An Púcán launches Bottomless Guinness Brunch this January
Thu, Dec 26, 2024
An Púcán, one of Galway’s best known venues, is kicking off 2025 with an exciting new offering – the Bottomless Guinness Brunch. Perfect for those looking to brighten up their weekends this January, this unique brunch experience combines great food, flowing Guinness, and unbeatable craic.
Taking place every Saturday and Sunday throughout January from 12pm to 4pm, guests can enjoy bottomless pints of Guinness alongside a hearty serving of blaa and wedges for just €35 per person.
Read more ...The Christmas Market
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
The Saturday Market at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church is a Galway tradition that goes back some 800 years. It was a fruit and vegetable market which expanded greatly at this time of the year when the farmers brought in large numbers of turkeys and geese for sale.
Read more ...University of Galway announces 2024 Tarpey scholarship awardees
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
University of Galway has announced the 2024 Tarpey Scholarship recipients - Mental Health Nursing student Meghan Murphy and Medicine student Rayna Cox.
Read more ...Olympian launches search to find Ireland’s Fittest School
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
One of Ireland’s best-known Olympians, sprinter David Gillick has once again joined forces with Fyffes in a quest to find Ireland’s Fittest School 2025.
Read more ...First cohort of Level 8 HR management degrees conferred at ATU
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
The first cohort of students on the new Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Human Resource Management in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) were conferred with their awards at the recent annual ceremonies.
Read more ...Irish classes at Áras na nGael
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Are you interested in improving your Irish? A new term of Irish language classes will start in Áras na nGael on Domnick Street on the 17th/18th January. The classes are tailored to best meet the students’ needs.
There is a wide range of classes to choose from: classes for complete beginners, refreshers courses for those who are a bit rusty, and intermediate classes for those who would like to progress to the next level. Further opportunities to learn and improve as well as to socialise as Gaeilge will be provided.
Read more ...Four supermarket hacks to save €183 on your Christmas food shop
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Here are some handy tips on how to save a few hundred euros this Christmas. By being smart, you can nab yourself some extra money for the New Year.
Read more ...Galway Distillery receive Greener Planet award at European Awards
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Ahascragh Distillery have been announced as the winners of the Greener Planet award at The Foodies 2024. The European awards celebrate small and medium sized food and drink enterprises (SMEs) that go the extra mile to incorporate sustainability into their business.
Read more ...A Taste of Galway (Blas na Gaillimhe) gives boost to local business
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Galway’s Blas na Samhna festival has proven the power of collaboration may be the key in the battle to support Galway’s food and hospitality scene. The November month-long celebration of food, culture, and community has not only boosted individual businesses but highlighted the transformative impact of a connected food network working together to celebrate the richness of Galway’s culinary heritage.
Read more ...Galway company advises homeowners to apply for grants and save on heating bills
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
With the winter here and the cooler months now upon us, Galway company, West Coast Insulation is recommending that homeowners take advantage of the current grant scheme for home insulation.
Read more ...Connacht Hospitality Group celebrates awards nominations
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
The Connacht Hospitality Group is proud to announce its recognition as a finalist in several prestigious categories at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Hotel Awards 2024.
Read more ...See the world by boat with a river cruise from Fahy Travel
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
The experienced team of renowned cruise experts, Fahy Travel on Bridge St, have been hard at work, sourcing and sampling some of the wide range of river cruises it has on offer.
Read more ...Feel safe and secure in your home with Safestep Galway
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
When it comes to making your home safer and more accessible, Safestep Galway is a trusted name you can rely on. Specialising in high-quality home adaptations, Safestep offers a range of services designed to improve mobility, comfort, and safety for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Read more ...Fighting the flu
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
'Tis the season to be jolly, the festive lyrics remind us as we edge closer to Christmas. However, if you are one of the unlucky ones who has already contracted flu, or are likely to get it as others are raising their glasses on December 25, then you will not be feeling in any way jolly.
Read more ...Launch of Galway City Calendar 2025
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Galway's role as a national pioneer for wellbeing initiatives was celebrated last week with the launch of a new artwork 2025 calendar from communities in Ballybane, Ballinfoile, Westside and City Centre.
Read more ...Headford students win prestigious EirGrid Cleaner Climate Grand Award at SciFest National Finals
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Two students from Presentation College in Headford, Galway have been awarded EirGrid’s Cleaner Climate Grand Award at the SciFest National Finals in Dublin.
Read more ...Irish Classes at Áras na nGael
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Are you interested in improving your Irish? A new term of Irish language classes will start in Áras na nGael on Domnick Street on the 17th/18th January. The classes are tailored to best meet the students’ needs.
There is a wide range of classes to choose from: classes for complete beginners, refreshers courses for those who are a bit rusty, and intermediate classes for those who would like to progress to the next level. Further opportunities to learn and improve as well as to socialise as Gaeilge will be provided.
Read more ...Careers in Agriculture
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
In 2023, more than €18.28 billion worth of Irish agricultural goods were exported to over 180 countries worldwide. According to the 2020 census, the Irish agricultural Industry employs over 278,600 people, both directly and indirectly in various sectors such as farming, horticulture, forestry, tourism, sustainability, manufacturing, research and many more.
Read more ...The Town Hall Internment Camp
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
The last months of 1920, were the most vicious and bloody in the War of Independence in Galway. There were a lot of killings, burnings, shootings and beatings.
Read more ...Liberty IT and Galway City Museum announce new educational partnership
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
Liberty IT and Galway City Museum have announced the launch of a new educational partnership pilot to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning for young people with the creation of a new digital skills initiative.
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