Race Week at the Western Bar and Restaurant

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

The races are coming to the Western Bar and Restaurant. Be sure to come, taste the completely re-defined gourmet experience, and enjoy the thrill and excitement of this year’s Galway Races.

The Western Bar and Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner each day with something to offer for everyone, from fresh local seafood, vegetarian options, scrumptious sandwiches, succulent Irish steak, healthy salads, and indulgent desserts. Coeliac friendly, the Western Bar and Restaurant provides a dedicated children's menu for the little ones with great value and choice.

John Keogh’s, it’s a keeper

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

To my mind, there are three levels of food in Irish pubs. At one end is the traditional pub, where your only dining decision is whether to have the cheese and onion or salt and vinegar. And then there is proper pub grub, comforting soups, tasty sandwiches, and old favourites like bangers and mash or lasagne, usually in overly generous portions. At the other extreme of the scale are the ones who take themselves very seriously, where you can expect such delights as 'roasted marrow bones with curried clams in a grilled octopus reduction'.

Authentically crafted beers at John Keogh’s

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

John Keogh’s, Galway’s newest gastropub, has launched its extensive craft beer menu. Sourced from around the globe and from all over Ireland, John Keogh’s craft beer menu has something for everyone.

Friday Fiver Fever barbecue at Maldron Hotel Galway

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Maldron Hotel Oranmore Galway is launching a weekly barbecue every Friday, starting tomorrow July 1 from 5pm to 8pm, with a special Friday Fiver Fever offer. Those who attend can choose from chilli beef hotdogs with sautéed onions, succulent 6oz Angus beef burgers, and flame grilled piri piri chicken burgers, each just €5.

If we are blessed with good weather Maldron Hotel Galway’s outdoor barbecue area is the perfect spot to enjoy these barbecue treats and a cold drink from the bar with picnic tables, large comfortable chairs, and a sun canopy to keep cool. However if the weather does take a turn, the large Q Bar area provides an indoor alternative with plenty of casual couches to relax on with your Friday Fiver Fever goodies. As it is Friday, why not add a drink from the fully stocked bar, in addition to all the usual fare you can also choose from the new cocktail menu or the craft beer options.

Hotel Meyrick launches cocktail afternoon tea

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Summer is here and festival season is kicking off in Galway city. To celebrate, Hotel Meyrick is launching its latest themed afternoon tea, available daily from July 3 until August 31.

Cocktail afternoon tea is a twist on the traditional afternoon tea, with silver tiered stands of beautifully created pastries and perfectly cut finger sandwiches, accompanied by one of Hotel Meyrick’s signature tea or coffee cocktails. It is a great way to celebrate a special occasion from birthdays to engagements, and even baby showers where the mum-to-be can choose from an equally delicious selection of mocktails on request.

Let them eat cake

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Schools around the country have just finished up for the summer holidays and many parents have been in a state of panic. This is not my first summer juggling working from home with looking after young children who would be in school during weekday mornings, giving me an opportunity to get some work done. As any parent knows, it is difficult to get anything done when young children are at home. They need to be entertained, looked after, and don't care for deadlines while you, on the other hand, just need to get the job done.

Salad days

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Supermac's is probably not the first place that springs to mind when you think about popping out to pick up a salad, but that is just about to change. As part of the popular SuperSubs brand, three new signature salads have been launched, including a vegetarian option, just in time for the summer season. This is in addition to the excellent existing SuperSubs menu that includes wraps, subs and soups, found at selected Supermac’s restaurants around the country.

Oooh la, la — The importance of onions

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Are you watching the football? France, the hosts are through to the last 16, and are looking good. When I think of France, I think of their favourite ingredient, onions. Onions are a much underrated ingredient in the kitchen, but are so important to our health and overall well-being, as well as being a cheap and tasty vegetable.

There are so many different uses for the common onion in cooking, my personal favourite is just fried onions with steak, or deep fried onion rings in a buttermilk batter. They flavour most sauces, soups and stews and many dishes, but here are a few of my favourite onion recipes.

Lunchtime at the Maldron Hotel

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

The Maldron Hotel occupies an imposing three storey redbrick building, set back from the busy road that feeds into the city on the Carrowmoneash roundabout. It is a short distance from here to the pretty village of Oranmore with its variety of bars, restaurants and shops. It enjoys all the peace and quiet of the countryside and is still just a 10km drive from the hustle and bustle of Galway.

Joyce’s Supermarket Group win five awards in Best in Fresh awards

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Joyce’s Supermarket Group were again celebrating their success in this year’s Best in Fresh awards. In total the group won five awards with the Knocknacarra store beating strong competition from Dublin to win the overall Best in Fresh Deli offering in Ireland and with comments from the judges panel saying it is up with the best in Europe. This is a magnificent achievement and honour for our team of dedicated hard working staff and to our customers for supporting us by choosing us as their destination shop. The Knocknacarra store was overall winner for bBest in Fresh (non affiliated) again seeing off strong competition from around the country.

Julian Bradfield is putting his stamp on Maldron Hotel Oranmore

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway, has opened the doors on its new restaurant Grain & Grill, a stylish and relaxed eatery perfect for a breakfast meeting, a lunch time catch up with friends, or a leisurely weekend dinner. The man at the helm is head chef Julian Bradfield, who has recently joined the team from the Maldron Hotel Sandy Road (formerly Pillo Hotel Galway).

Delicious summer lunch dining at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

The new summer lunch menu at The Connacht Hotel in Renmore, is sure to refresh your palate just on time, as we welcome the summer to Galway. The new lunch menu, which is available daily in the hotel's spacious Bar Solo, is sure to appeal to everyone. It is an extensive and carefully planned menu by the hotel's executive head chef Regis Herviaux.

Supermac’s launches fresh chicken sandwich

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Supermac's continues the charge to end the race to the bottom for fast food in Ireland, by continuing to take the public's need for transparency and provenance into account.

Supermac’s is Ireland's largest indigenous fast food restaurant group with a policy of continued expansion and growth. While many similar restaurants largely stick to the menu of burgers and fries, Supermac's retains its edge and grows by diversifying and constantly updating its offerings. The first Supermac’s opened its door in 1978 on Main Street, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Since that first opening, Supermac’s has grown steadily, and its restaurants have become a firm fixture in towns and cities around Ireland. There is always one nearby when you have a hankering for a Mighty Mac, even on the Aran Islands. Last year Supermac’s opened eight new restaurants throughout Ireland as part of its expansion plans, including Tipperary, Drogheda, Clonshaugh, and Ballacolla. The business is also involved in more than 100 community initiatives and sponsorships around Ireland.

Summertime at the Connacht Hotel

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Situated on the Dublin Road a stone’s throw from the Bon Secours Hospital, the Connacht Hotel plays host to a vast number of visitors to Galway each year. Set back from this busy street and nestled in a leafy suburb, it has the advantage of being just minutes from the centre of the city.

The Imperial Hotel — standing the test of time

Thu, May 26, 2016

Located in the heart of Galway city, the Imperial Hotel certainly has an impressive location. It is in close proximity to the bus and railway station, which are both just just a short stroll away. There is a taxi rank right outside, and all the main bus routes leave from Eyre Square. Flanked on all sides by high profile shops, restaurants, and bars, it is at the centre of a hive of activity.

The new limited edition floral afternoon tea in full bloom at the g Hotel & Spa

Thu, May 26, 2016

For lovers of the timeless afternoon tea experience, a visit to the five star g Hotel and Spa in Galway is a must. To mark the arrival of summer and the abundance of brightly colourED flowers, the g Hotel & Spa in collaboration with Valdo Rosé prosecco, has launched an exquisite floral afternoon tea experience.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Nox Hotel, Galway’s newest hotel

Thu, May 26, 2016

Nox Hotel has just launched a new breakfast menu; the hotel is becoming a firm favourite with Galway foodies who want delicious, fresh, food served in trendy surroundings.

Julian Bradfield is putting his stamp on Maldron Hotel Oranmore

Thu, May 26, 2016

Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway, has opened the doors on its new restaurant Grain & Grill, a stylish and relaxed eatery perfect for a breakfast meeting, a lunch time catch up with friends, or a leisurely weekend dinner. The man at the helm is head chef Julian Bradfield, who has recently joined the team from the Maldron Hotel Sandy Road (formerly Pillo Hotel Galway).

Make your next lunch date at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, May 26, 2016

Summer has arrived and with it comes the new summer lunch menu available at The Connacht Hotel, Renmore.

The hotel's executive head chef Regis Herviaux has carefully selected a menu packed with tasty options that will see you through the west of Ireland summer, which changes on a daily basis, just as the specials do. The hotel is famous for its sticky chicken wings, so if you are a fan, it is recommended you plan your next trip, you will be pleasantly surprised at this well kept secret, and enjoy the best wings in town.

Delicious summer lunch dining at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, May 19, 2016

The new summer lunch menu at The Connacht Hotel in Renmore, is sure to refresh your palate as we welcome the summer to Galway. The new lunch menu, which is available daily in the hotel's spacious Bar Solo, is sure to appeal to everyone. It is an extensive and carefully planned menu by the hotel's executive head chef Regis Herviaux.

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