The Importance of an eye examination

Tue, Mar 01, 2016

Eye examinations are not just about assessing vision to determine if one requires spectacles. By examining the eyes thoroughly, Optometrists can detect serious conditions at an early stage. This means that any issues raised are more promptly managed and treated, thus reducing the risk to ones eye sight.

Nineteenth century Galway elections

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Elections in the 19th century were a great deal more lively, entertaining, and violent than those of the present day.

In 1826 Humanity Dick Martin ran in an election against James Lambert. Martin was anxious to win because as a Member of Parliament, he could not be pursued by his numerous creditors. There was a lot of violence between rival factions, major riots, houses burned, many injured, and at least one man killed. Martin won by a landslide, but a Parliamentary enquiry found fraud on a massive scale, and also that the local authorities did nothing to quell the rioting, so Lambert was declared elected.

Dick Martin’s desperate struggle to retain his Galway seat

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

The present national election is a mild and gentle affair, compared to some previous occasions though none reached the madness and abandonment of the notorious Galway election of 1826.

Juicing and Raw Food Workshop - Kids go Free!

Tue, Feb 23, 2016

Are you confused and don't know where to start with your diet, are you passionate about food and want to learn more, would you like to learn how to create healthy snacks?

Seamus Carter, athlete, Gaeilgóir, patriot

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Seamus Carter was a fluent Irish speaker who was a member of the Gaelic League since its inception. He was the secretary of the Oireachtas when it was held in Galway in 1913, the famous photograph of which hangs in the Town Hall.

1916 - 1922 A time of courage, and divided loyalties

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

I have written before about a terrifying night in Galway when the Black and Tans went berserk following an incident at Galway railway station on September 8 1920. A drunken Tan, Edward Krumm, confronted the crowd of passengers as they emerged from the train. He produced a pistol and began to fire into the air, causing widespread panic. Séan Mulvoy jumped on his back but Krumm managed to shoot him as they fell to the ground. In turn a man stepped from the crowd and shot Krumm dead.

That night the Tans went on the rampage, arresting suspects, public beatings, burning houses and shops. Seamus Quirke, a young shop assistant, was shot dead.

Bistro brilliance at The Maldron

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

The Maldron Hotel on Sandy Road — this hotel has had as many name changes as Cheryl Fernandez-Versini. The Courtyard by Marriot Hotel, as it was many moons ago, changed into the Pillo Hotel, and most recently again became The Maldron — keep in mind to distinguish it from the long standing Oranmore Maldron.

GMIT student makes final fifteen in Student Chef of the Year

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Tommy Fay of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology was among the finalists at this year's Knorr Student Chef of the Year.

Special offers to celebrate opening of second Tolteca store in Galway

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Tolteca opened its first store on Baggot Street, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, in 2011. Tolteca is now opening its sixth store and its second store in Galway. To celebrate the latest store opening all burritos and bowls are €5 until March 15.

Boost your BER with home heating solutions from Ned Forde

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Ned Forde Ltd has more than 30 years of experience in the heating and plumbing industry. The company specialises in room sealed appliances that take air for combustion from the outside, leaving your room airtight and helping to substantially improve your BER.

Wide range of suites available at An Siopa Troscan

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

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

The Proclamation Of King George V

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

“The accession of His Majesty King George V was proclaimed in Galway at 2 o’clock on Saturday (21st of May, 1910). The ceremony was performed by the High Sherriff, Mr. Cecil R. Henry, and took place opposite the Courthouse. On the steps of the building there was a fashionable gathering. Outside the hollow square formed by soldiers and police, the crowd was one of immense proportions. About one hundred men of the Connaught Rangers, with their band and the King’s colour, under Major Sarsfield, were formed up in line opposite the Courthouse, and an equal number of the Royal Irish Constabulary, drawn from Galway and outside stations, filled up the remaining sides of the square. They were in charge of Co. Inspector Flower, Districts-Inspectors Mercer and O’Rorke.

Some Galway women in 1916

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

‘The main cause of disloyalty in the county,’ wrote the RIC inspector for Galway East 1916, ‘were the priests and the women of Athenry!’

Wash day in The Claddagh

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

“With its old houses — straw for their roofs and rock and mortar for their walls, and every little end of a wall whitewashed a hundred times in blue or white or thin pink — the Claddagh was lovely, and from a distance it did the eye good. It was quaint, of course, but also a home-like little village; it had sand for its walks and a turfy marlish stuff for its floors, and always curls of smoke from its square low chimneys.

Remarks ‘Unworthy of the men in the Dáil’

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

I have written before how records from the Military Pensions Archive show that more than 200 members of Cumman na mBan, some who had sustained injuries and took risks with their lives participating in military action both during the Easter Rising, and in the subsequent War of Independence, were refused a pension because the pension was only applicable ‘to soldiers as generally understood in the masculine sense’.*

The Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe — style and class in a relaxing environment

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

I was recently invited to a tasting of the new menu in the Canal Gastro Bar and Bistro, Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe. On entering the lobby of the hotel one cannot help but be impressed. Tall ceilings and marble finishing immediately suggest style and class, without making me question my decision to go with a casual shirt and pants combo.

Nearly half of Irish people would consider fillers

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

According to new research from Thérapie Clinic, the majority of Irish (58 per cent) are uncomfortable with starting to look older and almost half (47 per cent) would consider anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers to counteract this.

The research has revealed that Irish attitudes to cosmetic beauty are rapidly changing and the majority of us (60 per cent) now admire the improvements injectables and fillers can make to a person’s appearance.

Storm or flood damage?

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

For a permanent, no maintenance solution to all your fencing problems, look no further than Colourfence.

Winter sale at G Furniture must end this Sunday

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

The winter sale at G Furniture and Carpets on the Tuam Road in Galway ends this Sunday with huge savings across all departments. The company guarantees the best value for money in Galway in carpets and furniture, with savings of up to 70 per cent on special sale items and end of line ranges.

Wide range of suites available at An Siopa Troscan, Moycullen

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

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

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