Lockdown provides new opportunities

Thu, May 14, 2020

As we come to the end of week nine of lockdown, many of us are now firmly into the swing of our new routines. Routine is important to get us through tough periods like we are experiencing now, however, it is not the worst thing in the world to tweak your schedule to keep your mind fresh.

Try Oscars Seafood Bistro takeout menu

Thu, May 14, 2020

BY OSCARS SEAFOOD BISTRO TEAM
The May bank holiday weekend marked the 20th anniversary of Oscars. The first ever night in Oscars 20 years ago saw the business do three covers; there was no social media, smart phones, or modern communication.

Moycullen Country Market returns

Thu, May 14, 2020

Moycullen Country Market made a welcome return after an eight week break last Friday to the delight of locals and newbies.

Gourmet Food Parlour Salthill launches new takeaway and delivery service

Thu, May 14, 2020

Gourmet Food Parlour has announced the launch of its new takeaway and delivery service from its restaurant in Salthill. In these challenging times for the restaurant business, Gourmet Food Parlour has had to adapt in every way it can to the change in our normal day-to-day lives.

A memorable day for Galway

Thu, May 14, 2020

It was a joy to be a Galway person on the first Sunday of September 1980, the day our hurlers ended years of frustration, perennial underachievement, near misses, noble defeats, controversial defeats, the hard luck stories, the emptiness.

The man from New York

Thu, May 14, 2020

The first time Lady Gregory met John Quinn was on Sunday August 31 1902 at a Feis Ceol she had partly organised in the memory of Ó Raifteirí the poet. The occasion also marked Lady Gregory’s first steps into the Celtic revival movement which would absorb her energies throughout her long life, and define her reputation for ever.

Gardenwise | Clothe your Walls with Clematis

Wed, May 13, 2020

I’ve always loved clematis ever since I started gardening – a wall or fence completely smothered in its blooms is a lovely sight to behold. As a garden designer, I include them in planting plans for clients quite a lot – depending on the individual garden (and the garden owner ) - because, if chosen carefully, clematis can make a glorious addition to any garden.

Recipe of the Week: COLLERAN’S POT ROAST LOIN OF PORK IN CIDER WITH CELERIAC

Wed, May 13, 2020

COLLERANS POT ROAST LOIN OF PORK IN CIDER WITH CELERIAC Recipe.

The future of the farm to fork experience

Thu, May 07, 2020

When Siobhán Sloane dreamed up her Farm to Fork Experiences in the foothills of the Sliabh Aughty mountains in Co Galway, the only transport she considered was the coach to the artisan farms and restaurants. Now she has swapped coaches for couriers, turning her food tour into an online farmers' market store delivering farmhouse cheese and wildflower honey.

'My child’s health inspired my new career in nutrition'

Thu, May 07, 2020

I decided to study nutrition at CNM after experiencing the impact diet changes had on my little girl’s health. She was very poorly between the age of one and three, with frequent trips to the hospital due to recurrent chest infections and asthma-like symptoms. She was prescribed corticosteroids, antibiotics, and a variety of inhalers, but I was frustrated at simply managing my daughter’s symptoms with medication and not actually seeing any progress in her health. We received no nutritional or lifestyle advice.

NUI Galway to host virtual Open Scholarship Week

Thu, May 07, 2020

NUI Galway will host a virtual Open Scholarship Week (OSW2020) to showcase the importance of research and education that is accessible to everyone. The event will take place online from May 11 to 15.

Open Scholarship is a global movement towards research and educational practices that are collaborative and transparent. The aim is to make research and educational resources such as publications, data, research outputs, and teaching and learning resources, publicly available as early as possible, as well as actively encouraging participation in the research process by the general public and co-creation of knowledge.

'In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity'

Thu, May 07, 2020

In the words of Albert Einstein, “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity”, while these words may not currently fully resonate with Leaving Cert students, and their families, there may be opportunities available which could have otherwise been missed. Leaving Certificate students considering attending third level in the autumn will have given some consideration to financial implications; if they haven’t, then their parents probably have. It may take time to apply for scholarships and/or grants, and you could take this opportunity to explore potential financial supports which could be available to support you when studying in third level. The Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is certainly an opportunity for many, along with specific support available directly from your third level institution of choice.

Nile Lodge

Thu, May 07, 2020

The beginning of Salthill was the crossroads at Nile Lodge which linked Palmyra Crescent with New Line, Taylor's Hill, and Bóthar na Trá. Nile Lodge is an early 19th century house of a single storey built over a basement. It was reputedly built by an officer in Nelson’s Fleet who took part in the Battle of the Nile. The interior is designed like a bridge on board ship.

Normal people disgusted at the Abbey Theatre’s Playboy.

Thu, May 07, 2020

Famously WB Yeats was giving a lecture in Aberdeen on Saturday evening January 26 1907, the opening night of the Playboy of the Western World at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Just before his lecture started he received a telegraph from Lady Gregory to say the first act was well received.

Recipe of the Week: MARY'S QUICK AND EASY FISH STEW

Wed, May 06, 2020

MARY'S QUICK AND EASY FISH STEW Recipe.
Each week a local business shares a yummy recipe for you to cook in the comfort of your home! This week's recipe is brought to you by Mary's Fish.

Gardenwise | Spotlight on Spring Stars

Wed, May 06, 2020

What a mixed bag gardeners have had this spring! Some of the best spring weather for years, extra time for many of us to tackle garden jobs – and the closure of our garden centres, nurseries and hardware stores, just as the growing season gets underway. A time of changes, confusion and contradictions in all aspects of our lives – when we’ve turned to our gardens for distraction and comfort, and counted ourselves lucky to have them.

Peggy’s Bar & Restaurant — quality food to take away

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Peggy's Bar & Restaurant, situated in Aucloggeen, Claregalway, directly across from Annaghdown GAA grounds, is renowned for its good food and great service, and has built up a very loyal clientele over the past seven years under the management of Aiden Leonard. Using as many local ingredients as possible and employing local people, all the food is cooked using the restaurant's own recipes.

Call and collect service from Flannery’s Hotel

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Flannery’s Hotel has introduced its newest venture - a call and collect service. Due to popular demand having served its loyal customers for more than 50 years, the hotel will now provide its high quality, affordable, tasty, most popular menu items each Friday, Saturday (from 5pm to 10pm), and Sunday (12.30pm to 5pm).

Domino’s delivering 200,000 slices of pizza for Feed The Heroes and people in need

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Domino’s Pizza Group, one of the nation’s best loved pizza companies, has pledged a further 100,000 slices of pizza to frontline workers as part of th its ongoing partnership with Feed The Heroes.

How to prepare for the Leaving Cert

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

By Brian Mooney
For sixth years the pathway ahead is now clear. If the Leaving Cert can be delivered in its full manifestation of written papers and project work across all subjects, it will be at the last possible moment. Nobody now knows, nor can know, if this will be possible, as all decisions will be based on the best medical advice in June.

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