Beginner’s Pluck: Associate Professor of Economic Geography at NUIG Patrick Collins

This finely researched book explores the interplay between culture, creativity, and place through Galway’s history

Patrick Collins: During his career in academia, he has written two books — but 'Galway: Making a Capital of Culture' is his first one for a mainstream readership.

Patrick has always been involved in the arts scene. He acted at school, at university, and in Galway’s semi-professional circuit.

He also wrote plays.