GalwayIndependent.com Profiles Feed http://www.galwayindependent.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:11:36 +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=18670&Itemid=91 Name: Ruth Ruane Location: Fr Griffin Road Occupation: Entrepreneur Favourite thing about Galway: The people and being near the sea Worst thing about Galway: The terrible planning! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18566&Itemid=91 Name: Sean Connor Occupation: Football manager Location: Oranmore Favourite thing about Galway: The quality of the restaurants is excellent Worst thing about Galway: The rain. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18282&Itemid=91 Name: John Moore Location: Haiti Occupation: Health Programme Manager, GOAL Haiti Favourite thing about Galway: **** Worst thing about Galway:***** Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18154&Itemid=91 Name: Ger Burke Location: Salthill Occupation: Author Favourite thing about Galway: The fact that it's so close-knit and friendly, yet you can wander around and get lost on your own if you want to. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17970&Itemid=91 Name: Billy Carr Occupation: Volunteer of the Year/Mervue FC Coach Location: Mervue Favourite thing about Galway: The friendliness of the people Worst thing about Galway: I can't think of anything! Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17812&Itemid=91 Name: Dr Barra Nevin Location: Roscam Occupation: Pharmacist Favourite thing about Galway: The community spirit Worst thing about Galway: Lack of facilities for integrating communities Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17702&Itemid=91 Name: Naomi Fox Occupation: Mother and Entertainer Location: Doughiska Favourite thing about Galway: The community feel, the culture and heritage. Worst thing about Galway: The constant rain. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17548&Itemid=91 Name: Brid Egan Location: Rosa Parks Art Gallery Occupation: Artist Favourite thing about Galway: The Prom and Salthill Worst thing about Galway: The litter and the traffic Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17456&Itemid=91 Name: Cian O'Broin Location: Eyre Square Occupation: General Manager, Hotel Meyrick Favourite thing about Galway: The cultural aspect and the diversity of entertainment on offer all year round Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17333&Itemid=91 Name: Aine Burke Location: Briarhill Shopping Centre Occupation: Director, Cara Jewellers Favourite thing about Galway: The friendly people and great atmosphere Worst thing about Galway: Traffic! Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17260&Itemid=91 Name: Santa Claus Location: The North Pole Favourite thing about Galway: Galway Bay Least favourite thing about Galway: The rain at the moment Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17099&Itemid=91 Name: Johnny Carroll Location: Barna Road Occupation: Musician Favourite thing about Galway: The accessibility and convenience of everything Worst thing about Galway: The weather Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17051&Itemid=91 Name: Caoimhe Ni Thoibin Location: Liosban Industrial Estate Occupation: Archaeologist, Headlands Archaeology Favourite thing about Galway: The atmosphere, the restaurants and the Roisin Dubh Worst thing about Galway: Traffic Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16921&Itemid=91 Name: Breandan O Callaran Location: An Spideal Occupation: CEO, Galway City VEC Favourite thing about Galway: The creative culture and the successful regeneration of the city. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16752&Itemid=91 Name: Paul Carey Occupation: Chairman of Galway Harbour Board Location: Bearna Favourite thing about Galway: The sea and the leisure facility that is Galway Bay Least favourite thing: The rain and the small numbers making use of the Bay Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16614&Itemid=91 Name: Michael Swift Occupation: Connacht Rugby Location: Favourite thing about Galway: Atmosphere and buzz around the town, and the great seafood restaurants. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16323&Itemid=91 Name: Matt Berrill Occupation: Jazz Musician Location: Headford Favourite thing about Galway: Diverse selection of music and the arts for such a small city Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16142&Itemid=91 Name: Padraic O'Connor Location: Ballymoneen Road Occupation: Electrical Contractor Favourite thing about Galway: There is a great social aspect and the people are fantastic Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16063&Itemid=91 Name: Tomas Mac Con Iomaire Location: Carraroe Occupation: Radio Producer Favourite thing about Galway: The fact that despite all the development in the city, you can stroll along by the sea from Salthill to the Docks. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15912&Itemid=91 Name: Vinny Browne Location: St Mary's Avenue Occupation: Manager, Charlie Byrne's Bookshop Favourite thing about Galway: The city's great street culture. It's so unique to be able to strike up a conversation with a stranger on the street on any topic. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15769&Itemid=91 Name: Ann Marie Horan Location: Eyre Square Occupation, Actress Favourite thing about Galway: The Atlantic Worst thing about Galway: The drizzly rain Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15675&Itemid=91 Location: Salthill Favourite thing about Galway: The friendliness; it is still a small town Least favourite thing about Galway: Traffic problems A Galway man through and through, Steve Cunningham was recently bestowed with the highest honour in Connacht Rugby: Presidency of the IRFU Connacht Branch. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15554&Itemid=91 Name: Celestine Rowland Occupation: Managing Director, Galway Business School Location: Galway City Favourite thing about Galway: The people and the buzz Worst thing about Galway: I wish the weather was a little more predictable! Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15365&Itemid=91 Name: Donna Cummings Occupation: NUIG Students' Union President Location: Galway City Favourite thing about Galway: The Galway Arts Festival Worst thing about Galway: Apart from the rain, being a pedestrian on the Salmon-Weir Bridge Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15238&Itemid=91 Name: Richard Hughes Occupation: Optician Location: Knocknacarra Favourite thing about Galway: The people and the atmosphere Worst thing about Galway: The traffic in the mornings Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15081&Itemid=91 Name: Dr Patrick Gullane Occupation: Otolaryngologist-in-Chief, Toronto General Hospital Location: Toronto, Canada Favourite thing about Galway: The collegiality, the friendship, the relaxed environment and the wonderful bars and beer Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14980&Itemid=91 Name: Archdeacon Gary Hastings Occupation: Rector, St Nicholas' Collegiate Church Location: Taylor's Hill Favourite thing about Galway: The city itself, its medieval history and proximity to the water Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14855&Itemid=91 Name: Bernard Duffy Occupation: Founder, Elverys Sports Galway Bay Half Marathon Location: Taylor's Hill Favourite thing about Galway: The people Worst thing about Galway: The rain and the wind Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14737&Itemid=91 Name: Ronan Coleman Location: Newcastle Occupation: Chairman, Galway United Supporters' Trust Favourite thing about Galway: The people; there is a great community feel Worst thing about Galway: The litter Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14620&Itemid=91 Name: Mick Curley Location: Annaghdown, Claregalway Occupation: Chairman, National Referees' Association Favourite thing about Galway: Everything, I'd never leave! Worst thing about Galway: The traffic or the rain. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14465&Itemid=91 Name: Peter Keane Occupation: Solicitor/ Galway City Councillor Location: Eyre Square Worst thing about Galway: The traffic Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14329&Itemid=91 Name: William Henry Location: Mervue Occupation: Historian Favourite thing about Galway: The atmosphere on Shop Street and the market early on a Saturday morning. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14214&Itemid=91 Name: Declan McDonnell Occupation: Secretary of Mervue United/Galway City Mayor Location: Tara Grove, Wellpark Favourite thing about Galway: How people here always reach out a hand to help someone less well off, the spirit of volunteerism. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14036&Itemid=91 Occupation: Publican/Galway City Councillor Location: Bohermore Favourite thing about Galway: The people, they are friendly and outgoing Worst thing about Galway: The traffic problems crippling the city Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13775&Itemid=91 Name: Derek Nolan Location: Riverside Occupation: Incoming City Councillor Favourite thing about Galway: It's connection with the water Worst thing about Galway: The rain! Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13583&Itemid=91 Name: Hildegarde Naughton Location: Oranmore Occupation: Incoming Galway City Councillor Favourite thing about Galway: It is a unique country city with a strong university and cultural background Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13486&Itemid=91 Name: Mary Walsh Location: Moycullen Occupation: Chairperson, Galway City Macra Favourite thing about Galway: The atmosphere and the Prom Worst thing about Galway: The rain! Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13068&Itemid=91 Name: Brid Nee Occupation: Freelance Make-up Artist Location: Ros Muc Favourite thing about Galway: It's a vibrant, cultural city that attracts loads of tourists Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12926&Itemid=91 Name: Naoise Nunn, Occupation: Independent political consultant Location: Oranmore Best thing about Galway: Sea, sky and culture Worst thing about Galway: Traffic congestion, weather Wed, 13 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12802&Itemid=91 Name: Liam Butler Location: Furbo Occupation: Sculptor Favourite thing about Galway: The sea, and the city itself Worst thing about Galway: Traffic Wed, 06 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12709&Itemid=91 Name: Robbie Gallagher Location: Athenry Occupation: Director, Eclipse Theatre Company Favourite thing about Galway: It is such a welcoming city Worst thing about Galway: The traffic and mindless planning Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12552&Itemid=91 Name: Bertie O Rourke Location: Claregalway Occupation: Part-time employee at EnWest Terminal Favourite thing about Galway: The small streets and the fact that you can stroll around for hours without getting bored. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12435&Itemid=91 Name: Joe Canning Occupation: Student and Hurler Location: Portumna Favourite thing about Galway: The feeling of Old Ireland and the mix of the English and Irish language Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12283&Itemid=91 Location: Liosbán Industrial Estate Favourite thing about Galway: The energy, the water and the fact that it is good to be an artist here. Worst thing about Galway: Traffic, it is choking the life out of the city. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12008&Itemid=91 Name: Kate Thompson Occupation: Author Location: Kinvara Favourite thing about Galway: Trad music Worst thing about Galway: Road rage Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11862&Itemid=91 Name: Mary Kennedy Location: Knocknacarra Occupation: Senior Stylist, Bellissimo Favourite thing about Galway: The prom Worst thing about Galway: The rain Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11703&Itemid=91 Name: Rev. Patrick Towers Occupation: Former Rector of St Nicholas' Collegiate Church Location: East Galway Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:46:56 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11582&Itemid=91 Name: Ian Foster Location: Barna Occupation: Galway United Manager Favourite thing about Galway: The people Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11451&Itemid=91 Name: Ken Bruen Location: Newcastle Occupation: Author Favourite thing about Galway: Bohermore Worst thing about Galway: Hen parties and 'yahoo-ism'! Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11306&Itemid=91 Name: Frank Commins Occupation: Director, KATS Location: Clarinbridge Favourite thing about Galway: The town mentality in a big city. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11152&Itemid=91 Name: Mick Lally Occupation: Actor Location: Dublin 8 Favourite thing about Galway: The atmosphere and just 'moochin' around! Worst thing about Galway: The Eyre Square revamp; it's ridiculous! Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11041&Itemid=91 Name: Eamon Bradshaw Occupation: CEO Galway Harbour Company Location: Knocknacarra Favourite thing about Galway: It is a wonderful, youthful and vibrant city. It makes you feel young. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10974&Itemid=91 Name: Fran McCann Occupation: Artist Location: Gort Favourite thing about Galway: It is one of the finest cities in the world with such a great friendly atmosphere. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10828&Itemid=91 Treasa Ni Cheannabhain Anti-war activist, founder of the Galway Palestine Solidarity Children's Charity Best thing about Galway: Everything! Worst thing about Galway: The rain. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10697&Itemid=91 Name: Gary Leonard Occupation: Clerk of the Course, Safety Direct Galway International Rally Location: Claregalway Worst thing about Galway: The traffic Favourite thing about Galway: The people and the atmosphere Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10587&Itemid=91 Name: Richard Haslam Occupation: Designer Florist Location: Knocknacarra Favourite thing about Galway: The location, especially the sea and the countryside Worst thing about Galway: The traffic can put you off entering the heart of the city Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10451&Itemid=91 Kate McMahon Occupation: author, teacher, farmer Location: Craughwell and Athenry Massachusetts-born Kate McMahon juggles so much, it's hard to see how she keeps everything together. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10328&Itemid=91 Name: Santa Claus Occupation: Toy maker and deliveryman Location: North Pole Favourite thing about Galway; All the well-behaved children. Worst thing about Galway: Aerial traffic. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10216&Itemid=91 Name: John McIntyre Occupation: Galway Senior Hurling manager and Sports Editor of the Connacht Tribune Location: Rosshill Best thing about Galway: The summer racing festival! Worst thing about Galway: The weather! Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10045&Itemid=91 Name: Marie Breathnach Location: Lettermullen Occupation: Actress Favourite thing about Galway: The nightlife is great Worst thing about Galway: The Barna roadworks – they drive me mental! A chance suggestion from a friend convinced Marie Breathnach to attend an acting audition for a new Irish language production. Little did she realise that seven years later, she would be known all over the country as Mo from popular TG4 drama Ros na Run. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9959&Itemid=91 Name: Micheal Lally Location: Castlegar Best thing about Galway: Carefree attitude. Worst thing about Galway: Roundabouts. Originally from Fairhill in the Claddagh, Micheal Lally will be remembered by many who grew up in the city from behind the counter of his father's shop. But this softly spoken sexagenarian amounts to more than the sum of the parts he has played throughout his varied life. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9819&Itemid=91 Name: Jimmy Norman Occupation: DJ, Galway Bay FM Location: Corrundulla Favourite thing about Galway: It still feels like a small town and everybody knows everybody. Worst thing about Galway: There is no joined-up thinking in relation to planning and no accountability. Radio fans all over Galway know Jimmy Norman for his effervescent lunchtime show on Galway Bay FM, but now he is taking on a new challenge by hitting the airwaves a few hours earlier and heading up the new breakfast show. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9586&Itemid=91 Name: Tom Cussen Location: Clarinbridge Occupation: Musician and banjo maker Favourite thing about Galway: It is very vibrant with a mixture of different people. Worst thing about Galway: Some of the buildings constructed in the 80s are out of character with the city, particularly in the Spanish Arch area. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:35:39 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9434&Itemid=91 Name: Maeve Mulrennan Occupation: Chairperson, Tulca Season of Visual Art Location: Merchant’s Road Worst thing about Galway: I honestly can’t think of anything bad about the place, other than the rain! Favourite thing about Galway: That there are so many fantastic, artistic people concentrated in such a beautiful place. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:38:20 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9286&Itemid=91 Name: Patricia Burke Brogan Location: College Road Occupation: Author, Poet and Visual Artist Favourite thing about Galway: Where the River Corrib meets the sea; it's extraordinary Worst thing about Galway: All the cement and overdevelopment Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:24:46 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9164&Itemid=91 Name: Maria Moynihan Lee Location: Fort Lorenzo Occupation: Festival Director, Let's Do It Galway Favourite thing about Galway: The people and the atmosphere Worst thing about Galway: I can't think of anything! I'm Galway's biggest fan! Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:57 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8983&Itemid=91 Name: Michael Harty Location: Kilconly Occupation: Managing Director, Harty International Transport and HBF Biofuels Favourite thing about Galway: Connemara, Irish dancing and the culture Worst thing about Galway: Traffic, especially in Claregalway Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:53:24 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8741&Itemid=91 Name: Juliet Bresson Occupation: doctor and novelist Location: Dublin but previously Clybaun Best thing about Galway: the seaside Worst thing about Galway: the rain and the cold Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8638&Itemid=91 Name: Suleiman Ali Occupation: Student Location: Newcastle Favourite thing about Galway: The people and the atmosphere. Worst thing about Galway: It's always raining. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8539&Itemid=91 Name: Mandy Maher Occupation: Owner and Director, Catwalk Model Agency Location: Kinvara Favourite thing about Galway: It's such a friendly environment Worst thing about Galway: Traffic! Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:52:48 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8244&Itemid=91 Name: Cathríona Farrell Occupation: Student/Athlete Location: Athenry Favourite thing about Galway: The cultural feel of the city Worst thing about Galway: Traffic Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:28:06 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8054&Itemid=91 Name: Mattie Murphy Occupation: Galway Minor Hurling Manager Location: Gort Best thing about Galway: People here are into a variety of sports. Worst thing about Galway: The amount of undue pressure put on teams. They are either useless or brilliant; there is no in between. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7970&Itemid=91 Name: Michael Butler Location: Kilcolgan Occupation: Managing Director, Windsor Motors Favourite thing about Galway: It is a young, vibrant city Worst thing about Galway: The traffic! Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:50:28 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7787&Itemid=91 Name: Patricia Maloney Location: Drum East Favourite thing about Galway: The sense of community Worst thing about Galway: The growing trend of graffiti Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7652&Itemid=91 Name: Paul Hession Occupation: Olympian sprinter Location: Athenry Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7494&Itemid=91 Name: Jessica Burke Occupation: Showjumper Location: Gort Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7428&Itemid=91 Name: Jaime Nanci McEleney Location: Lough Atalia Occupation: Singer, Cuckoo Savante and Milliner Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:40:26 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7283&Itemid=91 Location: Renmore Favourite thing about Galway: Atmosphere Least favourite thing about Galway: Rain Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:39:18 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7125&Itemid=91 Name: Muireann O'Dwyer NUIG Students' Union President Location: Newcastle Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:53:18 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6970&Itemid=91 Name: Padraig Conneely Location: Shantalla Occupation: Mayor of Galway City Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100