes place at The View, Áras na Mac Léinn, NUIG, as part of Muscailt. • 12:50pm: Tommy Tiernan is back with his Improv stand up at the King’s Head with all proceeds going to the Galway Simon Community.
• 7pm: It’s that time of year again for the NUIG Arts Ball taking place at the Salthill Hotel in aid of COPE. • 7pm: And the Law Ball is also taking place and going one better, with a two day event at the Hotel Meyrick in Eyre Square tonight followed by the College Bar and Carbon tomorrow night. • 8pm: The Irish Chamber Orchestra presents My Brother Peter at the Town Hall Theatre, a fascinating original piece of musical theatre, based on composer Peter Tchaikovsky - by Music for Galway. • 8pm: The Galway University Musical Society presents the Drowsy Chaperone at the Black Box Theatre. • 8:30pm: The Ginger Ale Boy, by the Galway Community College, will take to the stage again tonight at the Town Hall Studio. • 9:30pm: A great line up at the Cellar in Eglinton Street with My Fellow Sponges, Steven Sharp and Dylan Murphy. • 10:30pm: Don’t miss the fantastic ‘Screamin’ Bluecats’ at Garvey’s in Eyre Square for a night of rockabilly magic. Put on those Blue Suede Shoes. • 11:45pm: The Converse All Stars are set to entertain at the Roisin Dubh on Dominick Street.
We spend 5 minutes with Galway’s own reality star Layla Flaherty, who was cast as a maneater in the reality show ‘Desperate Scousewives’ on E 4. She has also featured on Sky Living’s ‘Chick Fix’, TV3’s ‘Celebrity Salon’ and as a special guest on RTE’s ‘Big Fat Breakfast Show At Night’. She has appeared as our cover girl for the Craic 13, and was one of the first people to secure a conviction against a cyber bully, who was using twitter to harass her. What is your dream?
Are you man eater?
My dream is to one day have children and a family of my own and live happily ever after.
No. I am far from being a man eater! In fact I’m the complete opposite. I did a TV show with sky living a few years ago, and I simply said that I find it hard to find a guy that is not intimidated by me! That was exaggerated and turned into me being a man eater. Because I’m tall and very confident (and judging from previous experiences) I tend to ‘scare’ men! But I certainly don’t ‘eat them’.
What is your favourite music and movie? My favourite music is funky house and my favourite movie is Gladiator. Describe a typical day for you? I’m quite boring on a regular day. It’s all about no make-up, fitness and having time to catch up on things. I get up quite early and go to the king fisher gym for an hour. Then I’ll have breakfast and take the dog out for a long walk. In the afternoon, I’ll either have pilates, fencing or swimming. Late in the afternoon, I will spend about an hour doing emails and skype a few friends. In the evening, I will prepare dinner, watch some TV and go to bed early. I’m all about diet and exercise and a good sleep pattern during the week. Are you single?
Did you ever regret joining reality shows? I had my moments where I thought what have I done! But I try never to regret anything in life. What’s for us won’t pass us, and what’s meant to be will be. Doing reality TV hasn’t been the easiest route for me, going on my experience on Desperate Scousewives, but it has made me stronger and wiser. So to say I regret it would be a lie. It’s also opened up so many doors in the TV and modelling industry, both in Ireland & the UK. It’s always a positive to have opportunities open to you.
Yes! in GALWAY
• 6pm: A community meeting takes place at the Connemara Coast Hotel to discuss the Wild Atlantic Way – a major tourism initiative along the Atlantic Seaboard.
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Thursday 13th Feb 2014 • 9am: The Shoebox Show takes place at Áras na Mac Léinn, NUIG, as part of Muscailt and the theme is, of course, love. • 1pm: Arts in Action presents award-winning uileann piper Pádraic Keane in concert with his sisters Siobhán and Maisie-Kate Keane at The Cube, NUIG. • 6:30pm: NUIG’s Italian Society are hosting a masquerade ball in aid of Pieta House at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill. • 8pm: Oscar Wilde’s The Ballad of Reading Gaol takes place at the Bank of Ireland Theatre, NUIG. • 8pm: The Galway University Musical Society presents the Drowsy Chaperone at the Black Box Theatre. • 8pm: Yerma will be presented at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, a play about a young woman who has everything she wants, except for a child.
“SLIPPING BY” The Amazing Apples By Avril HORAN Galway band, the Amazing Apples are set to release their new single in March. The high octane band has built up a loyal following and will delight their fans with their latest self penned offering ‘Slipping By’. The single is currently being mastered and the band are getting ready to record a video in the next few weeks. The Craic Squad have offered their services to be part of the shoot but, so far, our invitation is still under consideration. The song is a slower tempo than the typical Apples tunes and the video will be based in Galway,
with footage from Boston. The Amazing Apples will be touring around the country in the next few weeks, to Athlone, Roscommon, Donegal and Cork and are hoping to secure a date in Whelans, Dublin. This 5 piece Irish/Americana band are shaking off their covers beginnings to emerge with their own unique sound. All the members, Darragh Crehan, Cian Crehan, Anthony Ryan, Brian Grace and Eanna Fahy are multiinstrumentalists incorporating bouzouki, mandolin, keyboard and fiddle for their live show.
GONE TO NASHVILLE!
• 9pm: Girl Band are set to entertain at the Roisin Dubh. • 10pm: New York based guitarist and singer/songwriter, Patrick Freeman will entertain at Kellys bar and live venue. • 10pm: Unsigned Galway hip hop talent will highlight their style at the Mic a Blaze Records Showcase at Monroe’s Live. • Midnight: Get set for an International World Music Party at Monroe’s Live with Brazilian rhythms, Caribbean, Latino flavour, Arabic tunes and commercial world music.
Popular bluegrass, folk and Americana band, Rackhouse Pilfer, who frequently play at Monroe’e Live, are heading to the birthplace of country music. The six lads have boarded a jet plane to record their second album in Nashville, Tennessee. They plan to do it “the old fash-
ioned way” and “blitz it in two weeks” at the Alex the Great studios. The Sligo based boys were “very excited to be taking off on the musical trip of a lifetime” and are back to play at Monroe’s Live on February 16th at 11pm.
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Friday 14th Feb 2014
By Avril HORAN
• 1pm: Galway is Rising up against domestic violence and this will be demonstrated today at the Fountain in Eyre Square. Show your support for the global campaign by joining in a community dance led by Gwen McHale.
The Galway Autism Partnership are delighted with the success of their recent event, Take Me Out with a Difference, held at the Clayton Hotel. A total of €14,000 was raised for the charity which will make “a huge difference” according to Chairperson Miriam Jennings. “We are absolutely delighted beyond words with how successful the event was,” she told the Craic in Galway. “We are indebted to our fantastic contestants on the night, the 15 beautiful ladies and 6 fantastic guys who participated for the good of GAP and of course Ms. Phyllis Daly, who literally had the
• 1pm: The Contempo Quartet will get you into the romantic mood at the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn. • 7pm: The Galleon Restaurant, Salthill, have a fantastic Valentines Day package, where if you spend €25 pp on your meal, you can enjoy a tea leaf reading for two by Jeanette. • 7pm: Or celebrate Valentines with a Carribbean flavor at Le Petit Rouge on Dominick Street. • 8pm: The Man in the Woman’s Shoes, a play following the ageing Pat as he walks the five miles from his wee white cottage to town and back, with his boundless enthusiasm for life, takes place at the Town Hall Theatre.
audience on the edge of their seats and in stitches. We have received huge positive feedback since the event from the general public in Galway who are now hearing the facts about autism and the prevalence with which the disorder occurs. We have had some very interesting offers of support and look forward to a positive year of achieving more for people in Galway with autism spectrum disorder and their families,” she said. The money raised will go towards a vibrant day care centre in Newcastle, a haven for all people with autism and their families.
The Million Euro Meter
• 8pm: The Galway University Musical Society presents the Drowsy Chaperone at the Black Box Theatre. • 8pm: Yerma continues its run at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, • 9pm: Celebrate Valentines Day with all things burlesque at the Dirty Circus Valentines Day party at the Roisin Dubh. • 9pm: The Canaries will also take to the stage at the Roisin Dubh.
There’s money in the meter. According to figures obtained by RTÉ, Galway City Council brought in €3.4m in revenue
from car parking last year €100,000 more than in 2012, and spent €1.2m on running the service.
CRAICing Nights Out at BUSKER BROWNES
Take Me Out / With a Difference
at Hotel CLAYTON
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Saturday 15th Feb 2014 • 10am: The first Lego League Challenge, by Robotics Ireland, takes place at the Radisson Blu hotel, Galway.
Camino walk still in the sights of Castlegar’s Liam By Avril HORAN
• 5pm: Support our lads as Connacht Rugby take on Edinburgh at the Sportsground. • 7:30pm: The NBCRI Valentines Ball takes place at the G Hotel with all money raised going to support breast cancer research. • 7:30pm: The annual Hunt Ball takes place at the Clayton Hotel. • 8pm: It’s the final night to catch the play ‘Yerma’ at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, about a young woman who has everything she wants, except for a child. • 8pm: The Galway University Musical Society presents the Drowsy Chaperone at the Black Box Theatre. • 8pm: The Man in the Woman’s Shoes continues at the Town Hall Theatre. • 8pm: The stars of the fantastic Irish Pictorial Weekly on RTE will have you in stitches at the Roisin Dubh. With Barry Murphy; John Colleary; Colum McDonnell and Gary Cooke. • 9pm: One of the most lauded singer-songwriters of her generation, Dar Williams, will take to the stage at Monroe’s Live and is set to captive with her sheer elegance and honesty in her folkpop songwriting. Popular band, Recoil, are set to play at midnight. • 10:30pm: 5-piece covers band, FYC, will play at Kellys bar and live venue.
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iam Cullinane’s journey to undertake the world famous Camino pilgrimage walk has taken a step further, as he returns to the US for important treatment. Each visit brings him closer to achieving his goal of completing the walk between France and Spain in May, and is being documented by filmmaker, David Souto. David successfully achieved part funding for the project through a fundit campaign. The film follows the popular Galway man as he undertakes his biggest challenge to date. After joining the French Foreign Legion, the go-getting Liam contacted a severe form of meningitis at the age of 26, leaving him with brain damage and unable to walk. Since then, he has fought hard to recover, enduring intense therapy, and has never given up.
ry that touches on his own experience. “I had the idea in mind for over three years,” he explains. “A friend of mine was paralysed in Spain jumping into the water and I wanted to film his experiences. When I came back to Galway, I approached Liam about the idea and he said yes. The Camino walk will be a great experience for Liam. He doesn’t see disability anymore; it is about his ability to overcome anything that has been thrown his way. “We have been working on the documentary for over a year and a half now and it is really coming together. We went to Atlanta last July and the treatment was really good for him – helping him with his speech and balance. He returns this month and, all going well, will be ready for the walk in May. Hopefully we will get enough funding to finish the project, and if not, we will do it anyway!”
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Sunday 16th Feb 2014 • 12pm: The Galway Bay Jazz Band play live at Busker Brownes for some swingin’ Sunday tunes.
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• 1:30pm: The Gort 8 k takes place today starting at the community centre in Gort. The scenic treelined loop is chip timed. • 2pm: Model, TV Presenter and newly married Vogue Williams will be on hand at the Clayton Wedding Fair today, with a €1,000 prize up for grabs towards the cost of your big day.
• 7pm: Enjoy live jazz with your wine at the Black Cat in Salthill. • 8pm: Enjoy some Sunday swing with gypsy jazz trio I Saw Stars at Kellys bar and live venue. • 8pm: The Galway Film Society presents the Broken Circle Breakdown at the Town Hall Theatre, taking you on a journey of love, passion, tragedy and joy. • 9pm: One of Galway’s best known bands, Mikey and the Scallywags will play at Tig Neachtains on Cross Street. • 9pm: Think you can do it better? It’s the big fancy open mic night at the Roisin Dubh. • 9pm: The fantastic Steve Craddock from acclaimed band, Ocean Colour Scene, will take to the stage at Monroe’s Live.
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elebrate Valentine’s weekend the Caribbean way at Le Petit Rouge on Dominick Street. As Galway gets ready for the gathering of couples, and no doubt proposals, make-ups and breakups, Le Petit Rouge are adding something that bit different to the weekend of romance.
wedges and rice and a choice of desserts; blancmange a’ coco or love cake - tourment d’amour. With a treasure trove of wines and nibbles, Le Petit Rouge are forging the way into hot food this year, with a hot dish on offer every Friday and Saturday evening. With such a unique event planned, make this year a Valentine’s to remember as you enjoy the taste and tenacity of a Caribbean adventure.
For February 14th and 15th, the ambiance, music and food will have a unique Caribbean twist, so you can cast your mind to the tropics as cupid arms his bow. Known for its relaxed and informal atmosphere, you will be able to spice up your love life with a €20 set menu made with Caribbean heart. Treat yourself and a loved one to a welcoming cocktail, a starter of tomato salad and Caribbean accra; a main of lamb curry,
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• 7:30pm: Galway Macra is holding a Mr and Mrs Culchie competition at the Salthill hotel. Entertainment by Sheebeen with a cash prize for the best culchie couple!
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Monday 17th Feb 2014 • 7:30pm: The Galway Astronomy Club presents a public workshop on ‘Reading Star Maps and learning the constellations’; for more check out www. galwayastronomyclub.ie. • 8pm: The Rough Magic Theatre Company presents Jezebel at the Town Hall Theatre, a clever comedy about dating. • 8pm: For a bit of a chat, head to Kellys for their weekly Galway language exchange, bringing together the international and expat community at a warm and friendly venue. It’s a great way to meet people and practice your language skills.
• 8:30pm: Don’t miss Show Me The Funny at the King’s Head, where up and coming comedy talent battle it out in these fantastic heats to win a slot at the prestigious Electric Picnic.
• 10pm: The all swingin’ Black Magic Big Band will belt out the tunes at Busker Brownes on Cross Street. A night not to be missed and its free!
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emilyfashionfiend.com & Intrigue.ie “This is a typical outfit for me on my days off: something comfortable yet stylish. There is something great about being able to wear that first pop of colour in spring after the dark shades of a winter wardrobe, so this green coat from Sheinside.com fits the bill completely. Teamed with these leather-look leggings from Born Clothing and tan boots from New Look, I love wearing the androgynous style that is evident on the SS’14 catwalk, but giving it a little twist of femininity with this burgundy fedora and pussybow scarf from Miss Selfridge.” If you would like to be featured in the Craic in Galway street style section get in touch: becboopfashionistaworld@gmail.com
TREND ALERT: The latest bridal trend that has the fashion world buzzing – the bridal jumpsuit is an easy-to-wear alternative to the heavy, fussy wedding gown. We love the J. Crew lace bridal jumpsuit which was recently unveiled. It’s pretty, feminine and just quirky enough to pass the Craic fashion test. Even better, you can wear it to lots of parties after your big day! If you’re not brave enough to try the bridal jumpsuit, or if you simply can’t resist embracing the opportunity to wear an elaborate dress, we think it would make a fashion statement for a rehearsal dinner or the day after the wedding.
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Tuesday 18th Feb 2014
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• 11:30am: Check out The Galway Tour Guides Association, who run a daily walking tour of the city from the Tourist Office, Forster St, for €10. Learn to be a tourist in your own city or if you are one, welcome! • 2pm: A free workshop for budding entrepreneurs, Growing Your Business, takes place at the Pillo hotel. The workshop is open to small and medium business owners and managers.
• 11pm: Headphones at the ready, it’s time for the Silent Disco at the Roisin Dubh.
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• 8pm: To mark the 50th Anniversary of the death of great Jim Reeves, Al Grant presents a unique insight into the life and times of the ‘Great Man’, with a wonderful concert of his many classic songs in an evening of song and story including narration and video screen footage at the Town Hall Theatre.
Hugh Hefner is excited about Shahira’s return to the Playboy Mansion!
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• 7:30pm: The National Positivity Trail takes its road show to the Pillo hotel, with techniques to help you lift your perception of fear and negativity.
in local schools to look at the effect and extent of cyberbullying in Galway. As part of the initiative the results of the surveys will be discussed at a public meeting in the city.
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Wednesday 19th Feb 2014 • 1:30pm: Galway Dance Project will hold its annual forum in the Town Hall Theatre Studio. The focus of the forum will be on ‘Positioning Dance in Galway’ and the potential for dance in Galway City and County. • 8pm: Big Guerilla Productions presents Dig at the Town Hall Theatre. Set in rural Ireland, the play centres on the tradition where friends dig the graves of the deceased, as they stand shoulder to shoulder displaying what men never say in a powerful and captivating play.
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Galway to Get Happy!
Galway is set to get ‘Happy’, as a team of willing wannabe dancers are coming together on the city streets to record a version of the song, which is currently doing the rounds on the internet. Everyone is invited to take part in the recording, which takes place in Eyre Square and Shop Street from 12-5pm on Saturday, February 15th. It will be recorded by Kamil Krolak, known for his famous ‘fif-
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rescue, as Cantec Print, supplied them with two new signs for their shows. They reprinted the signs for free as an act of kindness.
• 8pm: Ladies keep those panties on as country heart throb, Nathan Carter, is set to bring the house down at the Carlton Shearwater hotel in Ballinasloe. • 9:30pm: Enjoy Harrison and the Devil, Juhn Echo and Declan Snowdon at Citog at the Cellar Bar, Eglinton Street. • 10pm: Get on down to Garvey’s in Eyre Square for the rockabilly sound of The Screamin’ Bluecats. Let’s Shake Rattle and Roll.
ty people - one question’ short. The song, ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams, has been turned into an anthem across the world, with versions from Dublin, Berlin, New York and Krakow. Now it’s Galway’s turn and all you need are your dancing shoes, enthusiasm and a big smile. Businesses can also get involved and will be filmed by the team. We can’t wait to see the results.
Little Cinema Galway had their own mini drama after one of their signs was stolen from outside Kelly’s at a recent charity screening. Fortunately, their knight in shining armour came to the
“I posted about it on Facebook,” explains organiser, Kenny Gaughan, and later that night it was dropped into Kelly’s with tyre marks all over it and very worse for wear! Jessica Conneely from Cantec printers said she’d like to donate a sign to us for free as a replacement, and as a gift! We were gobsmacked and totally taken aback, it really made our day to have had such a kind gesture shown to us like that. It was fantastic!” he says.
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Thursday 20th Feb 2014 • 10:30am: Ohh By Gum reopens for the Spring time at the Station House Courtyard, Clifden. • 11am: A seminar on important upcoming legislation – the Assisted Decision Making Bill - which will end the current Ward of Court system, takes place at Room MY124 in Aras Moyola, NUIG, presented by Inclusion Ireland, Leap and the Centre for Disability Law and Policy. • 4:30pm: If you are flummoxed by facebook, then a facebook for business beginners course is being run at the Galway City Enterprise Board training rooms in Woodquay. • 8pm: Relive the days of the 1916 Rising, with humour, song and dance, at the Town Hall Theatre as Powerscourt Productions bring to the stage ‘The Rising, And By Way Of Interludes World War I’. • 10pm: For some old style folk and jazz, head to McSwiggins in Woodquay for the fantastic Benny and the Goodmen. • Midnight: Folk duo David Harbottle and Freya Jonas are set to entertain at Monroe’s Live. Based in Devon, this singing songwriting duo are set to release their first album. Meanwhile, female fronted power pop, funk and R & B group, LeFonque will play at the backstage bar.
CRAICING HEALTH!!! Bricfeasta maith! Is é an bricfeasta an béile nach smaoinítear faoi agus nach mbítear ag iarraidh a athrú, fiú nuair a éiríonn linn cosc a chur ar bhia beagmhaitheasa an chuid eile den lá! Le bricfeasta a réiteach atá chomh tapa céanna ach níos spéisiúla ná gránach nó tósta, tá dhá rud le déanamh: 1. Smaoinigh ar rudaí neamhghnácha (glasraí suaithfhriochta, feoil, cnónna, iasc, maróg ríse, leite le quinoa/eorna/speilt). 2. Bíodh sé an-éasca (ullmhaigh gach rud an oíche roimhe). Ól uisce te le sú líomóide úr fad a réitíonn tú ceann de na roghanna tapa, blasta seo a leanas: 2 ubh scallta nó bogbhruite le mi-
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onspionáiste. Bradán deataithe, spionáiste & trátaí i bhfillteog/póca pitta tóstáilte. Sicín suaithfhriochta & rís ón oíche roimhe – téigh ar an sorn, ní san oigheann micreathonnach. Pancóga gan glútan: Measc ½ chupán plúr speilte/ríse/ eorna/cnó cócó, ¼ cupán almóinní meilte, ½ taespúnóg cainéil, 1 spúnóg boird síolta lín meilte, 1 ubh & uisce. Fág an fuidreamh sa chuisneoir thar oíche. Cócaráil i bhfiochtán le cúpla braon ola go mbeidh boilgeoga ar an mbarr. Cuir caora reoite nó banana & iógart nádúrtha ar thaobh amháin, fill isteach ar a chéile é & tá sé réidh. Buon appetito!
Craicin’ good breakfast! Breakfast is the most automatic of meals – and often the unhealthiest (sugary cereal – say no more). We tend to resist changing our breakfast habits, even when we manage to ban not-so-nutritious snacks and make healthier lunch and dinner choices. To make breakfast more interesting but just as quick, the trick is twofold: 1. Think outside the box (veggie stirfry, meat, nuts, fish, rice pudding, quinoa/barley/spelt porridge). 2. Make it easy (prepare ingredients and lay the table the night before).
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Drink hot water with fresh lemon juice while you whip up one of these super fast, super tasty options:
2 poached or soft boiled eggs with baby spinach. Smoked salmon, spinach and tomato in wholegrain toasted wrap/pitta pocket. Leftover chicken stirfry and rice, reheated in a pan - not a microwave. Gluten-free pancakes: Mix ½ cup spelt/rice/barley/coconut flour, ¼ cup ground almonds, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds, 1 egg, water. Whisk to desired consistency, refrigerate overnight. Fry in a few drops coconut oil until surface bubbles, add frozen berries or banana & natural yoghurt to one half, close over & serve. Buon appetito! in GALWAY
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