19^th – 25^th

October 2009

Full tickets only on sale in the Orbsen building.

Mondays:
Irish Dancing 3 classes: 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.

Dancing Rehearsals for the cast of The Wiz!

societies can volunteer as a group-
Ever wanted to work with disadvantaged young people in Italy, people with disabilities in Poland, an Environmental project in Germany, a youth club in Norway? Now you can!
The European Volunteer Service (EVS) is a EU Commission project aimed at encouraging European young people to volunteer in Europe from 2 weeks up to 1 year. It is free for volunteers to participate, accommodation and travel are also free and volunteers receive a small stipend to support them.
To find out more come along to the EVS information session:

Come along to find out the different options around galway for you to get involved in and earn you award! Also for those that have signed up but not got your handbook!

Its going to be a deep-stack game that will have a starting chip stack of 15,000.
The same as last week but on a Monday !
The Prize Fund is probably going to be 1000 euro, maybe even more depending on the number of people that attend.
Tickets are on sale in the soc box for 20 euro

Come along to watch sci-fi and fantasy movies, tv episodes, anime's and all sorts. If there's something you want to see email us at fansci@socs.nuigalway.ie

We hold a weekly meeting every Monday at 7pm to discuss current political affairs, socialist republicanism, and organise events for the year among many other various topics. New members always welcome!!

Bíonn cruinniú seachtainiúil againn gach Luain ag a 7 chun cúrsaí reatha pholaitiúil agus poblachtas shóisialach a phlé. Comh maith leis sin na himeachtaí don bhliain a eagrú anseo i measc go leor ábhair eile. Tá fáilte roimh dhaoine nua i gcónaí !!

An Audience With George Lee - current Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, and former Economic & Political Commentator - discussing the pressing economic and political issues of our time. Questions will be taken on the night.

For the first time in NUIG, a Polish Film Night! "Testosteron" is a humorous reflection on men, women and their strange relationship ways. Set in a scene of failed traditional polish wedding, this twisted comedy has everything that a good film needs: interesting plot, great actors and fantastic music.
Come in to find out for yourself what kind of movie can top Polish box offices nowadays. You will not regret it!
English subtitles and looots of popcorn will be provided.

Only 4 weeks until fashion show so lots of organising to be done! Photos will be taken for dvd! everyone welcome!!

The Cast and Committe of THE WIZ will be having a bowling night out after dancing rehearsals on Monday. It's going to be E5 per person (Bring your student ID!) Really want to see as many people as possible coming; this is a great chance for us all to get to know our fantastic new cast! There's refreshments there as well. If you're interested let Siobhan McCormack know at rehearsals or by e-mail (siobhanmc@gmail.com). There are limited spaces so book your place now!

AGM, committee election

5pm Salsa
6pm Intermediate hip hop
7pm Break dancing

A very worthwhile and thought-provoking series of seminars covering topics such as Development, Human Rights Activism, Child Labour and Asylum Seeking on every Tuesday from 6-8pm for 6 weeks. No previous knowledge necessary! Meet experts in the field for an informative and interactive discussion with open-minded people. At the end of the course you will be issued a certificate endorsed by Irish Aid. The 6 week course is just €20. Sign up at www.suas.ie or turn up on the night.

Every week we have some of the best jugglers around giving workshops in their chosen area of expertise, so come along if you want to learn how to swing Poi, twirl Staffs, juggle Clubs and Balls, spin Diablos, roll Contact Balls, flip Hats and do .... well cool stuff with Devil Sticks! I think you get the idea! People of ALL skill levels welcome from complete beginner to advanced. If you don't want to participate in the workshop come along anyway to use our equipment and as always feel free to ask anyone you want to teach you anything you want!!

Weekly Classes in our new art room, all welcome.

Tuesday night in Lit&Deb is Workshop Night, where over the course of 20-odd weeks fresh-faced novice debaters are transformed into machines of logic and rhetoric. Workshop 4 is a continuation of the basic basics, concentrating on burdens of proof, model construction, 15-minutes prep etc. Followed by a practice debate.

And as usual, Galway night-life will follow...

Acting Rehearsals for the principle cast of The Wiz!!

After tickets on sale in the Orbsen Building.

beginners hip hop lg space 6-7
DUE TO CONFERALS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN AN BIALANN ON THE 21ST OCT 09

7-8 ballet
DUE TO CONFERALS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN BANK OF IRELAND THEATRE ON 21ST OCT 09

The legendary FanSci weekly gaming extravaganza for one and all.

Do you want to learn how to use a sewing machine and make your own clothes ? Come to the first meeting of the sewing society to discuss what they plan to get up to this year!

Dr. Amanda Kelly will give a guest lecture to Archaeolohy Society

Life Society will hold its first general meeting in the McMunn Theatre (Concourse) at 6:30 on Wednesday, 21 October. Eilis Mulroy will give a talk entitled 'Right to Life: A Human Right?' and explain the current situation in Galway on life issues. The current pressing matters of embryonic stem cell research and euthanasia will be addressed. After a short film, pizza will be served so that new members can meet and discuss the issues and plan activites for the year as a society. The event will be open to the public and student non-members.

Bígí ann más mian libh páirt a ghlacadh i ndráma na bliana seo. Beimid ag léamh tríd an dráma 'Punt ar Éileamh' le Seán Ó Cathasaigh agus ag socrú ceard iad na drámaí eile a dheanfas muid i mbliana. Má tá dráma dod' chuid féin agat, tóg leat é agus breathneoimid air. Fáilte roimh aisteoirí, stiúirtheoirí agus léiritheoirí, idir chainteoirí líofa agus foghlaimeoirí. Eolas ó cumannd@socs.nuigalway.ie Bígí linn!!

Singing rehearsals for the Cast of The Wiz!

Come play with us ;)

Even if you're a complete beginner, or a little bit rusty, just spend an evening or two with us and we'll have you mating your opponent in no time.

High Energy, Critically Acclaimed, Manic, Hilariously Off Beat. There are many ways to describe Jason Byrne the star of RTE'S' Anonymous', but none of them do justice to how ridiculously funny and outrageous his shows are. Just go and see... him and then maybe you can come up with a way to describe it.

Get your tickets from the Socs Box in �ras na MacLéinn for only €10!

PJ Gallagher, Reginald D Hunter, Phil Nichol, John Donnellan and Paddy Courtney will be performing.
Tickets available from Socs Box at €10 from Monday 12th.

Weekly Work Session in Organic Garden
Everyone Welcome!

All remaining tickets on sale in the Orbsen Building.

Free for All Juggling Practice Session! Come along and use our equipment to learn whatever you want! Just ask anyone present and they'll be delighted to teach you!

Mainly for kids and the adult beginners from the classes, but you're all welcome to drop down for a game if you wish.

The Literary and Debating Society is delighted to host a panel of distinguished poets to discuss the topic of "Peripheral Vision: Poetry and writing in the West of Ireland�. This panel discussion will explore how life in modern Ireland constrains and influences the writing that is defining a generation both at home and abroad, through a series of questions put forward by an interviewer alternated with readings of the authors' own work. Confirmed panellists include Terry McDonagh, Susan Millar DuMars, and Kevin Higgins.

Father Damo, Father Stone, Eoin McLove and Father Jack will be performing!
Tickets available from Socs Box as of Monday (12th Oct). Only €10 for Comedy Soc members.

Star of RTE's The Panel & BBC's The Blame Game, Neil needs no introduction to Irish audiences.

“Delamere is a banter bomb, primed to make you explode with laughter. He's a storyteller. But when the stories are this funny, that's enough." *****
- The Scotsman

Tickets available from the Socs Box in �ras na MacLéinn for only €10!

Cake sales were held to collect donation for Palestine relief.

Stephen Frost, Andy Smart, Steve Steen, Richard Branch, Ian Coppinger and Greg Proops will all be performing in this improv spectacular. If you're around this weekend this is something you don't want to miss.
Email Comedy Soc to book your tickets, they'll be available for collection from Socs Box soon.

Best known for his work on the Blizzard of Odd, RTE's The Panel and BBC'S Blame Game, Colin Murphy is one of the finest comedians working today. His distinct fusion of edgy 'in your face' topical satire, with acute observational m...aterial make him a highly original and much sought after performer.

Discard all the preconceived notions you may have about ventriloquists because multi award winner, Nina Conti and monkey will blow them away.Gut -bustingly funny she displays the kind of sophisticated intelligence that can virtually reinvent the genre. For any self -respecting adult looking for comedy that’s truly outside the norm she is unmissable.

Get your tickets for only €10 from the Socs Box in �ras na MacLéinn!