Galway Bay FM News Archives
‘Pride of Parnell Street’ on whistlestop visit to city
Date Published: 12-May-2011
Fishamble Theatre Company is bringing the hugely successful revival of The Pride of Parnell Street to the Town Hall Theatre for one night only on Friday, May 20. Originally premiered in London and featured at the Dublin Theatre Festival in 2007, The Pride of Parnell Street by internationally renowned playwright and novelist Sebastian Barry has toured Ireland and internationally to packed houses and critical acclaim.
The Pride of Parnell Street is a moving story of a married couple. In a series of intercutting monologues, Janet and Joe chart the intimacies of their love and the rupturing of their relationship.
This is an intimate tale of ordinary and extraordinary life on the streets of Dublin.
Jim Culleton directs the multi award-winning cast of Mary Murray and Joe Hanley and the play features the exceptional design team of Sabine Dargent (set/costumes), Mark Galione (lighting) and Denis Clohessy (music).
For the first time ever in Ireland, there will be one audio-described and captioned performance in each venue of the tour. This is facilitated by Arts & Disability Ireland and will enable those with visual and hearing impairments to enjoy the play.
Booking is now open at the Town Hall Theatre on 091-569777 or on the web at www.tht.ie
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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