Food & Wine
Galway householders urged to become brown bin champions
Thu, May 29, 2025
As Ireland celebrates its fourth National Food Waste Recycling Week, new research highlights both the remarkable progress made in brown bin usage and the ongoing challenge of contamination. With over 200,000 new brown bins rolled out nationwide since the start of 2024, bringing the total number of brown bin owners across Ireland to approximately 1.2 million, householders in Ireland are embracing food waste recycling like never before. However, a recent study of over 1,000 adults reveals that despite widespread brown bin usage, contamination remains a concern, potentially compromising the quality of compost and hindering our efforts towards a circular economy.
Children & Parenting
Spread 'pawsitivity' this Father's Day while supporting the ISPCA
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
The ISPCA has launched its one-of-a-kind “Paws for Dad Jokes” campaign to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15, offering a celebration of all the cheesy, groan-worthy, heartwarming dad jokes.
Travel & Outdoors
Four-star Abbey Hotel Roscommon, a welcoming retreat in the heart of the Irish Midlands
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of County Roscommon in the heart of the Irish Midlands, the four-star Abbey Hotel stands as a beacon of relaxation and hospitality. Established in the early 1960s by the Grealy family, the Abbey, with its warm ambience and friendly staff, invites guests to unwind and experience the true essence of Irish charm and genuine hospitality.
Home & Garden
For your security, choose Nightguard
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Are you happy with your security? Are you happy with your alarm being monitored in Dublin, Cork, or elsewhere?
Health, Beauty & Fashion
Get set for summer - Slimming World’s five healthy habits that will leave you feeling fantastic
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Get at least five a day
Fruit and vegetables provide a range of different nutrients. Many are high in fibre, and a fibre-rich diet is associated with a lower risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type two diabetes and cancer. Plus, they are typically low in calories and help to fill us up
Education & Training
Galway accountancy students are world’s best
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Two Galway students have reason to celebrate after finishing first in Ireland, and the world, in their accountancy exams.
Old Galway
The fishermen of the Claddagh, 1853
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
An important ethnological study of the fishermen of the Claddagh appeared in the Ulster Journal of Archaeology in 1853, written by someone who signed themselves J McE. In it, the author describes the people of the area as being purely Irish, of the most ancient Celtic type. There is no Spanish influence to be seen in their features.
