GalwayIndependent.com Profiles Feed http://www.galwayindependent.com Sat, 17 May 2008 07:52:24 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.galwayindependent.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.galwayindependent.com GalwayIndependent.com Profiles Feed http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5920&Itemid=91 Name: Martin Gordon Location: Headford Road Occupation: Student Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5693&Itemid=91 Name: Ollie Canning Occupation: Galway and Portumna hurler Location: Portumna Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:34:35 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5489&Itemid=91 Name: Ciarán Cannon Occupation: Leader, Progressive Democrats Location: Kiltulla-Killimor Daly Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5403&Itemid=91 Name: Daithí O Sé Occupation: TV Presenter Location: Knocknacarra Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:19:56 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5232&Itemid=91 Name: Johnny Donnelly Location: Headford Occupation: Musician Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:40:52 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5087&Itemid=91 Name: Shauna Bradley Location: Ardrahan Occupation: Driving Instructor Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:54:38 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4911&Itemid=91 Name: Nicky Deasy Location: Mill Street Occupation: Director, Irish Nepalese Children’s Foundation Worst thing about Galway: It is getting a little bit commercialised Favourite thing about Galway: The people and the craic. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4895&Itemid=91 Name: Gráinne McGeown Location: Bishop O' Donnell Road Occupation: Organisational Development Manager with Abalta Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:21:32 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4755&Itemid=91 Name: Elaine Hourigan Location: Spanish Arch Occupation: General Manager, House Hotel Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:39:55 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4514&Itemid=91 Name: Ruth Ruane Occupation: Entrepreneur and natural perfumer Location: Fr Griffin Road Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4348&Itemid=91 Name: Aoife Mulholland Location: London Occupation: Singer/Actress Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4239&Itemid=91 Name: Andrea Zipoli Location: Barna Occupation: Senior Design Architect Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4207&Itemid=91 Name: Vivienne Dick Location: Knocknacarra Occupation: Filmmaker and Lecturer at GMIT Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:05:58 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3976&Itemid=91 Name: Kay Tighe Occupation: Fundraiser, Galway Rape Crisis Centre Location: Roscam Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3829&Itemid=91 Name: Mary Kenny Occupation: Beauty and Massage Therapist Location: Knocknacarra Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3795&Itemid=91 Name: Ray O'Connor Occupation: Race Director, Connemarathon Location: Roscahill Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:29:42 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3582&Itemid=91 Name: Hector Ó hEochagáin Occupation: TV Presenter Location: Claregalway Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3456&Itemid=91 Name: Andrew Farley Occupation: Captain, Connacht Rugby Team Location: Knocknacarra Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3421&Itemid=91 Name: Dana Scallon Occupation: Singer and former politician Location: Claregalway Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:01:05 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3283&Itemid=91 Name: Santa Claus Occupation: Toy maker and deliveryman Location: North Pole Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3173&Itemid=91 Name: Martina Moloney Occupation: Galway County Manager Location: Dangan Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3114&Itemid=91 Name: Jimmy Griffin Location: Middle Street Occupation: Baker, Griffin's Bakery Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:09:31 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2914&Itemid=91 Name: Monsignor Brendan Kelly Location: An Spidéal Occupation: Parish Priest, An Spidéal Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2901&Itemid=91 Name: Jonny Kelly Occupation: Executive Chef, Clayton Hotel Location: Ballybrit Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2637&Itemid=91 Name: Michael Griffin Location: The Claddagh Occupation: Jeweller, Hartmann's Jewellers Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2609&Itemid=91 Name: Ger Mulkerrins Location: Gort Occupation: Director/Producer of Spirit of Voice Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:05:33 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2441&Itemid=91 Name: Lali Morris Occupation: Programme Director, Baboró Location: Athenry Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:47:15 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2234&Itemid=91 Name: Mark Cobey Location: Castlepark Occupation: Sales representative for Aran Sports Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2218&Itemid=91 Name: Des Bishop Location: Connemara Occupation: Comedian Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:26:57 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2002&Itemid=91 Name: Michael Lyster Occupation: RTÉ Presenter Location: Originally from Barnadearg, Tuam, now living in Dublin Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1928&Itemid=91 Name: Sean Worker Occupation: MD and Senior Vice President, International Operations, Wyndham Hotel Group Location: Lydican, Oranmore Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1861&Itemid=91 Name: Eamon Gilmore Location: Shankill, Co. Dublin Occupation: Labour Party Leader Favourite thing about Galway: The water around the city, especially the canals. Worst thing about Galway: Water – the fact that you can’t drink it! Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:12:31 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1753&Itemid=91 Name: David Muldoon Location: Tuam Road Occupation: Community Organiser, ISPCC Favourite thing about Galway: The variety of people and there is always something to do. Worst thing about Galway: Traffic - seems to be getting worse and worse. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:08:57 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1576&Itemid=91 Location: Laurel Park Occupation: Clown, Galway Circus Project Favourite thing about Galway: The welcoming nature for the city and its arts culture. Worst thing about Galway: People are very hesistant to criticise each other. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1460&Itemid=91 Name: John McGuire Occupation: Proprietor, Fat Tony’s Barbers Location: Annaghdown Favourite thing about Galway: The people Worst thing about Galway: The traffic Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1426&Itemid=91 Name: Cathal ‘Ben’ Bennett Occupation: Surf Coach, Ben’s Surf Clinic Location: Ballybane Favourite thing about Galway: The pubs! Worst thing about Galway: Roundabouts and people who don’t know how to use them. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1337&Itemid=91 Name: Bearnardin Ní Goíbniu Occupation: Proprietor, Little House of Avalon Location: Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe Favourite thing about Galway: The older parts of the town and the quaint little houses Worst thing about Galway: Can’t think of anything! Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:13:34 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1107&Itemid=91 Occupation: Managing Director, Citylink Location: Briarhill, Tuam Road Favourite thing about Galway: The people of the city Worst thing about Galway: Nothing at all! Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1217&Itemid=91 Occupation: Horse Trainer Location: Athenry Favourite thing about Galway: It’s nice and central for travelling to race meetings Worst thing about Galway: It’s very hard to lose at the Galway Races when you’re from down the road! Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=907&Itemid=91 Former Galway resident Liz Martin is an extraordinary woman living a very ordinary life. She works part-time with people affected by disability and has just published her first book, Still Standing. However, the mother of four has experienced more in her life than most. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1014&Itemid=91 New Galway City Mayor Tom Costello has been involved in politics for 16 years. The Castlegar man began his career as a bus conductor with Bus Éireann and after a long wait has been appointed Mayor of Galway City. Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:49:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=746&Itemid=91 A new and innovative way for single people to meet, which commenced in Galway in October 2006, is now so popular that the business is expected to expand to every city and large town in Ireland by the end of this year. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=635&Itemid=91 Kerry football legend Pat Spillane's love of post match analysis had its genesis at the dinner table of his first cousin, Galway based artist Dolores Lyne. Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=529&Itemid=91 Very few people can say they bounce out of bed in the mornings . However Sinéad Ní Neachtain, Editor of 'Galway Now' magazine, believes she has the best job in the world. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=428&Itemid=91 A light bulb went off in Orla Nugent Irwin's head when a HIV man who had not been touched in three years, broke down when she comforted him after he received test results. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=341&Itemid=91 When Galway Mayo Institute of Technology's Communications Officer dropped out of a course in Art Design at the institute in the late 80s, she never imagined that her life journey would take her back to the institute. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=239&Itemid=91 An interviewee once told Galway historian William Henry that the reason he is always in good form is that he is on a 'voyage of discovery'. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=171&Itemid=91 While living on Inis Mor during the 1980s, Grammy award-winning musician, songwriter and producer Vinnie Kilduff was so impressed by the local and visiting musicians and Sean Nos singers on the island that he and Irene Keogh, the former manager of Windmill Lane Recording Studios, held many recording sessions on the island in a bid to capture the music of these extraordinarily talented performers. Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100