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Clifden holiday inspires author’s new novel
Date Published: 20-Apr-2011
A London author has struck it lucky with the publication of his first novel based in Clifden, a town he fell in love with during a one week holiday to Connemara four years ago.
James Mylet from Twickenham works in advertising but has dreamed of having his fictional work published for years. He admits he has had “a few rejections” but next week his first novel Lex hits the shops, published by Quercus, the same publishers of the runaway international success of Steig Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy.
The book is about a teenager from Clifden who dreams of leaving his home town to become a well known DJ in London, or anywhere but his Connemara home. Lex runs an internet radio station, which he leaves on all day with a long playlist while he attends the local school. He’s a Leaving Cert student, the eldest of three children.
He is also in love with a girl who hardly notices him and Lex thinks her boyfriend doesn’t deserve her.
It is very readable and is a mix of Adrian Mole and Nick Hornby’s High Fidelity because of its wit and innocence.
James, who has no connection with Clifden or even Ireland, hopes that the book will be well received in Ireland and especially Clifden, so he can return there for another visit.
“That week long holiday in the West was eventful. I got inspired with the story for the book and my wife Catherine and I decided to start a family.
“We haven’t been back since – Felix our son is now three and a half so we haven’t gone anywhere much – but I still remember the beauty of Connemara, despite it raining most days."
Read the full interview in this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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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