The knights ride to the rescue

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

I have written before about the woeful lack of ambulances that serviced the old Central Hospital, especially in the 1930s. That shortage became acute during the war. Because of the severe rationing of petrol, and the unavailability of spare parts, for a long period only two ambulances were available for the whole county. As they were frequently on the road simultaneously there was no reserve vehicle to answer any emergency.

That crisis was relieved somewhat by the founding of the Knights of Malta Ambulance Corps. The Galway unit was the first to be established in Ireland. It was set up by Professor Conor O’Malley in October 1937, and the following year the unit had passed all its medical training. It was now ready to be fitted with its distinctive grey uniform, peaked cap or beret, with its white cross against a red shield badge. Its first public appearance was the Corpus Christi procession in 1939. It was the first time in Ireland a unit of Knights of Malta appeared, and it was regarded with great curiousity. Rather shyly the young volunteers lined up outside the Nurses’ Home, before marching through the town. But they were quickly put to good use attending the sick at Knock and covering GAA matches. During the war, until the Irish Red Cross was formed, it manned first-aid stations at the university and Woodquay. It provided a transport service for the sick, and provided home nursing. It transported TB patients out of the Central Hospital to a temporary sanatorium at Woodlands; and later from there to Merlin Park when that hospital opened a few years later.*

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa named top rated wedding venue in Galway and Connacht for the second year

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa has received the coveted award of Top Rated Wedding Venue in Galway and Connacht and finishing in the Top 5 rated Wedding Venues in Ireland. The award, which was presented to the hotel’s wedding team by weddingdates.ie, is based on reviews from couples who have had the pleasure of hosting their weddings in the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa throughout 2016. The hotel are hosting an exclusive wedding event and fashion show on Sunday February 12 from 1-5pm

Sparkling Valentine’s Offer at Caprice

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

Caprice Cafe has come together with new Galway based online jewellery store, Jewelbox.ie, to help spread a little love this Valentine’s Day.

Briarhill Family Practice will open its doors this week

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

Briarhill Family Practice will open its doors this week, conveniently located in Briarhill Shopping Centre. This brand new GP service aims to be among the most respected and trusted primary healthcare providers to the people of Galway.

The Power is responsibility

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

We live in fearful times. Times of great uncertainty and unprecedented change. A time where many of our belief systems have been challenged and questioned. So how best can we deal with this?

Galway speech and drama school is creating a program that promises contagious creativity

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

The Réalta school of Speech and Drama which was established in 2016 by Speech and Drama Teacher Michelle O'Grady and specialises in one-to-one classes for both children and adults with Autism, Down Syndrome and other special needs and challenges.

Galway Food Festival returns for Easter weekend

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

The sixth annual Galway Food Festival returns from April 13 to 17, under the theme of 'Food and Community', with an increased programme of events, and the return of the festival village at the Spanish Arch.

Online PR Masterclass For Galway Businesses & Marketing Executives

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

Digital Training Institute CEO Joanne Sweeney-Burke is collaborating with Irish Blogger Agency for an exclusive one-day masterclass in Online PR Strategy in Galway.

So there I was; Moscow

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

Ever thought about going to Moscow for a holiday? No? Matt Cassidy tells us why you should reconsider.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year and a new chapter in Galway’s Noodle House

Fri, Jan 27, 2017

The Chinese New Year is upon us and celebrations will continue for around 2 weeks – more than enough time to try the amazing new menu at The Noodle House and get hooked on the freshest and tastiest hand-made noodles in town.

Learn how to win the cold war

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

If you managed to escape a cold this winter, then count yourself lucky. You are one of the few who is still standing while the rest of us are knocked sideways with headcolds, chest infections, nagging coughs, and flus.

PoppySeed Eyre Street launches new Grab and Go PoppySeed lunch boxes

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

PoppySeed Gourmet Cafés has launched a new Grab and Go lunch box range now available from its city centre branch in Eyre Street.

The food of love

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Valentine's Day is the day of romance and passion, but that does not mean that you cannot make the day memorable if you are not in a relationship. Single guys listen to friends complain about having to buy gifts for their girlfriends on Valentine's Day, while wishing they had someone to buy for themselves. Boyfriend bonfires and copious ice-cream consumption are the yearly Valentine's Day prescriptions for single women. It might just be a silly holiday created by greeting card companies, but that does not dull the sting of Valentine’s Day for the newly, or perpetually, single.

Final week of sale at An Siopa Troscan

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan in Moycullen, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional.

The sale ends on January 31, so make sure to order your suite now, to avail of the special offers available. Pictured is the Saoirse suite, available in any colour, now an amazing €1,769 (was €2,499).

Antique and fine art offerings from Galway Auction Rooms

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

The auction season begins again with Aidan Foley's antique and fine art auction, taking place at Galway Auction Rooms this Saturday.

Anti-inflammatory smoothies

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

by Klaudia Glowaka, evergreen eyre square
So many illnesses are caused by, or made worse by, inflammation; arthritis, psoriasis, and digestive issues to name a few.

So many illnesses are caused by, or made worse by, inflammation; arthritis, psoriasis, and digestive issues to name a few.

Sleep advice for shift workers

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Aim to have at least four hours sleep at the same time every night/morning (eg, 3am to 7am). This will help to keep your sleep clock regular. Use the weekend or days off to get in some extra “recovery” sleep. Make sure the sleeping environment is as conducive to rest as possible.

One cent laser hair removal sale has Therapie Clinic inundated with bookings

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Have you been thinking about laser hair removal? Well, think no longer, laser hair removal has never been so affordable — Therapie Clinic is offering an amazing deal this January, b uy one area and get the second one for only one cent.

Fix your metabolism and lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Your metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss. It is with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The potential for calorie burn and weight loss is huge. It even controls the results from your diet and exercise. By combining a great metabolism with balanced food and exercise, System 10 brings you the best weight loss plan of all.

New health programme will help you lose fat around the middle

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Do you want to improve your health, shape up, and get your waist back in 2017? Then go along to Lose Fat Around the Middle and learn why carrying excess fat around your middle is not just a cosmetic problem but can increase your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. Glenville Nutrition will help you identify easy manageable steps to shape up without dieting.

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