Galway Bay FM News Archives
Hip hop and comedy on menu
Date Published: 12-May-2011
Limerick hip-hop duo The Rubberbandits bring their hybrid of hip hop and comedy to the stage of the Róisín Dubh for an eagerly anticipated gig this Saturday night.
The controversial act gained notoriety and acclaim in equal measure last year with the release of the expletive-laden single, Horse Outside, which got over six million hits on YouTube and climbed the charts to register at Christmas number two.
A second single, I Wanna Fight Your Father, was launched last February and fans have been given to understand that there is an album in the pipeline and set for release before too long. Within 24 hours of release, their second single had garnered more than 170,000 views on YouTube.
The collective star of the duo – who have adopted the catchy names Mr Chrome and Blind Boy Boat Club – has continued to rise and they have won awards for both their music and their comedy. They have performed at both the Bulmers Comedy Festival and Electric Picnic, and have played in support of Alabama 3, Super Extra Bonus Party and Ice Cube.
This year, they were named by entertainment.ie as Best Irish Act, beating competition from the likes of Villagers, Fionn Regan and The Script.
The Rubberbandits play the Róisín Dubh at 9pm on Saturday, May 14. Tickets cost €15. DJ KC (Today FM) and DJ Ferg also provide entertainment on the night.
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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