Galway Bay FM News Archives
Singing sensation Ryan Sheridan to perform at HMV this Saturday
Date Published: 05-May-2011
Singer-songwriter Ryan Sheridan will be performing live and signing copies of his debut album, The Day You Live Forever, at HMV in Galway City this Saturday evening.
The Monaghan musician made a splash in the Irish music scene last year with the release of his debut single, Jigsaw, which transpired to be one of the biggest radio hits of the year. The launch of the album marks a successful year for the guitarist that started out with him and percussionist Arthur Grazcyk playing on the streets of Temple Bar.
Sheridan was spotted there by his current management team and has since signed for the record label Rubyworks. The release of The Day You Live Forever appears to be the next step in what is shaping up to be a very exciting music career for the Monaghan man.
He played at Oxegen, Electric Picnic and Benicassim in Spain last summer, as well as supporting some top acts at Irish gigs, including Rodrigo y Gabriela, Mark Lanegan and Wallis Bird. He played his first headline tour around Ireland last December.
He comes to Galway as part of a series of live gigs to launch The Day You Live Forever in locations such as Dublin, Monaghan, Kilkenny and Limerick.
Ryan Sheridan will perform live in HMV at Edward Square at 5pm this Saturday, May 7 and will be signing copies of his debut album in the store afterwards.
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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