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It's not fully known why kidneys cease to function properly but every year many people suffer from kidney failure and must rely on a machine to keep them alive. Someone dependent on a machine must spend five hours three days a week on the machine having their blood filtered as well as adhering to a strict diet. For the 60 or so people using the kidney machines in the Regional Hospital the only hope of an end coming to their exhausting routine is the prospect of having a kidney transplant operation. Those who have had a successful operation and the rate of success is high return to a completely normal life thanks to someone somewhere who once decided to be a kidney donor upon death. Last week the Galway branch of the Irish Kidney Association held a campaign to inform the public of the facts about kidney donation in the hope of getting more donors. The response was very good especially from young people. Many people thought that to be a kidney donor you gave a kidney during your lifetime which is not the case. Kidneys for transplant come from untimely deaths of donors perhaps in car accidents. In this way tragedies can contain a grain of comfort in that someone on the long waiting list for a kidney will be relleyed of their suffering. A computer based in Bristol contains information on all the people in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales in need of a kidney transplant and when a kidney becomes available it is matched for blood group and other relevent details to a patient. Once you have decided to become a donor it only entails carrying a card signed by you and your next of kin with whom you have discussed the matter. If you would like to have more information about becoming a kidney donor call to Moloneys' shop in Francis Street or contact Stella Canny, Roscam.
Some Silver Pieces
By Gia jewellery, solid silver tableware and silver plate, silver thimbles, button hooks for shoes and gloves, alberts, rings, powder bowls and elegant pen knives are laid out in glass cases. Various pieces recall the romance of days gone by: a card case enscribed 'with love from Desiree 1921', a watch chain made of twists of a oved ones' hair, mementos which were brought to war. Stella and Gerry love to talk about their pieces and give advice. Gerry describes apiece of silver and says that when it was made the suffragettes were chaining themselves to railings for the vote of women, bringing the date to life. Anchors and leopards' heads are pointed out as markings are examined. Over the years Stella and Gerry have built up a regular clientele who flock to see them when they come to Galway, one of twelve fairs they hold in various centres throughout the country during the year. Whereever they hold a fair the small donation given at the door goes to a local worthy cause. Last weekends' went to the Rehabilitation centre, an organisation in which Stella is very involved. If you missed them, they'll be back next year when it's oyster time again.
Under the Arch
Each year while oysters are being swallowed and --Settling In-- pearls sought arter a The sight of landlords collection of precious and landladies rubbing treasures travels to town. their hands with glee is all For the last four years a aroimd us now, happy Little Antique Fair has days are here again. They been held in conjunction are on their way: another with the Oyster Festival. batch of bright young Two charming ladies things fresh from the from County meath, mountains of Mayo and Stella Harvey and her the copses of Clare are sister, gerry come laden seeping into the city down with Victorian and occupying nooks and Edwardian collectors' crannies from Renmore to pieces and transform a Rockbarton, grant or room in the Great father-powered. Southern Hotel into a The Alma Mater is veritable Aladdins' Cave, opening her arms to SALVAGE SALE glittering with gold and embrace a new bundle of silver and precious gems. youngsters hungry for Stellas' speciality is learning and the mind brooches and gold watch broadening effects of life To chains and Gerry is an at u n i v e r s i t y . expert on rings and silver. misguide these darlings Between them they have into thinking that third Lower Abbcygate Street amassed a fascinating level education is all fun, Open Sunday c o l l e c t i o n of t i n y for the first week anyway 2p.m.--6p.m. antiquities, each piece an as they get used to the AS stock wiD be told outstanding example of strange bed and their own Rcfardca of Coit Price. its kind. Gold and silver,' anempts at cooking a ten
Griffiths day festival of fun and frolocks has been laid on for their delight and consolation. The memory of boarding schools and convents will fast fade as they are exposed to the array of events lined up for them by one overworked capt. Fiddle, organisor of the event, a man well versed at entertaining 'gigs' and telling tall tales at Trafalger Square. Among other events the first years will have a chance to s h a k e off t e e n a g e inhibitions and entertain the others with a party piece at Smokey Joes' Folk Club. After this initial exposure, college life will be easier, or then again perhaps more difficult as they blush their way through the winter months. There will be films, guided tours, a rock and roll party in the aula and concerts with Scullion and Depeche Mode. Over 100 college clubs and societies will display their wares and discuss their worth at an exhibition to rope in young enthusiasts on the last days of the festival which runs from the 4th to the 16thof Oaober. An eleven piece reggae band named Aswad will play in Leisureland at the famous G i b s ' Dance where manys' the endiuing love story begins. A play by science student Brendan Duffy will be performed for the first time during the festival and the Fielding Theatre company will perform Brian Friels' 'The Communication Cord' in the Jesuit Hall. Persons other than students are welcome to all the events in the c o l l e g e venues and elsewhere. And when it's all over and the excitment has died down, the gibs can settle happily down to serious study with their new-found friends, and look forward to College Week.
RICHARD WARD AND FRANCES POSKITT AT KENNY'S This exhibition of paintings is comprised chiefly of studies of birds indigenous to this country by Richard Ward, and flora of the Burren by Frances Poskin. Both artists were born in England and have adopted Ireland as their home. Richard Ward has been living in Connemara for seven years, while Frances Poskin lives in The Burren, Co. Clare. Ward is firstly a lover of nature, he truly 'knows' the birds he paints and is concerned with the representation of their beauty. His technical skill is masterly in depicting the colours and anatomy of his wild life subjeas. His richly colourful 'Cock Pheasants Fighting' is an engaging work. One should look long and observe his treatment of many textures -- the iridescent plumage of the pheasants' necks, the contrasting matt texture of grass etc. However, I am not convinced that these birds are alive and fighting! More 'alive' are his 'Golden Plover and Chicks* and 'Curlew and Chicks'. His one landscape is a very still and lonely Connemara scene, and has a strange melancholy atmosphere. 'Birds Eggs' and many others are lifeless as paintings and are more akin to text book illustra-
tions, though are undoubtedly excellent analytical studies. Frances Poskitt's flowers are living and growing in their natural habitat. Does she paint lying on her tummy on the crags of The Burren? In 'Sea Holly, Fanore Beach' and 'Bloody Cranesbiir we have a worm's eye view through the wild flowers to the distant hills and sea. Some studies have a palpable freshness and these plants are about to bloom, or are blooming. Their exactitude is admirable, and the rendering of mtricacy does not become painstaking or laboured. It is obvious that she flnds the rare and delicate flont of The Burren a subject of absorbing interest. Her colour contrasts are delicate and gradations of hue skilfully executed. She makes good use of the structural potential of colour and with equal facility, captures the bland subtle changes in light which she renders to good effect. Her oil colour of flowers in a jar entitled 'Still Life Wildflowers' is less skilful and it would appear that she is happier and more at home working on a small scale using water colours and perhaps pencil and pen and ink. The exhibition was very fittingly opened by the well known naturalist, Eamon de Buitlear and continues until Oaober 10th. Gerardine Quinn public here in Ireland as a presenter of veirious R.T.E. radio programmes. He made an album with piper Peter Browne for Gael Linn, and recently recorded and released Steve Winwood's beautiful "Arc of a Diver" on the Tara Label. Greg Boland has been in great demand in his capacity as session musician and guesting lead guitarist for
NEW ARTS ADMINISTRATOR GALWAY ARTS Group are pleased to aimounce the appointment of Padraic Breathnach as temporary Administrator at the Centre for the Arts, Nun's Island. Padraic hails from Carna, Connemara, has studied at U.C.G. and worked for a period as Stage Manager with the Taibhdhearc Theatre. He is at present participating in the first ever Irish Museums Trust/ ANCO Arts Administration Course which opened some months ago as a unique contribution to the arts and art groups around the country. Padraic will work from an upstairs ofiice at the Centre for the Arts (Tel. 65886) and will be available to organise a wide variety of exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops.
New York pianist, Robert Taub, who will perform all of the Chopin Preludes in recital at the Aula Maxima, U.C.G. on Saturday, October 9th. Named as one of the top talents in America, Taub will be playing in Galway at the start of a European tour. other major Irish acts on tour. He will be adding one of his own compositions to the new eilbum. Scullion are now managed by ace soundman, Nicky Ryan who was formerly with Clannad and Planxty. They have released a new single entitled "The Actor" to coincide with their Autumn tour.
SCULLION
After more than a year's sepcration, Scullion have now decided to reform and they will play two concerts in Galway next week as part of a nationwide tour. On Wednesday Oct. 6th, they open the first year festival in U.C.G. with a concert in the O' Flaherty Theatre. On the following night, Oct. 7th, they play In Taibhdhearc na Geullimhe and this concert will be recorded for a live album. Formed in 1979,SCULLlON were one of the most exciting contemporary folk bands, combining the varied talents of leading songwriters, Sonny Condell and Philip King. They produced two excellent albums, one simply titled 'SCULUON' for the Mulligan label and 'BALANCE AND CONT ROL' for W.E.A. Ireland. Each member has been extremely liusy in his own field during the separation. Most of Sonny Condell's time was spent working on the continent as a solo artist, touring mainly in Germany and Holland. Philip King, too, continued his career as a sob artist and will be well known to the
Top folk group. Scullion, who play two concerts in Galway next week: O'Flaherty Theatre, U.C.G., on Wednesday, October 6th, and Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe on Thursday, October 7th. From left Philip King, Sormy Cortdetl and Greg Boland.