BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Golden Egg Productions | Style, Beauty, Food, Travel, Home, People & Parties, Weddings...//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Golden Egg Productions | Style, Beauty, Food, Travel, Home, People & Parties, Weddings... X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Golden Egg Productions | Style, Beauty, Food, Travel, Home, People & Parties, Weddings... X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120309 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120302T144559 LAST-MODIFIED:20120302T144559 UID:7893@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Celebrate International Women's Day at The Body Shop DESCRIPTION: TREAT YOUR MUM TO A MOTHER AND DAUGHTER PAMPER EVENT To Celebrate International Women’s Day\, The Body Shop® will host a fabulous Mother & Daughter pamper event on Thursday 8th. You can purchase the ultimate luxury treat of a mini Facial (15 minutes)\, full Makeover (with colour-coding) and a soothing hand treatment (10 minutes) for €15. This voucher will be available for purchase from the 4th until 8th March. As an added treat\, this voucher can be redeemed against product after you have received your treatments. Choose from a wide selection of our fabulous Community Fair Traded products and Gifts\, all ready wrapped to make your life easier. Or create your own personalised Gift for your mother and we’ll tie it with a beautiful ribbon. Refreshments will be served on the day \, plus Love Your Body ™ card members will receive 20% off. All donations on the day will go towards Women of Concern. Book your place instore now. Give her a big treat\, she deserves it! LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/celebrate-international-womens-day-at-the-body-shop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120215 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120127T102528 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T110151 UID:7674@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:NBCRI Valentine's Ball 2012 DESCRIPTION:The Ardilaun Hotel Galway plays host to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) annual Valentine’s Ball once again this year. The gala evening\, which marks the start of Galway’s social calendar\, is one of the charity's major fundraising events and monies raised go to support breast cancer research carried out by Prof. Michael Kerin and his research team based at NUI Galway. Due to the success of the charity’s many fundraising activities such as the Valentine’s Ball\, NBCRI were recently able to donate One Million Euro towards the development of the Translational Research Facility at NUI Galway through the Galway University Foundation. One of the highlights of the night will be 'Dial-A-Diamond' event where guests have a chance to win stunning jewels donated by Cara Diamonds. The Ball takes place on Saturday 11th February with a champagne reception at 7.30pm followed by gala dinner\, with music by ‘Oddity’ and dancing till late. To join in the fun and support breast cancer research\, tickets are €100 and can be purchased by contacting: Mairin 091 526677 Email: info@nbcri.ie LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/nbcri-valentines-ball-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120213 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120125T155046 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T155423 UID:7664@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Múscailt Arts Festival DESCRIPTION: The 12th Múscailt Arts Festival at NUI Galway invites all students\, staff\, alumni and the public to enjoy music\, performance and art on campus. The new Student Centre\, the Bailey Allen Wing\, will be the central focus of Múscailt 2012. The theme this year will be ‘Illumination / Soilsiú’\, which represents a bursting forth of ideas from all of the art forms. Múscailt 2012 will be provocative and fun and there is room for interaction\, debate and feedback throughout the week. Everyone is welcome to participate and most events are free of charge. This year there are many special guests\, including Shannon Reeves\, Sculptor\, and Rolf Hind\, Pianist\, who will have the fruit of their explorations shown and discussed during Múscailt.  Almost all events are free. All welcome. Múscailt is organised by the Arts Office at NUI Galway. In these financially tight times\, it is important and fulfilling to encourage emerging performers and artists\, working in both Irish and English\, who are edgy and original. The artists featured in this year’s 12th Múscailt Festival are definitely making waves. Festival open to all students\, staff\, alumni and the general public. LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/muscailt-arts-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120206 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120125T154735 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T154735 UID:7662@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Safety Direct Galway International Rally DESCRIPTION:The Safety Direct Galway International Rally takes place from Saturday\, February 4th to Sunday\, February 5th 2012. 2012 marks the 41st anniversary of the Galway rally which began in 1971\, and this event will also incorporate a city centre spectator stage for the first time in 14 years. The Safety Direct Galway International Motor Rally is the first major motorsport event annually in Ireland. Over the years the event has attracted entrants from England\, Scotland\, Wales\, Isle of Man\, the former Czechoslovakia\, France\, America\, Gambia\, Belgium\, Arabia\, Norway and Finland. The event is one of the most popular in the Global Group Irish Tarmac Rally Championship\, and has been it's first round since the series was founded in 1978. It is based in Galway's Clayton Hotel. LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/safety-direct-galway-international-rally/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120201 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120124T102056 LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T102056 UID:7624@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Free Threading Day at The Body Shop DESCRIPTION:In support of the Irish Cancer Society\, The Body Shop will be holding a Free Threading Day on Tuesday 31st of January. Donations can be made in store.   Terms & Conditions: Only one threading service per customer. This service is only available in the Republic of Ireland stores. No bookings required this is a walk in service. Donations can be made at your own discretion.   LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/free-threading-day-at-the-body-shop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120128 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120123T150431 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T150431 UID:7620@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:NUI Galway Students to Hold Annual Teddy Bear Hospital Inbox DESCRIPTION:The 7th annual Teddy Bear Hospital at NUI Galway will take place this Thursday and Friday (26\, 27 January). The event will see over 1\,300 sick teddy bears admitted to the hospital\, accompanied by their minders\, 1\,300 primary school children. The event is organised by the Sláinte Society\, the NUI Galway branch of the International Federation of Medical Students Associations\, and up to 200 medical and science students will diagnose and treat the teddy bears. In the process\, they hope to help children\, ranging in age from 3-8\, feel more comfortable around doctors and hospitals. Over the years\, children have come along with teddy bears suffering from an imaginative range of sore ears\, sick tummies and all kinds of others weird and wonderful ailments. Hanin Hamza\, a first year medical student at NUI Galway and a member of Sláinte Society\, is heading up the event organisation this year: “We hope to build on the successes of previous years and show that going to the doctor isn’t so scary after all.  This is expected to be the largest Teddy Bear Hospital ever\, and it will be an incredibly busy couple of days. As students\, we have so much fun on the day\, it’s a great change of pace from study\, and we love the excitement among the kids who really get into the spirit of things.” This year\, 32 local primary schools are participating in the event. On arrival at the Teddy Bear Hospital on campus\, the children will go to the ‘waiting room’\, which contains jugglers and face painters. Then the children and their teddy bears are seen by a team of Teddy Doctors and Teddy Nurses\, who will examine them.  The students will have specially designed and built X-ray and MRI machines on hand\, should the teddy bears need them. Recuperating teddy bears can avail of medical supplies from the Teddy Bear Pharmacy\, stocked with healthy fruit from Total Produce\, along with medical supplies from Matt O’Flaherty to help poor teddy recover. After all this excitement the children can enjoy a bouncy castle and visit an Order of Malta ambulance. Further support for the event has come from\, among others\, MPS\, Eye Cinema\, Dunnes Stores\, Medisource and Smyth’s Toys. Ríona Hughes\, NUI Galway’s Societies Officer\, said: “The Teddy Bear hospital is a wonderful opportunity for the students to engage in a meaningful way with the children in Galway City and County schools. It is one of the NUI Galway societies' most colourful and endearing community outreach programme and we are thrilled with its success. Congratulations to Sláinte Society who invite the children and their teddy bears on to campus for such a great reason and we look forward to a rewarding few days for all involved.”   For further information contact NUI Galway Sláinte Society members Mohamed Hamza (0876458871) or Miriam Wynne (0868482866)   LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/nui-galway-students-to-hold-annual-teddy-bear-hospital-inbox/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120227 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120123T144507 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T145759 UID:7617@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Tedfest - Fr. Ted Festival DESCRIPTION: The Fr. Ted Festival which is popularly known as Ted Fest\, is a celebration of the life of comedian Dermot Morgan and his 1990's cult TV sitcom Father Ted created by Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews. The event sees large numbers of fans take to the islands\, most dressed as characters from the show. The event involves taking part in many themed events associated with the comedy series including fancy dress\, five-aside football (nuns against priests)\, toilet duck comedy awards\, buckaroo speed dating\, lovely girls contest and A Song For Europe. For more see - www.tedfest.org LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/tedfest-fr-ted-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120203T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120203T210000 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120119T115441 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T115441 UID:7589@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Book Launch - Change Your Posture, Change Your Life DESCRIPTION:CHANGE YOUR POSTURE\, CHANGE YOUR LIFE by Moycullen-based Alexander Technique Teacher\, RICHARD BRENNAN. Improved posture has many positive effects on our lives\, and a new book to be launched in Charlie Byrne's Bookshop on Friday 3rd February offers practical techniques that can bring these benefits into everyday life – including reducing the effects of stress and pain on the body and mind. If you are suffering from the effects of poor posture in your life\,or feel frustrated that anything you do to try to improve your posture doesn’t seem to work\, this book will help you. If you would like a relaxed\, yet upright posture\, beautiful balance and graceful coordination\, this book will help you. Change Your Posture\, Change Your Life analyses the origin and development of the Alexander Technique\, how it works and what are its benefits. In chapters ranging from ‘The Secret Key to Good Posture’ and ‘The Hidden Obstacle to Improving Posture’ to ‘Your Inner Acrobat’ and ‘First Steps in Releasing Muscle Tension’\, Richard Brennan examines every aspect of the technique and how it can benefit everyone\, young and old.       LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/book-launch-change-your-posture-change-your-life/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120206 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120113T123016 LAST-MODIFIED:20120113T123028 UID:7531@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Beginners Feltmaking DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make your own colourful felt. Learn basic techniques like blending colours & making bobbles and cord. Turn the felt into earrings \, a brooch or cards\, which you can bring home.   Where?     Moycullen Rd. Spiddal\, Galway When?      10.30am – 4pm One hour lunch break How Much?     40€ per day or €70 for both days. All materials provided   Tea\, Coffee & Snacks throughout the day! Bring home what you make & Notes provided   Contact ?Sinead 0879952637 to book your place folksongdesigns@gmail.com www.folksong.ie     LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/7531/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120220 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120113T122426 LAST-MODIFIED:20120113T123235 UID:7528@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Beginners Sewing DESCRIPTION: Learn how to use a sewing machine & a basic pattern template. Make your own sleeping eye mask\, a pin cushion or a clutch purse. Bring your own sewing machine\, scraps of fabric and thread if you wish. Where?   Moycullen Rd. Spiddal\, Galway When?     10.30am – 4pm One hour lunch break How Much?     40€ per day or €70 for both days. All materials provided   Tea\, Coffee & Snacks throughout the day! Bring home what you make & Notes provided   Contact ?       Sinead 0879952637 to book your place folksongdesigns@gmail.com www.folksong.ie     LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/7528/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T230000 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20120110T113721 LAST-MODIFIED:20120110T113721 UID:7525@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:“Licence to Wed” Comedy Pre- Marriage Course DESCRIPTION: Ollie Turner takes on a whole new role as Father Des Aster at Hotel Meyrick’s Pre-Marriage course with a difference on Friday the 27th January. Father Des Aster\, Galway Bay FM’s Ollie Turner will deliver this inaugural Pre-Marriage course with his spiritual compatriot Sister Faithful and together they will take blushing brides and grooms to be on a romantic and fun journey of exploration!  Prepare to be entertained by this dynamic duo as they divulge the secrets of wedded bliss and a lifetime of happiness together! Guests will be treated to refreshments as well as mouth watering Canapés upon arrival at 7pm in the Hotel Lobby where they will then be invited to view the elegant and exquisite Connemara Suite set up for a wedding\, giving soon to be newly weds the perfect opportunity to view their dream wedding venue. At 8pm\, Fr Des Aster and Sister Faithful will then lead couples on a mystical journey of the Pre-Marriage Course where all the fun will begin! The Majestic Connemara Suite is the perfect venue for your special Wedding day. The stunning\, classical ballroom\, complete with candelabra\, mirrors\, romantic mood lighting\, chandeliers\, white tablecloths and elegant table settings it is the perfect venue that combines both sophistication and elegance for your special day. Enjoy sumptuous food and excellent service for your wedding from the experienced banqueting team at Hotel Meyrick. Renowned as Galway’s leading wedding venue\, the Victorian style four star Hotel offers a romantic and historic venue with bespoke luxury accommodation including exceptional wedding accommodation rates. With four churches in close proximity to the Hotel and a civil ceremony facility\, the Hotel is easily accessible for all. All couples in search of the perfect wedding venue are invited to attend Hotel Meyrick’s “Licence to Wed” Pre-Marriage course but must reserve their place for this very special occasion. Hotel Meyrick will also be hosting an Open Day this Sunday 15th of January for couples who wish to view the ballroom set for a wedding and to speak with a dedicated wedding coordinator. For further details visit www.hotelmeyrick.ie\, alternatively call the hotel on (091) 564041.   LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/%e2%80%9clicence-to-wed%e2%80%9d-comedy-pre-marriage-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120109 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111213T115627 LAST-MODIFIED:20111213T115627 UID:7374@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Marie Connole The Tales are True DESCRIPTION: Marie Connole The Tales are True December 13th- January 8th Eight BAR and Restaurant  Galway Arts Centre in collaboration with Eight BAR and Restaurant are proud to announce: "The Tales Are True"\, a solo show by Marie Connole. Eight BAR and Restaurant\, Dock Rd\, Galway. Decemeber 13th- January 8th Opening Reception Tuesday December 13th 6-8pm\, Eight BAR and Restaurant. The wolves are not so frightening\, nor is the child so innocent. Psychological premise dictates the transgresion of protagonists throughout literature and film\, amongst others. Lead characters are drawn to open locked doors\, to eat the forbidden apple. From this they often undertake adventures that lead to a maturing of their personality and gain knowledge which would not be otherwise found. "The Tales are True" manipulates the familiar symbols and muted tones of folktales\, old encyclopaedias and children’s science books in order to challenge these transgressions. It poses questions about the desire for revelation in narrative storytelling. Connole's process of gathering\, sifting\, cutting and connecting\, reveals a continuous evolution of knowledge; the tales which influence her practise take on a new significance\, as commonplace archetypes are de-constructed. Marie Connole is a member of Faber Studios in Limerick City and was 2011 Chairperson of Ground Up Artists Collective(GUAC). A graduate of NCAD and NUI Galway/Burren College of Art she was curator of Rianta 2011\, a GUAC arts event that took place throughout Ennis. Other projects include Aughty Public Art Projects\, curated by Dr. Áine Phillips and The Midnight Court\, a touring participatory event with artist Maeve Collins. She currently works with Clare VEC and has previously worked at the Anita Traverso Gallery in Melbourne. Awards include residencies at the Kilkenny Arts Office\, and at SIM\, the Association of Icelandic Visual Artists\, in Reykjavík. She is this year’s recipient of the Tyrone Guthrie Residency from Clare County Arts Office.     LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/marie-connole-the-tales-are-true/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111218T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111218T190000 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111207T143847 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T143847 UID:7367@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:The Wyatt Hotel Craft Fair, Westport DESCRIPTION: A new and exciting fair for Mayo producers will be held in the  Wyatt Hotel\, The Octagon\, Westport. The best of Mayo food\, craft and art will be on sale for your delectation. Look forward to meeting you there.   LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/the-wyatt-hotel-craft-fair-westport/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T180000 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111207T143425 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T143425 UID:7363@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:The Craft Fair 2011 - The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar DESCRIPTION: This years’ fair promises to be an exciting mix of contemporary craft from all parts of Ireland\, come along and buy something original and meet the makers.   LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/the-craft-fair-2011-the-linenhall-arts-centre-castlebar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111211 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111207T143124 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T143141 UID:7362@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Truly Traditional at Club Aras na nGael DESCRIPTION:If you are seeking traditional Irish music a very enjoyable experience awaits you every Sathurday night in Club Áras na nGael at 9.30pm The renound traditional musican Noel Hill will be in Club Áras na nGael on Saturday the 10th of December 2011. Why not come along and celebrate in traditional style. Our new traditional session line up comprises of various talented musicans and will provide ceol\, craic agus spraoí during the long winter evenings. Among the energetic and lively are Noel Hill\, Seosamh and  Sadhbh  O Fatharta\, James Frawley\, Mike Ó hEanaigh\, Páidi Breathnach\,Simon Delaney and  George Grasso. What better way is there to spend those cold winter nights than with lovely traditional music enjoyed in a cosy atmosphere. All are welcome\, please call in and join us for some craic!     LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/truly-traditional-at-club-aras-na-ngael/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111126 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111123T092321 LAST-MODIFIED:20111123T093804 UID:7184@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:The Body Shop 30% off Today DESCRIPTION:The Body Shop is having a one time only 30% off today. Pop in to pick up your favourite products at a fraction of the price. LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/the-body-shop-30-off-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111211T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111211T170000 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111122T103414 LAST-MODIFIED:20111122T103837 UID:7112@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Sunflowers Christmas Craft Fair in aid of Chernobyl Children’s Charity Appeal DESCRIPTION: Come and enjoy a fabulous family day out at the Sunflowers Christmas Craft Fair fund raising event at Raheen Woods Hotel\, Athenry on Sunday December 11 from 11 am to 5pm. There will be a wealth or Irish crafts from award winning Christmas puddings and chutneys to jewellery and garlands\, holistic pampering tasters\, angel card readings and\, of course\, Santa will be visiting. Carols will be sang by St Raphael's choir\, while you can enjoy a hot chocolate or glass of mulled wine. Entry is free and all proceeds raised from sales at the stalls will go to the Sunflowers Chernobyl Appeal Children's Charity. LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/sunflowers-christmas-craft-fair-in-aid-of-chernobyl-children%e2%80%99s-charity-appeal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111225 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111122T095542 LAST-MODIFIED:20111206T154125 UID:7102@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:‘TRIBE-A Portrait of Galway’ : A CITY VISUALLY CAPTURED DESCRIPTION: 'TRIBE-A Portrait of Galway' is the creative portrayal of the well-known and not so-well know people that give Galway it's character\, through the eyes and lens of Galway-based photographer Reg Gordon. The photographer will launch his book and month-long exhibition -  ‘TRIBE-A Portrait of Galway’ -  on November 25th in Atlanta House in Galway where portraits featuring comedian Tommy Tiernan\, actress Kate O’Toole\, musicians The Saw Doctors and Druid director Garry Hynes are among those that feature. Originally from Dublin\, Reg Gordon tells of his reasoning in putting together this book and exhibition\, “Too many people are focusing on those who are leaving Ireland. I wanted to focus on those staying in the country and those who make Galway the great city that it is. The unique individuals that roam the city deserve to be celebrated and I have decided it is my responsibility to document these people”. He continues “‘TRIBE- A Portrait of Galway’ offers those who browse the pages a chance to engage with those you always wanted to meet.  The book tells individual’s stories through distinctively taken photographs and highlights the people who make Galway so unique”. ‘TRIBE- A Portrait of Galway’ incorporates the mix of Galway’s town and city atmosphere with images of natives and those who have made their home in the heart of Galway by chance. Reg’s exhibition commences on November 25th in Atlanta House in Galway at 6.30pm and will run right through December until Christmas Eve\, opening daily from 11am-5pm Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Saturday\, with late opening Thursday and Friday until 7pm. Available from Easons\, Dubray Books and Charlie Byrnes in Galway\, as well as from the gallery at Atlanta House\, and priced at €44.95\, this collection of wonderfully diverse prints is presented in a hardback coffee-table book is the perfect Christmas gift for natives of Galway\, those who have loved and left the city or even for those who have never had the opportunity to experience what it is that makes this city so special.     LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/%e2%80%98tribe-a-portrait-of-galway%e2%80%99-a-city-visually-captured/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111125T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111125T233000 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111116T155033 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T165240 UID:7059@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:The 'Quinta Bella Notte' Ball DESCRIPTION: Support Cancer Care West at  QUINTA BELLA NOTTE for an evening of food wine and song. The evening will commence at 7.30p.m. with a  Prosecco  reception. The superb meal to follow will be accompanied by specially chosen quality wines for each course. There will be information on each wine. Imelda Drumm who is considered one of the finest Mezzo Sopranos in Europe will once again entertain in an expanded programme with the Irish tenor John Molloy.  John has worked with many Opera Companies in Ireland and the UK. The Pianist for the evening will be Michael Casey who was head of music in RTE for many years. Dress is Black Tie and Cocktail Wear. Reserve a table of 10 to attend the ball for €1\,500 or €150 per ticket LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/the-quinta-bella-notte-ball/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111118T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111118T235500 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111116T153225 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T165352 UID:7038@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:CIPD Gala Dinner Dance DESCRIPTION:The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in Ireland (CIPD) Western Regional Committee are delighted to host their annual Gala Dinner Dance.  The evening will commence with a drinks reception  followed by a 4-course dinner with wine. It will be a very entertaining night with Mr. Alan Shortt as our Master of Ceremonies\, Keith McDonald and The Showband Show will provide the music for the night and there will be a DJ till Late. The Gala Dinner Dance is a must for all. Kindly sponsored by QUINN- healthcare.           LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/cipd-gala-dinner-dance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111128 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111115T163756 LAST-MODIFIED:20111115T165151 UID:7031@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Galway Science & Technology Festival Exhibition DESCRIPTION: The Festival aims to bridge the gap between students and industry and encourage students to choose STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Maths) as their preferred subjects and chosen career. The festival is now in it’s 14th year and has gone from strength to strength over the years with the participation of both primary and secondary schools throughout Galway City and County.   LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/galway-science-technology-festival-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111219 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111115T163232 LAST-MODIFIED:20111206T154143 UID:7027@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Galway Christmas Market DESCRIPTION: The Galway Christmas Market will take up residence in Eyre Square in the centre of the city from the 25th November to the 18th December this year. The market promises to be  a highlight of the Christmas Season and will make for a wonderful attraction for visitors young and old. Sample Christmas treats from all from around Europe including a Santa’s Grotto\, a German bier keller\, numberous gift and snack stalls and an entertainment area. Open daily from 10am to 10pm. LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/galway-christmas-market/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111121 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20111115T132251 LAST-MODIFIED:20111115T140255 UID:6967@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Tulca Festival of of Visual Art DESCRIPTION: Tulca is a multi-venue Visual Art festival which takes place in Galway City & County annually since 2002. The programme includes local and national artists as well as international artists who are invited to showcase their work in Galway. TULCA is funded by Galway City and County Council and the Arts Council of Ireland. Tulca is run by a voluntary board engaging an administrator and curator. Tulca's vision is to be accessible to a wide-ranging audience featuring local and international exhibitions\, live art performances\, talks and discussions with admission free to all events. Full listings of the showcasing artists and venues can be found at www.tulca.ie   LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/tulca-festival-of-of-visual-art/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111106 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110831T143555 LAST-MODIFIED:20110831T143555 UID:6872@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:The NutCracker - The perfect festive family treat! DESCRIPTION: On an enchanted Christmas Eve\, under the branches of the Christmas tree the NutCracker battles with the Mouse King. In this magical Christmas tale\, Clara falls in love and travels with her valiant NutCracker across a magical snow covered land to the Land of Sweets where her adventure really begins " Irish Ballerina Monica Loughman brings her Ballet Company to Galway's Town Hall Theatre on Friday 4th of November and Saturday the 5th with a Matinee on the 5th. For the very first time\, some dancers from the corps de ballet are from Ballet schools in the West of Ireland. These dancers will have the wonderful opportunity of featuring  alongside Russian stars from St Petersburg Ballet. Monica herself will dance the role of Queen of the Snowflakes LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/the-nutcracker-the-perfect-festive-family-treat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110926 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110628T141606 LAST-MODIFIED:20111115T132405 UID:6231@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Galway Oyster Festival DESCRIPTION: The 57th Galway International Oyster Festival is going on from the 23-25 September and this year is shaping up to be an event to remember. Always a winner\, the festival kicks off with the Irish Oyster Opening Championships in the Festival Marquee. Other events held during the festival include a parade\, an oyster tasting and the gala ball held in the Hotel Meyrick in Eyre Square. Live music and competitions such as the Best Dressed Ladies competition will also feature throughout the weekend\, which will be packed full of delicious sea food\, electric atmosphere and lots of fun. Tickets start at €15 and information is offered in abundance on www.galwayoysterfest.com.         LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/galway-oyster-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110905 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110628T140908 LAST-MODIFIED:20110628T140908 UID:6223@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Electric Picnic DESCRIPTION: Known as the festival for grown up’s\, Electric Picnic is the more salubrious way to do a festival weekend. Here you get a well rounded line up of activities from comedy and theatre to music and art. Saunter around the fairground like surroundings and indulge in some delicious vittles from its many food stalls serving grub from around the globe. Acts appearing at this year’s festival include Arcade Fire\, The Chemical Brothers and Pulp. Although Electric Picnic was originally a weekend only affair day tickets for Sunday are now available for €99.50. Camping tickets start at €240 and camper van’s can be accommodated too. To check out what’s on offer at this year’s Electric Picnic go to www.electricpicnic.ie.     LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/electric-picnic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110725 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110628T125656 LAST-MODIFIED:20110628T125656 UID:6216@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Hugh O'Donoghue - The Road DESCRIPTION: Hughie O’Donoghue is one of Ireland’s leading international artists. He has exhibited all over the world with major exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum\, London\, Leeds Art Gallery and a retrospective at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The Road will have its premiere at Galway Arts Festival prior to a three–month showing at the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art\, Prague. The exhibition will feature the monumental painting\, Painting Caserta Red\, coupled with Tomb of the Diver\, and the new work\, Road a painting in 60 parts\, which will form the core of the exhibition. Complementing these works are selected paintings\, which elaborate on the theme of the road as metaphor.             LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/hugh-odonoghue-the-road/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110721 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110628T125021 LAST-MODIFIED:20110628T125021 UID:6211@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Blondie DESCRIPTION: Pop icons Blondie make a welcome return to Galway as part of the Galway Arts Festival. With a string of worldwide hits including Heart of Glass\, Hanging on the Telephone\, Call Me\, Maria and Sunday Girl\, Blondie created the soundtrack for much of the 70s\, 80s and 90s. Blondie emerged as one of the great icons of New York’s celebrated late 70’s new wave punk scene and were inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Galway audiences are set for another dazzling Blondie perform at the Festival Big Top at 8pm on Wednesday 20 July. For more information visit www.galwayartsfestival.com .     LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/blondie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110725 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110628T124622 LAST-MODIFIED:20110628T125121 UID:6207@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Galway Arts Festival DESCRIPTION:Galway Arts Festival is Ireland's largest international arts festival. Founded in 1978 it has grown into an event with a significant reputation where\, in 2010\, there were 158\,000 attendances at 273 performances\, talks and exhibitions in 25 venues over 14 days. The Festival showcases a wide variety of international artists alongside the best of Irish talent and includes music (popular\, contemporary\, jazz\, world\, classical and traditional)\, theatre (indoor and outdoor)\, visual arts\, dance\, talks\, discussions\, family events and comedy in its programme. Check out www.galwayartsfestival.com for details on the full 2011 programme.     LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/galway-arts-festival-begins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110701T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110701T230000 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110628T123446 LAST-MODIFIED:20110628T123446 UID:6199@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Sharon Sexton's "Somewhere Under The Rainbow" DESCRIPTION: Sharon Sexton is embarking on an extensive tour of Ireland with her one woman show Somewhere Under the Rainbow\, based on the trials and tribulations of living legend Liza Minnelli. The show is coming to Galway’s Town Hall on 1 July and is truly a must see. Join Sharon Sexton’s Liza in the intimate setting of her dressing room as she performs pieces from her infamous musical catalogue and shares the secrets\, stories and memories that make up a mesmerising career.       LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/sharon-sextons-somewhere-under-the-rainbow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110616 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110617T104914 LAST-MODIFIED:20110617T105019 UID:6055@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Harvey Nichols Summer Sale begins DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/harvey-nichols-summer-sale-begins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110617 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110617T104227 LAST-MODIFIED:20110617T104227 UID:6047@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Brown Thomas Summer Sale Starts DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/brown-thomas-summer-sale-starts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110626T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110626T220000 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110609T100150 LAST-MODIFIED:20110609T100231 UID:5872@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Women's Mini Marathon Galway DESCRIPTION:  The Women’s Mini Marathon is taking place in Galway for the third year on 26 June. Last year’s event was a huge success and this years promises to be even bigger and even better! The event is sponsored by Bon Secours Hospital\, Renore so the €25 registration fee goes directly to Galway Simon homeless services. Registration and full details are available on the www.WomensMiniMarathonGalway.ie website\, closing date for entries is Thursday 16 June.   LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/womens-mini-marathon-galway/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110829 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110608T222038 LAST-MODIFIED:20110608T222122 UID:5863@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:The Ultimate Girls Day Out DESCRIPTION:A PAMPERING\, FASHION AND BEAUTY EVENT LIKE NO OTHER! The fashion and lifestyle extravaganza of the year is back. Harmonia\, the organisers of the Ultimate Girls Day Out is delighted to announce that it is back for a fourth year with an even bigger\, better and more exciting three day pampering\, fashion\, beauty and lifestyle event at RDS Main Hall from the 26th to 28th August 2011. .This year we will again be staging amazing catwalk shows offering the latest seasons fashions. There will also be incredible makeovers\, including the ‘Ultimate Woman’s Way Makeover’ where two lucky winners get picked for a pampering day they will never forget – with hair and makeup\, and they get to keep the clothes. All that as well as hundreds of experts offering fantastic beauty tips and tricks and loads of freebies; plus the best buys from Ireland’s most stylish stores. It’s all under one roof for three spectacular days.     LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/the-ultimate-girls-day-out/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110616T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110616T220000 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110608T221034 LAST-MODIFIED:20110617T102441 UID:5853@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:The Pink Afternoon DESCRIPTION:To View Photos of this event click here   The forth ‘Pink Afternoon’ in the beautiful surroundings of Lisloughrey Lodge\, Cong Co. Mayo will take place on June 16th. The fundraising lunch in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI)\, has become a must for ladies of the West and beyond. The day starts at noon with a Champagne reception on arrival sponsored by Lisloughrey Lodge. After lunch guests will be treated to  some very special entertainment and a Best Dressed Lady Competition . Those attending will have a chance to win exciting prizes plus bid at a silent auction to help raise more funds for NBCRI. If you would like a day of fun away from it all\, in the glorious Lisloughrey Lodge\, tickets are €80 and available by calling Mairin at NBCRI. Ph: 091 526677 or Email: info@nbcri.ie LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/the-pink-afternoon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110619 DTSTAMP:20120522T021545 CREATED:20110608T135059 LAST-MODIFIED:20110608T200557 UID:5803@http://www.goldenegg.ie SUMMARY:Bumps, Babies & Buggies DESCRIPTION:Bumps\, Babies and Buggies is a nationwide coffee morning fundraiser for Operation Smile to benefit children with cleft palate deformities in countries where children don’t otherwise get treatment. The organisers are hoping to encourage mums all over Ireland to get together with their friends\, neighbours\, toddler groups\, family etc. on 17 and 18 June to have a chat\, a laugh\, a catch up and raise a bit of money to help change a child's life. It takes 45 minutes and €240 to fix one child's face\, but any amount of money raised will be much appreciated. If you are interested in hosting a coffee morning please email Eleanor at eleanor@operationsmile.ie or call 087 9670760 / 01 6676659 to arrange postage of your Bumps\, Babies and Buggies information pack. For further information on Operation Smile\, please log onto www.operationsmile.ie LOCATION:Shop Street URL:http://www.goldenegg.ie/make-plan/bumps-babies-buggies/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR