Education & Training
Studying medicine and healthcare disciplines in Poland
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
While the Irish government has pledged a €28.5 million investment to deliver over 1,100 new healthcare places across key healthcare disciplines such as Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, Social Care, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Radiography and Veterinary Medicine nationwide, it is not yet known how these extra places will affect demand for these courses.
Food & Wine
Galway oyster farmers honoured at Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
The Irish Food Writers’ Guild has announced the recipients of its 2026 Food Awards, recognising excellence, sustainability, community and outstanding contribution across Ireland’s food and drink sector.
Travel & Outdoors
Lake Garda: An Italian escape perfect for families, couples and touring holidays
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda, is one of Europe’s most versatile holiday destinations. Nestled between the regions of Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, it combines dramatic mountain scenery, charming lakeside towns and a warm Mediterranean atmosphere — making it ideal for families, couples and travellers exploring northern Italy.
Home & Garden
Paint like a pro: How to paint a room
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
With a little know-how, the right tools, and relatively little expense, you can transform any room in your home.
Health, Beauty & Fashion
Yourells hair group wins Best Hair Salon and Best Customer Experience at the Salon Awards Ireland
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
Yourells Hair Salon has been awarded Best Hair Salon and Best Customer Experience at the prestigious Salon Awards Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Old Galway
Gentian Hill
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
The correct name of this area is Blake’s Hill which comprises approximately 30 acres. An early Admiralty chart refers to it as Mount Blake. It is a drumlin, as is Carragh Hill, a continuation of it. Gentian Hill was a much smaller area further north but the whole area is now referred to as Gentian Hill. There is a ringfort on top of the hill which became evident from aerial photographs.
