Editor's letter

I have always admired people who, in spite of the difficult hurdles life throws at them, seem to just get on with things and take the positive from a sometimes cruel world. People like this leave a lasting impression and it is great when their stories encourage others to fight on regardless. This month, as part of the hugely popular ‘Fashion Targets Breast Cancer’ initiative, we teamed up with Brown Thomas, TG4’s Síle Ní Bhraonain and a local woman who has fought breast cancer and who gave her time to highlight this worthy initiative. To do your bit for breast cancer this month, pop into Brown Thomas, buy a designer tote bag and help raise money for breast cancer in Ireland. Check out all the fun we had in our exclusive shoot on page 19. This month we also catch up with Boyzone’s Keith Duffy who chats about the band’s upcoming reunion tour and his fundraising events to help children affected by autism. Keith talks openly about his frustrations with the lack of facilities around the country and what people can do to make a difference. Read his story on page 34. As always, I would love to hear your opinion on our magazine so feel free to drop me a line on sinead@galwaynow.com or write to me at Harris House, Tuam Road, Galway. Until next month, Slán

Sinéad Ní Neachtain, Editor

Editor's letter

I have always admired people who, in spite of the difficult hurdles life throws at them, seem to just get on with things and take the positive from a sometimes cruel world. People like this leave a lasting impression and it is great when their stories encourage others to fight on regardless. This month, as part of the hugely popular ‘Fashion Targets Breast Cancer’ initiative, we teamed up with Brown Thomas, TG4’s Síle Ní Bhraonain and a local woman who has fought breast cancer and who gave her time to highlight this worthy initiative. To do your bit for breast cancer this month, pop into Brown Thomas, buy a designer tote bag and help raise money for breast cancer in Ireland. Check out all the fun we had in our exclusive shoot on page 19. This month we also catch up with Boyzone’s Keith Duffy who chats about the band’s upcoming reunion tour and his fundraising events to help children affected by autism. Keith talks openly about his frustrations with the lack of facilities around the country and what people can do to make a difference. Read his story on page 34. As always, I would love to hear your opinion on our magazine so feel free to drop me a line on sinead@galwaynow.com or write to me at Harris House, Tuam Road, Galway. Until next month, Slán

Sinéad Ní Neachtain, Editor