Nation invited to ask, 'How Are You?' on March 30

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Mental Health Ireland has teamed up with Iarnród Éireann to invite the nation to say 'Hello', and ask 'How Are You?' with meaning this March 30.

Hello, How Are You? is a national campaign about connection and engaging in open conversations about mental health.

‘The girl we left behind us’

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

In the immediate aftermath of the recapture of Clifden by the anti-Treaty forces on Sunday 29 October 1922, the town was in a mess. Every house on Main Street had its windows and doors shattered. The streets were littered with glass as a result of explosions. In the houses opposite the barracks ‘not a picture remained on the walls, nor a piece of furniture unscathed’. Porter and spirits ‘flowed out the door’ of Lavelle’s pub. The ‘armoured car’, which had caused so much surprise, and gave cover to allow bombs to be placed, was removed and abandoned at Killery. It was noted that for the first time in living memory there were no church services in Clifden that Sunday.

Kirwan’s Lane, a bird’s eye view

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

This lane is one of the most attractive in Galway and one of the most historic. There were originally 14 lanes in medieval Galway and this is one of the few that still exist. It dates back to the 16th century. As our photograph shows, it must have been very impressive back then.

Help with primary school maths

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

A common problem for school-going children is getting to grips with mathematics. If students start to feel they are falling behind this can quickly snowball into maths anxiety.

The FCL programme is designed for students from first class in primary school through to first year in secondary school. Students get to grips with the concepts and skills required to feel confident and at ease with mathematics so that they can see the relevance of it in everyday life.

Are you interested in a career in the medical device sector?

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the medical device industry but are not sure if it is for you, then GRETB may have the solution.

GRETB has developed a six-week cleanroom operations course to help you gain the required skills and confidence for the industry.

Discover your child’s potential

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

All children have enormous and often untapped potential. More that four million children around the world develop that potential with Kumon study each day.

Enjoy two main courses for €20 at The Arches Restaurant, Claregalway

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Yes, you read that headline correctly. The Arches Restaurant in Claregalway is running a fantastic promotion that offers two main courses for €20, Monday to Friday, from 12 noon to 9pm.

Nourish your body and sole at Hooked Seafood Restaurant

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Hooked Seafood Restaurants are brought to you by father and daughter team, Nuisin and Ali Jalilvand. Together, the family business has successfully sailed through the many challenges experienced in the hospitality sector since the launch of their very first Seafood restaurant in Henry Street in Galway in 2014.

Let food be the soul of love at The Ardilaun this Valentine’s week

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Love is in the air at The Ardilaun Hotel in leafy Taylor's Hill, Galway, so why not treat your loved one to “a little piece of The Ardilaun” this Valentine’s Day.

Does your child have difficulties with sleep?

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Research has demonstrated that up to 40 per cent of children experience sleep problems. This number increases in children with a diagnosis such as ADHD or autism. The types of sleep problems that children commonly experience are varied but typically include difficulties getting to sleep, challenges staying asleep, reduced sleep duration, daytime sleepiness, and bedtime resistance.

Don’t compare your relationship to what you see on social media, mental health charity advises

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has said it expects to see an increase in the number of people signing up for its free support group on relationships during Valentine’s week. The charity stated that Valentine’s week is a time where many people celebrate their love and post about how happy they are on social media, but that it can also bring issues or cracks in relationships to the surface.

Addressing infertility with hyperbaric oxygenation

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Doctors and scientists globally have indicated hyperbaric oxygenation as a concurrent treatment when dealing with human and bloodstock fertility issues due to the expected benefits one can achieve from sessions in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. As hyperbaric oxygenation treats hypoxic injuries at a cellular level it is extremely relevant for fertility issues for both males and females.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 16, 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.

Quality lawnmowers and more at Ivors

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

When it comes to lawnmowers in Galway one name always stands out, Ivors.

Get your garden ready with Bill Madden's Nursery

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Whatever the site, Bill Madden's Nursery has the hedging to suit, such as Olearia, Griselinia and Elaeagnus, ideal for seaside exposure. The nursery has a huge hedging selection including green and copper beech, privet, and common and Portuguese laurel.

Give your garden an eco-friendly boost with some home-made compost

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Spring is in the air, and it's time to start thinking about preparing the garden for the growing season ahead. You can give your plants the best start by providing them with some home-made compost.

Anti-Treaty forces ‘secret weapon’ helps recapture Clifden

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

On Saturday night, October 28 1922, a large force of anti-Treatyites made their way carefully and with as little noise as possible, into the silent streets of Clifden. They had already ‘taken’ Clifden the previous July, but were unceremoniously driven out by the National Army who approached Clifden by sea achieving total surprise.

George Chambers’ photographic archive

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

George Chambers was born in England in 1873. He lived at Temple Fortune Lane in Middlesex. He travelled extensively and this included several trips to Ireland. In 1929, he toured parts of West Cork and Wicklow; in 1931, he visited Galway city and the Aran Islands and on subsequent trips he went to the Blasket Islands, to Achill and Clare Islands, and to various other islands off the coast of Donegal.

GRETB Employer Services – providing staff training to develop new skills

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

The GRETB Employer Services unit works in collaboration with employers in Galway and Roscommon to provide work-based learning opportunities to support employee development.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals - online tutor support and workshops course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Start your career in IT with a 10-week online course starting on April 24. This online self-directed course will have one online workshop per week through a learning platform with a tutor. The tutor will provide support for the rest of the week.

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