Education & Training
The importance of starting a new course or night class at the start of a new year
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
The start of a new year often brings a renewed sense of motivation and possibility. Many people view January as a clean slate—a time to reflect on past experiences and set goals for personal growth. One of the most meaningful ways to embrace this fresh beginning is by starting a new course or enrolling in a night class. Whether the goal is career advancement, personal development, or learning a new skill, beginning a course at the start of the year can have lasting benefits.
Travel & Outdoors
Fahy Travel Worldchoice welcomes 2026 with exciting travel opportunities
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
All at Fahy Travel Worldchoice would like to wish their valued customers a very happy New Year. Looking ahead to 2026, the team is excited to once again help holidaymakers plan their perfect summer escape.
Health, Beauty & Fashion
A positive start to the New Year: why HBOT makes a meaningful Christmas gift
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
As the year draws to a close, many of us are craving rest, recovery, and a chance to feel more energised when January begins. This is why gifting wellness has become a thoughtful alternative to buying physical items, especially for people recovering from surgery or injury, managing chronic conditions, or simply feeling run down by the demands of daily life.
Home & Garden
The Mark Lohan Kitchens’ January sale launches this Friday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
For many households across Galway the new year marks the moment to begin planning a renovation, extension or new build. And with the Mark Lohan Kitchens’ (MLK) January SALE launching this Friday, January 2, now is the ideal time to start designing the heart of your home, with 10 per cent OFF bespoke MLK kitchens throughout January.
Food & Wine
New Year’s food resolutions for a healthier 2026
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
If you are what you eat, as the old saying goes, then one of the easiest ways to improve your health and wellbeing is to make changes to your diet. As we prepare to ring in 2026, why not resolve to make next year a healthier one, starting with your plate.
Old Galway
Galway from the air, 1950
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
This wonderful aerial view of the city looking across Lough Athalia was taken c1952. Lough Athalia is the anglicisation of Loch an tSáile, the Salt Lake, a tidal lake. There are so many changes to this cityscape since then, it is hard to know where to begin.
