Monthly Archives: July 2011

Ronan Loughney plays prop for Connacht Rugby. Props are utilised for running directly into the defensive line, as a kind of “battering ram ” to simply gain metres. When hes not putting himself in harms way for the benefit of the … Continue reading →

When we first moved to Galway the food scene wasnt very strong, to put it mildly. Everyone seemed to be mired in the steak and spuds mentality. This is not a slur on any restaurants, thats what people wanted 10 … Continue reading →

Tommy Tiernan on stage is a like a hurricane. He comes on stage and within minutes is jumping around like a dervish raining down insanity on all within range. The last time I saw him he finished up his set … Continue reading →

Paul is a Galway born Artist whose sense of humour is evident in his art. Not least in his current project. A series of portraits composed of features from a number of   individuals. The titles are enough to draw you in … Continue reading →

When Mary Anne visits her daughter in Canada the first thing her daughter does is takes her phone off her. Its the only way she can make her switch off from her work. Mary Anne runs Harambee,  a charity shop on … Continue reading →

Its a cliche that no matter how we live our lives they will all end in the same place Carole, Breda and Lesley are hospice nurses. Their job is to allow people to reach that destination with as much dignity … Continue reading →

Eamonn is one of Irelands leading opthalmic surgeons. He also owns and is completely restoring Claregalway castle. When I asked him to pose in the castle he refused as he didn’t want the photo to be about him. He considers … Continue reading →

My generation has had a tough time in the last few years.  Collapsing property markets, unemployment and an instability we’ve not seen in many years. The generation coming up now are going to have a lot to do to make … Continue reading →