Galway’s rate of homelessness increased by 6% last month as nationwide figures hit an all-time high. Figures released by the Department of Housing show that 257 adults are now registered as homeless in Galway city and county compared to 243 in July. This gives Galway the fourth-highest rate of homelessness in the country after Dublin, Cork and Limerick. This came just … [Read more...] about Increase in Homelessness in Galway as Winter Approaches
Lizzo’s Flute Fiasco: Keeping Instruments in the Hands of Musicians
Lizzo's flute debacle:should historical instruments be kept behind glass?" As the world burns around them, American right-wing commentators found disgruntlement in the unlikeliest of places last week; Lizzo playing a flute. After the international pop star and trained flautist played a 200-year old crystal flute on stage while twerking with enthusiasm, a minority became … [Read more...] about Lizzo’s Flute Fiasco: Keeping Instruments in the Hands of Musicians
Ticket Sales Down in Galway Arts Venues Post-Pandemic
Performing arts venues in Galway are struggling to reach pre-pandemic ticket sale figures eight months after the lifting of restrictions. Ongoing trepidation around Covid-19 has prevented a significant rise in ticket sales according to Pearse Doherty who is a producer at An Taidhbhearc Theatre. He observes that there remains a “general nervousness about going into crowded … [Read more...] about Ticket Sales Down in Galway Arts Venues Post-Pandemic