Galway Bay FM News Archives
Karl Jenkins to conduct Galway Baroque Singers
Date Published: 20-Apr-2011
Music lovers in Galway and the West can look forward to a rare musical treat on Thursday next, April 28 when Welsh composer and musician Karl Jenkins conducts his own work, The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace in Leisureland at 8pm as part of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra’s 2011 Signature Series. He will be joined by one of the country’s foremost choirs, the Galway Baroque Singers, for the event.
The Galway Baroque Singers were invited by RTÉ in November to sing The Armed Man with the Concert Orchestra and guest conductor Karl Jenkins, an invitation that they were happy to accept.
The singers regard it as a singular honour to perform under this world famous composer and musician, the choir having already performed another of his works, The Armed Man in 2009 and the Irish premiere of his Stabat Mater in 2008 to mark the silver jubilee of the Galway Baroques.
Karl Jenkins composed The Armed Man a decade ago and it immediately became a sensation with gold CD sales and nearly 1,00 performances since.
Now, for the first time in Ireland, the composer takes the podium to conduct one of the best loved pieces of our age. The Armed Man brings the audience on a moving journey from the cacophony of war to a final message of hope and peace.
This full evening of Karl Jenkins’ music also features his Te Deum and Palladio.
Tickets for the event, priced at €20, are on sale at Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Middle St., Telephone, 091 561766. As this promises to be a very popular concert, early booking is advisable.
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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