Galway Bay FM News Archives
Soulful ‘roots rock’ sound of The Deans
Date Published: 19-May-2011
Blues-rock trio The Deans bring their combination of melodic vocal harmonies and a heavy-hitting rhythm section to Monroe’s Live in Galway this Friday night.
The well-travelled group is composed of Athenry duo Gavin Dean and Gary Keon, and Dublin’s Chris Byrne. They have toured extensively since they formed in 2007, playing at a number of festivals in France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and Holland.
As their popularity in Europe gathered momentum, they obliged the organisers of the famous Guitare-en-Scene festival in France by performing there at the 43rd anniversary of the event in 2009. Their soulful sounds have also gained considerable popularity at home despite the band spending much time of the road since they got together.
Their music has been described by their vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Gavin Dean as “roots rock” that provides a soundtrack for his romantic notions, tales of travel and an indefatigable lust for life.
They released their first single, Worried All The Time, last year, when it successfully breached the Top 40 of the official Irish charts – the highest-ranking independent entry for the month of November.
A further release is planned for later this year and the group has its eyes set on the United States, where it has plans to tour before the end of the year.
The Deans perform at Monroe’s Live venue on Dominick Street at 10pm this Friday, May 20.
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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