Category Archives: 101 portraits
Richard donovan
The expression Ironman is one thats used a lot when it comes to athletics these days. Richie Donovan is a level above that. He holds the world record for running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days. Thats not … Continue reading
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
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
Aindreas De Staic
When we were driving out to take this pic Aindeas pointed out the tree. “When Im getting the bus to Galway and I see those trees I know Im in the west” Its true, those trees are as much a … Continue reading
John Crumlish and Paul Fahy
The Galway Arts Festival kicks off in the second week of July Paul and John are the people responsible. Paul is the art, John is the money. Thats a huge responsibility, not only are they responsible for the enjoyment of … Continue reading
Jolanta
Jolanta is originally from Zielona Gora in Poland After working in the fashion industry in Poland she came to Galway for a holiday and to evolve in personal and professional growth in 2006 and hasn’t left yet Even with the collapse of the economy … Continue reading
Samaritans
In the entire of Ireland only one member of the Samaritans receives a salary. Everyone else is a volunteer, and gives their time freely and anonymously. The anonymity is vital to their success and something they take very seriously Maggie … Continue reading
Wooden Heart
I don’t think there’s a parent that has walked down Quay Street and hasn’t been dragged into Wooden Heart It is a treasure trove of beautifully crafted old-fashioned toys that kids love. My own are currently enamoured by a wooden … Continue reading
Life gets in the way sometimes…..
Apologies for the lack of posts lately. I have upped sticks and moved to the country, and moving 5 people takes a fair amount of effort. Living in the city was great for the time and the convenience of everything … Continue reading
Ann, Dee, Grace, Mary, Cora and Willy
When I was younger one of my favourite places was the library. I used to spend hours browsing and reading books on winter evenings. My kids love our local library, my eldest daughter in particular. She loves to go there … Continue reading
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