Galway Bay FM News Archives
Gig and new album from guitar player and singer Albert Niland
Date Published: 30-Jun-2011
Albert Niland makes a welcome return to Galway when he plays the Róisín Dubh this Sunday, July 3. Niland, an impeccable guitar player and nuanced singer, is celebrating the released of his new eponymous double album, a collection of 24 songs that take in original material and choice covers of artists Prince, Randy Newman and Bruce Springsteen.
It sees the Mountbellew man let loose in live arena, where he thrives.
“This is something I wanted to do for quite a while . . .put all the songs that I play live, on one collection, in one place,” says Albert. “Songs from all albums, past and present, my favourites, I suppose, you could say.”
It was recorded in Dublin, with the legendary engineer Brian Masterson and according to Albert, they just “set up and on played, just me and the guitar, no overdubs, no fancy footwork, plain and simple”. And he’s happy with the results.
“This is probably my best recording to date, or the one I am personally the most happiest with anyway, because it really captures me and the guitar, like I was six feet in front of you . .. that’s about all I can ask for really, in a recording.
“It’s going to be hard to beat working with Brian, and he really has captured my sound there, so it will take a bit to do the next one.
“So for anyone who ever came up to me after a concert, and asked ‘Is that song you played on this disc..?’, I can now answer yes…!”
Support for Albert comes from Loughrea’s Ultan Conlon. Doors 9pm, tickets €14/€12 members.
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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