Stormproof your garden with Colourfence

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Owning a timber fence is not much fun either with costly, time consuming, maintenance and repairs almost every year, particularly after weather events like this week's storms, which are likely to become more frequent in future.

O’Flaherty’s Garage

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Patrick O’Flaherty bought an old thatch cottage in 1901 and converted it into a two-storey house which would become Numbers 15 and 16 Upper Dominick Street, part of which became a small shop operated by his wife Aggie (née Staunton) and part became O’Flaherty’s Garage. They operated a hackney service and advertised “Galway’s leading hire service in luxurious charabancs and motors (touring and saloon). All tours through beautiful Conemara radiate regularly from O’Flaherty’s”.

Bianconi in Galway

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Charles Bianconi is generally regarded as the man who put Ireland on wheels. He developed a network of horse-drawn carriages that became Ireland’s first integrated transport system, building on the existing mail roads and coach roads that were already there. There was a general tax on coaches at the time, which precluded the middle classes from using theirs, and a relatively peaceful period after the Battle of Waterloo meant that a great many horses, bred for the army, became cheap on the market. His system offered connections with various termini, his prices were cheap and so he was well patronised, in spite of the discomfort felt by passengers. Often, when going up a hill, some passengers would alight to make the carriage lighter for the horses.

Would you like to start a new career as a Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist in 2024?

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Get ready to elevate your skills with GRETB Training Centre’s comprehensive Manual & Computerised Accounts & Spreadsheet Methods training course commencing on Monday, February 19.

This 16-week full-time course, running from Monday to Friday, provides an in-depth exploration of bookkeeping and payroll techniques using the latest Sage software. This course will give you the chance to acquire invaluable skills and earn industry-recognised, QQI-accredited qualifications, including:

Are you considering an MBA at the University of Galway

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Are you considering an MBA at the University of Galway? Our AMBA accredited MBA programme will host a Virtual MBA Open Evening tonight on Thursday January 18, 2024. With over 50 years of experience in MBA provision, and accreditation from the International Association of MBAs, choosing University of Galway is a smart decision.

Love is in the air at Cava Bodega

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

A month-long celebration of love will launch in Cava Bodega in February. The tapas restaurant is known for being a popular date night spot in Galway, providing a cosy, candle-lit atmosphere for first dates, friend dates and blind dates.

Aran Islands teacher to co-present new TG4 plant-based cooking series

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

TG4’s new cookery show for January is the first of its kind on Irish television. Planda go Pláta is a beautiful series that celebrates plant-based cooking. Across eight episodes viewers can join chef Niall Ó Conchúir and home cook Rebecca Uí Chonaola as they cook vegan recipes created especially for the series.

West Coast Insulation recommends home insulation for this winter and future winters

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

During these cooler months, West Coast Insulation is recommending homeowners take advantage of the current grant scheme which covers a large part of the cost of insulation works. The scheme to install upgraded insulation has increased the amounts involved to €3,250 for detached houses, €2,550 for semidetached, €2,050 for mid-terrace and €1,550 for apartments. This usually covers a large percentage of the overall cost of the work and the works can usually be completed in one working day.

Homeowners can contact the Galway company for a free quotation for cavity wall and attic insulation. John Folan of West Coast Insulation will look after the applications forms to make the process as simple as possible for homeowners. The increased grant package delivered by West Coast Insulation and supplier Kingspan EcoBead makes insulating your home more attractive than ever.

Five ways to boost your chances of becoming a homeowner in 2024

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

The pursuit of homeownership in 2024 is more challenging than ever, with demand from first-time buyers at an all-time high and stiffer competition for houses fuelled by rising incomes.

Free blood pressure checks for National Blood Pressure Day 2024

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

This Thursday, January 18, The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is teaming up with RTÉ's Operation Transformation to support National Blood Pressure Day 2024. The partnership will see over 28 pharmacies participating in Galway, offering once-off free blood pressure checks.

Superfoods to add to your diet in 2024

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Health experts have revealed the superfoods we should all be eating in 2024.

Hyperbaric Oxygenation - transforming IBD management

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis, are chronic conditions marked by gastrointestinal inflammation, significantly impacting quality of life. While conventional treatments include medications and surgery, scientific research continues to highlight the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygenation (HBOT) as a non-invasive approach to managing IBD symptoms.

Drop two stone by Easter

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

System 10 is a lifestyle plan. It is is about real weight loss, done the right way. Sytem 10 calculates everyday foods to fit your specific metabolic statistics, along with an exercise plan. This is a game changer for weight loss, energy and hormone balance.

Enjoy hassle-free exploring on a coach tour

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Fahy Travel has seen a growing interest in coach touring holidays this season. This type of holiday offers several advantages, allowing you to explore and relax at the same time.

Short Courses at University of Galway 2024

Mon, Jan 15, 2024

Have you one evening free per week? Are you interested in pursuing an area of study for your own personal motivation and development? The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development at the University of Galway launched its Short Courses Series 2024. Commencing the week of February 12th, courses are eight-weeks in duration (online or classroom-based) and cost €145 each.

Peadar O’Dowd, the passing of an old Galwegian

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

Peadar O’Dowd’s credentials for writing about Galway were impeccable. One of four children, Nono, Willie, Martin and Peadar, born to their parents John and Bridget, he grew up in Bohermore and was always grateful for the fact. He lived his life there and throughout that life would celebrate the area and its people in hundreds of articles and interviews he published in various newspapers and journals.

Is Transition Year worth doing?

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

What appealed to me most about transition year is that I would be able to stay in the same year as all my friends. I would be able to relax for a year and not have to worry about homework or projects or exams.

Learn about University of Galway's MBA programme at virtual open evening

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

University of Galway’s Association of MBAs and AACSB-accredited MBA programme will host a virtual open evening on Thursday, January 18 at 6pm. The virtual open evening is a great opportunity to learn more about this part-time, flexible programme, providing an opportunity to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Harris announces funding for students with a disability to access third level education

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD recently announced additional funding to help students with a disability access third level education.

Happy New Year from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Is taking up a new language, refreshing your school French or preparing for your holidays one of your resolutions this year? Or maybe your children would like to get a head start in French or get good grades in their Junior or Leaving Cert Examinations? If so, the French Institute and its friendly, native, fully qualified staff members would be pleased to welcome you in the Bridge Mills, in the heart of Galway city.

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