People of The Tribes : Meet Kayla
Wed, Nov 22, 2017
Hi, I'm Kayla. I'm a singer originally from Connemara. My grandad was also a singer from the Claddagh. I have spent a few years away studying music and now I travel all over the country as a singer - Although nowhere so far is as nice as the city of the tribes. Well, joining Big Tom in Derry for Opry Dhoire on TG4 does come close enough! We are so blessed to have such friendly people and the best craic! Christmas in Galway is pure magic and it's my favourite time of year to be at home. I love singing at the Christmas market every year and it's a great time for family and friends to get together and enjoy the magical atmosphere the city has to offer. Whether its pints and a sing-song down in Monroes or a stroll through Quay street -There really is no place like home!
Read more ...People of the Tribes : Meet Vicky
Wed, Nov 15, 2017
Hi, my name is Vicky Casey and I'm from Galway! I am a busy mum of two. My children, Ava and Spencer are the reason for everything I do including creating Caprice with my husband John. I love meeting and greeting all our fabulous customers and friends... Creating a beautiful space to catch up with loved ones. There is always something going on in Galway city it's such a young and vibrant city which makes us unique to other cities around Ireland.
Read more ...People of the Tribes : Meet Margaret and Mary
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
I'm Margaret Gallagher and I currently live I Howth Co. Dublin and I'm Mary Mc Sweeney and I live in Galway. We originate from Bandon in West Cork. We own a business called Les Jumelles which means twins in French. We are twins but born on separate days! Mary was born on the first of December and Margaret was born on the second of December, after midnight, 6 hours apart. Galway is a real buzzing city, it has absolutely everything a person could want, I think the fact that it's so small in comparison to Dublin, ist perfectly compact, you really get to know your customers and the characters that make this city so young, fun and unique.
Read more ...People of the Tribes: Meet Cathal
Mon, Nov 06, 2017
Hi, I'm Cathal, a Galway lad through and through with both my parents and my grandparents being from Galway. My Grandad still lives in the house where he grew up in. It was 1 of 4 houses in Knocknacarra at the time which is pretty nuts considering the number of houses that are out there now. I'm an owner of a business called Handsome Burger. We have had a lot of welcomed love from our fellow Galwegians. We started with just a grille and a marquee, and now they’ve graduated to Woodquay. I love Galway because it's home and a great place for a pint or 2 on the weekend.
People of the Tribes: Meet Steven.
Mon, Oct 23, 2017
My name is Steven Lee. I was originally born in Melbourne, Australia, but I have lived in Ireland since I was 4 years old and grew up in Co. Kerry. I have been living in Galway over a year now. I am a qualified Social Care Worker and I work with people with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism. I am also studying for my MSc In Applied Behaviour Analysis in NUIG at present. On a part-time basis, I run a Food Blogging Website/Social Media Platform ‘A Touch of Flavour’.
People of the Tribes: Meet Matt
Tue, Oct 17, 2017
I had always wanted to come to the Galway but decided to do my undergrad in Belfast. When I made up my mind to do a masters, Galway was the only place on which my sights were set. As soon as I arrived, I knew that I was going to enjoy living in Galway. I loved it so much I didn't go home (Co Down) once during my first term. That was nearly four months (my parents were delighted with that). People make places and Galway has such a mix, it is hard for people not fit in due to the fact the people embrace everyone. The nightlife, the pubs, clubs, and grubs are probably the best in the whole country.
Read more ...People of the Tribes: Meet Cathy
Thu, Oct 05, 2017
Hi, my name is Cathy Gill. I live in Galway City with my three sons who are my world. I'm originally from Claddagh, lived in Mervue till I was 12 and then returned to the Claddagh because my Grandparents came from there and left the house to my Dad. So, I'm a bit of Mervue and Claddagh, best of both worlds! I work in the hospital, part-time in the oncology ward and I take pictures of Galway on the side. I love capturing Galway and showing it in a different light. Galway for me, it's my city, my heart, I love it, it's my home.
People of the Tribes: Meet Dave
Mon, Sep 04, 2017
I'm Dave, I tell everybody that I'm from Galway. I lived in the Renmore area as a child, but as the son of Hotel Manager's the family ended up in Killarney. I returned to go to College and have found it hard to stay away ever since. Galway has a unique spirit, there's a feeling in the air that's hard to describe but when you come back after time away you know that you have come home, I couldn't live anywhere else. I'm obsessed with History and the relics of the past, evidence of Medieval Galway can be seen at every turn. I'm an Antique dealer and my wife Victoria is a Knitwear designer we have a Crafts and Collectables shop in Corbett Court.
People of the Tribes: Meet Sinead
Mon, Aug 28, 2017
My name is Sinead Sheridan, born and bred in Galway city and now residing in Furbo Spiddal where I'm in the process of building my forever home. I am a Galway girl through and through. I have lived and worked in Galway my whole life. I became a blogger here, worked in retail, opened my own vintage store, organised fashion charity events and for the last five years ran my style market "Flea Style" once a month around the city, next Market is oct 15th Aras na Gael, I can wait!! I have met a whole load of great Galway people along my journey and I just love walking through my city and saying hello to these people who are all still grafting away keeping Galway lit with their talents and motivation. Galway is such a small vibrant little city where everyone knows somebody that you know, a City of Tribes.
People of the Tribes : Meet Aonghus O'Flaherty.
Mon, Aug 28, 2017
With a surname like "O'Flaherty" I can only be from one place - Connemara! So anyone who knows their Anglo Norman history of Galway will regard me as a trespasser! I'm ambidextrous, which is both unusual as well as useless! I lived and worked in Dublin for almost 10 years but I always itched to move back to Galway. I live in the city centre now. I had a "good job" in a "good company" in Dublin but it wasn't for me. I always wanted to start my own business and I felt Galway was the perfect place to do it. So I quit my job and moved back. Galway is probably the only place in the world where doing something that stupid is completely acceptable - that's something I love about it! Galway is unique. It has an energy that's difficult to describe. You can't manufacture or recreate it. And many places try. There's an authenticity to it. I think that's why we've been awarded the European Capital of Culture. Every busker, every building and every local business combine to give it its "Je ne sais quio". The streets are soaked in character.
People of the Tribes : Meet Alexandra.
Mon, Aug 28, 2017
I'm originally from Poland. I first came to Galway just to save money and go back after 1 year but I fell in love with the city. I'm now living in Galway nearly 11 years now with a beautiful 4-year-old boy. I worked in childcare for years and recently some friends of mine decided to set up a new business in the heart of Eyre Square. They asked me to join the team! A new adventure, it is very exciting and time to try something different. The owners Monika and Dan sent me to Kraków to study natural products which is great because I love everything to do with organic or natural food and cosmetics. Galway to me is a wonderful place. There is something here for everyone. Shop street on a good day or bad day is amazing because of all the music one can hear. Great restaurants and night life too!
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People of the Tribes : Meet Owen.
Wed, Aug 16, 2017
My name is Owen, and I'm a luthier from Cork. Fun fact, a luthier is a person who builds and repairs stringed musical instruments. I live in Cork but come to Galway regularly to visit family and check out the music scene. You don't have to go to a gig to see world class music, it's right there on the streets with some of the best buskers I've ever seen. Galway is a place where the weird and wonderful collide to create something new and unique. In my opinion, the people of Galway aren't just those living here, everybody who passes through is part of what makes it Galway. The city automatically welcomes you and makes you a member of the Galway tribe. You don't have to be from here, or even live here to feel at home and accepted. No matter who you are or where you're from, Galway feels like home while you're in it. It has the quaint cosy homely feel of a small town, with the bustle and events and melting pot of a large city. There is always something to do, and it's easy to make friends with all of these events going on.
People of the Tribes : Meet Lisa
Mon, Jul 31, 2017
I'm from Galway, living in the Galway, working in the Galway, & loving Galway! I work in St. Anthony's & Claddagh Credit Union on Mainguard Street (I'm the face behind its social media) & each day you don't know what great things will be happening as you walk up town at lunch. There is always something to see!
Read more ...People of the Tribes : Meet Mal
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
I heart Galway ever since childhood trips from Athlone to Salthill. I love the Galway of creative makers, musicians, doers and get up off your arse and give it goers that make this silly special place so unique. Craic & Divilment productions was born out of a late night conversation that we couldn't let go, if we think an idea is good we will give it a lash and if it makes us laugh we will do it anyway. If there is a chance to collaborate with someone who promotes Galway even better.
Read more ...People of the Tribes : Meet Jody
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
Hi, I'm Jody Mullakey. I'm originally from Sligo town, but I've been living here for the last 23 years. I paint, write poetry and I also sing. I'm obsessed lately with the law of attraction and the power of visualisation, that you can actually attract what you see in your mind and feel in your heart, and vibrate it to yourself. I'm Aspergic, people call it autistic but it's not, it's more of a heightened awareness of things, a heightened way of seeing and feeling reality. It makes me a bit odd, but it connects me deeper to my chi. I love Galway, I truly love the carefree attitude of the people and the fun that they have. I like the energy, it's uplifting and humorous. Don't be shy the next time you see me performing!!
Read more ...People of the Tribes : Meet Miriam
Mon, Jul 10, 2017
My name is Miriam, I'm 23 years young, a complete chatterbox and originally from Clare. I have just recently moved to Galway, somewhere I've always wanted to live since I was small. I'm fresh out of college where I was studying Events Management in Limerick and now I am apart of the Monroe's Team, working at sales and marketing, it doesn't feel like a job to me because it's endless fun around here! The big bad world isn't so bad at all.
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People of the Tribes : Meet Sheelagh
Mon, Jul 10, 2017
Hi, I'm Sheelagh Van Enk - Holland. It's kind of funny, my surname name is Holland and I managed to marry a Dutch man. I'm from Newcastle in Galway City. I've been working in retail for the last 12 years and about a year ago I decided to set up my own shop in Salthill and at the moment I'm in the process of moving my business into Galway City. Exciting times ahead! I love Galway because it has so much to offer, it has loads of culture, one is never bored, the city buzzes, it's a young city and there is something here for everybody!
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