If you’re in any way attuned to Galway’s much-celebrated street entertainment, you’ll undoubtedly be familiar with one of its more prominent voices Paddy Finnegan, singer-song writer from Rush, Co Dublin. With eyes closed, Paddy regularly carries Shop Street to an almost cinematographic realm where he himself is out of focus. The 23-year old guitar-player blends so naturally … [Read more...] about Meeting Galway singer-songwriter Paddy Finnegan
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Call for Code of Conduct for buskers on Shop Street
Shop Street has always been well known for its busy and buzzing atmosphere and wide variety of buskers at each and every corner, but now Galway City Council will be addressing the need for a Code of Conduct for buskers in the coming weeks that may change the busking experience for everyone. Mikey McCrory, of Mikey and the Scallywags, along with other street performers have … [Read more...] about Call for Code of Conduct for buskers on Shop Street
GTI place live models in Brown Thomas Windows
The GTI Fashion Fiesta held the ‘Live Windows’ display in Brown Thomas on 1 April. The event marked the beginning of the big event, including the catwalk down Shop Street and the Fashion Show lead by leading Irish Designer Laura Jayne Halton. … [Read more...] about GTI place live models in Brown Thomas Windows
Calum Best to visit The Stock Exchange Bar
The Stock Exchange will be welcoming reality TV star Calum Best to Galway on Thursday. It's a night that shouldn't be missed... … [Read more...] about Calum Best to visit The Stock Exchange Bar
A Portrait of the Artist: Pa Reidy
Every Tuesday at 11.30am on Flirt FM, James Falconer interviews a budding artist. This week he interviews Galway-based singer/songwriter Pa Reidy... … [Read more...] about A Portrait of the Artist: Pa Reidy