Health, Beauty & Fashion
Leading gynaecological radiologist tackles common misconceptions during Endometriosis Awareness Month
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Endometriosis is a benign gynaecological condition affecting up to 10% of women of reproductive age causing pain and/or infertility. Tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (“the endometrium”) implants and grows inside the abdomen and pelvis causing inflammation and scarring. In Ireland, it is estimated that 155,000 women are affected by the conditioni. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease which causes significant morbidity interfering with many aspects of a woman’s life and can have a major impact on quality of life.
Home & Garden
Paint Like a Pro: What to Consider When Choosing Exterior Paint Colours
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Painting the exterior of your home is an investment and exploring all the different colour options can feel daunting. However, with a little bit of know-how you can find the perfect colour and boost your home’s curb appeal.
Travel & Outdoors
Enjoy ‘A Taste of Puglia’ with Fahy Travel’s tour of southern Italy
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Taking in the regional sights of Alberobello, Matera, Lecce and Polignano, 'A Taste of Puglia' is one of Fahy Travel's more popular tours for the coming season.
Education & Training
ATU student teachers exhibit art works for Galway Easter ceremonies
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
An exciting exhibition by student teachers from Atlantic Technological University's new Department of Creative Education will form a focal point for the Way of the Cross, an ecumenical ceremony which begins at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at noon on Good Friday (March 29) and concludes at St Augustine's Church, Middle Street.
Food & Wine
WYLDE wins ‘Best Café in Galway’ award
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
WYLDE on Forster Street has claimed the Best Café in Galway award at the Connacht regional finals of the 2024 Irish Restaurant Awards.
Old Galway
Galway Dominicans, a brief history
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
The Dominican Order was formally approved by Pope Honorius III in 1216, “to witness to the truth of the Christian Faith and to proclaim it at home and abroad”. St Dominic died in 1216, and in 1224 the Dominicans first came to Ireland. They came to Connacht, to Athenry, in 1241, and they finally arrived in Galway in 1488.