Catch up With Family and Friends at Palmers Bar and Kitchen

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Palmers Bar and Kitchen located on the grounds of Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate is the ideal location to catch up with family, friends and work colleagues. There is ample complimentary car parking available onsite and this bar and restaurants captures some of the finest views of Lough Corrib. Indeed there is a magnificent heated out door terrace for those wishing to spend a little longer outside enjoying a chilled glass of pinot grigio on these spring evenings. The interiors of Palmers Bar and Kitchen combine plush leather seats with marble tables set upon wooden parquet floors, whilst polished brass fixtures around the bar set the tone for a relaxed and inviting setting. Executive Head Chef of Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate, Ultan Cooke and his team have crafted a new and exciting lunch and dinner menu. The team’s ethos is to work with as many local food suppliers as possible including Moycullen Seafood, Corrib Free Range Eggs, Burkes Fruit & Vegetables, Curley’s Fruit & Vegetables and Gilligan’s Farm to name a few, for more information visit Palmer's Bar & Kitchen | Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate To book your table at Palmers Bar and Kitchen please phone 091 519678.

Cyril Mahony, a superb comic actor

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Cyril Mahony was born in February 1913 in the family home on Prospect Hill. His mother was Mary Teresa Cunniffe from Loughrea and his father Gerry was a member of the RIC who at one time was stationed in Belfast. He eventually left the force and came back to his mother’s house on Prospect Hill. She was Anne Flaherty from Conamara, a native speaker and a well-known maternity nurse.

TY — a worthwhile experience that allows pupils time, freedom and space

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Fourth Year in secondary school can be a topic of debate in some households. A school year between the end of Junior Cycle and Fifth Year in which attendence levels are low, out-of-class activaties are a regular occurence, study goes completely out the window and homework is practically nonexistent, may be seen to some as superfluous at best and a waste of time at worst.

Can I change career after my degree?

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

While many Leaving Cert students have already submitted their CAO, there will still be time to fill out the change of mind form if they want to choose a different CAO course, but it is important to remember that you do not necessarily need to be tied to a career relating to your degree forever. Nowadays there is great flexibility, and opportunities for people to change their careers. Many students do get stressed trying to pick a CAO course or apprenticeship as they feel they will be locked into this job or career for the rest of their life. There are however many ways in which you can change direction, even straight after your degree or apprenticeship.

Learn supervisory management or social media part-time with GRETB

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Are you looking to enhance your current role or advance your career? Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), Employer Services unit offers part-time programmes which are funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.

Discover the natural and historical delights of Mexico

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

As prices of flights continue to rise, longhaul destinations are looking more competitive for value this summer.

Hellmann’s launches AI-enabled tool to reveal your fridge’s meal potential

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Hellmann’s has created a new AI-enabled tool ‘Meal Reveal’ to help households use up more of the food they have in their fridge with great tasting recipes. Developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, people can use their phone to scan the ingredients in their fridge and be served with delicious recipe ideas to match those ingredients.

To use Meal Reveal, people scan food in their fridge using the camera on their mobile phone, sharing either video or uploading pictures on the app. The tool utilises generative AI capabilities in Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform to identify the ingredients. Then the tool further matches the foods to recipes to provide tasty recipe suggestions.

Five ingredients have never tasted so delicious

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Elevate your mid-week meal with this simple yet luxurious pasta recipe, starring M&S truffle soft cheese and best-in-season purple asparagus.

Blackrock Cottage in Top 100 Irish restaurants

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Blackrock Cottage in Salthill is making headlines again after receiving two major accolades in less than a week.

Fresha is debunking the ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ trend

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

The recipe first rose to fame back in March 2023, when content creator Gracie Norton posted a TikTok claiming that the drink is a 'match made in heaven for good sleep.’ Online interest in the functional mocktail is still high today, according to Google Trends, with searches for 'sleepy girl mocktail' increasing by 517 per cent.

Invest in your rest with Woolow

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Sleep is a superpower and essential for good health, yet so many of us suffer from poor sleep. The natural, sustainable solution is Woolow — a wool pillow which aids restful sleep.

Hyperbaric oxygen — a key to cellular health and wellbeing

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

In our pursuit of optimal health, we often focus on aspects like nutrition and hydration. However, one vital component tends to be overlooked: oxygen. Oxygen is not just the air we breathe; it's a crucial element for cellular function and recovery, playing a pivotal role in our overall wellbeing. Yet, conditions such as chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction can disrupt oxygen levels, affecting essential bodily processes.

Every cell in our body relies on oxygen to function properly. From generating energy to repairing tissues, oxygen is essential for sustaining life at the cellular level. But when oxygen levels drop due to environmental factors or internal imbalances, it can hinder cellular function, leading to various health issues. Chronic inflammation, a natural response to injury or illness, can become problematic when it persists, impairing cellular health and prolonging recovery. Similarly, immune dysfunction can disrupt the body's ability to regulate inflammation and maintain optimal oxygen levels, exacerbating health problems.

From surgery to slumber — a guide to sleeping after hair transplantation

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

The team at Tir na nOg Clinic receive a lot of queries, during consultations, about the recovery process following surgery and what it entails. One important aspect of recovery and a successful transplant, is the manner in which the patient sleeps in the immediate weeks after the procedure.

From surgery to slumber — a guide to sleeping after hair transplantation

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

The team at Tir na nOg Clinic receive a lot of queries, during consultations, about the recovery process following surgery and what it entails. One important aspect of recovery and a successful transplant, is the manner in which the patient sleeps in the immediate weeks after the procedure.

The Dominican nuns in Galway

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

The first Dominican Nunnery in Galway was founded 380 years ago, in 1644 in New Tower Street, now known as St Augustine Street. They were honoured with a visit from Papal Nuncio Rinucinni three years later. When the Cromwellians took over the city, the sisters were faced with two alternatives, to renounce their religious life and return to their families, or exile. They choose the latter and left for Spanish monasteries.

Twenty style shortcuts for men

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Some men are effortlessly stylish. Everything they wear, whether it is a sharp suit, relaxed jeans and T-shirt combination, or smart trousers, a polo shirt, and blazer, looks good on them.

Choose the Harbour Hotel for your Communion or Confirmation celebrations

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Treat yourselves to a family day out at the Harbour Hotel for your child’s special day by celebrating with lunch or dinner at Dillisk on the docks, offering personal service and attention to detail by professional staff.

Choosing your Confirmation name

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

The sacrament of Confirmation is a massive step in the journey of a Catholic. It is the sacrament in which you renew your commitment to your faith. Before you get confirmed, you will need to choose a Confirmation name. But what is in a name, and how do you go about choosing one? It is a name that will be associated with you and your faith for the rest of your life. That being said, the process of choosing a name is a fun and fulfilling one, that brings you closer to the saints and to your faith.

Start-up food and drink businesses encouraged to apply for SuperValu Food Academy

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Heather Connolly, owner and head chef of Spiddal based food company, Builín Blasta, has encouraged other local start-up and early-stage food and drink businesses to apply for SuperValu's Food Academy, ahead of its 2024 programme launch.

Why it's time ditch the disposables

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

In a convenience-driven culture where single-use items are the norm, it's easy to overlook the long-term environmental impact of disposable coffee cups. Despite being warned repeatedly, why are we still not listening? According to reusables company and lifestyle brand Ecoset, there are a number of compelling reasons why people in Ireland should consider ditching the disposables in 2024.

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