Galway Bay FM News Archives
Double the value as instrumental group Tucan play concert in city
Date Published: 26-May-2011
Sligo instrumental group Tucan play at Monroes Live venue this Friday night, having recently expanded to a quartet following the addition of two new members.
Originally a duo composed of Donal Gunne and Pearse Feeney, Tucan is now a four-piece outfit with the added fat bass lines and thumping drums of Paul Wherly and Keith Kelly.
Their debut album Aliquot Strings, produced by Kíla’s Lance Hogan, was greeted by critical acclaim both at home and abroad, and the group has gone on to perform with the likes of Alabama 3, Rodrigo y Gabriela and Jose Feliciano.
The album was self-released but climbed to number 29 in the Irish charts, which prompted Pearse Feeney to point out that, if they had sold seven more records, they would have overtaken the Pussycat Dolls.
They also shared a stage with New York based singer/songwriter Regina Spektor and have been regulars at Electric Picnic every year since 2007. Tucan have recorded a series of eight live videos of interpretations of classic dance tracks, as well as a number of their own original tracks, which are set to be released exclusively online through social networking sites, YouTube and iTunes. The videos have been dubbed The Factory Sessions.
The expansion to a four-piece band has added another dimension to the energetic play of the acoustic instrumentalists Gunne and Feeney.
Tucan will perform at Monroes Live venue on Dominick Street at 11.30pm this Friday, May 27.
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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