Photo owned by Conor Lawless (cc)
Two Galway-related blogs I’ve only just come across are the Moore Group’s and Julian Gough’s. They’ve both been around for a while by the looks of it but I only found the Moore Group’s one from a trackback on Damien’s, which led me to Julian’s. Both subscribed to now.
Have a read of the Moore Group’s excavations of Eyre Square and the centuries old skeletons they found there.
Also best of luck to Jazz Biscuit.
Photo: Galway Advertiser.
Galway Circus Project was destroyed last week by joyriders crashing into the back of Karen’s van, which then caught fire.
I’ve known Karen for most of the time she’s been in Galway and circus and clowning is her life. She dedicated a huge amount of time and personal resources into establishing the project. Many kids have benefitted from her training over the years.
She’s had her livelihood destroyed by scumbags who obviously have enough free time to go joyriding at 6am on a Monday.
I’m really sorry Karen.
Please spread the word. The planting of the memorial tree for Trent Keegan will take place on August 17 at 2pm on the green area at Palmers Rock on the Promenade. It is on the right side of the car park or the opposite side from where the memorial was held, for those who attended. Those attending are welcome to join for a few drinks at a to-be-decided location to honour Trent and his 34th birthday, which would have been on August 12.
UPDATE: Click here for Parade route.
I did a photoshoot for the Macnas last week to promote their upcoming parade for the Galway Arts Festival: Apocolopolis. I’m on a float with a disturbingly shallow wheelbase, but it’s actually quite steady, and once I get past that initial 15 seconds of telling Debbie the director that I can’t do it, it’s fine. I had my own trusty photographer with me that day: my son Naoise, who held his own among the likes of Joe Shaughs and Andrew Downes. The following are all his shots.
The parade is on this Sunday the 20th July. I’ll put a Google Map up of the route when I know what it is!
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