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A Word in Your Eye at the Kenny Gallery
Date Published: 21-Apr-2011
A group exhibition, A Word in Your Eye is currently on display at The Kenny Gallery, Liosbán Retail Park, Tuam Road. The exhibition from the group, Akin which opened last Saturday, formed a visual arts aspect of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature. It was officially opened by newly Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Jimmy Deenihan.
A Word in Your Eye is a mixed media exhibition featuring the artwork of AKIN members Margaret Irwin, Leonie King, Dolores Lyne, Jay Murphy and Sioban Piercy. Their art is accompanied by words from writers including Eva Bourke, Bernard O’Donoghue, Mary O’Malley Mícheál Ó Siadhail, Gerard Smyth, J.M. Synge, Walt Whitman and Joseph Woods.
The artists’ group Akin was established in 1991 by this group of highly talented women, and it has exhibited widely in Ireland, France and Italy.
A Word in Your Eye continues daily at the Kenny Gallery from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday until Thursday next, April 28. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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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