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DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THE GALWAY NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY BUSINESSES
Galway City Council in collaboration with, Access for All Galway City, Fáilte Ireland, Galway City Partnership and the Disability Federation of Ireland, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Disability Awareness Training program for businesses operating within the city’s night-time economy. Funded by Galway City Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, this free workshop is designed to equip businesses with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently interact with, and accommodate customers with disabilities. This initiative is part of the Galway City Council Night-Time Economy Action Plan 2024-2025. The plan aims to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for people with disabilities, ensuring everyone can enjoy Galway’s vibrant nightlife. This training is the first in a series aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in the night-time economy. The training program is available to all businesses operating within Galway’s City’s night-time economy, including pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, theatres, and cultural venues.
November 20th, from 3pm / Portershed a Dó / reserve your place here
BOOK CLUB
Over the course of five weeks, An Tobar Nua will read a book by M. Webber, titled “Bread & Water, Wine & Oil: An Orthodox Christian Experience of God.” In his captivating book, Meletios Webber presents the Orthodox perspective on developing a deep relationship with God and cultivating the life of prayer. The author will introduce the mystery of the present moment in which we can meet God and be truly ourselves. You will also learn about the role of the mind and the heart in the process of the sanctification. All are welcome!
November 21st, 12th, 28th, + December 5th, 12th, from 11am / An Tobar Nua / reserve your place here
UÍ MHAINE BOOK LAUNCH
Archaeology scholar and author Daniel Patrick Curley will be at Kennys Bookshop on November 21st, to discuss his new book, The Uí Chellaig lords of Uí Maine and Tír Maine. He will be interviewed by Dr Kenneth Coyne. This book locates and reconstructs the major Ó Cellaig lordly centres from c.1100, to the demise of the lordship around the year 1600. The work provides, for the first time, a detailed historical background for the medieval Ó Cellaig lordship, before piecing together the medieval physical environment, with an exploration of the resources and economic conditions which underpinned this inland Gaelic lordship.
November 21st, from 6pm / Kennys Bookshop / reserve your place here
RAGAIRE LITERARY MAGAZINE LAUNCH OF ISSUE 2
Join Ragaire for an exciting evening filled with readings, discussions, and celebrations. The event will be held at PorterShed, so mark your calendars and get ready for an inspiring gathering of poets and writers. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with fellow creatives. They can’t wait to see you there!
November 22nd, from 6.30pm / Portershed / reserve your place here
OXO 2024 LAUNCH NIGHT
OXO will act as Ireland’s largest Christmas exhibition of 2024 and will run between Nov 22 2024 – 26 Jan 2025, providing a platform for artists based locally, nationally & internationally to exhibit their artwork in Galway City, the cultural capital of the West. OXO 2023 featured 125 works from over 115 artists representing a diverse range of artists across multiple disciplines. We had a footfall of 5000+ visitors over the course of Nov-December 2023 and expect OXO 2024 to surpass this acting as a calendar event in Visual Art. We can guarantee it will be an unmissable calendar event in Visual Art. The free launch event will run from 6.30pm-9.30pm with complementary refreshments for guests and music from resident DJ Mitch Presents.
November 22nd, from 6.30pm / Outset Gallery / reserve your place here
A PINT WITH STEVEN SHARPE
Internationally ignored locally tolerated singer-songwriter Steven Sharpe is Heading to the Róisín on the 22nd of November to have a pint. Wanna come? It’s a “Pint with Steven Sharpe” show! You know what that means? Chaos, confusion, and drama! Admission is free. You can buy Steven a pint if you like. Support on the night is Tara Stacey. That’s right. Someone DM’ed Sharpie on instagram and said “can you please get a gig together so we can see Tara perform” and Steven said “Yaaaassss”. If you are browsing the Roisin website and don’t know the tea about Sharpie here are some nice things people have printed about Steven.
November 22nd, from 8pm / Róisín Dubh / more information here
NORA'S PINK GIN LAUNCH PARTY
Tigh Nora so excited to share their Nora’s Pink Gin Launch will take place in Tigh Nora on Friday, November 22nd from 8:30pm! Who else could they have to host this fabulous evening but Galway girl, Laura Fox?! Grab your friends and get ready for an evening of pink gin, goodie bags & giveaways! Make sure to wear your pink as Laura will be picking one lucky winner as Best Dressed… Don’t forget to arrive early as the first 20 people will get a swag bag full of goodies! Let the countdown begin!
November 22nd, from 8.30pm / Tigh Nora / more information here
ALPHA COURSE: EXPLORE LIFE, FAITH & MEANING
Alpha is a series exploring the basics of the Christian faith, where you get to connect with other people and ask all the questions you ever wanted to ask. This 11-week free course starting on Tuesday, 5th November, will be facilitated at An Tobar Nua, Lower Dominick St, Galway. Drop-ins welcome! Email scriptureschool@antobarnua.com for more details.
November 26th, + December 3rd, from 6pm / An Tobar Nua / reserve your place here
DRINK N DRAW
Drink N’ Draw returns to Pálás this November for another night of fun. All the usual supplies will be provided but feel free to bring anything you want – paint, knit or play chess, all are welcome!
November 27th, from 7.30pm / Pálás Bar / more information here
CREATIVITY WORKSHOP: RESPONDING TO OBJECTS
For ages 12-14 years. Join artist Vicky Smith to create subtle watercolour studies of the beautiful Joyce Claddagh Ring, the oldest known Claddagh Ring. Attendees will view museum objects and create pencil drawings from direct observation. These drawings will then inspire watercolour studies. Using watercolour paint, gouache colours, pencil, fineliners and watercolour paper you can create two paintings. This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your observational skills and learn the beautiful art of watercolour techniques.
November 30th, from 2pm / Galway City Museum / get your free ticket here
LOCAL FOOD AND CRAFT FAIR
More than 50 local craftspeople specialising in artisan food, drinks, art, jewellery and more will converge on the Black Box Theatre Galway City for this year’s event. This two-day fair is great opportunity to find unique gifts before Christmas, along with a wide range of artisan jams, jellies, chutneys, cakes, cheeses, vegan foods, juices, and craft brews. Beautiful creations of local craft experts will be on show ranging from handmade ceramics, leather work, wooden carvings, household decorations, gifts, jewellery and more.
November 30th + December 1st, from 10am / Black Box Theatre / more information here
TALK & COOKING DEMO: TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FARE
Traditionally, roast goose was the bird of choice for the Christmas dinner table in Ireland. It was accompanied by stuffing, made of bread or potato, with butter, onions, and seasonal herbs. Join culinary historian Anna O’Donnell as she discusses traditional Christmas fare in Ireland and how to prepare it. Be prepared to do a taste test. Attendees will also be invited to share their cherished Christmas food memories.
December 3rd, from 10.45am / Westside Resource Centre / reserve your place here
ILLUSTRATED TALK: TAIRDELBACH UA CONCHOBAIR - THE FOUNDER OF GAELIC GALWAY
Galway was founded 900 years ago this year, when – in 1124 – Tairdelbach Ua Conchobair (Turlough O’Conor, 1088–1156), king of Connacht and high-king of Ireland, commanded the construction of a stronghold at the mouth of the Galway River (today, the River Corrib) on the southern edge of his Connacht kingdom. Described in the annals as a dún or caisleán, both defensive structures, it guarded an important river crossing and access to Loch Orbson (today, Lough Corrib), and served as a base for his fleet of ships. The strategic base became a target for his rivals and the annals record that it was destroyed and rebuilt on several occasions. It eventually fell into the hands of the Anglo-Norman de Burghs in 1232. To mark the 900th anniversary of the founding of Gaelic Galway, join Dr Kieran O’Conor of the University of Galway as he discusses the life, times, and legacies of its founder, Tairdelbach Ua Conchobair.
December 5th, from 1pm / Galway City Museum / get your free ticket here
OPEN DECK NIGHT
This is a new monthly Open Deck Night is being held for up-and-coming DJs. From novices to pros, anyone is welcome to come get their hands on a pair of decks. Aiming to help local DJs gain experience and network and to create a class night for the regular punters to enjoy and support the local scene.
December 5th, from 10pm / Róisín Dubh / more information here
REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS AT KYLEMORE
Come and share the Advent spirit, enjoy Christmas Carols and mince pies and reminisce about Christmases past at the school. In honouring the past and looking to the future, guests are invited to bring an ornament to place on the first Christmas tree in the new Monastery if they wish.
December 14th, from 2pm / Kylemore Abbey / get your free ticket here
MARTIN FLAHERTY B2B LIAM BARRY + JOZUA
Here it is.. the biggest one yet. A triple headliner stretching from Galway to West Cork, founded on the Dublin Road. A veteran to the scene returns for the first time under his new alias delivering a refined Electro sound, alongside a world exclusive driving techno back to back for the ages.
December 18th, from 11pm / Róisín Dubh / more information here
3 PART HARMONIES FROM KAROSAL
KaRoSal are a Galway based, three-part harmony trio who sing both acapella and with guitar accompaniment, covering a mix of bluegrass, gospel, contemporary and folk songs. KaRoSal’s name is derived from their own names: Kara Donohoe, Róna O’Riordan and Sarah Toomey. KaRoSal recently sang in The Loft at Bar Seven Galway as part of The Galway Fringe Festival in July and they also performed at the 50th Dunmore Arts festival in August. Their EP, Songs in 3 part Harmony, is available on Spotify.
December 21st, from 1.30pm / Galway City Museum / get your free ticket here
SKINNER
Skinner is a DIY slouch rock musician based in Dublin who writes, records and produces songs about growing up and overcoming a dirt-flecked 21st century existence. The DNA of no wave and post-punk acts like The B52s, James Chance and the Contortions and ESG through to alt-rock touchstones Pixies and Morphine combined with a talent for grunge-nodding self-production and pockets of elevated instrumentation is oozing from Skinner’s music.
February 6th, from midnight / Róisín Dubh / get your free ticket here
JOBS EXPO GALWAY
If you’re eager for new career opportunities in 2025 you’ll be happy to hear that Jobs Expo Galway will be returning to the Galmont Hotel & Spa on the 1st of March, 2025. It will be an day for recruitment, networking, career coaching and live seminars at the West’s largest careers fair. Meet employers face-to-face and hand in your CV between 10am and 4pm. Reserve your spot for FREE today! In addition to the line-up of exhibitors and guest speakers, Jobs Expo will also feature the Career Clinic. Here professional career coaches will offer free career guidance, CV evaluations and interview tips. Jobs Expo is the leading jobs and careers event in Ireland and is free-of-charge to the public. Jobs Expo is run by Careers Unlimited, an online and events company, and sponsored by Recruit.ie.
March 1st, from 10am / The Galmont / get your free ticket here
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