Sail away on board on a river cruise with Corrib Travel

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Imagine yourself reclining under a deep azure sky, as the polished teak deck moves almost imperceptibly with the rhythm of the Mediterranean and a refreshing evening breeze ruffles the air.

Lindbergh

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Out of the mists of the Monday afternoon of October 23 1933, there came to Galway a seaplane with a blue black fuselage, orange wings, and silver floats. She circled low over The Claddagh, swooped across the old Spanish Arch, and taking a wide sweep over Lough Corrib, swung around and landed near the lighthouse at 65 miles an hour with scarcely a ripple on the water. Claddagh boats put out in welcome, for it was Colonel Charles A Lindbergh who had flown alone from New York to Paris in May 1927, in 33.5 hours. He had come to Galway as a technical adviser of Pan-American Airways to see what facilities Galway Harbour had to offer as a seaplane base. The Claddagh boatmen towed his plane into New Docks where he was met by several local dignitaries.

Fr Peter Daly - ‘The warmest expression of our unbounded gratitude.’

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Described as a ‘turbulent priest’, and ‘the dominant public figure in Galway during the 1850s’, who was ‘a stubborn, abrasive, guileful and egotistical populist,’* Fr Peter Daly was the principle mover and shaker behind Galway’s drive to become the main transatlantic port for traffic to America in the 1850s. As chairman of both the Town Commissioners and the Harbour Board, he supported J O Lever’s Galway Line, which was to run three state-of-the-art steam-sailing ships between Galway and New York, from a grandiose harbour to be built off Furbo. Passengers from Britain, and all over Ireland, would be delivered to the terminal by train. It was to be the most comfortable, and shortest, route to America.

Café Temple, Galway's new social café

Wed, Aug 31, 2016

It all began with an idea between father and son, Steve and Seb. What if business could be used in order to raise money for charity instead of just to make a profit? A whirlwind of seeking out Local and National Suppliers, Organic Produce and a mad rush Decorating, Up Cycling existing furniture and making what we could ourselves with Pallets and other Materials and finally in February 2016, Cafe Temple was born.

Maternity Cycle & Exercise

Wed, Aug 31, 2016

I was about to write a neat story about maternity cycle & exercise and then I just realised that hey, I’m no expert.

Beware of the Small Boutique

Mon, Aug 29, 2016

What is it about entering small retailers that makes us a little uneasy? Perhaps I should rephrase: what is it about exiting small retailers empty-handed that makes us feel dreadfully uncomfortable and apologetic? Why does this discomfort sometimes turn us off even entering small shops and boutiques in the first place?

The Fishmarket, 1908

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

“The Younger Women with their cloaks draped around their heads looked piquant enough, their faces had not unfrequently the sweetest expression of passion, and their lips pouted charmingly. The old fisher-wives, on the other hand, who sat near the casks and smoked damp tobacco in short clay pipes, had something witchlike and menacing about them.” So wrote Julius Rodenberg in 1860. He obviously had a thing for beautiful young Galway women as he also wrote about them elsewhere. As for the older women, I would say they just glared at him because he did not buy any fish. Otherwise, what he wrote could be true of our 1908 photograph.

Gold afternoon tea at the g

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The g Hotel is bringing the Midas touch to Galway with its new signature gold afternoon tea.

The limited edition and luxuriously luscious gold afternoon tea at the g is available until the end of September.

Celebrate National Burger Day with Harlowe

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The burger bandwagon rolls on and on. We have seen the rise and fall of hot dogs, ribs, and burritos, but the popularity of burgers never seems to die. While we have compiled our own lists of where is best in Galway for fish and chips (Hooked), the best sandwich (Entrepans), pizza, fries, coffee, and more, for a long time even though almost every menu in town has a burger listed on it, there is none that really stands out from the crowd.

Gold Standard award for PaPa Rich Street Food Kitchen

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

PaPa Rich Street Food Kitchen has received a Gold Standard Restaurant plaque, which is voted by the general public and presented by www.restaurantsireland.ie.

Best Chef Best Bar award for The Cellar

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The Cellar Bar on Eglinton Street in Galway has received the Best Chef Best Bar 2016 plaque, which is voted by the general public and presented by www.restaurantsireland.ie.

Fancy a cuppa?

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Herbal teas are so much more than just a soothing, comforting, pick-me-up. They can also provide the body with a number of natural benefits which may help to improve your mood, sense of wellbeing, and energy levels. Herbal teas have also been used for thousands of years to aid digestion, bloating, relaxation, weight loss, and much more.

There is a vast amount of herbal teas available and the number is increasing. So it is no wonder that it can be quite difficult to pick the correct tea for you. But fear not, Evergreen Healthfoods is here to help. The team at Evergreen have highlighted their most popular herbal teas and detailed the potential health benefits of each.

Asthma and respiratory relief with Care Cure Acupuncture

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, an asthma attack is the direct result of a deficiency in the lung meridian (channel). Once this lung energy becomes blocked, the chi (vital energy) becomes unstable and triggers an immune system response restricting both inhalation and exhalation. This is accompanied by wheezing and sometimes a cough.

The Baby Market Ireland returns to Ballinasloe

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The Baby Market will return to Ballinasloe on September 11 from 12 noon to 2pm in the Shearwater Hotel with a show bursting at the seams with second hand baby, children's, and maternity goods for sale, entertainment for children, beautiful new and handmade baby items, and baby related businesses providing information on their products and services. The market will run every two months.

Waiting lists for Therapie Clinic’s new ancient Chinese weight loss tea

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Yo Tea is flying off the shelves at Therapie Clinic locations nationwide. The 400 year old traditional Chinese recipe has made headlines recently as a revolutionary blend of herbs and tea, rapidly becoming a global phenomenon credited with fast, effective, weight loss.

Fix your metabolism to burn that stubborn fat

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

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Get involved in white collar boxing for Galway Autism Partnership

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Galway Autism Partnership will host its third annual white collar boxing event on November 5 in the Clayton Hotel, Galway.

Open week at Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre is holding an open week from September 1 to 7 (Thursday to Wednesday). Guests are welcome to go along and try out the state of the art gym supplied by Technogym, supplier of equipment for the 2016 Olympic games), and the excellent leisure facilities.

Lucia Glynn will be providing free sports injury consultations plus mini treatments. The leisure centre will be offering free sample classes in yoga, Pilates, kettlebells, aqua aerobics, spinning and toning throughout the week. The centre is currently taking names and numbers at reception for all of these classes, so sign up now.

From slimming to a new beginning

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Bridie Williams has struggled with her weight since childhood, leaving her feeling miserable and self-conscious. This feeling of despair led to a vicious cycle of crash dieting, losing weight, and quietly gaining it all back and more each time.

In September 2014, she finally decided it was time to take control back of her life and after seeing a banner for the local Slimming World group she decided to join. “I was so nervous that it took me two weeks to get the confidence to actually go through the doors,” she recalled. Bridie could not believe how different Slimming World was to any other club she had ever been a part of. “I was greeted at the front door by my consultant Kim and her friendliness and compassion inspired me to think that this would be different.

Did a midsummer murder silence a guilty pilot?

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

In June 1858 Galway town was in a fever of excitement. Its vision for a magnificent transatlantic port off Furbo, reaching deep into in Galway Bay, where passangers from Britain, and throughout the island of Ireland, would be brought to their emigration ship in the comfort of a train, could now be scuppered by the apparent carelessness of the two local pilots.

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