Image: Elena Mozvilho on Unsplash During the lifetime of the average student at the University of Galway, the public discourse around sexually-transmitted infections has shifted dramatically. Gone are the days when STIs were a source of fear, an object of ridicule or an uncomfortable elephant in the room. Thanks to better education, advocacy and supports, no person needs to … [Read more...] about Get it Checked: Consent Week Teaches Students to Leave Stigmas at the Door
Workshop Tackles Harmful Behaviour in the Arts Sector
A workshop aimed at combatting rampant levels of bullying and intimidation in the arts sector took place in Galway this month. “Safe to Create” was established following the 2021 “Speak Up: ACTiON” survey conducted by the Irish Theatre Institute (ITI) which invited workers across the arts sector to “provide information on workplace experiences of bullying, harassment, sexual … [Read more...] about Workshop Tackles Harmful Behaviour in the Arts Sector
Galway pipers celebrate International Uilleann Piping Day
Visitors to Galway City Museum were treated to an unexpected auditory experience last Saturday as the ancient sound of the uilleann pipes soared through the corridors. In a remote room looking out onto the River Corrib, a gathering of pipers and pipe fanatics was underway. L-R: Marion McCarthy, Jacqueline McCarthy and Tommy Keane. Photo by Seán Lyons. The event was … [Read more...] about Galway pipers celebrate International Uilleann Piping Day
Big Sleep: Navigating Ireland’s Music Scene as an Independent Band
Ahead of their headliner at Monroe’s on November 19th, Rónán Connolly and Matteo Poli of Dublin indie/rock band Big Sleep sit down to chat about the “DIY ethic”, the Irish gig circuit and the good will of audiences. Photo provided by Big Sleep “As an artist or musician, your job used to be just to create great music and put on great gigs,” says Big Sleep’s lead singer … [Read more...] about Big Sleep: Navigating Ireland’s Music Scene as an Independent Band
Self-Starter: Tuam Welcomes New Sourdough Baker
Photo via Instagram: @mays_place_of_sourdough “I think my love language is cooking and baking for people”, says Megan Katya Lowe who has enjoyed making food for others since she was a child. Growing up in a large family in Luxembourg, she often took it upon herself to make sure that no one went without. “Any time someone was hungry or they didn’t have dinner, I just went … [Read more...] about Self-Starter: Tuam Welcomes New Sourdough Baker