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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Garry Hynes
Garry, along with Marie Mullen and the late Mick Lally set up Druid in 1975 when the now vibrant Quay Street was an abandoned part of town. It was the first theatre company to exist outside Dublin. Since then Garry … Continue reading
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Aoibheann McNamara
Everyone is “Darling Sweetie, Honey ” to Aoibheann Originally from Donegal she has been a part of the Galway landscape for a good few years now. As well as being a successful business woman she is also heavily involved supporting the … Continue reading
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Kate O’Toole
Kate is the chairman of the highly respected Galway Film Fleadh as well as being a respected award winning actress. There is an energy and joie de vivre that radiates off her. Just a sense of fun and mischief. She … Continue reading
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John Behan
John Behan was born in Sheriff Street in Dublin and is one of Irelands leading sculptors. he moved to Galway 30 years ago to “slow things down a bit”. An apprenticeship in metal work led him to his chosen career … Continue reading
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Kennys
Kennys Bookstore and Gallery was an institution in Galway city. Set up by Maureen and Des Kenny in 1940 it has had many writers through its doors and was a favourite with locals and tourists The bookstore closed on High … Continue reading
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Michael O Tuaraisc
Michael is a fisherman from Inverin. His father did the same He worked fulltime for 8 years from 64- 72 then part time from then on, when he wasnt working on building sites. Going out for weeks at a time. Even … Continue reading
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Massive updates
So Ive taken my vacation, in sunny Mayo. Thought a lot about the project and book. Ive realised Im a lot closer to the end than I thought. Ive spent the whole of this week refining things and focussing on … Continue reading
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Ernie Deasy
Ernies is a fifth generation fish mongers/ greengrocers on Sea Road. Just one of the many local shopkeepers who do the business just because its what they are meant to do. Its not for the massive profits or shareholders, its … Continue reading
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