THIS week Galway was witness to the first ever Galway Blogger Meet-Up. The event, which was held in the beautiful House Hotel in the heart of the city, was set up with the aim of bringing together some of Galway’s finest bloggers; from writers, photographers, fashion lovers, designers and artists to share ideas and interests and generally plan world domination, writes Lia Stokes.
The brains behind the idea is blogger and journalist, not to mention NUIG alumni, Ciara O’ Doherty. “I have always said that Galway has so much talent to offer and I thought this kind of get-together would be a great way for everyone to share ideas and hopefully achieve something great further down the line.”
The introductory meeting was buzzing with anticipation and excitement for what the day would hold, and it didn’t disappoint. It brought together an eclectic mix of people with a variety of interests and even offered those in attendance some sweet treats and tea and coffee to keep energy levels up amid all of the brainstorming. NUIG was well represented in the mix with a number of our own contributors in attendance.
The event was a huge success with a great turn out and has resulted in the formation of The Galway Blogger Collective. The aim of the group is to offer a platform for members to make contacts in various fields, have some fun, meet new people and share information and experiences with the rest of the group. Anyone and everyone is welcome at what is hoped to become a monthly meet-up and planning session.
Among the crowd of enthusiastic bloggers were the creators of the galway.com website. This is a great interactive website that is constantly being updated with news, views and reviews of all things Galway. The site has been on the go for over six months now but is rapidly expanding and looking for contributors to help do so. And where better to start looking than at a meeting of online writers?
Although Dublin is often considered the centre for all things arts and culture, Galway also has a lot to offer in terms of human resources. Known for its bohemian artsy vibe, the city is awash with fresh, undiscovered talent both young and old, from musicians and artists to writers and designers. The Galway Blogger Collective is an initiative which hopes to showcase this talent and share it with a wider audience through the blogosphere.
If you are a blogger or interested in getting involved in The Galway Blogger Collective, you can leave a comment on my blog ragsandretrospect.blogspot.com with your name and email address and I will get back to you with the details. Or if you are interested in contributing to www.galway.com simply get in contact with them through the website or the facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/galwaydotcom
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