Galway Transition

Transition Galway presents the first screening of the film ‘In Transition 2.0′ in Galway. The screening takes place in the Cottage Bar, Lower Salthill starting at 8pm on Thursday 17th May. All are welcome! ABOUT THE FILM: ‘In Transition 2.0′ is an inspirational immersion in the Transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary people doing...

Br. Cathal Duddy will be the guest speaker for Green Drinks Galway May 2012 which starts at 8pm Thursday 3rd May in the Cottage Bar, Lower Salthill. Br. Cathal is a Galway-based Franciscan friar and is behind a website (www.praying-nature.com) that gives a Christian perspective on ecology. The topic for his talk will be St. Francis of Assisi and is entitled: “St. Francis – Brother to...

Wednesday 11th April 8pm at the Spirit Centre, Nun’s Island, Galway – All welcome! -Themes- Part 1- Act Global think Local – Creating Global Abundance Part 2- Act Local think Global – Reclaiming Community Power, transcending the economics of scarcity “Part 2” Will be showing a number of edited films which aim to present alternative visions and practical ways towards solving pressing...

Transition Galway are extending Earth Hour to a day long series of events this Saturday 31st March. These include an Awareness Campaign on Shop Street, a Tribal Spirit Drum and Song Session, a Movement Meditation in Barna Woods, and a Lantern Walk. All are welcome to attend any one or all of the events! ph: 087 125 4817 ABOUT EARTH HOUR: Earth Hour is an International event which takes place each...

Vivienne Campbell is the guest speaker at the April 2012 Green Drinks Galway. She will speak on foraging for herbal remedies, food and cosmetics. Green Drinks Galway will take place at Kelly’s Bar, Bridge St. on Thursday 5th April at 8pm. Vivienne will give a presentation for 15-30 minutes, then take questions from the audience and many people stay on for a drink or two afterwards. All are...

There will be a meeting at 7.30pm in Massimo (William St. West) tomorrow evening (Thursday22nd March) to discuss ideas and plans for the up coming Earth Hour global event which takes place on Saturday 31st March at 8.30pm. FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/196997087080056/ About This Earth Hour 2012: 8.30pm, Saturday 31 March, celebrate your action for the planet with the people of...

Today, I met up with a visitor to Galway who has been very active with the Transition Movement in the States. She spotted us in the St.Patrick’s Day parade and got in contact straight away. Carrie Cooper Boe is in Galway and would like to meet up with us to share her experiences tomorrow (Wednesday) at 8pm in Massimo on William St. West (near the Crane Bar). Below is a message from Carrie...

This months film screening starts at 8pm in The Spirit Centre, Nun’s Island on Wednesday 14th March – All welcome! -TITLE- ‘SOLUTIONS NIGHT’ Possible solutions to our social & economic problems. -Themes- Part 1- Act Global think Local – Creating Global Abundance Part 2- Act Local think Global – Reclaiming Community Power “Part 1” Will be showing a edited film and lecture...

Brendan ‘Speedie’ Smith is the guest speaker at the March 2012 Green Drinks Galway. He will give an overview of his work as a community activist including on how to secure neighbourhood residents involvement into eco campaigns and about social inclusion. This will take place at a venue to be confirmed (likely Kelly’s Bar, Bridge St.) on Thursday 1st March at 8pm. All are welcome...

Sunday the 4th March will see us building a living semi willow dome that will surround a willow raised bed in an artistic shape (surprise) for the herb garden. Given its location by the riverside, this will be a central point of the garden and one of many tea/relaxation areas that all of us gardeners and permaculturists are so fond of So come and join us between 1-5pm, Jen Hesnan and Coralie...