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American fashion giant Tommy Hilfiger to visit his city store today
Fashion giant Tommy Hilfiger will jet into Galway today (Thursday) to host a public signing session at his city shop.
Father Ted star opens permanent exhibition of his art in Westport
Celebrated artist Kevin Sharkey has opened a permanent display of his distinctive paintings in Westport. The former TV star of music and chat shows and of Farther Ted fame fame, has chosen the brand new AMO Gallery in Westport's High Street as the permanent venue for his work in Ireland.
Pink Floyd The Wall
IN 1979 the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, religious and secular Iranians united to oust the oppressive dictatorship of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Sandinistas took control of Nicaragua, and in the dying moments of the FA Cup final, Alan Sunderland’s goal secured victory for Arsenal after a remarkable comeback by Manchester United.
Kevin Sharkey’s One Day Only exhibition
IRISH ARTIST Kevin Sharkey will bring his Christmas One Day Only exhibition back to the Radisson SAS Hotel this Sunday from 12 noon to 7pm.
Pink Floyd The Wall
IN 1979 the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, religious and secular Iranians united to oust the oppressive dictatorship of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Sandinistas took control of Nicaragua, and in the dying moments of the FA Cup final, Alan Sunderland’s goal secured victory for Arsenal after a remarkable comeback by Manchester United.
Nigeria’s Femi Kuti to bring the positive force to Galway
THE FEDERAL Republic of Nigeria was established in 1963 after gaining its independence from Britain. As with many countries under colonial rule it had been divided with no due consideration for linguistic, religious, or ethnic differences and thus a bloody civil war dominated much of the post-colonial period.
Sir Bob Geldof to appear at Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s NUIG address
Sir Bob Geldof will give the introduction to Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s lecture on aid, justice, and charity in Áras na Mac Léinn, NUI, Galway, on Sunday at 5pm.
Out of Africa
THEY HAVE been described by The Guardian as “the best African band in the world”. Live, they have played support to The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. Their musical scope is such that in a recent interview Chris Martin said Tinariwen was a “great influence” on Coldplay’s new album Viva La Vida.
Ronan Collins reels in the showband years at Town Hall
THE SHOWBANDS were a truly unique Irish entertainment phenomenon from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s and produced such names as Brendan Bowyer, Dickie Rock, Joe Dolan, Butch Moore, Red Hurley, and Big Tom.
