Galway Bay FM News Archives
Dear Frankie: show featuring agony aunt of the airwaves
Date Published: 07-Apr-2011
Mention two words, Dear Frankie, to anyone aged forty or over in this country and something predictable happens. They start to sing the signature tune to Frankie Byrne’s iconic radio show, The Women’s Page. For over twenty years, Frankie ruled supreme on the airwaves on matters amorous.
Now her life, both on air and off, where she had her fill of personal tragedies, has been brought to life in a new theatrical production from Five Lamps Theatre Company. The result is a show which is a beautiful pen picture of the changes in Irish society over the past forty years. It plays at Galway’s Town Hall Theatre from Thursday, April 21, to Saturday, April 23.
In an era without internet, without dedicated self-help book sections in the bookshop, where the Librarian knew your Mother so you couldn’t borrow that book, information was pretty hard to come by. Luckily, there was Frankie Byrne. The play celebrates the eclectic life and times of Ireland’s first radio agony aunt. The various and authentic problems written to her and heard throughout the play offer a fascinating insight into the hang-ups, concerns and sorrows of Ireland in the ’60s and ’70s.
Nuala Hayes plays the title role of Frankie in the show and the cast also features Donagh Deeney and Dorothy Cotter. And of course, like Frankie’s own radio programme, the score features a selection of Frank Sinatra numbers throughout. There is hilarity in the show and moments of deep despair. And always there is empathy, as Frankie reaches out to everyone who comes her way and everyone who starts off their handwritten letter with the words; Dear Frankie…
As a final enticement, there is a special ticket offer of €10 for seniors!
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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