Shannon Airport soaring into the sunshine

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Shannon Airport’s bustling summer schedule for 2024 has officially launched, with the airport offering the dream gateway to sunshine breaks and city escapes across Europe, the UK and the USA.

The perfect cake for your First Communion and Confirmation celebrations

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Communion and Confirmation cakes are becoming more and more lavish as cake decorating art goes from strength to strength. The demand for cakes to celebrate special occasions is through the roof right now, and these cakes are a big part of what can be considered the biggest occasions in a Catholic child's life.

Planting a fruit tree for beginners

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

By planting fruit trees, you can help reduce the greenhouse effect and slow the rate of global warming - not to mention the numerous benefits of having fresh fruit growing in your own garden.

Carmelita Gibbons - Boosting your confidence and helping you embrace your true beauty

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Give yourself the gift of confidence and rejuvenation by making an appointment with award winning practitioner, Carmelita Gibbons at the Galway Aesthetic Nurse.

Galway people urged to support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland ahead of 65 Roses Day

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Galway people are being urged to help Cystic Fibrosis Ireland meet its fundraising target of €300,000 on 65 Roses Day, taking place on Friday, April 12 nationwide.

Galway-based company encourages start-up and early-stage food and drink business to apply for Food Academy

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Builín Blasta, a Galway-based food company is encouraging start-up and early-stage food and drink Irish business to apply for the Food Academy 2024. The programme is actively seeking applications from budding start-up and early-stage food and drink producers across Ireland. Now in its 11th year, this extended commitment highlights the sustained success and positive impact the Food Academy has had on the local Irish food and drink industry.

Perfect prawns

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Create the perfect spicy seafood with these oven roasted tiger prawns with cray fish and chorizo stuffing served with garlic butter. This recipe, courtesy of FIRE Steakhouse and Bar, is perfect for a weekend dinner and sure to impress your guests.

What's new at Merlin College

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Hard luck to the U-15s boys' football team who lost their Connacht A semi final to Clarin College. An outstanding strike from Lee Lydon (Galway United) had put Merlin ahead going into the break. It was Clarin College who would have the better of the second half though, they equalised early in the second half and showed great determination to score a late winner on the day when the game seemed destined for extra time. This Merlin team showed unbelievable skill, strength and resilience on a cold wet day and the school could not be prouder of their achievements.

Merlin College would also like to wish Clarin College the best of luck in the Connacht A Final and beyond.

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.

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.

Break out the blueberries

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Easter means that spring is here and summer is on the way, and what better way to remind ourselves of sunny days head than with fresh, fruity flavours. This fabulous Pavlova, recipe courtesy of Avoca, is the perfect indulgent dessert to follow spring lamb this Easter Sunday.

Mango and blueberry Easter Pavlova

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.

Easter Sunday lunch at Dillisk on the Docks

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Gather with family and friends this Easter Sunday at the award-winning Dillisk on the Docks.

The passionate team have crafted a sumptuous three course lunch using only the finest seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients to deliver a culinary experience that will delight your taste buds.

Blackrock Cottage named ‘Best Restaurant in Galway’

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

The remarkable success story of Blackrock Cottage continued last week when the Salthill eatery was named Best Restaurant in Galway at the Restaurant of Ireland awards.

Exceptionally well-balanced and melts on the tongue - The Skeff's new whiskey is a hit

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

The Sheff’s 1852 Whiskey Club was host to the release of their very own whiskey, The Skeff Emporium Single Cask Release last Wednesday. Whiskey conoisseurs were treated to an intimate, but entertaining evening in which The Skeff Emporium stole the show.

Hyperbaric oxygenation: a glimpse inside the oxygeneration clinic

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

OxyGeneration has established itself as a reputable and reliable provider of hyperbaric oxygenation. However, what truly sets them apart is their committed staff and community-centred philosophy. The clinic seamlessly integrates hyperbaric oxygen treatments with compassionate care and a strong sense of community.

Guilt-free creamy Easter cheesecake

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

With Slimming World, there’s no need to miss out on a tasty treat. This creamy cheesecake has a crunchy biscuit base and a sprinkling of mini eggs to make your Easter celebration all the sweeter.

New TEMPUR® bed and mattress range to transform how Ireland sleeps

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Leading bed retailer Dreams continues its mission to improve our sleep with the launch of a revolutionary new TEMPUR® bed and mattress range in its Galway Dreams store.

Cunningham’s butcher shop

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

This superb image of Martin Cunningham’s butcher shop at Number 10, Shop Street was taken c.1900. In the 1901 census, the occupants of this building are listed as Martin Cunningham, aged 50; his wife Delia aged 30 and their children Michael aged 12, Mary Margaret 7, James 3, Delia 2 and Martin J. who had just been born. The family lived over the shop.

Organisations in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim encouraged to apply for the Collaboration and Innovation Fund

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Minister for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has announced the launch of a new Collaboration and Innovation Fund.

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