Hypocrisy and its consequences

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

HAMID ISMAILOV is an Uzbek writer who was forced to leave his native land in 1992. Torture in Uzbek jails apparently includes boiling of body parts along with the more commonplace use of electroshock on genitals and plucking off fingernails with pliers.

Hey Mister Teacher Man

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

ABOUT FIVE years ago I received an e-mail from a Dutch customer who wanted to know if we could supply 42 copies of a single Mills and Boon title. Having sourced and supplied the 42 copies, I asked him out of sheer curiosity why he wanted them.

He told me he was a teacher of English. In Holland secondary school pupils in certain schools have the option of being taught through German, French, or English as well as Dutch. He was teaching the English stream. As an exercise in the experience of reading, the pupils were to read a Mills and Boon title and then compare it with a recognised work of literature.

Dixie Rides Again

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

It has been six years since comedian Pat Shortt first introduced us to the character of showband singer Dixie Walsh with the song ‘Jumbo Breakfast Roll’. The song took the Irish charts by storm, staying at Number One for six weeks and went on to be the best-selling Irish single of 2006. It also instantly established Dixie Walsh as one of Shortt’s best-loved creations from his wide array of comic characters.

Circus of Horrors hits town

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

The freakily fantastic, mind-boggling thrillorama that is The Circus of Horrors is returning to Galway with its wild and wonderful brand of hair-raising entertainment and bloodthirsty burlesque. The sensational new show is packed with shocks galore as it whisks audiences off on a whirlwind journey like a bat out of hell into 1927 Berlin; the raucously roaring twenties where we encounter the decadent joys of cabaret and the sinister figure of ‘The Devil Doll’.

Pierre Bensusan - the ‘Mozart of the guitar’

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

PIERRE BENSUSAN, the great French-Algerian guitarist returns to Galway to play the Róisín Dubh on Sunday November 4 at 8pm.

Decision problem, computing drama

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

In the beginning there was the command line. From the Manhattan Project that created the atom bomb came a technology even more powerful and pervasive – the digital computer. Writer and performer John Rogers charts the birth, rise, and possible future of computers in his fascinating new play, Decision Problem. Combining his experience and knowledge of both theatre and software engineering, Rogers takes the audience on a journey that reveals the wonder of the digital universe and questions what the future has in store for humanity.

Galway Comedy Festival 4 Kids

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

IF THE adults are having a comedy festival then why shouldn’t the children and the Galway Comedy Festival 4 Kids will host a number of great shows for children this weekend.

New play to chart life of Gráinne Mhaol

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

GRÁINNE MHAOL, the 16th century Irish pirate queen and clan leader, will be the subject of a new play by ALâ Community Theatre.

Gráinne Mhaol and the Pages of History will premier in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Wednesday November 28 at 8pm. The show will focus on her challenging and manipulating the turbulent politics of the 16th century and breaching boundaries of gender imbalance and bias.

Richie Hayes @ Town Hall

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

Enjoy an evening with one of Ireland’s top entertainers Richie Hayes (pictured) performing songs from his new album at the Town Hall Theatre on Tuesday October 30 at 8pm. Richie is currently taking park in RTÉ’s Celebrity Bainisteoir and enjoyed success on The Voice of Ireland. There will be special guests on the night. Tickets are available from the Town Hall on 091 - 569777 and www.tht.ie

Halloween family day @ Galway Omniplex

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

THE GALWAY Omniplex will hold its Spooky Halloween family fun day this Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.

The Sumbrellas to launch debut album

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

THE SUMBRELLAS, a Galway based band led by an American and an Italian, will launch their debut album with a gig in the Townhouse Bar tomorrow night.

American singer-songwriter Chris White and Italian fiddle player Fede Betti met in Galway about three years ago and formed The Sumbrellas with Emmet O’Malley. Emmet left to pursue other interests and in 2011 Chris and Fede added Irish musicians Finbar and Flossie, and together the quartet play an energetic and infectious mix of acoustic rock, old time country, and Kentucky stomp, driven by sweet harmonious interplay and musical sparring.

The Notions EP launch and gig

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

GALWAY BLUES, roots, and rock quartet The Notions, will launch their new four-track EP Scoop, with a gig in The Townhouse Bar this weekend.

Grandmaster Flash - hip hop pioneer @ Electric

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

WHEN HIP-HOP emerged from the Bronx in the late 1970s and spread throughout New York, punk and new wave musicians in the city btook notice.

The Wedding Present to play Seamonsters @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

THE WEDDING Present, the long running British indie band led by songwriter David Gedge, hasd made many fine albums over the years, with 1991’s Seamonsters being among their best.

Róisín O for Monroe’s Live

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

DUBLIN SINGER-songwriter Róisín O, proclaimed as “One To Watch” for 2012 by Hotpress, and her band ,will play Monroe’s Live on Saturday November 3 at 9pm.

FMC Tour comes to Róisín Dubh

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

THREE OF the most exciting Irish indie bands - Squarehead, We Cut Corners, and The Lost Brothers, play Strange Brew at the Róisín Dubh on Thursday November 1.

Acclaimed New York singer Ari Heist @ Campbell’s

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

NEW YORK singer-songwriter Ari Heist is coming to Campbell’s Tavern, Cloughanover, near Headford, as part of the venue’s Americana Music & Arts Month.

Proust Questionnaire

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Slouched in the dark corner of a proper pub about three minutes after a spur-of-the-moment decision to have cheeky afternoon pints.

Amiri Baraka to read at NUIG

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

AMIRI BARAKA, the award-winning American poet, writer and political activist will be reading at 5pm today in the O’Flaherty Theatre in the NUI Galway main concourse.

TULCA returns next month

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

TULCA, GALWAY’S festival of visual arts returns from November 9 to 23 bringing 41 Irish and international artists together for exhibitions, talks, tours, and workshops in the city and county.

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