Women’s health seminar on post natal and pregnancy health

Thu, May 11, 2023

Dr Audrey Kinahan, pharmacist from University Pharmacy, and Aoife NI Eochaidh, physiotherapist from International Pelvic Physiotherapy Management, are running a seminar for mums-to-be and new mums. The seminar will be held in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, on Tuesday, May 16 from 7pm to 9pm. Audrey and Aoife will be giving their top tips for pregnancy and post-natal health.

Join System 10's six-week programme and lose 14lb of body fat

Thu, May 11, 2023

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can help you transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Eliminate symptoms of irritable bowel diseases with hyperbaric oxygenation

Thu, May 11, 2023

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) is used to treat inflammatory bowel conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It is a safe and proven way to reduce inflammation and improve gut health by increasing blood flow and circulation to the affected areas.

The best pelvic floor is only a click away

Thu, May 11, 2023

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, clinical specialist in women’s, and men’s health, is providing an affordable solution for incontinence and other pelvic conditions for women and men. Her practice is located at Suite 16, Bon Secours Consultant’s Clinic, Renmore, Galway, and she also has a new clinic in Dublin.

New Pirate Queen inspired Grace’s Cocktail Lounge launches this Friday at the Skeff Late Bar and Kitchen

Thu, May 11, 2023

The spirit of daring and adventure evoked by Ireland’s celebrated Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley, has inspired the naming of the latest addition to the historic Skeff Late Bar and Kitchen.

Chocolate and peanuts — the perfect combination

Thu, May 11, 2023

Wow your guests with AVOCA’s glossy peanut butter and chocolate tart. The smooth, creamy peanut butter filling is perfectly balanced by the buttery biscuit base and the rich chocolate ganache topping.

Cava Bodega celebrates 15 years

Thu, May 11, 2023

Multi-award-winning Spanish restaurant Cava Bodega in Galway city, owned by JP McMahon and Drigin Gaffey, is celebrating its 15th birthday this month.

Get growing with your local community garden

Thu, May 11, 2023

“One day I walked through the garden gate, and I never left” says Catherine in Ballinfoile Mór Community Garden. This is a what members throughout Galway city say about their community gardens in all sorts of ways. At this time of the year, you can feel growth in the air along with the sense of belonging and purpose which being a member of a garden brings.

Create your dream home with Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms

Thu, May 11, 2023

Are you building your dream home? Thinking of renovating? Don’t get stressed and frightened by all the current debate on price increases, materials shortages, and poor service – Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms is here to save the day and help you get your project completed on time, on budget, and to a top quality finish.

GTI to host HeadstART pop-up end of year art exhibition by art portfolio preparation students

Thu, May 11, 2023

Galway Technical Institute presents the artists and designers of the future in their 2023 pop-up end of year student art exhibition. As the name HeadstART suggests, students from the Art Portfolio Preparation QQI Level 5 programme have a great head start on graduating from the programme at GTI, where they are equipped with the skills and art and design understanding that supports them in successfully progressing to a range of further education or third level opportunities.

How to best cope with stress coming up to exams

Thu, May 11, 2023

A huge part of academic life for students is exams, and with them comes stress and the desire to do well. Students react in a number of ways when they are stressed – they become anxious, lack sleep (or sleep too much), they can become nervous, lose their appetite, and have difficulty concentrating. In order for every student to work to their full potential for the best outcomes, it is essential that exam stress is managed appropriately. Let’s look at a few strategies that may help as the exams approach.

Mental health charity launches free support groups for the Leaving Cert

Thu, May 11, 2023

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, is offering free online support groups, starting this week and running until the end of June, for students and parents feeling stressed about the Leaving Cert.

The charity first launched Leaving Cert support groups for students last year, and this year it is launching a separate support group for parents after receiving feedback from its users.

Two war heroes returned to Galway ‘empty and depressed’

Thu, May 04, 2023

Week III
Exhausted and unwell, and severely shaken following the unexplained disappearance of Snapper (taken out by his second in command, Lt Jimmy Prowse, and lost on his first patrol ), Commander King was sent to Beirut on a restful mission as an executive officer of the submarine base there. His commanding officer was an old friend Capt Ruck-Keene, who knew instinctively just what was needed to cure an exhausted submarine commander: Good food and mountain air.

The Jesuits in Galway

Thu, May 04, 2023

There is historical evidence to show that the Jesuits were already in the city in the early 1600s, combining the work of ministry and education. In 1645, the Order set up their first college in Galway on Lower Abbeygate Street, where Powell’s shop is today. They were forced to leave the city by the Cromwellians, but they came back. They were forced to leave the city by the Williamites, but they came back. They had to close their Galway residence in 1768 due to a lack of manpower but they were persistent and came back again, and in 1859 they took over a house on Prospect Hill and the following year, set up a college in Eyre Square.

GRETB Beauty Therapy College to hold open day in Tuam

Thu, May 04, 2023

Are you interested in a career as a beauty therapist? GRETB Beauty Therapy College Tuam, H54 XN28, will host an open day on Friday May 5 between 10am and 12.30pm.

Don’t give up on your dream career

Thu, May 04, 2023

Every year, many Leaving Cert students are upset because they did not secure a place on their preferred course, causing many to feel they have to give up on their dream career. There are alternative ways to obtain a place in courses such as medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, veterinary, speech and language therapy (SLT) as well as occupational therapy (OT). It is very important to do the research.

Don’t give up on your dream career

Thu, May 04, 2023

Every year, many Leaving Cert students are upset because they did not secure a place on their preferred course, causing many to feel they have to give up on their dream career. There are alternative ways to obtain a place in courses such as medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, veterinary, speech and language therapy (SLT) as well as occupational therapy (OT). It is very important to do the research.

New online Security Studies course starting soon

Thu, May 04, 2023

A new online Security Studies course being launched by GRETB Training Centre presents a great opportunity to take your private security industry qualifications to the next level.

Still lots of availability for this summer

Thu, May 04, 2023

A recent study has shown that only 60 per cent of people have booked their holidays for the coming summer.

Weed control with Gardener's Choice

Thu, May 04, 2023

Gardener’s Choice is the safe solution to the problem of weeding. A layer of Gardener’s Choice bark to a depth of 4in (100mm) will prevent the emergence of weeds.

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