Children & Parenting
Talking to children about the death of a loved one
Thu, Mar 13, 2025
"Why did Mammy die?" or "Can Granny still see us?". These may be some of the questions that children ask after a loved one has passed away.
Education & Training
Group bodhrán classes
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.
Food & Wine
Galway pastry chefs set to compete in Irish Pâtisserie Championship Finals
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Two talented Galway pastry chefs — Juliette Simon of Grá Chocolates and Asia Mahealani McDonagh of Mahealani Pastries — have made it to the finals of the Irish Pâtisserie Championship.
Home & Garden
Would you like a free home energy assessment?
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Homeowners in County Galway who register for an upcoming home energy upgrade information evening will get a free home energy assessment (HEA) worth €850.
Travel & Outdoors
101 places to see in Ireland before you die
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Belfast-born author and travel entrepreneur, Stevie Haughey, has announced the release of the second edition of The Irish Bucket List: 101 places to see in Ireland before you die, a bestselling guidebook showcasing Ireland’s most breath-taking places and hidden treasures.
Health, Beauty & Fashion
Simple ways to reduce your cancer risk
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Can cancer be prevented? "Yes", in some cases, is the answer. It is estimated that two in five cancers are preventable if we make healthy lifestyle changes.
Old Galway
‘You wouldn’t happen to be William Joyce, would you?’
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
William Joyce was born in Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, New York in 1906 to Gertrude (who was originally from Lancashire) and Michael Joyce, a native of Killour, Co Mayo. Michael had taken American citizenship, which automatically made his family citizens. In 1909, the family returned to Ireland, initially to Mayo, then to Galway.
