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Galway set dancers to entertain the Queen
Date Published: 11-May-2011
By Declan Tierney
Eight set dancers from Abbeyknockmoy are to be the toast of the country next week when they display their immense talents for the Queen during her visit to this country next week.
The Abbeyknockmoy Set Dancers, who are trained by Marie Greaney, will perform for Queen Elizabeth in Croke Park on Wednesday and already there is some nervous excitement within the group.
But they are vastly experienced having been together for the past 12 years and have won countless national titles as well as performing for President Mary McAleese last year in Áras an Uachtaráin.
They have performed on RTÉ’s Up For The Match and this year they won Scór na nOg All-Ireland medals and will perform their winning set dance for the Queen.
Marie Greaney explains that it was their achievements and their exposure which earned them the phone call from the organisers of the Queen’s visit and they were only too delighted to oblige.
Marie is an accomplished set dancer herself and is the holder of numerous All-Ireland medals. She is the inspiration behind the very successful set dancing club which was formed over 12 years ago. Her extraordinary drive and determination in mastering the art of set dancing has seen the Abbeyknockmoy Set Dancers eclipse all other similar groups with their creative, exciting and traditional technique.
The dancers who will be performing for the Queen are Matthew Mills, Ryan Wilson, Brian Carthy, Joseph Boyle, Jessica Lally, Katie Mullins, Claire Quinn and Emily Fleming.
Read more in today’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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