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Welcome to TheCRAIC Welcome to the 12th edition of The Craic in Galway magazine! It’s hard to imagine that 50 years after his assassination, we still have such a grá for John F Kennedy. My late mum used to say she looked like Jackie when she was younger, and since then, I have had a fascination with the clan. I have visited Hyannis in the US twice, have explored the Kennedy trail, viewed the compound from afar, visited the JFK library and museum in Boston and his ancestral home in Co Wexford. It is with this in mind that I was delighted to interview a man who was in the crowd the day JFK came to Galway. The narrative is well known, but it is a lovely way to connect our city to the American President, as he introduced the west to the global stage. Galway was emerging from a time when “everything was grey”. This is certainly no longer the case as we celebrate this colourful and vibrant city of the tribes in our little but large magazine. As always, we have your daily diary, news, views, photos and features. We look forward to hearing from you and you can connect with us on facebook, thecraicingalway, and online at galway.com.
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Bec’s Blog Is Blooming
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The Legend of the Lynches
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The President’s Dinner
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Little Cinema are Laughing
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Friday 22nd Nov 2013 • 10:30am: Launch of new bilingual children’s book, Greene’s Shoes Saves Christmas, at Charlie Byrnes bookstore as the shoe shop celebrates 50 years next year. All money raised from the sales of the book in the west will go to the Galway Simon Community. • 7:30am: A Galway tourism conference takes place this morning at The Clayton Hotel organised by Bank of Ireland. • 10am: You know Santa Clause is coming to town with the opening of the Galway Christmas Market today in Eyre Square.
• 7:30pm: The Classic Hits 4fm Christmas party takes place at Monroe’s Live. We love those retro tunes! For tickets, listen to the radio to gain entry to this club classic party! • 7:30pm: Find out who won the Junior Chamber Young Entrepreneur of the Year as a gala dinner takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel. Who will it be? • 8pm: Don’t miss Jamie Nancy and The Blue Boys at the Roisin Dubh on Dominick Street following their sell out show at the Cork Jazz Festival. • 8pm: Bet your bottom dollar that Annie can be found at the Town Hall Theatre presented by the 9 Arch Musical Society. • 9:30pm: The Shaker Hymn take their Hunter and the Headman tour to the Townhouse Bar and Live Music Venue. • 10:30pm: It’s Liquid Friday’s at The Bentley with the best of club classics to start your weekend.
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bama, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. He will also be shooting a standalone episode for his award winning TV series, Through Irish Eyes. “On December 17th and 19th, CBS news in Chattanooga Tennessee will be going live from Galway city,” James told The Craic in Galway. “It is the first ever live transatlantic broadcast between Ireland and the American South. I will be at the Galway market, speaking to local people and musicians, and highlighting an Irish Christmas. This can all be done now using the iphone 5 and I am really looking forward to it!” he said.
hristmas in Galway is set to be broadcast live to half a million US homes as Gort reporter, James P Mahon, will be reporting from the city for American CBS news affiliate, WDEF. James made headlines, and wikipedia, for his successful petition to secure a US visa, after he landed his dream job in America as the only Irish reporter on daytime TV. He will be combining his seasonal visit home with work, as he broadcasts three live reports showing a very Galway Christmas to viewers in Ala-
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• 7:30pm: Brigit’s Garden Roscahill is hosting a Fashion Swap Party in time for the festive season. Tickets are €10 and any remaining items will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul.
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Saturday 23rd Nov 2013 • 11am: Catch the Speedie Telstar Tour from the Fairgreen as it takes you on a journey through Ireland’s information and communication history - starts with a sculpture of the famous Telstar satellite, which launched in 1962.
Lord of the Dance
–Galway has a new All Ireland Champion
By Avril HORAN championships in London. “I won in the U-18 category and I am delighted,” he told The Craic in Galway. This is my first major win and my first major championship. I was inspired by Riverdance and Lord of the Dance and I always wanted to be Michael Flatley! I took the Riverdance masterclass, where we learned the entire show in one week, and I definitely want to tour with a show like that in the future. If I was given the opportunity, I would take it,” he says. Michael got through the first rounds in Belfast, performing a jig and a reel, and made it through to his set dance, where he could display his own choreography. His father, Eoin and brother, Matthew, were there to cheer him on as he danced his way to the top award of All Ireland champion. And he is grateful to his teachers, who have brought him to where he is now. “I did receive some slagging about dancing when I was younger, but I wasn’t put off,” he says. “I would always look at Flatley, and I didn’t bother about what anyone else did - because I didn’t really care. I love doing it and I won’t let anyone push me away. I really want to thank my Irish dancing teachers,” he says. The timing of his win couldn’t be better, as the Hession School of Irish Dance, founded by Celine in 1963, celebrates 50 years this year.
• 12pm: It’s the grand opening of the Spiddal Gift shop, in Spiddal (of course) for all your Christmas goodies, handmade gifts and local crafts. • 2pm: A discussion takes place at the Nun’s Island theatre as part of the Tulca Festival - ‘Slow Visibility: A Fugitive Papers discussion’. • 2:30pm: The Galway Music Residency will bring the music - ‘Alveoles’ by Santa Ratniece (Latvia) out of the concert hall to the Galway City Museum. • 2:30pm: The sun will come out tomorrow; well that’s according to Annie, who can be found with a matinee performance at The Town Hall theatre. • 5pm: Connacht Rugby take on the Scarlets at the Galway sportsgrounds on the Dublin Road. • 9:30pm: Take salsa music and Irish music, mix them together with world class musicians and you will get Baile an Salsa at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street! Followed by The Wilful at midnight. • 9:30pm: Rock it out at Sally Longs Bar with live band, Moonchild. Celebrating 25 years this year, its Galway’s only dedicated rock bar. • 10pm: DJ Will Softly brings the Ghetto Disco to the Townhouse Bar. • 10pm: Check out Súgradh Saturdays at Krcma in Salthill for the best of the ‘80s, ‘90s and ’00s.
alway has claimed a new Irish Dancing champion as 18-year-old Michael Gardiner from Clarinbridge won the All Ireland title after competing in Belfast. Michael faced stiff competition, as he was up against two former world champions, and it was his first major event. He is still in shock at having scooped the prestigious title and says it is simply “amazing”. Michael trains with the Hession School of Irish Dancing in Galway and has been tapping his feet for the past 14 years. Having started at the age of 4, he was inspired to continue dancing by the legendary Michael Flatley, and hopes now to follow in his footsteps. The win means that the current UL architecture student has qualified for the world
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Sunday 24th Nov 2013 • 10am: For all you whizz kids, check out Galway’s 2013 Science Festival Exhibition at NUI, Galway. • 12pm: The Galway Bay Jazz band play live at Busker Brownes, Cross Street. • 12pm: The Friends of Merlin Woods invite you to join them for a community litter pick - meeting at the council compound at the end of Doughiska park – gloves and bags provided. • 12pm: Head to the Galway Market on Church Lane by St Nicholas Church for the best of local food, crafts and bustling ambiance. • 12:30pm: Enjoy a swingin’ jazz session at the Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square. • 6pm: Get your feet moving with latin salsa classes at the Townhouse Bar and Live venue. • 8pm: Enjoy live gypsy jazz music by I Saw Stars at Kelly’s on Bridge St. • 8:15pm: The Galway Film Society presents Shun Li and The Poet at the Town Hall Theatre. • 9pm: The Tulca Festival of Visual Arts are saying goodbye with a bang at the Bierhouse with their closing party.
• 11pm: Catch The Rascals at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.
Will The President Be Joining Us? By Laura BROWNE It was a star studded event and one which led to ‘kissgate’ as our photographer, Darius Ivan, snapped the President in the arms of another at a gala dinner in aid of the Picture Palace. It was quickly picked up by joe.ie! The event was organised by the Galway Chamber of Commerce and our girl about town, Laura Browne, was there. n
November 8th, the Galway Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the arts community to tie their annual dinner in with a fundraiser for the much anticipated Picture Palace, an independent cinema, which will hopefully open in the first half of 2014. I was invited as part of the Insurance Institute of Galway. And it was an extravagant event! From the red carpet entrance, to the stilt walkers entertaining us at the drink re-
ceptions in the foyer, I knew we were in for a treat. Little John was MC for the evening and he invited us to be indulgent and generous, during the silent auction. There were some excellent prizes up for grabs. My personal favourite was the season ticket for the Galway Film Fleadh. We had various speeches from Jim Fennell, President of the Galway Chamber, Lelia Doolan, who is the main campaigner for the Picture Palace and the special guest of honour was, of course, President Michael D Higgins. We nibbled on popcorn
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nity of Galway. They were very happy to mingle with the crowd and pose for photographs. Tom Vaughan Lawlor was overwhelmed by all of the attention and was such a lovely guy - not like his alter ego, the crime lord Nidge! And we had messages of support broadcast from the likes of Fionnuala Flanagan and Jim Sheridan. It really was an entertaining evening, and I hope Lelia succeeds in opening the Picture Palace as soon as possible, so that Galway’s reputation as the cultural capital can reach new heights.
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while watching an independent Irish movie called Rubai, which was filmed out in Spiddal. Michael D spoke about his passion for culture and was excited about the future for the Picture Palace. He told the glamorous crowd that it will be located in a place that really is the city of culture. The movie, he said, was about wonderment, and we need more movies with this theme. We indulged in a four course dinner, where Tom Vaughan Lawlor (Nidge from Love/Hate) Aiden Gillen and Brendan Gleeson joined the arts and the business commu-
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Monday 25th Nov 2013 • 2:30pm: The Ibec West agm, for Irish businesses, takes place at the Ardilaun hotel, Taylor’s hill. • 7pm: A free presentation takes place at the Galway Education Centre, Cluain Mhuire, for schools interested in participating in the active school flag to promote physical education. • 8pm: Triurmusic will hold a unique live concert at St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway. They are a band of three trad musicians, who come together to perform and record throughout the year, whenever and wherever they can. • 8pm: The Galway language exchange takes place at Kellys bar, where you can practice speaking all sorts of languages in a relaxed environment. • 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! • 10:45pm: Its Silent Disco Monday at The Roisin Dubh. • The official launch event of Innocent Illusion Fashion and beauty blog www. innocent-illusion. com is taking place Monday, Nov 25th in Sheridan’s Wine Bar in Galway. If you are interested in attending please email seana@innocentillusion.com
The Celia Griffin Memorial By Avril HORAN he unveiling of the Celia Griffin memorial marked not only the sad tale of a young girl lost to the famine on the streets of Galway, but also a community spirit that will ensure her name is forever remembered. It is a tribute to those who perished from starvation and to those who persevered with the project to ensure her story is not forgotten. In a touching act, the children from the Claddagh school have planted daffodils along the site. Mayor Padraig Conneely was in attendance, along with local councillors and Senator Hildegard Naughton. “It was all organised by Mark Kennedy and he is a legend,” says Cllr McNeilis. “I am
delighted to be associated with it. It really showed the good will of Galway and it’s brilliant. There was huge support for the project and it is fantastic to see it come to light,” he told The Craic in Galway. 6-year-old Celia died of starvation in 1847. Born and raised on the Martin estate in Connemara, her family was badly affected by the famine, and they walked the 30 miles to the city in search of help. It is unknown what became of her parents, but efforts by the Presentation nuns to save her failed and she collapsed on the city streets. An inquest showed that “the poor creature had been reduced to extreme poverty” and “there was not a particle of food found in her stomach”.
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Tuesday 26th Nov 2013 • 11am: There will be congratulations all round and the caps and gowns will be parading about campus at NUIG for their graduation ceremonies. Today, it’s the colleges of medicine, nursing health sciences and science. Craicin’ congratulations all! • 1pm: The Regional Health Forum West will be holding a meeting today at the education centre, Merlin Park Hospital.
• 9pm: It’s Little Cinema time at Kelly’s on Bridge Street. You’ve read all about it here in the magazine, now head straight to the venue for an evening of great local entertainment. • 9pm: Mna Mna takes place at the Townhouse for their monthly night of women in original music. • 11pm: Its Silent Disco time again at The Roisin Dubh on Dominick Street, so good they do it twice per week!
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By Kenny GAUGHAN Guinness Projects in 2013, looking for money to fund the purchase of film making equipment for use by the Little Cinema submitters to help improve further the quality of films being made. They were chosen as a wild card for the final selection of the judges, which included Chris O’Dowd. He loved the idea and philosophy of the Little Cinema, and, although we weren’t able to get the funding, he contacted us in the aftermath and said he’d love to get involved in some way. He’s now put forward some of his own money to fund some of the film-making equipment and has also taken on the role of Patron of the Little Cinema. He’ll help raise the profile of the club and will spread the word about the film making scene in Galway, as well as hopefully making it along to a show or two along the way. >>
he Little Cinema is a short film screening, which runs on a monthly basis in Galway in Kelly’s Bar. It was set up by three film makers (myself, Julia Puchovska and Liam Doherty) who were making short comedy sketches, which were not to festival standard, but which we still wanted to screen in public to judge if they worked. That led us to set up our own screening, with a very simple message; everyone is welcome! It is unique in that it’s open to film makers of all levels, so people who are starting out are as welcome to submit as those who have been at it for years. The only restriction is that films must be under 10 minutes in length and the film submitter needs to be able to attend the screening. We applied for the Arthur
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Wednesday27thNov 2013 • 8am: The West Northwest Hospitals group will be hosting their conference at NUIG today with a host of local and international speakers.
• 1pm: Comedian Tommy Tiernan will open his mouth for an improv session at the Kings Head Ruby Room – and it’s all for charity. It’s a 40 minute journey of whatever comes into his head with all proceeds going to the Simon community. Tickets €10. • 7pm: The Galway Business Partnership will meet at the Menlo Park hotel. • 8pm: Member of the Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame, producer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter, Gurf Morlix, will bring his Americana style to Kellys on Bridge street as part of his latest tour. • 8pm: Music for Galway presents the Arcadia String Quartet at the Aula Maxima, Quadrangle, NUIG. • 8pm: Catch Michelle Lally jazz live at Le Petit Rouge on Dominick Street for a night of music with your favourite wine. • 9:30pm: Ana Gog will Make Trails with their distinctive sound at the Townhouse Bar and Live venue. • 10pm: Don’t forget those blue suede shoes as the fantastic rockabilly band, the Screamin’ Bluecats will have you shake, rattle and roll at Garavans, Eyre Square. • 11:45pm: The Converse All Stars will take to the stage at The Roisin Dubh.
tor of photography, sound, etc. It will be a great opportunity for those interested in film making, as well as for actors to get involved. The equipment will also be rented out when it’s available, with the money earned used to fund the running and growth of the Little Cinema. In 2014, the Little Cinema hopes to continue its growth, which to date has been very organic. The club has found its own feet and picked up its own momentum, resulting in it making a gradual, but steady rise in popularity. The main goal is to keep giving film makers the platform they need and to keep highlighting the incredible talent of film maker in the west of Ireland! The Little Cinema runs on a monthly basis, with the next screening on 26th November in Kelly’s Bar at 9pm. The annual Christmas Little Cinema will have all festive short films will be screened on Tuesday 17th December. If you’re interested in contacting the Little Cinema they are on Facebook (Little CinemaGalway), Twitter (@lilcinemagalway) and Gmail (littlecinemagalway@gmail.com).
In over three years, more than 300 films have been screened from over 150 film makers at the Little Cinema, the majority of which probably wouldn’t have otherwise been screened. Hence, it has become a kind of breeding ground for starting out film makers, a place for newbies to watch and learn, and then learn by doing it themselves and getting instant feedback about what worked and what could be done better. It has formed a kind of film making eco system, where the Little Cinema relies on film makers to be making films, and the better the quality, the more likely people will watch them and think ‘I must come back here again!’ At the same time, the film makers need the Little Cinema to be there to screen their films, giving them a place to hone their skills and develop their abilities as a director or director of photography, or actor, whatever their role may be. Plans are being made to make regular group films using the new equipment which will be bought, thanks to Chris, allowing people to submit ideas for films. Little Cinema regulars will take the roles of director, direc-
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• 11am: Time to congratulate those graduating students again at NUIG as the schools of business, public policy, law, and engineering get their scrolls today.
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en, with five members on each side. Four of the girls are called ‘blockers’ and the fifth is a ‘jammer’. The aim is for the jammer to speed around the track, passing the blockers as she does so. She gets a point for every member of the opposing team she passes. Two jammers will be going hell for leather at the same time, as the blockers, well, block. And it all happens on eight wheels. Derby girls are decked out with quad skates, a helmet, mouth guard, wrist and knee pads and are “kitted up so it’s not sore when you fall!” “It’s a full contact sport but it looks rougher than it really is,” says Sheila, who is the captain of the She Devils. “It’s not as scary as some people think. I am only 5ft and 8 stone and I do it! Derby is one of those sports where it doesn’t matter what size you are. We have PhD students, doctors,
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hat possesses people to jump on skates and hurl themselves at one another in a contact sport known as roller derby? Sheila Quigley wanted to find out and was so caught up with the game that she set up The Galway City She Devils. Yes, we have our very own roller derby squad in Galway. In fact, roller derby is an international sport and one of the fastest growing in Europe. At first, Sheila thought it looked “scary and tough” but once she joined a beginner’s course in Limerick, she realised they were “lots of normal girls” and decided that “if they can do it, so can we”. And just over one year ago, that’s exactly what she did, and The She Devils were born. The fast paced game occurs with two teams, usually wom-
mothers, people who work in restaurants, derby draws a certain type of person. For many, traditional team sports didn’t work out for them and they come to derby later in life. There is a great community spirit and great camaraderie. It’s actually quite feminine. We have uniforms and individual names. Mine is She Ra Na Gig. Everyone picks their alter ego name. We are strong and independent, but we also like our femininity,” she says. The She Devils train twice a week in Leisureland. If you think roller derby might be for you, they are having an open night on December 5th in Leisureland, Salthill at 8pm. You can watch them train, have a go and then relax afterwards in the Ardilaun hotel. For more information check out facebook.com/galwayrollergirls.
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Thursday 28th Nov 2013 • 11am: The caps and gowns will be celebrating at NUIG scrolls as graduates of the College of Arts receive their scrolls. • 5pm: Popular fashion bloggers, Nessa Cotter and Erika will hold their ‘Steal My Style event at The Stock Exchange. See our fashion pages for more detail! • 6:30pm: A special Over The Edge reading in conjunction with Away with Words, the Galway based creative writing programme for people with intellectual disabilities, will take place on at the Galway City Library. All are welcome to attend. • 7pm: A seminar on understanding and minding your mental health takes place at the Loughrea hotel – no booking is required, just come along.
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Straight talking from the trailor trash mouth of Southern Belle, Candy, and the more refined Cara from Connemara. Dear Candy, I love my boyfriend but I can’t cope with how bad he smells lately. He wasn’t like this when we first met but now he won’t wash himself. He lives with me and helps with bills but I hate him being in my bed, because he smells so bad and I don’t want him to touch me or be near me. I can’t remember when he last washed himself. I don’t want to ask him to leave but I will have to if he won’t shower. He’s able to spend hours in the pub when I’m at work but not even 5 minutes in the shower. Any suggestions? Many thanks.
Candy: Eww that’s gross! Have you tried dropping hints for the pig like a present of a basket of fragrant soaps? Or a big billboard in your bedroom that says ‘dear sir stinks a lot, if you don’t wash yourself you must leave! And don’t touch anything on the way out cus
• 7:30pm: Why it’s Grease Lightning at the Town Hall Theatre as the musical Grease comes to town.
u naaasty!!’ or even squirtin’ him with some freaking washin’ up liquid and sprayin’ him
• 8pm: TG4 soap Ros na Rún will host a Christmas concert in aid of Pieta House West, in St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.
smell all over it? In that case you need to dump his ass……. Dump it in a bath far away!
• 9pm: The Mighty Stef will take you on an alternative rock n’ roll journey at The Roisin Dubh. • 9pm: Catch Four Men and a Bass at the Townhouse bar and live music venue. • 10pm: It’s heat three of the iRocks battle of the bands as they draw closer to the €10k grand prize of promotional and touring assistance.
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with the garden hose! Wait! You said he wasn’t like this when you first hooked up, so like maybe he doesn’t wanna be with you, and he is trying to drive you away with his stink like a frightened skunk and take over your house and making it his own by putting his But if you do still both have feelings for each other, you need to tell him he’s disgusting. I mean, I bet there’s things growin’ down there - uch! If that all fails and you stay with him, buy some scented candles and pray he gets caught in the rain!
Cara: His hygiene problem could stem from other psychological issues. You say he spends a lot of time in the pub. Maybe he has a problem. I think you both need to talk. Honesty is best here, because you can’t live with his bad hygiene either, as it’s not fair on you. You need to explain how you feel even if it’s hard. It’s not easy to tell someone they smell, but explain he wasn’t always like this, and you want to make it work because you care about him. For more of Candy’s crazy antics catch her and her alter ego from Connemara, Cara Lyons on youtube at Cara’s Good Karma TV. Send us an email with your questions: candy.questions@gmail.com
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Rememberin Special
s the 50th anniversary of the assassination of JFK approaches on November 22, we take a look back at what the President meant to the people of Galway, following his visit on an unseasonably cold mid- summer Saturday in June 29, 1963. The tale of when photographer Stan Shields bypassed the President’s security is well known, as the young snapper hopped into the car beside the most powerful man in the world, after the President announced to his cavalcade “It’s ok, he’s a friend”. On his first big assignment for the Connacht Tribune,
Photos By JFK Library and Museum Stan was given the mammoth task to get a photo for the front page, in the days before everything went digital, and his eager young eyes caught the attention of JFK. And he wasn’t the only one to give the men in black the slip. Galway’s famous barber and boxing coach, Chick Gillen, ran out from his premises on Dominick Street and, breaking security, warmly welcomed the President to the city. The motorcade made one formal stop at the home of Mayor Paddy Ryan, to greet his 82-year-old mother, Catherine Morrison. Witnessing the fanfare was John O’Sullivan from Salthill, who was standing outside the Great Southern Hotel, as it was then known. “There were these helicop-
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ters, huge things, which arrived at the sports ground. There was fantastic excitement about the visit and there was a real ‘feel good’ factor in the air. Even the build up was exciting, when roofs were being searched by the Americans. It was a funny thing to see the Americans armed while the gardaí were unarmed. To have an Irishman in the White House was fantastic. It was like having Obama today. And when JFK came over here, it suddenly put Ireland on the international stage. It gave a very positive feeling to the country which had been suffering since the war. “In my mind’s eye, the ‘50s were very grey. The houses weren’t painted, they were grey, the cars were grey, the weather
ng Kennedy there is no way those cars were bullet proof! His visit gave Ireland great confidence - and great publicity.” Speaking to the crowds in Eyre Square, President Kennedy emphasised the connections between the west of Ireland and the United States, saying “If the day was clear enough and if you went down to the Bay and you looked west and your sight was good enough, you would see Boston, Massachusetts. And if you did, you would see down working on the docks there some Dohertys and Flahertys and Ryans and cousins of yours
“From what I remember, a lot of shops closed down for the visit. He made his speech by the sails in Eyre Square, facing towards the Great Southern, so I had a good view. He had such charisma and such competence with his diction. The delivery of his speech said everything about him. The Corporation was there along with the Chamber of Commerce. He drove down Shop Street, Mainguard Street, over the bridge to Dominick Street and out to Seapoint in Salthill. And
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was grey. Suddenly, you had this international icon coming to Ireland in the depths of the depression. It was the start of the new economy under Whitaker and Lemass, where the likes of foreign investment, tourism and employment were unheard of before. We now had Bord Fáilte, the IDA and Shannon airport. It was thanks to this that the west was considered for JFKs visit. He was such a role model. There was this man, with a beautiful wife, the most important job in the world, and he was coming to Galway.
who have gone to Boston and made good.” Before leaving, he remarked, “You send us home covered with gifts, which we can barely carry, but most of all you send us home with the warmest memories of you and your country.” Kennedy was made the ninth freeman of the city and was presented with a replica of the Great Galway Mace and a scroll. He departed at 12:30pm and said goodbye to the Galway shores.
He was shot and killed in Dallas, 5 months later.
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Friday 29th Nov 2013 • Galway University Hospitals are hosting Ireland’s first Osteoporosis Essentials course at the Radisson Blu hotel – continues on Saturday. • 6:30pm: A book launch will take place at Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Middle Street ‘People of the Great Journey’ by OR Melling, with wine cheese and music.
• 7:30pm: The Dream Team awards take place at the Claregalway Hotel with a gala ceremony. • 8pm: Little Green Cars will play live at The Roisin Dubh before embarking on their first headline tour in December. • 9pm: The Hot Press Jagermeister freezer sessions, with O Emperor, The Hot Sprockets, Raglans and Preachers Son take place at Monroe’s Live followed by The Lakers at midnight. • 9pm: It’s Funky Friday’s at Kellys on Bridge Street. • 9:30pm: Brother Dege will play live at the Townhouse bar and live venue with support with Tom Portman. • 9:30pm: A fundraising Movember bash takes place at The Stock Exchange. Donations can be made on the night with prizes for the best mo bro, mo sista and mo celeb lookalike. • 10:30pm: It’s Liquid Friday’s at The Bentley with the best of club classics to start your weekend.
• Enjoy Dj Karo live upstairs at the G Bar and the luscious Kiki St Clair and Mona Lott downstairs as part of their 1st birthday celebrations.
Whack a Ball! Christine Giorentini and Aileen Ludden enjoying Galway Golf Range
By Avril HORAN of charge, so you can simply arrive and take some time out on the range. Established in 1989 under the backdrop of the Burren, the experienced and friendly team ensure that your experience will be a welcoming one. With target areas and raised greens, the Galway Golf Range simulates a real time golf situation. It is perfect for the experienced and for those who have never held a club before. “Aside from walking the promenade, it has to be one of the most inexpensive ways of having fun in Galway,” says manager, Adrian Wallace. “It is perfect for the family and we can also accommodate schools. It is great exercise for children and a new way to introduce them to the sport,” he says. The Galway Golf Range is open 364 days a year, from 11am until 9pm pm weekdays and from 11am – 6pm on weekends. It is only closed on Christmas Day. Find them on facebook at galway golf range, where they like to be liked!
e ’ v e found one of the cheapest ways to have fun and exercise at the same time with the Galway Golf Range in Salthill. Nothing says stress relief like whacking a few balls (golf balls) after a tough day and prices start at just €1 for a basket of ten. The Galway Golf Range has 20 bays, where you can practice your swing without hurting anyone, and is designed for golfers and non-golfers alike. There is no dress code, other than casual attire, and you can enjoy the full benefits of a driving range in a stunning location. With free parking as an added bonus, you can bring the family for a fun activity together or take a lesson from one of their PGA pros. Lessons are available by appointment and there is a newly refurbished teaching bay so you can progress your golf in comfort. Golf clubs are available free
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• 7:30pm: Why it’s Grease Lightning at the Town Hall Theatre as the musical Grease comes to town.
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Bec’s Blog is Blooming! By Avril HORAN
Our own fashion guru, Bec Boop (25), has been nominated for numerous blogging awards, has styled for the November edition of Xpose magazine, organised her own fashion bloggers’ event in the city, and was recently tweeted by none other than Calum Best! And she has only been blogging since March. We are delighted to have her as part of The Craic in Galway team and had to find out more about our Galway Girl, who amidst the fashion whirlwind, is also a qualified accountant and is currently planning her wedding. ple who love to be busy! If I’m not working or blogging, you will find me styling photo-shoots, working on features for The Craic in Galway, reporting on events or playing with my puppy Kingsley! And of course, I am kept on my toes planning my upcoming nuptials. What is your ambition? My ambition is to make Bec Boop a successful and well-known brand and continue this amazing fashion adventure I have started. Tell me about the Xpose magazine shoot? I still cannot believe Bec Boop has been featured in a monthly national glossy magazine! I was contacted by Xpose magazine recently to style an A/W13 trend for their ‘How we wear it’ feature. The trend I was assigned was ‘punk rebel’ which was such a fun challenge to style. I added lots of my favourite punk/ grunge trends including double leather and studs. It was such a thrill to see the finished article in the November issue of the magazine. You have made it as a finalist of Social and Personal Next Top Fashion Blogger and the RSVP/
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Why did you start fashion blogging? I have always had a keen interest in writing and journalism. However, I chose to pursue a career in accountancy. After I obtained my professional qualification, I was encouraged to start my blog by my fiancé, who studies media and journalism. He showed me the basic skills I needed to get started and Bec Boop Fashionista World was born. How long have you been blogging? Since March of this year and it has been a whirlwind journey since that very first blog post! I find that blogging is a constant learning curve and with every post, I learn and develop my blogging skills. This is something I really enjoy and the opportunities it has presented me with to date have been amazing! You also have a day job. Yes, I am an accountant working as an audit assistant manager in EY. I really enjoy my career and I find that my blog has ensured I have a good work-life balance as I set aside structured time around my day job to blog. I am one of those crazy peo-
Oasis Style Blogger of the Year. How has this made you feel? I feel so honoured and very lucky. This has made me feel so inspired and driven to continue writing regular blog posts on Bec Boop Fashionista World and developing the website. It is so amazing to know that after only a few months of blogging I have been a finalist in two national competitions, as well as being shortlisted in the Blog Awards Ireland – best newcomer category. I hope to make Galway proud and represent our beautiful county in the fashion world. What’s next for Bec Boop? If you missed the first Bec Boop Galway Bloggers Party, fear not, I hope to organise another event in January, so all the fabulous Galway Bloggers can get together again. I also have some surprise news for you. I hope to launch the Bec Boop boutique (online store) in the coming months where my fashionista followers can shop new and preloved items. Watch this space! To contact Bec Boop email becboopfashionistaworld@ gmail.com
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Saturday 30th Nov 2013 • 8:30am: Learn positive living through yoga, life coaching, and naturopathic nutrition with a one day workshop at Brigit’s Garden, Roscahill. • 2:30pm: Journey back to the 1950s for the matinee performance of Grease at the Town Hall Theatre. Shows again at 7:30pm. • NUIG graduates of 1978, ‘79, ’80 and ‘81 are having to a class reunion today with a re enactment of lit and deb, a talk by Professor Hubert McDermott, disco, tours of the university, a music session, and a 70s disco night!
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ment, cooking utensils, a basic tool kit, a children’s activity pack and other vital items. They have organised collections at NUIG, Shop Street, and at the Connacht Rugby game on Saturday, November 23rd for the urgent appeal. For Cllr Neil McNeilis, it was “the quickest way we felt we could bring assistance”.
The Galway Rotary Club are helping the devastated Philippines in the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan by supporting the shelterbox organisation. Shelterbox delivers essentials to families in need including contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, blankets, groundsheets, water storage and filtration equip-
• 7pm: The Why Not? adventure film festival comes to An Taibhearc with a talk, film shorts and feature flick McConkey, who pioneered ski base jumping and free skiing. • 9pm: Wheeler Johnson will take to the stage at Sally Longs for some serious hard rock tunes.
• 10pm: The Ghetto Disco takes place at the Townhouse bar. • 10pm: Get down with FYC at Kellys bar on Bridge Street. • 11:30pm: The Kieran Kramer band will hit the high notes at The Quays.
• Join the G Bar for their 1st birthday celebrations with DJ Karen upstairs and the stylings of Paul Ryder downstairs.
For Pete’s Sake – Amazing Apples Set for Charity Gig children from Oranmore, who was suddenly struck by cancer earlier this year. Following months of extensive chemotherapy, his only option is to travel to New York for life saving treatment. See www.facebook/forpetessakegalway . Tickets €15.
The fantastic Galway band and a craicin’ favourite, the Amazing Apples, will play a charity gig in Kudos nightclub at Keanes, Oranmore on December 6th at 9pm. The fun and high energy band are helping to raise money For Pete’s Sake - fundraising trust for Pete, a 40-year-old father of 3 young
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• 10pm: It’s the night you’ve been waiting for; The Galway Leagues Full Monty takes place at Monroe’s Live in aid of Western Alzheimers followed by live music from Longford band, Recoil.
VOX POP What’s the CRAIC?
Ellen Forde The craic is that I enjoy my walk as I do most days. I love to go up the canal during such a beautiful day.
Eleanor O’Dea
The craic in Galway is partying every night until you don’t remember!
James McHale
Layla Ni Fhlaithearta
The craic is good, I’m looking forward to Christmas. I’m starting my Christmas shopping early so I’m all prepared this year.
No craic. I’m just dying from a hangover! Galway is the graveyard of all ambitions!!
Cornelia Locodi
Lilian Akkerman
Elena
The craic is when I get roses delivered to the 4 Aces casino. It’s the best craic there.
Laurent Cliron
Rouge and Le Petit Rouge is the craic and it’s different every night.
The craic is all the second hand shops, clothes, dvds, and things to put around your house.
Milos Suran Michael McManus & Claire Conway Ciara Galstra
The craic is breastfeeding at the workplace in Mellow Daze.
The craic in Galway is good food and happy people. It’s very laid back and chilled. The pastry in the Huntsman is also great craic! Claire is the pastry chef there. That is all great craic.
The craic is waking up Saturday or Sunday morning, taking my family to town for breakfast and enjoying this great vibrant city all year long!
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Sunday 1st Dec 2013 • 12pm: If you spot the red suits already running through the city streets don’t worry, it’s the Santa Dash 2013. This 5K and 10K route starts at the Claddagh and you get a free Santa suit with your entry fee. This charity event is in aid of the Children in Hospital Ireland. Walkers, runners and children are all welcome to take part. • 12pm: The Galway Bay Jazz band play live at Busker Brownes, Cross Street. • 12:30pm: Enjoy a swingin’ jazz session at the Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square. • 1pm: The Galway kiddies market takes place at the Clayton hotel. • 6pm: Get those legs moving with salsa dance classes at The Townhouse Bar. • 8pm: Relax with a Sunday evening gypsy jazz session with I Saw Stars at Kellys on Bridge Street. • 8:15pm: The Galway Film Society presents Blancanieves, a magical retelling of Snow White with flamenco, a very evil stepmother, and a band of bullfighting dwarves at the Town Hall Theatre. • 11pm: Party band Vinny Mongan and the Restless will jolt you into the week ahead at Monroe’s Live. • It’s the G bar hangover party! Recover from the weekend shenanigans with Sara O Kane and DJ Betty.
Two Key Winter Fashion Trends By Rebecca CASSERLY his winter there are some key trends which you can incorporate into your wardrobe, be it for a daytime look or for a trendy party outfit. First up, faux fur! Faux fur gilets are available everywhere at the moment and are a great way to wrap up in the chilly weather while remaining style-conscious. Team your gilet with a waist belt and skinny jeans for a figure flattering outfit. If you are a fan of thrifting you are bound to pick up a unique faux fur gilet in one of Galway’s many vintage/thrift/ charity stores. If you would rather hit the high street or browse online there are an array to choose from in various lengths, textures and colours. This black faux fur gilet is available in Miss Selfridge, the bow belt is the perfect detail for a cute Winter look. Another key trend this season is burgundy pieces. Colour block your outfit with various shades of burgundy or textures to really make a fashion statement. An alternative option is to add one burgundy piece such as these burgundy ankle boots from Penneys or fedora hat, to an all-black outfit which really en-
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sures that attention is drawn to the statement piece in your outfit. In the next issue we take a look at the more festive fashion trends, so don’t miss it!
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The Legend of the Lynches By Steven MCCULLOUGH the common error of introducing his funnier, foreign and better looking friend to his beloved. It was not long before Gomez had fandangoed his way into the ladies heart. Walter was enraged and stalked Gomez while he was visiting the lady in question. After the visit, he followed Gomez and stabbed him in the heart with a poniard, before dumping his body in the sea. Unfortunately for young Walter, he had
punishment, and perhaps even a little sadistic, Walter may have deserved it. There are two legends as to why James hung his son. The Lynches had made several trading expeditions to Spain prior to 1493, giving them some considerable wealth. On his final voyage to Spain, James returned with the son of a prominent Spanish merchant, whose name was Gomez. Walter and Gomez quickly hit it off, becoming inseparable for a time. Alas, Walter made
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he Lynches are one of the founding ‘Tribe’ families of Galway, and perhaps the most infamous, due to a small window in a small section of building at the side of St. Nicholas Collegiate Church. The legend says that it was from this window in 1493 that Mayor James Lynch Fitz-Stephen hung his own son, Walter, to uphold civic justice. While this seems like draconian form of
read the tide wrong and, the next day, the body of Gomez was found on the beach, announcing Walter’s crime. The second legend is the more interesting of the two, as it has more acts of piracy! James had sent young Walter to Spain as captain of his largest cargo ship which transported wine. Walter was also entrusted with a huge amount of money to pay outstanding debts. With time to kill in Spain, Walter decided he would sample some
Walter was well liked in the community; he had good marriage prospects and was wealthy. As time went by, he also allowed himself to believe that he had gotten away with the murder of Gomez. It was not to be however. One of the sailors took sick a year after the faithful voyage and, on his deathbed, asked for James Lynch. He told James everything - and Walter’s part in it. Whatever the causes and locations of the murder of Gomez, when James found out about it, he was overcome with rage and
about the loss of the money, and the even bigger debt now owed. A plan formed. He would kill the Spaniard. Over the first days of the voyage, Walter got the crew to agree to the murder, either through threats or rewards. One night, Walter invited Gomez to enjoy the beauty of the moon with him, as the Spaniard looked up; Walter shoved him over the side of the ship and into the deep blue sea. Upon returning home, James greeted his son like a hero, and their business went from strength to strength.
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of the local wine, then he decided he would sample some more. After a bottle or two he had a good feeling about playing the local gambling games; alas, as could be predicted he lost a huge amount of his father’s money. Now, next to broke, he had to ask the wine merchant for more credit. The merchant agreed, but announced that he would send his son, Gomez, back to Galway to ensure the bill was paid. Walter was sobering up fast at this point and realised that as soon as Gomez touched Galway soil, he would tell James
shame! He arrested his son, who admitted his guilt. As Mayor and Chief Magistrate, he sentences his own son to death by hanging, despite pleas from the population of the city. The hanging party was unable to reach the gallows because of the large crowd begging for Walter’s release. So, James took his son to his own house to a high arched window. Here, he put the noose over his son’s head, secured the other end to an iron staple, and after taking from him a last embrace, he launched him into legend.
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Monday 2nd Dec 2013 • 9am: Techies will gather for the LESS - Lean Enterprise Software and Systems Conference – at NUIG which runs until December 4th. • 11am: Start your week with contemporary dance skills led by Cindy Cummins at the Galway Rowing Club Woodquay. The event is organised by the Galway Dance Project and is for all levels of dancers. • 6pm: A special Christmas CD with Mike Denver will be launched in aid of the Galway Parkinsons Association at the Clayton hotel, Ballybrit. Galway Bay Fm’s Ollie Turner will be on hand at the event. • 6pm: The agm for the Galway branch of the Construction Industry Federation takes place at the Ardilaun hotel.
• 8pm: Catch The View live at the Roisin Dubh, a band who have supported the legendary Stone Roses to a 50,000 strong crowd in Scotland. • 8pm: The Galway Language Exchange takes place at Kellys on Bridge Street, where you can practice all sorts of languages in a sociable environment. • 7:30pm: Eamonn Ansbro from the Kingsland Observatory will give a public talk organised by the Galway Astonomy Society at the Westwood hotel. • 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!
StreetStyle!!!
By Rebecca CASSERLY
Street Styler:
Michelle McDonagh, Galway
Occupation:
Fashion Blogger
Blog:
intriguedandinfatuated.blogspot.ie Michelle’s statement pieces include these boyfriend jeans and crombie coat, both from Topshop. Boyfriend jeans are so easy to wear and incorporate into many different looks and crombie coats are a key trend this season, available in so many different styles and stores. Michelle’s ankle boots from Zara are the final statement piece in this look which we are loving! If you would like to be featured in the Craic in Galway street style section get in touch: becboopfashionistaworld@ gmail.com
Fashion Diary Date! Steal My Style event, then please email the Steal My Style team at stealmystyleevent@gmail.com for more details. Or if you would prefer to just relax and enjoy a night of shopping, entry is just €3 on the night! I had the pleasure of meeting these ladies at the recent Cork Fashion Week where the Steal My Style event was one of the highlights of the week. See you there!
Here’s another date for your fashion diaries! November 27th: Top fashion bloggers and stylists Nessa Cotter and Erika Fox are bringing their fantastic rail sale and fashion event to Galway where you can buy and sell pre-loved and new items. Whether you just want to clear out your own wardrobe to make room for more treasures or you are a boutique owner or designer this is the event for you. The ‘Steal My Style – Rail Sale and Fashion Event’ will take place in the Stock Exchange, Galway on Wednesday, November 27th from 5-8pm. If you would like to reserve your space for this fantastic
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Tuesday 3rd Dec 2013 • 1pm: The Contempo Quartet are back for Lunchtime at The Library, a free musical treat taking place at the Galway City Library, Augustine Street. • 2:30pm: Time to wrap up with those woollies as the Ballybane knitting circle takes place at the Ballybane library. Knitting has become chic you know! • 6:30pm: The Gloss reader event takes place at L’Occitane En Provence on Eglington Street for an evening of indulgence. Enjoy hand and arm massages and a complimentary goodie bag worth €55. Tickets are €10. • 8pm: The much loved play, Tuesdays with Morrie returns to the Town Hall Theatre, an autobiographical story of accomplished journalist Mitch Albom, and his encounters with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is suffering from motor neuron disease. • 8pm: Head to Le Petit Rouge on Dominick Street for a salsa night complete with a salsa dance class. Learn new moves before hitting the dance floor to the best of latin beats all night.
• 9:30pm: Joe O’Neill and Pablo Lee playing at Barr an Chaladh
CRAICING NEWS!!! By Avril HORAN
Galway has Pride of Place awards. The All-Island Pride of Place Competition recognises and celebrates the vital contributions that community partnerships make to society.
Craicing congratulations to the Shantalla Resident’s Association, the Ballybane Community Sports and Men’s Shed Project for getting top prizes from the annual Pride of Place
Special Meeting for Late Galway Mayor (67) served two terms on Galway City Council and was elected Mayor of the city in 1993. Originally from St Bridget’s Terrace, Prospect Hill, he was a successful businessman and was heavily involved with Fr Griffin’s GAA club, Corinithians Rugby club, and was a founding member of Pearse Athletic Club. RIP.
A special meeting of Galway City Council will be held on Friday, November 22 at 10am in City Hall to convey sympathy to the family of the late Mr Henry O’Connor, Mayor of Galway 1993-‘94. The Mayor and elected members will make their way to St Patrick’s Church following the meeting. Henry O’Connor
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NUI Galway scientists have discovered new deep-sea habitats in Irish waters. For the first time, a team from the Ryan In-
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A social media gathering with a difference takes place in Cong on November 30th. You have to ‘blog your way in’ to the event and everyone is a speaker at this un-conference like conference! It will take place in seven venues in
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Wednesday 4th Dec 2013 • 1pm: Comedian Tommy Tiernan will open his mouth for an improv session at the Kings Head Ruby Room – and it’s all for charity. It’s a 40 minute journey of whatever comes into his head with all proceeds going to the Simon community. Tickets €10. • 5:30pm: It’s time for Style in the City! a charity event for Galway fashion followers taking place at The Stock Exchange and organised by our own Rebecca Casserly! With a fashion show, pop up shops, goody bags and lots lots more to keep you entertained. • 7:45pm: The Galway (Oranmore) support meeting to learn how to go beyond stuttering takes place at library buildings. The groups helps those with a stammer to conquer it.
• 8pm: Catch a live jazz session at Le Petit Rouge on Dominick Street for a night of music with your favourite wine. • 8pm: It’s the second and final night for the heart warming and poignant, Tuesdays with Morrie at the Town Hall Theatre, an autobiographical story of accomplished journalist Mitch Albom, and his encounters with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is suffering from motor neuron disease. • 10pm: You ain’t nothing but a hound dog! The brilliant Screamin’ Bluecats are back at Garvey’s Eyre Square with the best of late night rock n’roll!
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€2m for Historic Connemara Landmark Funding of €2 million has been confirmed for Pearse’s Cottage in Rosmuc, Connemara. The historic home of the spokesman of the 1916 Rising, Padraig Pearse, attracts thousands of visitors to the area
each year and it is a major boost to the locality. The funding is part of the Government’s 2016 Commemorative Programme and will be granted over a three year period.
Naked Calendar Launch
Nothing says Christmas like a charity naked calendar. The guys and gals of Monroes have stripped off in aid of Cancer Care West and the launch will take place on Friday, November 29th backstage in Monroes Live from 7:30-9pm.. P h o t o graphed by Divmedia, our own Darius Ivan and Sunny Juddy took part and de-robed for the event. We can’t wait and it will be a real Christmas craicer!
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Thursday 5th Dec 2013 • 8pm: Druid presents The Colleen Bawn at the Black Box Theatre, a suspense-filled tale of tangled love, misplaced honour and downright skulduggery. • 9pm: The Yeti Suite play live at the Townhouse bar.
• 9pm: Ahead of their UK album and tour, Fight Like Apes, will take to the stage at the Roisin Dubh. • 9pm: A GMIT fundraiser takes place at Kellys on Bridge street with live music from three bands. • 9:30pm: Enjoy live jazz and blues by Benny and the Good Men at McSwiggans, Woodquay. • 10pm: It’s the 4th round of the iRocks battle of the bands and we are getting closer to finding out who will walk away with the top prize of €10k worth of promotional and touring assistance.
CRAICING HEALTH!!! By Dara KELLY
How to stay on track at weekends 1.- Drink more...Not alcohol but litres of water, or herbal tea - try different flavours, add cinnamon & chopped apple. This will stop you snacking and help to flush out toxins. 2.- Try a new activity... Dance, skip, ride a horse, go for a swim, jog or skate on the Prom, collect Autumn leaves,
run up a hill and roll down it! 3.- Wear your sexiest outfit...Put on something gorgeous & practice good posture. Visualize looking even better in it by continuing to eat clean & exercise. And remember, a little of what you fancy does no harm. Spend time with people you love, have fun, enjoy life.
Conas cloí le do sprioc ag an deireadh seachtaine 1.- Ól níos mó.. ní alcól ach uisce - cúpla lítear, nó tae luibheanna. Bain triail as blasanna éagsúla le spíosraí agus torthaí iontu. Beidh níos lú tóir ar bhrioscaí ná mar a bheadh le gnáth tae. 2.- Bain triail as rud éigin nua mar aclaíocht - damhsa, marcaíocht capall, snámh, rith nó scátáil, bailiú duilleoga an Fhómhair, spraoi ar an trá.
3.- Bí i do chailín álainn! Cuir ort éadaí galánta, seas suas díreach agus tarraing isteach an bolg. Smaoinigh ar chomh galánta a bheidh tú i gcónaí má leanann tú ort ag ithe go folláin agus ag traenáil go dian. Cuimhnigh go mbíonn blas ar an mbeagán. Bain sult as an saol, bí leis na daoine is ansa leat, bí sona sásta.
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