The CRAIC in Galway, Edition 40

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CRAICing wedding bands ODDITY & LOVE-SHACK

From Friday January 23th To Thursday February 5th 2015

Welcome to TheCRAIC

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We have turned 40! Welcome to the 40th edition of the Craic in Galway

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magazine. We have a spring in our step, as the days start to lengthen

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following a spell of some pretty awful weather. And yet, our columnist

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Dara Kelly loves January, as she sees it as a time of reflection and focus.

Avril HORAN

This year, she will concentrate her energies on her love of dancing and

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has vowed to dance every day of 2015. That will be no bother at all if she enjoys an evening out with our cover stars, Oddity and Love Shack, who

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guests on the dance floor all night long! Miguel Maza will show us how little diet changes can make a big difference, and that will help to guide

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Day. Fashion writer, Fiona Ni Fhoghlua, lets us know the must-haves for

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daily two week diary to fill you in on what’s happening in our colourful city of the tribes. Sinead O’Connor has been announced as one of the headline acts at the Big Top this year and the Galway Fringe Festival is

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Nothing Compares 2U.. p.4

Start Your Engines p.8 No Stairway p.18

Shir Madness p.14 Super 8 Weddings p.12

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Friday 23rd January 2015

CRAICing News!!!

By Avril HORAN

• *The first International Conference on Mobile Technology in Initial Teacher Education takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill this weekend.

• 1pm: GMIT Letterfrack are holding an Open Day today with an information session at 1pm for those interested in construction studies, design and communication graphics, art and design and engineering.

• 2pm: A New Year poetry workshop afternoon course begin this afternoon at the Galway Arts Centre on Dominick Street with Kevin Higgins.

• 5pm: A global game jam begins this weekend hosted by Galway Pulse College, located at Geata na Cathrach, Fairgreen Rd. Thousands of developers worldwide will spend 48 hours creating a game.

• 7:30pm: Galway Tango are hosting a dance weekend in the city with international teachers Aldo and Ana Lia at the Galway Rowing Club.

Nothing Compares 2 U

• 8pm: Of Ladies Lost and Found, an exploration of love and loss by Karen Underwood takes place at the Town Hall Theatre.

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• 8pm: Walk In My Shoes, a fundraiser for St. Patrick’s Mental Health Foundation featuring Dolores Keane and John Faulkner, We Banjo 3, Tommy and Louise McCarthy, Don Stiffe and Celtic Karma, Dessie O’ Halloran and Corina Carrick takes place at Monroe’s Live.

• 9:30pm: The Wondertones will play a special wedding showcase in the Blackrock Bar of The Salthill Hotel.

• 10pm: Whole Lotta Voltage, an AC/DC Tribute band, will have you rockin’ out at Monroe’s Live with support from Raising Jupiter.

he first burst onto the music scene 30 years ago with her haunting voice and striking features. Since then, she has had many reincarnations and remains one of Ireland’s leading female solo artists - with millions of fans worldwide. Both outspoken and driven, Sinead O’Connor has been announced as one of the headline acts during this year’s Galway Arts Festival.

Sinead will be joined by special guest John Grant at the Big Top and tickets go on sale this Friday, January 23rd on giaf.ie. This year, she is nominated for a 2015 Meteor Choice Award for her album I’m Not

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Bossy, I’m The Boss - featuring hit songs Take Me To Church and The Voice of My Doctor. The album is infused with the spirit of funky blues and explores the age-old theme of romantic love.

Sinead collaborated with US rocker Moby on her song Harbour. This Festival Big Top concert promises to be one of the highlights of the summer. John Grant’s critically lauded album Pale Green Ghosts was released just over a year ago.

It received numerous Best Album 2013 accolades and a Brit Award nomination. The concert will take place at the Big Top on July 23rd at 8pm. Tickets are €39.50. in GALWAY

• 8pm: Doonreagan starring Daniel Simpson and Tara Breathnach takes place at An Taibhdhearc on Middle Street.

Sinead O’Connor announced for Galway Big Top

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Saturday 24th Jan 2015 • 2pm: A line dancing workshop takes place today at the Salthill hotel in aid of the Irish Association for Cancer Research. Social at 8pm.

• 3pm: An illustrated talk, Into the Abyss takes place at the Galway City Museum. Join Dr Louise Allcock, Lecturer in Zoology, NUIG, as she discusses Ireland’s deep-sea canyon habitats and shares some of their secrets. Age 12+ • 3pm: The Galway Steiner School will host a talk by by Una Ni Ghairbhith, principal of Mol an Oige Steiner School at Westside Library, Seamus Quirke Road.

CRAICing News!!!

Making Literary Waves

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ne

Tuam

man,

• 8pm: Doonreagan starring Daniel Simpson and Tara Breathnach takes place at An Taibhdhearc on Middle Street.

Doonreagan House in Cashel, Connemara was where future Poet Laureate Ted Hughes took refuge in the late 1960s, after the death of his wife Sylvia Plath.

• 8pm: Ireland’s Three Tenors, Declan Kelly, Ray O’Hare and Dominic McGorian promise a night to remember at the Town Hall Theatre this evening • 10:30pm: An Argentine tango performance takes place at the Galway Rowing Club, Woodquay, with Aldo Adrián Romero and Ana Lía Carrizo.

• Midnight: Recoil will play stompin’ floor fillers to dance the night away at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.

Nursing Home I land at the end of her bed,

Ryan Mangan (19)

and feel my world stop.

is

And transform.

making

literary

waves both at home and

internationally

after he has been selected to take part in the world’s biggest international

In here the clocks don’t tick.

Their arms slide with no control, no destination.

spoken word festival in Atlanta.

A frail hand lets a cup slip

Ryan is one of five talented young

and shadows a rock that once hit

Irish writers discovered by Irish poet

a pot against a stove.

Stephen Murray in a nationwide search. It is the first time that Ireland will be represented at the festival which is filmed for a HBO’s television programme, Brave New Voices.

A voice in the other world, shrewd and strong.

Now struggling whispers; along the plastered musty walls.

Talk of the hot radiator,

• 8pm: Comedian Jason Byrne brings his ‘You Name The Show’ tour to Seapoint in Salthill tonight.

• 8pm: A Cuban Salsa workshop and party takes place at the Galway Dance Centre, Terryland Retail Park.

By Avril HORAN

talk of the handy bed rails.

The lovely window view.

And who we are.

Over and over she asks me who I am.

She says we all flush with the same soft crimson when we smile.

Out of 6,000 poem entries, the top eight

Outside our words ran short; made way

were chosen to perform their poems

for pessimism.

on RTÉ’s Arena programme, from which

Beside these slipping clocks,

Stephen Murray put together his final

we’re not comfortable enough to spite.

team, all aged between 17-19.

Ryan’s

poem, Nursing Home’ was published in the Irish Times and he performed another entitled ‘Suicide Awareness’ on RTÉ radio.

Team Ireland will travel to Atlanta in June.

“I wrote my first poem a year ago,” explains

Just let them slide.

No amount of ticks will put a time to how long it takes us to know each other again.

That’s why I love her world.

Ryan, “and in the past year I’ve been so

I say my name,

lucky to achieve what I have. I would love

hoping my teary eyes

to help raise the profile of spoken word

seem somehow bright behind this

poetry in Ireland. As a team, we want to

smile.

raise awareness around the country as to what we will be representing Ireland for.

We hope to raise funds over the next few months for travel expenses and festival admission and are delighted to have this opportunity.”

For more see facebook.com/teamireland

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Sunday 25th Jan 2015

CRAICing News!!!

By Avril HORAN

A Wheel of a Time for

• 10am: The Galway Walking Club will host a ramble from Lough Mask to Finney, departing from the Omniplex at 10am.

Christmas!

• 1pm: Head to Busker Brownes on Cross Street for the best jazz brunch in town with the Galway Bay Jazz band.

• 2pm: The Galway Dance Project presents an afternoon contemporary dance class on contact improvisation with Cindy Cummings at St. Nicholas’ School Hall, Courthouse Square.

• 4pm: Bridal Rocks is a one-stop shop for those of you looking to find a wedding band. It takes place today until 8pm at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street with back to back showcases from Harlequin, Hot Topic, Manhattan, Sundown, The Tonic and Platinum. There will also be djs, photobooths and other wedding entertainment.

• 8pm: The Galway Film Society presents Human Capital at the Town Hall Theatre. A story based on Stephen Amidon’s best-selling book that twists love, class, and ambition into a singular, true-life story.

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• 8pm: For a musical treat join Maura O’Connell, Karan Casey, Martin Tourish and Ed Boyd at the Station House Theatre, Clifden.

• 10pm: The Sunday Sessions at Monroe’s Live present The Rascals at the Backstage Bar featuring songs from Crosby Stills and Nash, The Beatles, The Fleet Foxes, Neil Young and many more.

Start Your Engines

T

he “best young rally talent in the country” Dean Raftery was among the crowd at the launch of the Galway International Rally at Colm Quinn’s BMW showroom on the Tuam Road. The rally takes place from February 6th-8th. Dean, from Craughwell, recently scooped the Billy Coleman award as the Young Rally Driver of the Year and described it as “the next step in my career”.

“The recognition alone is so huge and it means an awful lot to win the award,” Dean told the gathered crowd as details of this year’s rally were announced.

He spoke of how he began his rallying career at the age of 8 by karting and that it was “the best way to start”.

He aims to get “as much experience as I can” in the World European Championships and on the world stage.

The challenging course in the 2015 Colm Quinn BMW Galway International Rally will take competitors across 14 stages in south

Galway and is the opening round of the ClonakiltyBlackpudding Irish Tarmac Rally Championship.

Sponsor Colm Quinn welcomed everyone to “the most modern BMW showroom and retail outlet in the world”. He thanked the 350 volunteers who work behind the scenes and admitted he had “no idea” what went into planning a rally “until I got involved”.

The Galway International Rally has partnered with the charity Domestic Violence Response and co-ordinator Elizabeth Power said she was “delighted to be the charity designate”. “It is an issue that causes such devastation in people’s lives,” she explained, and the money raised will “increase education and awareness”.

City Mayor, Cllr Donal Lyons spoke of how the rally has grown “from strength to strength” since its inception in 1971 and will bring “a lot of visitors to the city and county”. “It is a major attraction with drivers from all over Europe,” he said, “and it brings great prominence to Galway city and county.

Galway International Rally 2015 launch

By Darius IVAN County Cathaoirleach, Cllr Mary Hoade, commended the rally’s “proud and successful history” and said it is a “wonderful and exciting event”. “The extensive television coverage is invaluable, highlighting all that Co. Galway has to offer, with its unique and varied landscape, and top class accommodation options,” she said.

The rally will bring a welcome tourism boost, generating over 2,000 bed nights, with entries from Scotland, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Mull and Germany. Multiple German rally champion, Kai-Dieter Kolle will bring a German film crew with him to record his progress in his Porshe 911 with navigator BiancHutzfeld.

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Monday 26th Jan 2015

The Galway Gamer

By SPUD MURPHY

• *Happy Australia Day! The Skeff bar always celebrate in style with lots of giveaways, aussie treats and the triple J hottest 100 countdown!.

• 7:30pm: A six week beginners course by Atlantic Aikido Galway begins this evening at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Shantalla.

• 7:30pm: Moycullen basketball take on Titans Themis at Coláiste Iognáid on Sea Road.

• 8pm: A fundraising annual table quiz organised by the Corrib Lions Club in aid of Saving Grace takes place this evening at the Huntsman Inn. Teams of 4 - €40.

All welcome.

• 8:30pm: A fundraising progressive card game takes place every Monday at Ballyconneely Town Hall in aid of Ballyconneely Community Preschool.

Stomping Grounds

O

nce upon a time, in

happy to house a large crowd of loud

a city on the west

men and women.

coast

of

Ireland

known as Galway, there were lots of

individuals who loved to play video games.

However,

these

gamers

played their favourite games alone, unaware that there were others in the same position as them.

During the cold, dreary winter nights, they would have a blazing fire in their large red room so we could dry off before we began playing. With a taste for their locally brewed beers, the players always had a fun, comfortable experience there. The Cottage were even good enough to run deals with

• 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.

One day, a player decided that it would

the players, tempting us with free

be a good idea to try and gather up

finger food to fill our hungry gamer

other players and form a community so

bellies.

• 9pm: The heats are on! Show Me The Funny takes place at the Kings Head this evening for some comedy magic. Find out who will be crowned this year.

arrange these meetings. That venue

• 9:30pm: Enjoy the best of swingin’ tunes by the Black Magic Big Band at Busker Brownes on Cross Street.

Galway’s video game fans. It was

• 9:30pm: A traditional Irish music session takes place at the Crane bar on Sea Road.

tournaments on their grounds each

that they could all enjoy these games together. In order to do so, they would need a home. A central hub in which

It’s with great sadness that news broke of The Cottage permanently closing its doors.

came in the form of Salthill’s Cottage

The

Bar.

there will find a new venue to continue

been

hugely

accommodating

to

through this warm, welcoming little pub that many of the now popular gaming

communities

got

started.

The Cottage allowed us to run regular Monday night. They were more than

10

which

gathered

playing in, as we now have a few years experience behind us, and have the numbers to back us up. However, there’ll always be a soft spot in our hearts for where it all began- The Cottage Bar. A place where many battles were fought, many friendships were born, and many great memories were created.

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The staff of The Cottage have always

communities

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Tuesday 27th Jan 2015

CRAICing Super 8 Weddings!

By Avril HORAN

• 11am: Salerno Transition Year Students present All Shook Up at the Town Hall Theatre, inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. Show time again at 8pm.

• 1pm: NUIG and The Galway Music Residency present ‘Space & Sound’ concert series this afternoon at Aras Moyola, NUIG. • 8:30pm: Join trad superstar ensemble Matt Molloy and John Carty at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street tonight as they embark on their winter rambles tour 2015. They will be joined by two of the most accomplished accompanists in Ireland, Arty McGlynn and Brian McGrath.

• 9:30pm: A comedy cocktails standup showcase takes place upstairs at the Roisin Dubh on Dominick Street with a silent disco downstairs at 11pm.

• 9pm: Catch Fred and James live at the Quays downstairs, on Quay Street, two guys who like to play their acoustic guitars, sing songs, tell jokes, stories, and have an odd pint of Guinness in front of an audience.

• 10pm: A Tuesday night session takes place at Lowrys bar in Clifden. Traditional Irish music and song from the local Tuesday night session group.

All musicians welcome.

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ne Galway based company has a unique way to capture your special day on film.

Super 8 weddings provide vintage format videography with a distinctively warm retro feel, by using old movie cameras from the 1960s. The purr of the film reel in the super 8 old movie cameras cannot be replicated by modern day alternatives.

Owner Julien Dorgere has run Super 8 Ireland for the past 15 years and brings this wealth of experience to your wedding day. He has the best film transfer facility in the country and, while the camera may be retro, the film reel is produced into a high quality digital version for friends and family.

The vintage look and feel of the super 8 film gives a dream like quality to your video, bringing lots of character and style. While the images are crisp and of high resolution,

the soft filter is very complementary, bringing a feeling of warmth and nostalgia.

The camera does not record sound, and it is this silent film which allows super 8 weddings to really engage with your wedding guests - as it is both intimate and non-invasive. With such an artistic method of videography, it is often used for creative music videos, and Julien also founded the Super8 Shots Film Festival .

Based in Ireland since 2001, Julien is Ireland’s leading 8mm film specialist and has devoted his career to super8 filming, working with the likes of RTE and the Irish Film Institute. There are many wedding packages available for couples and Julien also offers a DIY option if you prefer to shoot your own video on the day. He will provide the film, camera and training as a great budget alternative.

For more see www.super8weddings.ie; 1 Stonewater, Dominick Street, Galway.

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Wednesday 28th Jan 2015

CRAICing Q&A

By Sunny JUDDY

• 10:30am: Ballybane Library presents ‘Local Design Hero’ the first session of three at their premises on Castlepark Road.

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• 12pm: A Working and Travelling Abroad Fair takes place at NUIG today at Áras na Mac Léinn with J1 Visa Companies, travel companies, volunteering/adventure companies, internships/ training companies and festivals.

• 8pm: Salerno Transition Year Students present All Shook Up at the Town Hall Theatre, inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley.

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

• 8:30pm: A free event takes place at Club Arus na Gael on Dominick Street to help Irish language learners - Oíche na bhfoghlaimeoirí. All levels of fluency catered for.

• 9pm: FYC will play live at The Quays downstairs, a 5 piece rock, pop, funk, ska, reggae covers band from Galway.

• 10:30pm: The Mic A Blaze Hip Hop crew will gig at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street tonight with King Ryzk Dj Ozz G and more.

• 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!

Shir Madness bringing Burlesque festival to Galway city

S

hir Madness (27) is an extraordinary hula hooper.

She was raised in France and is currently living in Dublin. I was absolutely mesmerised by her performance, beauty and talent when she performed her show Alice’s Revenge at Monroe’s Live for the Galway Fringe Festival 2014 and had to find out more about her. Here, she tells us about her creative talent and the Galway Burlesque Festival 2015.

in terms of performances. I really focused on burlesque and performed at several burlesque festivals in Ireland and abroad. I placed third at the Belfast Burlesque Festival, which was a big deal for me because I don’t do competitions very often. I love Burlesque Festivals - they are a great way to meet other performers, and to learn from them and improve on your skills. They are also ideal for networking!

What inspired you to start hula hooping and when did you start for the first time ?

The application forms are all online, on the Facebook page of the Galway Burlesque Festival, or you can email us at galwayburlesquefestival@gmail.com and we’ll send you all the information. Anyone can apply, the shows are all competitions; there are different categories for beginners and established performers, and the winners are decided by public vote and a panel of judges. The deadline to apply is April 5th.

I started hooping by accident. I randomly picked up a hoop at a house party 3 years ago and never stopped. I am self taught, I learned watching videos on youtube, I’d say my greatest inspiration is a performer called Lisa Lottie.

What is your favourite costume?

Can you tell me about the burlesque festival in September? Who can apply?

It’s always the costume I’m currently working on that’s my favourite! When it’s finished the next one becomes my new baby. At the moment it’s my Valentine’s costume, it’s red and black and covered in rhinestones that I have to glue one by one.

The festival will run from 18th to 20th of September, and I can’t tell you the whole program yet but there will be several shows, a craft and vintage market and many workshops over the weekend.

Tell us about your success in last a few months ?

Keep an eye on our page to find out about the program and special offers on tickets! (facebook.com/galwayburlesquefestival)

The last year has been really good for me

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Thursday 29th Jan 2015

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• *The winners of the SCCUL Enterprise Awards will be announced at awards ceremony and business expo in the Bailey Allen Hall, NUIG. • 6pm: Galway Chambers first Business After Hours networking event of 2015 takes place at the Galway Greyhound Stadium, College Road, until 8pm. Free for Chamber members and guests.

• 6:30pm: The first OMiG digital summit takes place at the Ardilaun Hotel, Taylors Hill.

• 8pm: Well-known musician, Charlie Landsborough, will play at the Town Hall Theatre. His successful songs been covered by the likes of Jack Jones, Foster and Allen, and Daniel O’Donnell.

• 8:30pm: Aldoc and The Whileaways will gig at Monroe’s Live this evening.

The Aldoc journey starts with exGráda frontman Alan Doherty, who first came to prominence through his contributions through The Lord of the Rings soundtrack; The Whileaways are Noriana Kennedy, Nicola Joyce and Noelie Mc Donnell.

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These experienced musicians know how to entertain the crowd like no other and are

• 9pm: Peter Byrne and the Glass Onion Band will play live at the Quays downstairs.

a fantastic choice for your wedding band.

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

crowd is unmatched in creating a lively and

• 9:30pm: An open traditional Irish music jam takes place every Thursday at the Western Hotel on Prospect Hill.

They have a unique live presence and lead singer Corina’s interaction with the vibrant atmosphere. Oddity are unrivalled as a high energy fun-filled wedding band that go above and beyond to get your guests up and dancing at your wedding.

There is no harder working band out there!

We managed to grab the band, Corina Carraig, Martin Sheanon, Cathal Jack, Trish Carrick and Eva Garrett for a craicing photo shoot and it was a lively affair.

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Friday 30th Jan 2015

CRAICing Music!!!

By The VIBE

• 6pm: The Subtitle European Film Festival gets under way at the Town Hall Theatre this evening with the screenings of Frozen Land, A Coffee In Berlin (8:30pm) and Klown (10:30pm).

• 8pm: A meeting of the army and reser ve force naval and air force social club takes place this evening at the Ballybane Social Co-Op on the Monivea Road aimed at all ex. men and women of the defence force.

• 9pm: More Cowbell will play ever ything from classic rock to smooth jazz live at the Quays downstairs.

• 9:30pm: Join Dj Will Softly at Club Arus na nGael on Dominick Street for worldwide future funk and blazing dancefloor beats.

• 10pm: Pearl Jem, a Pearl Jam Tribute band capture the raw energy and emotion of the Seattle giants in their live per formance at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.

Stairway to No Stairway

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n the tribute band world, Led Zeppelin are one of the hardest bands to emulate, largely due to Robert Plants incredible theatrical wailing vocals and Jimmy Pages unique approach to guitar solos.

I climb the stairway of Monroe’s Live venue to check out Galway based Zeppelin tribute band No Stairway. The band members come from different musical backgrounds and influences, when these guys get together as No Stairway the results are incredible.

The lead singer, Steven Sharpe completely captures Robert Plants’ octave soaring voice with great detail at the same time with total ease, he also had his postures and moves choreographed like a well drilled understudy. The large crowd seemed astonished at this

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singer’s ability from Black Dog to a Whole Lotta Love - everyone trying to position themselves to get the best view of the band.

The lead guitarist played Jimmy Pages mixalydian rock scales with the same spider hand technique every note and bend could be heard. No stairway do it as it says on the tin meaning they don’t play Stairway to Heaven. I was hoping they would, although the song is a rock cliché it is still a masterpiece and I would love to see what justice this band could bring to it.

No Stairway with the help of the EQ wizard soundman Ed Kenehan, gave everyone a fantastic Led Zeppelin audio experience. Next time this band plays in Galway I highly recommend you check them out. This band should be touring Europe they are world class. in GALWAY

• 8pm: Joe Finnegan and Friends will present two nights of the best in countr y western music at the Salthill Hotel this evening and Saturday evening.

With Rober t Mizzell, Jimmy Buckley, Declan Nerney, Mick Flavin, Limelite and Frank Forde.

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Saturday 31st Jan 2015

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• 10am: Circus Playtime takes place at the Town Hall Studio.

Age 4-6 years.

• 11am: A talk and workshop on St. Brigid’s Crosses takes place at the Galway City Museum for family/age 8+.

With Brendan McGowan. Also at 2pm.

• 12pm: The Subtitle European Film Festival continues at the Town Hall Theatre with The Intouchables; The Great Beauty (2:15pm); We Are The Best (5pm) Finsterworld (7:15pm); Intimate Parts (9:30).

• 12pm: A flea style market takes place today at The Factory, Abbeygate Street.

• 1pm: The Fairy Fixers will be at the Town Hall Studio at 1pm and 3pm.

New Restaurant for Galway Docks

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has

Stephen worked for ten years in the

opened its doors in

industry in front of house before getting an

the heart of Galway

opportunity to become a commis chef in

city.

on

the famous O’Gradys On The Pier in Barna.

the Docks has a warm,

From there, he progressed to Head Chef at

cosy environment and spectacular

the Black Cat restaurant in Salthill before

views overlooking the harbour. It is the

moving to the Cottage Bar, which was

perfect option for an intimate wedding

renowned for its food. The establishment

• 8pm: Galway Choral Association and Limerick Choral Union present Carmina Burana

by Carl Orff, and Poulenc’s Gloria at the Seapoint Ballroom Salthill in aid of Cancer Care West.

venue, with 50 seats and a full bar, if

sadly closed its doors in January.

• 8pm: Joe Finnegan and Friends will present two nights of the best in country western music at the Salthill Hotel. With Robert Mizzell, Jimmy Buckley, Declan Nerney, Mick Flavin, Limelite and Frank Forde.

new

restaurant

O’Conaire’s

you are planning something that bit different. And it is available to hire for any occasion.

With this new venture, Stephen has been given “a blank page” to create a menu of his choice. With such experience behind

The premises is famous due to being

him, the food is both simple and delicious,

the home of one of Ireland’s greatest

enhanced with a creative flair as he brings

• 9pm: Award winning artist Rob Wade will gig with his original urban sound at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.

Irish writers Padraig O’Conaire. The calm

together tastes that complement one

ambiance, friendly staff and fresh, locally

another. With a fresh and elegant twist,

sourced food ensure you will have a

playful and modern cooking, O’Conaire’s

memorable dining experience amidst the

on the Docks has a strong emphasis on

stone walls of this historic building. Fans of

native Irish artisan produce, and this is

• 10pm: Join local band Earthship for live jazz-funk at the Cellar bar on Eglinton Street with thumpin’ grooves and blistering solos.

the Cottage Bar in Salthill will be delighted

reflected in the menu.

to know that head chef, Stephen McKenna, can now be found upstairs at O’Conaire’s on the Docks.

“I have learned so many different things from different chefs and people I have

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worked with,” he explains. “I have had

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opportunity

to

work

with

beautiful food and now I am excited about this new restaurant and menu”.

With Stephen at the helm, diners can expect seasonal food cooked to perfection - the ingredient led dishes are seasonally focused.

O’Conaires

on the Docks is a seafood restaurant, but they also serve popular dishes such as steak, lamb and vegetarian, with an extensive wine list and over thirty craft beers and ciders.

Stephen’s aim is to create a restaurant with a “nice vibe and a nice buzz” and he has already achieved that.

The premises is located at 1-3 Dock Road and is open from 6pm-10pm, Monday to Saturday. For reservations phone more

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information

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CRAICing NEWS!!!

Sunday 1st Feb 2015

By Avril HORAN The Galway Fringe Festival returns from the 11-27th July, 2015 with a new and exciting programme promoting local talent and up and coming artists. They have just released this year’s poster, by Robert Bate, and are actively seeking sponsors for this exciting event.

If you, your company or business would like to become a title sponsor, individual stage sponsor, information office sponsor, P.A. system sponsor or festival club sponsor you can email info@galwayfringe.ie for a copy of their sponsorship proposal pack.

• 10:30pm: Dungeons and Donuts Galway presents Galway PPTQ with registration at Aras na Mac Leinn, NUIG. First rounds kicks off at 1pm.

• 1pm: Head to Busker Brownes on Cross Street for the best jazz brunch in town with the Galway Bay Jazz band.

• 2pm: The Subtitle European Film Festival continues at the Town Hall Theatre with A Coffee In Berlin at 2pm and Short Stories at 4:30pm.

• 2pm: Galway take on Meath in the Allianz Leagues GAA Football at Pearse Stadium Salthill.

• 2pm: A free airbrush demo takes place this afternoon at Decobake on Eglington Street.

Create stunning effects, ideal for the person who still has their airbrush in its box, or for the person thinking about buying an airbrush.

• 5pm: Slow Food Galway will ring in Spring with a gourmet St. Brigid’s Day banquet at LOAM restaurant, Fairgreen Road in aid of COPE catering, Galway; Clowns Without Borders; and a Slow Food funded project, Ten Thousand Gardens in Africa.

Funding Boost for An Taibhdhearc Galway’s national Irish language theatre,

provide this assistance to Taibhdhearc

An Taibhdhearc, has been given a fund-

na Gaillimhe, the National Irish Language

ing boost of 320k to support the work of

Theatre, for the next three years,” he said.

the theatre over the next three years. The grant was announced by Gaeltacht Minister, Joe McHugh TD, who commended the Taibhdhearc on its work in fostering and promoting drama and writing in Irish, especially in Galway city and county.

“The theatre’s work programme covers a wide range of activities, including Irish language plays, workshops, competitions, shows and exhibitions. It’s worth mentioning, of course, that this work programme is of huge support in accomplishing the aims of the 20-Year Strategy

“I am delighted to be in a position to

for the Irish Language.”

• 8pm: The Galway Film Society presents Diplomacy at the Town Hall Theatre set at the end of WWII. • 9pm: Pyramid will take you out of the weekend with live music at the Quays downstairs.

• 10pm: The Corrib Social Dancing Club organises weekly Sunday Night Dancing at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill with varied live bands. Admission is €8.

Galway City Council deploying its new inflatable flood barrier at the Spanish Arch to protect the area at the quay wall.

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The CRAIC at 4ACES Casino

By Darius IVAN

CRAICing Health and Fitness

The CRAIC on

Monday 2nd Feb 2015

By Miguel MAZA

• 7:30pm: The Galway Astronomy Club presents Dr Ray Butler, Centre for Astronomy, NUI Galway with a talk on ‘Our Dymanic Universe: Giant Aurora, Super Pulses & Flares in Dwarf Stars’ as part of their monthly meeting at the Westwood House Hotel. Non members welcome.

• 8pm: Show Me The Funny heats continue at the Kings Head in search of the next comedy superstar.

• 8pm: Theatre club’s awardwinning show, Heroin, takes place at the Town Hall Theatre. Heroin is an explosion of the social history of heroin in Ireland over the last forty years.

• 8:30pm: Little John Nee presents The Galway Years at the Town Hall Studio - featuring stories from Little John Nee’s series of memoir performances and original songs - beginning with a weekend that lasted over twenty years.

• 9pm: The Cellar bar is host to Play, where musicians can jam with support from a backing band in this open night with a difference. All welcome.

• 9:30pm: Enjoy the best of swingin’ tunes by the Black Magic Big Band at Busker Brownes on Cross Street.

• 9:30pm: A traditional Irish music session takes place at the Crane bar on Sea Road for some toe tapping tunes.

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eah, I know… It’s a cliche. But, it’s true. You are what you eat! For most of us who have a slow metabolism, nutrition is very important for any goal we have in our life. If we want to keep ourselves sane, or if we want to live longer. If we want to build muscle, lose fat or get stronger, nutrition or our diet, is essential. Many scientific research proves that the results we get after training are composed of 70% diet and 30% exercise.

Let’s say we make some replacements; for example, replace white bread for brown or whole grain bread. In just a couple of weeks you’ll see some changes in your body. But make sure the brown bread you get isn’t make with dextrose, sucrose, fructose, sugar, or any type of sugar, because this will hinder the results you could get. Yes, added-sugar will make you fat.

We have to remove added sugar (refined sugar) from our nutrition. Thats the one the body, most times, turn into fat, but

The Right Stuff!

this doesn’t mean we are going to have a bitter life. We will still get our sweets moments, from natural honey, no added sugar jam, fruits, sweet potatoes, among others. There are better alternatives out there.

Also, let’s change white potatoes for sweet potatoes. They are better as they have a higher content of fibre and lower GI, meaning that they are slow-digesting carbs. It’s the same for white and brown rice, white and wholewheat pasta. Make the switch and you will reap th rewards.

Eat more veggies - like broccoli, spinach - and fruits such as berries, pineapple, banana and apple.

Just change those elements of your diet and you’ll see changes in a couple of weeks. Eating healthy is very important, it will help you feel, look and perform better, and, of course, have a longer life.

This is the first step you must do to get into a healthier lifestyle. You’ll change your life. You’ll be a happier person, more active and fitter. You’ll trust in yourself and your self-esteem will be higher.

You’ll start loving yourself.

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Tuesday 3rd Feb 2015 • *The FoodieForum returns to GMIT today. This is the only one of its kind in an educational environment, with chefs, food producers, craft brewers, restaurateurs and culinary enthusiasts from around the country - with a collaborative demonstration by Sally McKenna and Kevin Thornton.

• 1pm: Enjoy some lunchtime classical tunes with Lunchtime@ the library. Join the ConTempo Quartet for this popular free event at the Galway City Library, Augustine Street.

• 7pm: Scotland’s most popular singer-songwriter, Isla Grant, makes a welcome return visit to the Town Hall Theatre with her From The Heart tour.

• 7pm: So Sue Me blogger, Suzanne Jackson, will give a hair and make-up demo and speak about her career at The College Bar NUIG this evening.

• 8pm: Theatrecorp presents The Duchess of Malfi at the Black Box Theatre.

When the young widowed Duchess remarries her servant in secret, she unleashes a horrible revenge from her family.

• 8:30pm: Little John Nee presents The Galway Years at the Town Hall Studio featuring stories from Little John Nee’s series of memoir performances and original songs.

CRAICing Gaelige

By Dara KELLY

Is breá liom Mí Eanáir – a bheith ag súil

táim ag díriú ar THUILLEADH! Tuilleadh

leis an Earrach agus ag díriú ar an mbliain

de na rudaí atá uaim i ndáiríre, na rudaí

amach romhainn. Is cuma más Rúin na

a dhéanfaidh duine níos fearr díom. An

hAthbhliana nó spriocanna a leagan amach

smacht laethúil atá á chleachtadh agam ná

a thugtar air, sílim gur fiú machnamh a

damhsa gach lá ar feadh bliana. Tá ag éirí go

dhéanamh ar cá bhfuilimid agus cinneadh

breá liom, go dtí seo. Uaireanta ní bhíonn ann

a dhéanamh faoin áit is mian linn a bheith.

ach cúig nóiméad de chleachtadh, uaireanta

Gan gluaiseacht sa treo sin ní bhainfimid

rang iomlán nó cleachtadh le cara, agus ar

ceann scríbe amach go deo. Mar sin nárbh

na laethanta is fearr bíonn oíche iomlán de

fhiú díriú ar an toradh inmhianta agus muid

dhamhsa sóisialta agam. Tá de rún agam

féin a spreagadh é a bhaint amach le go

freisin i mbliana feabhas a chur ar mo chuid

mbeidh muid ag ceiliúradh ag deireadh 2015,

Spáinnise agus í a scríobh i gceart (b’fhéidir

seachas a rá – arís – gur imigh an bhliain

san iris seo fiú!), foghlaim le tapas agus bia

tharainn róthapa gan athrú déanta againn?

na hIodáile a chócaráil, drumadóireacht go

Is iontach an rud é an dúshlán, is minic a

poiblí leis an mbanna samba Funky Drums

thug mé faoi. Chuaigh mé ar dhian-aiste

agus an rud is mó a bhfuilim ag súil leis:

bia, rinne mé dian-aclaíocht agus d’éirigh

amhránaíocht. Tógfaidh mé roinnt ranganna

mé as toitíní, alcól agus siúcra fad a bhí mé

agus gabhfaidh mé ag canadh os comhair

ag plé le corpfhorbairt agus dornálaíocht.

an phobail, don chraic. Coinnigh súil ar na

Táim sásta go ndearna. Bhain mé sult as an

leathanaigh seo go bhfeicfidh tú mar atá ag

smacht agus as na torthaí dá bharr. I mbliana,

éirí liom, agus bíodh d’eachtraí craiceáilte

táim ag baint úsáide as smacht chun an rud

agat féin i mbliana. An chraic abú!

a chuireann gliondar orm a chleachtadh.

Seachas díriú ar an íobairt agus an éirí as,

A Spring in My Step I love January, the anticipation of spring, re-

sacrifice and giving things up, I’m thinking

engaging with life and focusing on the year

MORE! More of more of what I keep saying

ahead. Call it new year’s resolutions or call

I want, more experiences that will stretch

it goal setting, I think it’s important to reflect

me as a person. My daily discipline for 2015

• 9pm: Catch Fred and James live at the Quays downstairs, on Quay Street, two guys who like to play their acoustic guitars, sing songs, tell jokes, stories, and have an odd pint of Guinness.

on where we are, decide where we want to be

is dancing: I resolved to dance every day for

and realise that without consciously moving

a year. So far so good – sometimes it’s five

in that direction, we will never get there. So

minutes of technique, sometimes a tango/

why not dwell on the desired outcome and

salsa/kizomba/ballet class, sometimes a

get excited at the thought of obtaining it, so

practice session with a friend, and on the

• 9:30pm: A comedy cocktails standup showcase takes place upstairs at the Roisin Dubh on Dominick Street with a silent disco downstairs at 11pm.

that we may celebrate our achievements on

best days, a whole night of dancing. I also

new year’s eve 2015, rather than feel that the

intend to improve my Spanish and learn to

year went too quickly and yet again, nothing

write it properly (maybe even in The Craic!),

changed. Challenge is great – and I’ve done

learn to cook tapas and Italian food, perform

• 10pm: A Tuesday night session takes place at Lowrys bar in Clifden. Traditional Irish music and song from the local Tuesday night session group. All musicians welcome.

that. I’ve dieted and exercised and given up

with Funky Drums Samba Band and most

fags and booze and sugar while bodybuilding

excitingly, I’m going to sing. I’m going to

and boxing. And I’m glad I did. I enjoyed

take some lessons and then sing in public,

the discipline and the outcomes. This year I

for the craic. Stayed tuned to read about my

am using discipline to practice what makes

adventures and go have some of your own.

me feel happy. My approach is expansive

Make 2015 the Year of the Craic!

rather than restrictive. Rather than focus on

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at Typical Spanish Tapas Restaurant, WoodQuay, Galway

w i th t h is

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Wednesday 4th Feb 2015

CRAICing Fashion!!!

By Fiona Ni FHOGHLUA

• 1pm: Join the ConTempo Quartet for a lunchtime classical treat at Ballinasloe Library for their Galway County Concert Programme.

• 6pm: The Wolf of Wall Street ball, organised by the Nursing and Engineering societies takes place at the Radisson Blu this evening.

• 8pm: Theatrecorp presents The Duchess of Malfi at the Black Box Theatre. When the young widowed Duchess defies her brothers’ wishes and remarries her servant in secret, she unleashes a horrible revenge from her family.

• 8pm: Join country star Jimmy Buckley and guests in concert with his daughter, Claudia, at the Town Hall Theatre.

• 8:30pm: Little John Nee presents The Galway Years at the Town Hall Studio - featuring stories from Little John Nee’s series of memoir performances and original songs - beginning with a weekend that lasted over twenty years.

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

• 8:30pm: A free event takes place at Club Arus na Gael on Dominick Street to help Irish language learners - Oíche na bhfoghlaimeoirí.

All levels of fluency catered for.

• 9pm: FYC will play live at The Quays downstairs, a 5 piece rock, pop, funk, ska, reggae covers band from Galway.

• 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!

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here are endless kinds of shops around Galway city to cater for all different styles, which makes it a prime spot for shopping. I have just highlighted a few shops and pieces that are worth looking at as an addition to your spring wardrobe.

River Island is known for its classic handbags that keep up on trend. One piece that would suit any wardrobe is this effortlessly stylish lilac satchel. Satchels have come to the forefront of fashion within the last few years and have stayed.

Not only is it practical but this bag is very much in keeping with trendy pastel colours.

As it is a trend that is set to last, pastel colours are also used in products by New Look. One such item is this blue roll-neck jumper. This is easy effortless and doesn’t take too much time to style. Paired with boots and jeans it will not only keep you warm and colourful but will also keep you in fashion.

Another big look for this coming season is leather and Vero Moda have you covered with their leather-look leggings. These leggings are a great fit and can be worn during the day with boots or trainers and dressed up at night with heels. Leather

always adds a little bit of edge and a lot of style to any outfit.

A little accessorising never hurt anyone, so head to Topshop for a rose gold watch - reminiscent of a very popular designer watch - but without the designer price tag. The rose gold colour is seen throughout all watch collections and can add class to any outfit.

Finally, along with the others Greens Shoes are bringing up shopping standards in Galway. They have many styles and collections for customers to choose from, however in the weather in Galway it’s always good to have a pair of boots that can be worn in colder and warmer times of the year. This great pair

is the Flo ankle boots and can be styled easily and worn walking down any street in Galway.

There are many more great shops around to pick special items from and to add to your 2015 wardrobe.

She Is Lovely and Fair...

The CRAIC on

Thursday 5th Feb 2015

By Avril HORAN

• 1pm: Join the ConTempo Quartet for a lunchtime classical treat at Clifden Library for their Galway County Concert Programme.

• 6pm: The Clayton hotel will hold a wedding fair this evening for all of those who are getting married, or are hopeful!

• 8pm: Theatrecorp presents The Duchess of Malfi at the Black Box Theatre. When the young widowed Duchess defies her brothers’ wishes and remarries her servant in secret, she unleashes a horrible revenge from her family.

• 8:30pm: Music for Galway presents On The Road - The Cello Goes Electric at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane with Matthew Barley on the cello and Dj Cyril Brisco.

• 10pm: The Widowed Persons Society organise Social Dancing every Thursday night at the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill.

• 10pm: Enjoy a free gig at Monroe’s Live with Nashville recording artist Justine Blazer.

Her style is country rock and she currently resides full time in Nashville.

T

he search is on for

end and Ollie Turner will host the Galway Rose

Galway’s 2015 Rose of

Selection. The lucky lady, who will be chosen to

Tralee after a successful

represent the county of Galway for 2015, will

year where our own

attend an all expenses paid week at the Rose

Nicola Corcoran made

of Tralee International Festival and receive the

it to the dome in Tralee -the first time a

many prizes sponsored by many businesses

Galway Rose has been represented on

both in Galway and beyond.

stage in a decade. She joined forces with

Nicola

the current Rose, Maria Walsh to launch

“unforgettable”.

the search for the 2015 Galway Rose,

“The people I have met, the causes I have

which will take place on April 18th in the

helped and the friends I have made, have

Clayton Hotel. They were joined by Lily

made this the most rewarding experience you

Mae Morrison - who received her very

can imagine and I would encourage any girl to

own sash for the occasion.

get involved,”she said.

The selection is open to young ladies aged

For more call 087 147 4100, email galwayrosecentre@gmail.com or

between 18-27 years old. There are no heat,

Facebook/GalwayRoseCentre.

describes

the

experience

as

everyone will be involved right up to the very

The Right to Health President Michael D Higgins will attend a one

Nursing and Health Sciences. The event will

day meeting at NUIG to look at The Human

stimulate debate on the right to health, links

Right to Health under the President’s Ethics

between health and human rights, and

Initiative. It will take place at Áras Moyola

applications of human rights concepts and

Theatre from 10am-5pm on February 6th

methods in addressing health challenges in

and is being organised by the Irish Centre for

Ireland and globally.

Human Rights and the College of Medicine,

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