Five local winners at food awards including best Italian restaurant in Ireland!

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August 24, 2022

galway daily news laptop loan scheme at nui galway — NUI Galway students Caroline O'Toole and Tendai Muzunze who received laptops on loan as part of the NUI Galway Laptop Loan Scheme alongside Imelda Byrne, Head of NUI Galway Access Centre. Credit: Aengus McMahon.

NUI Galway has announced a third year of the Laptop Loan Scheme for full-time and part-time students.

Applications for the scheme are now being accepted from until Saturday, October 15.

Over 960 students benefitted from the NUI Galway Laptop Loan Scheme over the last two years.

The scheme is part of a package to support disadvantaged students by providing eligible students with a laptop, on long-term loan, to help them with studies for as long as they are students at NUI Galway.

Imelda Byrne, Head of the Access Centre at NUI Galway, said that purchasing a laptop can be a significant financial consideration for low-income households and a barrier to students participating fully in their education.

“The University values openness and excellence and we understand that means students not only accessing third-level education but having the supports and resources necessary to participate in their studies to the best of their abilities,” she said.

“This scheme allowed us to provide students from low-income households and students who would not traditionally be well represented at third-level with equal access to a digital device and to reduce their financial burden.”

NUI Galway Biomedical Science student Caroline O’Toole, who received a laptop under the scheme, added that being a student is an exciting and fun journey, but also it can come with some challenges.

She said that not being able to afford school supplies was an issue for her.

“When I heard of the laptop loan scheme, I was so relieved as I was given a laptop for the duration of my degree. This lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. I needed help and I was heard.”

Eligibility is prioritised on a needs basis. Students from low-income households and the identified target groups who demonstrate that they or their family do not have the means to purchase such a device themselves qualify to apply for the scheme.

For more information on the scheme, criteria and application process visit nuigalway.ie/accesscentre/laptoploanscheme/

Big winners for Galway at the Bar of the Year awards

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August 23, 2022

Galway Daily food & drink Big winners for Galway at the Bar of the Year awards — The Connacht Hospitality Group's An Púcán won best in Connacht/Ulster in the People's Choice at the Bar of the Year Awards 2022. Photo Credit: Paul Sherwood Photographer paul@sherwood.ie

It was a good day for Galway at the Bar of the Year Awards on Monday night, with AnIt was a good day for Galway at the Bar of the Year Awards on Monday night, with An Púcán and the Quays bringing home trophies.

The Quays Bar and Music Hall was the overall winner of the Best Live Entertainment Category at the event in Dublin’s Clayton Hotel on Monday.

The Quays Bar and Music Hall won Gold in the Best Live Entertainment Category at the Bar of the Year Awards 2022. Photo Credit: The Quays via Facebook

The other big winner for Galway was An Púcán, which cemented its popular reputation by being named the Best Bar in Connacht/Ulster in the People’s Choice category for the third year running.

Connacht Group General Manger Wayne Neilon said, “this award is very deserving recognition of the hard working and passionate team in An Púcán, for customer to take the time to give us a vote shows how well regarded the staff of An Púcán are.”

“This year’s award is particularly welcomed after the difficult times the hospitality industry have endured.”

In other victories for Galway The Front Door got awarded Silver for LateBar/Nightclub, HYDE Bar won the Bronze Award for Best Gin Bar, and Tom Sheridan’s was the Bronze winner in the Locals Bar of the Year Category.

HYDE Bar won Bronze in the Best Gin Bar category at the Bar of the Year Awards 2022.

The glamorous event, which was hosted by Alan Shortt, saw pubs across the country recognised in 25 different categories, with Bar 1661 in Dublin being crowned the overall winner.

Other success on the night included Conor McGregor’s Black Forge pub which saw the MMA Star collect two awards himself in his usual flamboyant style.

The Bar of the Year awards celebrate all that is great about Irish pubs, clubs and bars, showcasing the high standards of the Licensed Trade across the country.

A total of 15 bars in Galway were shortlisted across multiple categories for the 2022 awards, now in their 17th year.

Fine for drivers ignoring school warden stop sign to double

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August 23, 2022

Galway Daily news Fine for drivers ignoring school warden stop sign to double

Galway Minister Hildegarde Naughton has announced that the fine for drivers failing to stop at a school warden sign is set to double.

The fine is set to increase from €80 to €160, as the RSA and Gardaí are warning drivers to watch out for children as the schools return after the summer.

Minister Naughton said that it is expected that the new measure will be in place in the very near future.

“School wardens are vulnerable road workers. Their job is to keep children safe. But to do this they put themselves at risk every time they step onto the road.”

“They work on all sorts of roads from national routes to small local roads and at times of the day that sees the heaviest traffic. They deserve our respect and a safe working environment.”

“Slow down when in the vicinity of schools, watch out for children and school wardens. Most importantly always heed their directions to stop,” Hildegarde Naughton said.

Drivers are being reminded that there will be a significant increase in school-going traffic in the coming days.

They should also expect to see a rise in the number of children using ‘active modes’ of transport such as cycling, walking or scooting to get to school.

Assistant Commissioner, Paula Hilman, Roads Policing and Community Engagement added, “With children returning to school over the coming days and weeks, we can expect increased traffic volumes on our roads, especially around schools.”

“I would ask that all parents remind children about road safety and take extra care when dropping or collecting children from schools.”

“I would also ask that all road users be extra vigilant when driving near schools and school wardens. We want all our children to return to school safely.”

To date in 2022, a total of 105 people have died on Irish roads, 17 more than the same period in 2021.

Using x-ray tech to treat fragile bone condition

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August 23, 2022

Galway Daily news Using x-ray tech to treat fragile bone condition

Researchers at NUI Galway have developed a new way of using x-ray technology in the treatment of people with osteoporosis, a fragile bone condition.

A team of computer scientists and engineers are using enhanced x-ray technology to measure bone density in people across Galway, Leitrim and Sligo.

The x-ray testing is being used to develop new osteoporosis screening and testing strategies for early identification of the condition in patients.

Prof. of Medicine at NUIG and Osteoporosis Clinical Lead at Galway University Hospitals John Carey said that this method could help cut costs, and deliver better outcomes for patients.

“The cross disciplinary expertise enables the development of a smart screening methodology to reduce health costs, maximise healthcare efficiencies, reduce waiting times and improve patient care and quality of life.”

Osteoporosis is a condition that slowly weakens bones, leaving them fragile, and is often only diagnosed after a bad break caused by it.

The Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Management Application Project (DXA MAP), is being funded by the Health Research Board.

It will be carried out by the University’s College of Science and Engineering and the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, and led by Dr Attracta Brennan, Professor John Carey and Associate Professor Mary Dempsey.

The DXA MAP project also includes patients and collaborators in Tsinghua University and Oxford University.

More time granted to complete Ballinasloe Tennis Club courts

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August 23, 2022

Galway Daily news More time granted to complete Ballinasloe Tennis Club courts

Galway County Council has granted more time for the completion of the new courts for Ballinasloe & District Tennis Club.

The council granted an unconditional extension of planning permission originally granted in 2017.

The planning permission is for four open air tennis courts, along with car parking facilities, an access road, and other site works at Dunlo, Ballinasloe.

To date, three tennis courts have been built by the club, with the original approval expiring in May of this year.

The project was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and work that was meant to start in 2019 didn’t get underway until early 2021.

The county council approved extending the original planning permission for an additional two years.

Connacht squad named for pre-season friendly against Castres

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August 23, 2022

Adam Byrne — Photo Credit: INPHO/Connacht Rugby

Connacht Rugby have named their squad for tomorrow’s pre-season friendly against Castres, including five players representing the province for the first time.

Connacht are headed away from home for Wednesday’s game against Castres at Stade de la Chevaliére in Mazamet.

Grant Stewart, Shamus Hurley-Langton, David Hawkshaw, Byron Ralston and Adam Byrne have all been selected in the starting XV for the first outing of the campaign.

Ralston partners Tom Daly in the centre who captains the side, while Byrne is selected on the wing with Alex Wootton on the opposite wing and Oran McNulty at full-back. Hawkshaw starts at out-half with scrum-half Caolin Blade alongside him.

Ciaran Booth and Hurley-Langton are selected at blindside and openside respectively with Sean Masterson at number 8. Niall Murray and Oisín Dowling are paired together in the second row, and the squad is completed by props Denis Buckley and Dominic Robertson-McCoy.

Connacht Squad VS Castres Olympique

Wednesday 24th August @ Stade de la Chevaliére, Mazamet (k/o 19:00 Irish time)

15. Oran McNulty
14. Adam Byrne
13. Byron Ralston
12. Tom Daly (c)
11. Alex Wootton
10. David Hawkshaw
9. Caolin Blade
1. Denis Buckley
2. Grant Stewart
3. Dominic Robertson-McCoy
4. Niall Murray
5. Oisín Dowling
6. Ciaran Booth
7. Shamus Hurley-Langton
8. Seán Masterson

16. Eoin de Buitléar
17. Matthew Burke
18. Sam Illo
19. Darragh Murray
20. Oisín McCormack
21. Colm Reilly
22. Shane Jennings
23. Josh O’Connor
24. Charlie Ward
25. Bart Vermeulen
26. Donnacha Byrne

Man in his 60s attacked by group of men during burglary

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August 23, 2022

Galway Daily news missing teen found safe

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 60s was terrorised by a group of men during a burglary near North Galway yesterday.

An investigation is underway into an aggravated burglary at a premises in the Ashpark area of Ballintober, Co. Roscommon that occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.

During the burglary, a group of men entered the premises, where a man in his 60s was also present.

He was injured during the incident, but Gardaí say that his injuries were not life threatening, and he did not require medical attention.

The suspected offenders fled the scene with a sum of cash.

Gardaí in Castlerea are appealing to any person who was in the area of Ashpark, Ballintober between 10.30pm on Sunday, August 21 and 12.30am on Monday morning to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094 962 1630 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Diversions at UHG this week to facilitate road works

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August 23, 2022

A section of the through road at University Hospital Galway will be closed on Wednesday from 7pm until 6am Thursday, August 25.

People accessing the Emergency Department by vehicle must enter the hospital through the rear gate, off the Browne Roundabout and follow the route to the Emergency Department.

A second access route via the gate at the Mass Path (Newcastle Avenue) will also be open throughout the period of works.

There will be no vehicular access to the Emergency Department from the Newcastle Road / University Road main front gate route.

Staff will be on duty at the roadworks throughout the during of the closure, to assist and advise the public. Directional signage will also be in place.

Other Traffic

During the impacted hours between 7pm on Wednesday, August 24 and 6am on Thursday, August 25 no traffic can use the hospital grounds to travel to Newcastle Road (front gate) from the Browne Roundabout (rear gate) or vice versa.

Management at University Hospital Galway wish to thank the public for their cooperation.

Correction: this article previously misstated the time of the closure as Tuesday evening.

Call for Cost of Living Budget to tackle spiraling costs

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August 23, 2022

galway daily news receipt for food in cost of living crisis

Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane has called on the government to ensure that the forthcoming Budget 2023 addresses the cost of living crisis.

This renewed call follows data from the CSO which showed that food and electricity prices have risen further this summer.

The July wholesale price index (WPI) indicates that prices continued to climb last month, propelled by the sharp rise in energy costs. This added additional costs to energy-intensive activities like milking and manufacturing.

Speaking today, Deputy Kerrane said that reports that households should expect higher prices for staple items like fish and dairy over the coming weeks is of serious concern.

She said that families and workers are already under serious pressure with the cost of living crisis, and further price increases will only add to that strain.

“Prices are spiralling and people are understandably very anxious. They are watching their bills come in, with no idea how they will pay them.

“This new data again underlines the need for a Budget which supports households with the soaring cost of living.”

The Sinn Féin TD said that next month’s Budget announcement must deliver a much-needed break for households who are crippled by these costs.

“This is urgent. People cannot keep waiting for the Government to act.

“We recognise that the Government cannot do everything. However, as I have said time and time again, they absolutely can do more to support families and workers.”

Clifden RNLI rescues yacht after ropes catch in propeller

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August 23, 2022

galway daily news clifden rnli rescues yacht in clifden bay

Two Clifden RNLI lifeboats were launched on Sunday afternoon to safely tow a yacht back to shore after it got into difficulty three miles north-west of Slyne Head.

Both lifeboats arrived at the casualty vessel by 2.45pm where they found the yacht, which had two people on board, unable to make headway because ropes were caught in the propeller.

The lifeboat crew removed some rope but were unable to completely free the propeller and shaft.

They then established a towline to bring the casualty vessel and her crew back to Clifden Bay.

The stricken yacht was then towed by Clifden RNLI’s Shannon class all-weather lifeboat and moored safely in Clifden Bay by 4.30pm.

John Mullen, Clifden RNLI Coxswain, said that the yachtsmen did the right thing in calling for assistance and that the volunteers were happy to be able to bring them to safety.

“It’s very important to be prepared when boating or yachting; always wear a lifejacket, have a means of calling for help and check the weather and the tides to help ensure you get to your destination safely. In a coastal emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard,” he said.

The Atlantic 85 in-shore lifeboat launched under the command of Joseph Acton with crew members Chris Nee and Alan Kearney. They were followed by the Shannon Class, all-weather lifeboat, St. Christopher. John Mullen was coxswain of the ALB with crew members Alvin Bell; Andy Bell, John Heffernan and Ash Sweeney.

All Ireland Cycle Challenge to raise funds for breast cancer research

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August 23, 2022

Zurich Announce Continued Support for Breast Cancer Research — (L/R) Paul Earley, Pink Ribbon All Ireland Cycle Chairperson, Ronan O’Neill, Zurich Head of Retail and Corporate Marketing, Yvonne Nolan, Pink Ribbon All Ireland Cycle and Richie O’Neill, National Sales Director Zurich. Photo: Joe Duffy

Zurich Life has announced it will sponsor the Pink Ribbon ‘All Ireland Cycle Challenge’ in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute once again this year.

The charity fundraiser takes place between 2 and 11 September when people will cycle as many kilometres as possible for breast cancer research as well as county glory.

Speaking about the continued sponsorship, Ronan O’Neill of Zurich Life said that they are delighted to sponsor the fundraiser again this year.

“While this is a fun and family orientated event, it raises money for an incredibly important cause,” he said.

“Cancer, and in particular Breast Cancer, is the principal reason for claims on our Life and Serious Illness plans – so helping to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research is very important to us.”

Registration is open now at: www.AllIrelandCycle.ie

SF calls for 10,000 more places on school buses to meet demand

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August 22, 2022

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Galway East Sinn Féin’s Louis O’Hara has warned that children in Galway will again be turned away from school transport this year due to a failure by the Government to recognise demand and invest in extra capacity.

His party is calling for 10,000 extra places to be funded and made available to help meet demand across the country.

O’Hara said that over the past week many parents across Galway have been notified that they have failed to secure a seat for their child on the local school bus.

He said that every year the School Transport Scheme is significantly over-subscribed and instead of harnessing this demand, the Government ‘sit on their hands and let the situation repeat itself, year after year’.

“This causes huge problems for parents in Galway who are trying to juggle their work commitments.

“While the decision by Government to eliminate school transport fees for the 2022/2023 school year is welcome, it does nothing to address the capacity constraints. More needs to be done.”

Sinn Féin has called for 10,000 extra seats to be added to the system across the State, in addition to investing in new school buses and eliminating school transport fees.

O’Hara said that this would make a real difference to the lives of families in Galway and ensure these pressures do not occur every year.

“By expanding this scheme, we can cut transport emissions, reduce dangerous traffic congestion outside schools, while providing families with a convenient method of transport for their children.”

Deadline nearing for public submissions to city development plan

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August 22, 2022

Galway City Council is inviting people to have their say on the future economic, social and community development of Galway City before the deadline for submissions on Friday, 26 August.

The council’s Local Economic & Community Plan (LECP) sets out the objectives and actions needed to support the development of the city over the next six years.

As part of the LECP preparation process, an Issues Paper for Galway City has been developed and the local community is being encouraged to provide feedback.

The Issues Paper is available on consult.galwaycity.ie and from the Community Department of Galway City Council.

Submissions or observations can be made by using the online portal, by emailing candc@galwaycity.ie with ‘LECP’ in the subject line, or by sending post to LECP Feedback, Community Department, Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway, H91 X4K8.

People are asked to make their submission or observation in one form only i.e. online, by email or hard copy by post.

Submissions and observations should have a title of LECP Review and should state your name, address and where relevant, the body or organisation represented.

The closing date for receipt of submissions/observations is Friday 26 August 2022.

Loughrea Medieval Festival 2022 to take place this weekend

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August 22, 2022

galway daily news loughrea councillors sean canney hse meeting day care centre

Loughrea Medieval Festival 2022 will place this weekend from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 August with many interesting and entertaining events organised across the three days.

The events range from video shorts in Loughrea Library on Friday at 2pm, to a family fun filled day of arts, crafts, food and music in the Temperance Hall on Saturday from 1pm to 8pm.

Crafts will include basket making, spinning, strawcraft and beadmaking, while Custard Pie (Lambert Puppets) will have two puppet shows – one at 2pm and another at 4pm.

Returning to Loughrea Medieval Festival this year will be Loughrea Craft Club, the Flea Circus, cookery demonstration with Noel Loughnane and guests, Tralee Medieval Society.

There will be an official launch of the ‘Loughrea Heritage Trail Brochure and Loughrea Childrens’ Medieval Activity book at 2pm by Cllr Michael ‘Moegie’ Maher, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway.

From 6pm to 8pm, ‘Eat, drink and be merry’ will allow people to try Irish and Hungarian foods and be entertained by Carmel Dempsey and guests.

Clonfert Diocesan Museum will be open to the public, free of charge from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday.

Music Generation have free children’s workshops – Music in Nature from 9.30am to 10.30am; a songwriting workshop from 10.30am to 11.30am; 10.30am to 12.30pm SENergy – a fun, engaging and varied musical session, tailored to the needs and interests of young people with special educational.

All of these events will take place in the Temperance Hall, Loughrea. Music Generation will also have an ‘Introduction to Junk Percussion’ from 1pm to 2pm in the Fairgreen, Loughrea where kids will make instruments from a number of household items.

Animated short films, Three Tales of Irish Walled Towns, will be shown in Loughrea Library on Saturday from 2pm to 3pm, with free admission.

These animations were a final year project for the BA Design Game and Animation students at the Centre for Creative Arts and Media, Atlantic Technological University (Galway City).

They tell the story of life in a fictional town of Ballynamauilinn through the eyes of the children who lived there.

On Sunday, activities will move to the Loughrea Hotel and Spa, where there will be a free conference entitled ‘Discovering our Medieval Past’ which will begin at 9.30am.

For more events taking place over the weekend, visit https://heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/category/topics/loughrea-virtual-medieval-festival

Charities invited to apply to become beneficiaries of NUIGSU fundraising campaigns

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August 22, 2022

galway daily news students union at nui galway — PICTURED (Left to Right): Imogen O’Flaherty Falconer, Joe Mee, Sai Gujulla and Barry Ó Siochrú (NUI Galway Students’ Union)

NUI Galway Students’ Union has opened the application process for Charities wishing to be considered as beneficiaries for its annual fundraising campaign for 2022/23.

Last year students ran a series of events including a giant Christmas Raffle, a Taylor Swift night, saucy Sex Toy Bingo, charity Take Me Out, table quizzes, and a Sports Day.

They raised €11,000 for Galway Rape Crisis Centre and BeLonG To Youth Services.

Application forms for the 2022/23 fund are available from the Students’ Union website www.su.nuigalway.ie and the closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 29th of August 2022.

The SU has said that any canvassing will automatically disqualify your charity from this process.

Students’ Union Vice-President/Welfare and Equality Officer Imogen O’Flaherty Falconer said that despite the constant cutbacks and daily challenges we all face, NUI Galway students have a very proud tradition of raising money for charities.

“This year we hope to raise even more money for good causes with our Charity events. These events will encourage our students to get involved in helping their community whilst also making friends and having fun.”

17 hate crimes and related incidents recorded in Galway last year

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August 22, 2022

galway daily news Further arrests made in connection with car park brawl

There were 17 hate crimes and hate related incidents reported to Gardaí in Galway last year.

An Garda Síochána has published figures showing 448 hate crimes and non-criminal hate related incidents in 2021.

The most prevalent discriminatory motive was race (44%), followed by Sexual Orientation (15%) and Nationality (14%).

Hate motives were evident in a range of criminal incidents in 2021, the largest percentage being Public Order (35%), Minor Assaults (18%) and Criminal Damage (11%).

Half of all hate crimes and other incidents occurred in the Dublin Region, while 16% were in the North-Western Region, which includes Galway.

There was no breakdown of which of the incidents in Galway were crimes, or non-criminal hate related incidents.

Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman, whose remit includes the Garda National Diversity and Integration Unit, welcomed the publication of these statistics.

“The definitions and recording practices launched in late 2020, are enabling us to gain greater insight into these discriminatory motives and respond accordingly.”

“The release of figures today is the first following the introduction of new procedures, introduced under the Garda Diversity and Integration Strategy, which have enabled the establishment of a verified baseline to be used from 2021 onwards”.

She added, “Everyone has a right to live safely. Hate crimes have a huge impact on victims, because they are targeted because of who they are, and they also have a significant impact on the wider community.”

“I want to thank that wider community, NGOs and the media for consistently highlighting the issue of hate crime, and I urge any person who has experienced or observed prejudice to come forward and report those incidents to us.”

Call for additional resources for Tuam Ambulance Base

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August 22, 2022

Galway Daily news call for increased services from Tuam ambulance base

A Galway TD is calling for increased services from the ambulance base in Tuam to deal with demand in the area.

Deputy Seán Canney said that he has asked the HSE to consider allocating a second ambulance to the Tuam base, running on a 24/7 basis.

“I have had complaints from members of the public about the delays they have encountered. It makes no sense at puts lives at risk.”

“The common-sense approach would be to locate a second ambulance in Tuam,” Seán Canney said.

“We all know the importance of the ambulance service and the important roll the service plays in any emergency.”

The Tuam ambulance base is located on the Seán Purcell Road, just a short drive from access to the motorway.

Ambulance services from here cover a large geographical area in Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon.

Galway has also been suffering from a slow delivery of ambulance services in Connemara.

These are currently based out of Clifden until the new ambulance base at Recess is ready, but multiple Galway TDs have called out the slow delivery of this.

The site was chosen last November, after additional staff and vehicles were committed to the region, but it has yet to be delivered.

A planning application in relation to road access is expected in the third quarter of this year.

Over the Edge open mic returns this week

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August 22, 2022

Galway daily arts Over the Edge open mic returns this week

The August Over the Edge Open Reading for arts lovers in Galway will take place this week, as well as livestreaming online.

The featured readers for this month’s session at Galway City Library are Donald Gardner, Beam, & Hazel Naughton hailing from Galway and further afield

There will as usual be an open-mic after the Featured Readers have finished. New readers are always especially welcome at the open-mic.

Hazel Naughton is a Galway native who’s a familiar voice at Over the Edge, and has had her writing published by Yasodhara Ashram and Berlin Art Parasites.

Heading to Queen’s University Belfast in September to further her writing studies, her work deals with themes of love, loss, home, and spirituality.

Donald Gardner is described as ‘one of the most entertaining and perceptive poets of his generation’. He has been giving readings of his work since the mid-60s when he lived in New York.

Recently Grey Suit editions brought out his New and Selected Poems (1966-2020).One reviewer has said: ‘Every section of this book is a time capsule containing poems that are as fresh and meaningful today as the day they were written’.

A true world traveller, the London born Gardner currently divides his time between Kildare and Amsterdam.

Beam is another local artist, a poet whose work has been published in Broadsheet.ie, ThePlatform.uk, Cabinet Of Heed, Poetry With Pride (Belfast Pride 22’), and many more, as well as featuring as an interactive audio piece at the Cork Quare Festival.

Her upcoming work will appear in Stoney Thursday (edited by Annemarie Ní Churreáin) and Skylight 47 (16th issue).

The Over the Edge Open Reading will take place at Galway City Library this Thursday, August 25 at an earlier start time of 6pm this month.

The reading will also be liverstreamed via Over The Edge’s Facebook page.

The MC for the evening will be Susan Millar DuMars. Those interested in reading at the open-mic should give their names to Kevin Higgins at Galway City Library before the reading starts.

Green light for expansion of popular Loughrea hotel

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August 22, 2022