Three o’clock comes out on top for Galway in the Christmas dinner debate

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Families across Galway pick 3pm for the big meal, with turkey and roast potatoes still ruling the table

Irish label Fresh Cuts brings sustainable style to Galway

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

This opening marks the brand’s first expansion beyond Dublin and second brick-and-mortar retail store, a major milestone in its growth to celebrate a decade in business.

Over 75 per cent of Irish adults report sleep issues and find stress and screens are fuelling night-time awakenings

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

New research reveals that 78 per cent of Irish adults experience at least one sleep problem, with 32 per cent reporting difficulty falling asleep and returning to sleep when they wake at night.

The research found that multiple awakenings are common, with stress and pre-bed screen time key drivers, especially among younger adults.

Health, job security and home ownership top indicators of success for Ireland’s youth

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Good health, job security and owning a home are the strongest markers of success for young people in Ireland, according to Bank of Ireland’s new Youth Mind and Money report.

The all-new Celebrity Xcel sets sail on it's inaugural voyages

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Celebrity's newest ship, the Celebrity Xcel, was launched last week from its home port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its inaugural sailing was a 5-night Bahamas and Mexico sailing from November 18.

Staying in the Caribbean, Celebrity Xcel will sail seven-night Caribbean itineraries visiting the old favourites Cozumel, Grand Cayman, George Town, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas and St. Maarten.

ECOFUEL™ marks 11 years in Galway

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

As winter settles over Galway and stoves across the county spark back to life, one local company is marking a milestone that speaks to the rhythm of the season itself.

Daily expert-led support aims to make breastfeeding easier

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Mama’s Boobie Box, the west of Ireland -based breastfeeding gifts and essentials brand, has launched a 30-Day Breastfeeding Tips campaign — a new series of daily short videos designed to give mothers fast, practical, and reassuring guidance throughout their breastfeeding journey.

Irish dancing down the years

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

There is a general lack of specific references to dancing in our older literature but it would be remarkable if there was no dancing in ancient Ireland, if a people with a native taste for music had no knowledge of the kindred art of dancing. There are two Irish words for dance, ‘damhsa’ and ‘rince’. The first is derived from the French ‘danse’ and the second from the English ’rink’ as in skating on ice. The Normans are credited with introducing ‘round dances’ to Ireland.

'Evenings well spent' – Part-time courses at Galway Community College

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Galway Community College is now enrolling for its Adult Education Part-Time Courses starting in January 2026.

University of Galway recognises local schools as Champions of Sanctuary

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

University of Galway has recognised Coláiste Muire Máthair and Galway Educate Together Secondary School for their commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive, and safe environments for students.

These two Galway schools as well as five other schools from around the country were recognised at an awards ceremony held at the University’s Institute for Lifecourse and Society, celebrating the official designation of the seven schools as Champion Schools of Sanctuary.

The all-new Celebrity Xcel sets sail on its inaugural voyages

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Celebrity's newest ship, the Celebrity Xcel, was launched last week from its home port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its inaugural sailing was a 5-night Bahamas and Mexico sailing from November 18.

New survey reveals Galway as Ireland’s favourite festive getaway

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Galway has been voted Ireland’s ultimate festive escape, with over 50 per cent of respondents choosing its famous Christmas Market, fairy lights and romantic walks by the Corrib as the perfect seasonal city break.

Connemara National Park named Ireland’s most loved walk

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

New research has found that Connemara National Park in Letterfrack, Co. Galway, is Ireland’s most loved walk. With 2000 hectares of mountain views and beautiful native woodlands, it is a huge hit with Irish walkers and outdoor lovers.

In second place was the famous Howth Cliff Loop in north Dublin, an almost eight-kilometre trail boasting idyllic views of islands, Howth lighthouse and the Irish Sea, all within striking distance of Dublin city centre.

Irish label Fresh Cuts brings sustainable style to Galway

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

This opening marks the brand’s first expansion beyond Dublin and second brick-and-mortar retail store, a major milestone in its growth to celebrate a decade in business.

Ashford Castle’s star chef joins Pichet for a five-star pop-up

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Pichet, one of Dublin’s most celebrated dining destinations, has announced the next instalment in its acclaimed Friends of Pichet series, a one-night-only collaboration with Executive Head Chef Liam Finnegan from the world-renowned Ashford Castle Hotel.

Three o’clock comes out on top for Galway in the Christmas dinner debate

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

New research from HelloFresh, Ireland’s leading recipe box provider, reveals that the Christmas dinner debate has a clear winner. A national poll shows almost a third (32 per cent) of Galway households choose 3pm for the big meal, with 2pm and 4pm trailing behind at 24 per cent and 12 per cent respectively. A brave few still sit down before midday.

The findings paint a familiar picture of what actually happens around Irish tables. Most of us keep things classic, from the menu to the company we share it with.

ECOFUEL™ marks 11 years in Galway

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

As winter settles over Galway and stoves across the county spark back to life, one local company is marking a milestone that speaks to the rhythm of the season itself.

Pressure sores, mobility challenges, and non-healing wounds: how HBOT can help

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

On December 3, OxyGeneration will be marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This is a time to recognise resilience, raise awareness, and improve access to care. For many people living with mobility challenges or using wheelchairs, crutches, or prosthetics, pressure sores and chronic wounds are a daily risk that can have a huge impact on comfort and independence.

Pressure sores (also called pressure ulcers) develop when continuous pressure reduces blood flow to the skin and underlying tissue. For individuals using wheelchairs, prosthetics or spending long periods seated or bed-bound, even small areas of irritation can progress into wounds that are slow to heal and vulnerable to infection.

A century of County Galway Libraries

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

In May, 1924, Galway County Council resolved, ‘… the adoption of the Carnegie Rural Libraries Scheme in County Galway, and we, the members, undertake, individually and collectively, to press for the maintenance of the scheme of a County Library rate at the end of the two years during which it has been maintained by the Carnegie Trust’.

Your future starts here: Explore ATU Open Day

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) will host an Open Day at both the Galway City Dublin Road and Wellpark Road campuses from 10am to 2pm on Friday, November 28.

The campuses will welcome prospective students from across Ireland, with the event bringing together representatives from ATU’s Connemara, Mayo, Mountbellew, Galway City campuses. Academic and professional support staff will be on hand to answer questions and share insights into the wide range of programmes available across the Galway-Mayo campuses.

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