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.

Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

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

Accountancy students, Elizabeth Howard and Aoife Mc Walters have reason to celebrate after finishing first in the world in their exams. The two Association of Chartered Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) students from Dublin-based online and blended learning college, Accountancy School are pictured at a ceremony in Dublin recently where their achievements were recognised.

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.

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