Go wild along Mayo's Great Western Greenway

Thu, May 02, 2024

Ireland's first greenway, the Great Western Greenway is a walking and cycling trail that spans 44 kilometres, running from the town of Westport up to Achill Sound.

Trad on the Prom - Ireland’s top Irish music, song and dance show

Thu, May 02, 2024

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary as Ireland’s top show, Trad on the Prom continues to thrill audiences with outstanding live performances of authentic, traditional Irish music, song and dance.

Spend a day at the Aillwee Burren Experience

Thu, May 02, 2024

Aillwee Burren Experience is located in the heart of the Burren Region of Clare, overlooking the Wild Atlantic Way route. It has an array of activities, tours, and shops to keep the whole family happily entertained for a full day out. If you were ever thinking of going, take this as a sign to jump in your car and head to Clare for a fantastic day out you won't forget. Caves, birds, cheese and fudge, what more could anyone want?

Experience Kiltimagh like never before with the Velorail Experience

Thu, May 02, 2024

An outdoor recreation activity that is the first of it's kind in Ireland, the Velorail Experience in Kiltimagh, County Mayo offers visitors the opportunity to tour the old railway line via 'railbikes' - pedal powered carts.

Kylemore Abbey, a story so timeless, it is still being written

Thu, May 02, 2024

Located in the heart of Connemara on the Wild Atlantic Way, Kylemore Abbey was originally built by Mitchell Henry as an ancestral castle in 1867.

Blas na Bealtaine – May festival of food and experience kicks off in Galway

Thu, May 02, 2024

Blas na Gaillimhe - A Taste of Galway food network and festival that celebrates Galway's unique year-round hospitality is kickstarting a month of deliciousness in May.

Willie Daly's Museum, Donkey Farm and Matchmaking

Thu, May 02, 2024

There is no better person in the whole of Clare to help you find your match than Ireland's last traditional matchmaker Willie Daly. Willie has been matchmaking for over 50 years and is proud to say that he has matched over 3000 couples in his lifetime. Matchmaking is in his blood, and he is fortunate enough to have inherited the skills of his father and grandfather who also had the gift of making a perfect match.

Celebrate the Wild Atlantic Way with unforgettable experiences

Thu, May 02, 2024

With 2,500km of majestic coastline abundant with attractions, activities and experiences to suit all interests, it’s hard to know where to start your own journey of discovery along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Adventures for all ages at Westport House and Estate

Thu, May 02, 2024

Boasting a new adventure park, multiple on-site eateries, guided tours and a leisure centre, the new and improved Westport House and Estate is a must visit destination this summer.

Visit WB Yeats' 'hallowed tower' at Thoor Ballylee

Thu, May 02, 2024

Offering a visitor experience like no other, Thoor Ballylee is a 14th century Hiberno-Norman tower that once was the home of one of the greatest literary figures in Irish history, W.B. Yeats.

Liptons in Shop Street

Thu, May 02, 2024

Our first image today is a beautiful study of part of Shop Street c1900. It is one of a number of Galway city photographs that are in an old album belonging to Norman Healy whom we thank for sharing it with us. The two women in the foreground are in their working clothes, plain black shawls and práiscíns which were heavy canvas working aprons used to carry vegetables or maybe fish in, or wear when they were washing clothes. One is carrying a basket which probably contained product she had to sell, possibly eggs, country butter or vegetables. The other lady may have had a basket strapped to her back. The gentleman behind is wearing an impressive white báinín jacket.

Learn how to have a healthy relationship with food

Thu, May 02, 2024

It is 6pm. You had a busy day at work or with your family and are longing to sit down to a tasty dinner. You are hungry and preoccupied and polish off the food you hastily prepared earlier while mentally ticking off items on your to-do list. When you get to the last one, you suddenly realise your plate is empty but you are still holding a now redundant knife and fork.

EZ Living Furniture’s biggest sale of the year ends Monday - shop amazing deals while you can!

Thu, May 02, 2024

Ireland’s largest furniture retailer, EZ Living Furniture is urging customers to act fast as its biggest sale of the year is set to end this Bank Holiday Monday. The annual roadshow sale has been extended in all stores nationwide and online at www.ezlivingfurniture.ie.

Nine unusual cleaning products to achieve a spotless finish around the house

Thu, May 02, 2024

Shaving foam, salt and shampoo are among the household items you can use as cleaning products, rather than shelling out for expensive alternatives, a cleaning company has revealed.

Look after your back with Chiropractix Galway

Thu, May 02, 2024

Eighty per cent of the population will suffer low back pain at some stage in their life. We only have one spine so taking care of yours is vital to a happy and healthful lifestyle. Disc bulges are one of the most common complaints treated by a chiropractor, and although they affect all ages and both men and women, research has shown men suffer from them nearly twice as much, the lumbar discs are one of the main controllers of the lower back and this is where 95 per cent of bulges occur, somewhere around the L4/L5 or S1 joints.

Outdoor dining at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate

Thu, May 02, 2024

If you are planning an event for colleagues, friends or a family celebration, Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate has a number of great options.

Explore Europe's Christmas markets with a river cruise

Thu, May 02, 2024

With its growing popularity, river cruising is a very special holiday experience. Typically accommodating fewer passengers than ocean cruises, it offers a more intimate and personalised experience.

Enhance your gut health with hyperbaric oxygenation

Thu, May 02, 2024

Our gut plays a crucial role in keeping our immune system strong. Picture it as a gatekeeper: it lets good stuff in, like nutrients from our food, while keeping out the bad stuff, like harmful germs or toxins. But when this gatekeeper isn't working properly, it can let in things that trigger our immune system, leading to inflammation. This inflammation doesn't just stay in the gut – it can spread throughout the body, causing issues like autoimmune diseases, and has even been linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s.

One key to a healthy gut is its barrier. Think of it as a sturdy wall lining our intestines. When this wall gets weak or damaged, it's like having holes in a fence – stuff can sneak through where it shouldn't, setting off alarms in our immune system and causing problems. This is why conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can have such a big impact on our health and quality of life.

Mental Health Ireland invites Galway to ask 'Hello, How Are You?' on May 15

Thu, May 02, 2024

Mental Health Ireland has teamed up with Iarnród Éireann to invite the nation to say "Hello," and ask, "How Are You?" with meaning this May 15. Now in its third year, the national Hello, How Are You? campaign highlights the importance of staying connected, helps tackle loneliness, creates a sense of belonging and builds relationships. It also encourages early help-seeking through reliable information on mental health support services and signposting.

Two Galway farmhouse cheesemakers scoop honours at the CÁIS 2024 Irish Cheese Awards

Thu, May 02, 2024

Two Farmhouse Cheesemakers from Co. Galway were honoured last week at the 2024 Irish Cheese Awards during a prestigious ceremony hosted by CÁIS, the Association of Irish Farmhouse Cheesemakers, at Kilshane House in Co. Tipperary on Wednesday April 24th. Between them, Killeen Farmhouse Cheese from Portumna and Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese from Loughrea took home a total of four awards.

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