Education & Training
Survey reveals student support for social media ban
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
A recent survey carried out by Studyclix has shown that there is significant support for a social media ban for under-16s.
Food & Wine
Rooftop dining with a view at Lena’s
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Perched above the city at Radisson RED Galway, Lena’s Rooftop Bar & Restaurant has quickly become one of Galway’s most exciting dining destinations. With panoramic views stretching across Galway Bay and the city skyline, Lena’s offers a setting that is as impressive as the menu.
Health, Beauty & Fashion
Energize Fitness and Leisure brings a complete fitness and wellness experience to Galway
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Sporting a newly refreshed and revitalised look, Energize Fitness and Leisure is redefining health and wellness in the heart of Galway with a modern, inclusive facility designed to cater to all fitness levels and lifestyles.
Home & Garden
New hedgehog conservation group launched to halt declining numbers
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Researchers at University of Galway are joining forces with conservationists and the community as part of a mission to save Ireland’s hedgehogs.
Travel & Outdoors
Japan – a destination worth experiencing
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Japan remains one of the most fascinating and rewarding destinations for Irish travellers — and having spent a week there on a guided tour, I can honestly say it exceeded expectations.
Old Galway
The ‘Cotton’ Factory
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
In the early fifties, Sisk’s (led by foreman Jack Lillis) built a factory ‘out the country’ on a two-and-a-half acres on Sandy Road. It was part of a 15-acre site and the state-of-the-art building would house an industry called Galway Textile Printers which would become known as ‘The Cotton Factory’ or even ‘The Cotton’. We already had a hat factory and a china factory in Galway, but this was industry on a new scale in here. They quickly became one of the biggest employers in the west of Ireland. A number of those who worked there were specialists who were brought in to help set up the factory, but most of the employees were local.
