Avo Nice Day — the original avocado food stall

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Europe’s first avocado themed food stall will be serving delicious sandwiches and other tasty treats this weekend at the Galway Food Festival.

Easter Sunday family dining at Clayton Hotel Galway

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

If you are looking to celebrate this coming Sunday with some quality family time, then why not go to the four-star Clayton Hotel Galway for a delectable Easter Sunday lunch. Let the experienced team be at your service and enjoy a great combination of delicious food while enjoying a relaxing afternoon in the intimate surroundings of the modern Tribes Restaurant at Clayton Hotel Galway.

Avo Nice Day — the original avocado food stall

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Europe’s first avocado themed food stall will be serving delicious sandwiches and other tasty treats this weekend at the Galway Food Festival.

The stall is curated by Emmett Kerrigan and Keith Loftus, who combine the best ingredients in innovative ways to delight their customers. Plans are also in place for the stall to attend a number of events and festivals throughout the country over the summer.

A feast for all the family at Galway Food Festival this weekend

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The 2018 Galway Food Festival returns this weekend to celebrate the people, produce, and passion that have firmly established Galway as the food capital of the west. Now in its seventh year, the west’s premiere food festival will take place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend from March 29 to April 2, with five days of mouthwatering markets, delicious demonstrations, tasty talks, and a feast of family fun.

More than forty years of history at Dangan House Garden Centre

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Dangan House Garden Centre is 41 years old this year. This is the story of how a humble market stall in the Saturday market grew into the successful business it is today.

Enjoy warmer winters with West Coast Insulation

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

West Coast Insulation is a leading provider of cavity wall and attic insulation. The Galway-based company offers a free quotation and assistance and information on the available grants for homeowners.

West Coast Insulation is an official installer for leading insulation manufacturer Kingspan. When insulating a house, the company injects EcoBead Platinum Bonded Bead in the cavity walls, even when there is existing aerobord insulation. This significantly improves the heat retention and also fills in any gaps in the older insulation. The company keeps the injection holes closer together to ensure the walls are filled 100 per cent and that the bead is packed as tightly as possible. The company installs Knauf rolled insulation in attics.

Free home consultation service from Spellman TBW

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Spellman TBW offers a free home consultation service, helping you to bring some focus and clarity to your home improvement project.

Galway’s westend stars shine at National Restaurant Awards!!

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

Galway Westends leading lights Kai Restaurant on Sea Road and Dela Restaurant on Dominick Street have taken home gold at this year's Restaurant Association of Ireland awards that were held in Roscommon on Tuesday evening.

Our Place, Your Party. Fun on the square!

Tue, Mar 27, 2018

Whatever type of occasion you are planning to have, if it’s a work party or a wedding party, a birthday party or just the boys on the town, a pre-gig get together or a girls night out then The Skeff has a space for you. Some people enjoy a pint of plain, while others a Pinot Grigio. Some can't get enough of the pink gin while others prefer a Paddy's neat. With 5 bars across one venue we have everything covered. And, we have excellent finger food options available too. So, come join us for some fun on the square. Let us know what you need, because It's our place, but your party. email: [email protected] phone 091563173 visit http://www.theskeff.ie/parties/

A Taste of Chocolate supper club at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie this Easter

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

Easter is coming, which heralds the next supper club event at the popular Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at the Hotel Meyrick on Eyre Square. This Easter Saturday, March 31, celebrate your love of chocolate by booking the Taste of Chocolate supper club at €36 for three courses.

Firmly ensconced as Galway’s top casual dining venue, the team at the Gaslight are infusing three courses of great tasting food with hints of luxurious chocolate as well as providing varied options for non-chocolate lovers. For starters, cocoa rubbed pork rib will tickle your sweet fancy, accompanied by tomato and avocado salsa and a smoky chipolata dressing. Non chocolate fans will choose from smoked salmon and goat’s cheese truffle with lime crème fraiche, or a wild mushroom pâté with beetroot salad and toasted brioche.

Harry’s Bar at Water Lane

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

There are several well-known bars existing in the world under the name Harry’s Bar, from Paris to New York to Rome and Beijing. The most famous would certainly be Harry’s Bar in Venice, known as the place where the Bellini was invented.

Live rugby and great food choices for St Patrick’s Day at SALT

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

SALT Restaurant & Bar in Salthill is pulling out all the stops for St Patrick’s Day with several menus running throughout the day and all the live rugby action on SALT’s new screens.

Quay Bar and Brasserie at The Lodge at Ashford Castle

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Cong, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is the ideal destination for those seeking a cosy hideaway retreat which is still close to the heart of everything the region has to offer. Only 40 minutes' drive from Galway and neighbouring Westport and Connemara, the hotel is superbly located for an adventure of exploration or an opportunity to simply sit back, relax, and completely unwind.

St Patrick’s Day at the Connemara Coast

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Saint Patrick’s Day, or Lá Fhéile Pádraig, is the biggest celebration of Irish heritage and culture, enjoyed not only in Ireland, but across the world. Being the most widely celebrated national festival, it is easy to see why there is such a feeling of connectivity around the world on this day.

A Taste of Chocolate supper club at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie this Easter

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Easter is coming, which heralds the next supper club event at the popular Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at the Hotel Meyrick on Eyre Square. This Easter Saturday, March 31, celebrate your love of chocolate by booking the Taste of Chocolate supper club at €36 for three courses.

JAPANESE TAPAS NIGHT AT RAW THIS FRIDAY!

Wed, Mar 14, 2018

Win a meal for two at Caprice Cafe

Wed, Mar 14, 2018

To celebrate this we are giving our loyal subscribers the chance to win a meal for two in Galway's most popular venue - Caprice.

Galway Food Festival 2018 to take place over Easter bank holiday weekend

Thu, Mar 08, 2018

Now in its seventh year, the 2018 Galway Food Festival will take place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, from March 29 to April 2. The west's premier food festival celebrates the city and county’s culinary landscape, showcasing the people, produce, and passion that have firmly established Galway as the food capital of the west.

Mayo restaurants participate in life-saving allergic reaction training

Thu, Mar 08, 2018

Mayo restaurants have participated in life-saving allergic reaction training in recent weeks, the training was run by Mayo-based training company Allergy Lifestyle.

Sports Fan Favourite – Harry’s at Water Lane

Wed, Mar 07, 2018

Harry’s at Water Lane opened in December and is already building a reputation as one of the best places to watch live sports in Galway city. The Bohermore bar can show three different sporting events at the same time, so it’s no wonder Harry’s is proving so popular.

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