A band of doctors saved Galway from typhus wipe-out

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Week II
Barely 70 years after the famine and disease of the 1730s, the West of Ireland was hit by a second outbreak of typhus which was slowly making its ruinous journey through the whole county. Its cause, yet again, was triggered by famine which followed the poor harvests of 1816 and 1817. The summer and autumn of 1816 were wet and cold, resulting in rotting potatoes and mouldy oatmeal. The incessant rain prevented the saving of turf on which the people depended for heating and cooking.

The Galway starvation riots

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Our illustration today was published in the Illustrated London News on June 25, 1842, and was intended to “Convey an idea of the desperation to which the poor people of Galway have been reduced by the present calamitous season of starvation. The scene represented above is an attack upon a potato store in the town of Galway, on the 13th of the present month, when the distress had become too great for the poor squalid and unpitied inhabitants to endure their misery any longer, without some more substantial alleviation than prospects of coming harvest; and their resource in this case was to break open the potato stores and distribute their contents, without much discrimination, among the plunderers, and to attack the mills where oatmeal was known to be stored.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB - Second Article

Wed, Nov 30, 2022

Colman Collins is the author of HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB. Colman wrote this book to help recently qualifi ed graduates to navigate their way successfully from the world of college to the world of work. The book is based on his forty years experience, initially as a HR Director with two blue chip multinationals including Nortel Networks here in Galway and more recently as the owner and CEO of Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group, which also has an office in Galway.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB - First Article

Tue, Nov 29, 2022

In a series of articles from Colman Collins recently published book, 'How to Succeed in your First Job’, read Colman’s advice as he outlines the lessonslearned from his many years as a HR Director and Recruitment specialist for the benefit of those starting out on their careers. Colman Collins is the author of HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB. Colman wrote this book to help recently qualified graduates to navigate their way successfully from the world of college to the world of work. The book is based on his forty years experience, initially as a HR Director with two blue chip multinationals including Nortel Networks here in Galway and more recently as the owner and CEO of Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group, which alsohas an office in Galway. The book is available in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop and Kenny’s Bookshop in Galway and on line through buythebook.ie and amazon.

Harsh winter weather leads to severe famine

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Harsh winter weather leads to severe famine.
November 1739 was bitterly cold with constant northeast winds culminating in a prolonged period of intense frost which started from about the middle of December and continued for 8 to 9 weeks. The frost killed birds in large numbers. Even sheep died from the cold. Turnips were destroyed as well as trees and shrubs. Galway’s great historian James Hardiman records that ‘the river was frozen from the bridge to the mouth of Lough Corrib, and continual recreations were held on the ice from Woodquay to Newcastle and Terrilan. This memorable winter was followed by famine and pestilence in which multitudes of the poor perished’.

Galwegians RFC, one hundred years

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

It is fairly certain that rugby football was being played in Galway before the formation of the IRFU, but the lack of surviving minutes of meetings or records makes it difficult to pinpoint the actual beginnings of some clubs. We know that in 1886 there were four clubs in existence, Queen’s College (now UG), The Grammar School, Galway Town, and Old Galwegians. These latter two clubs amalgamated in the 1909/10 season and called themselves Galway Town. They were a successful club. World War I and its aftermath ruled out competitive rugby but in the resumption, in 1921/22 they again won the senior cup and then, for some reason, decided to change the name again, this time to Galwegians RFC.

GIY launches GROW At School food education programme

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Some 130 schools across the country have been planting the first crops from their garden kit as part of the GROW at School programme, an initiative bringing food education and outdoor learning into the classroom.

National Apprenticeship Awards

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) and Donegal Education and Training Board presented awards and certificates to the graduates of a variety of craft apprenticeship programmes at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim on November 18.

Enjoy real Italian food on the Prom at Magnetti's

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

If you are looking for an exciting place to eat this Christmas, you have to go to Magnetti’s Salthill. With its stunning location on the Promenade you can look out over Galway Bay while enjoying lunch, dinner, or just a glass of wine with something light to eat.

Celebrate the best Irish restaurants with the Just Eat Awards

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

The Just Eat Awards are back for the ninth year and voting is now open – it is time to celebrate the very best of Irish restaurants, giving them the recognition they deserve for their commitment to delivery excellence.

The perfect gift for home cooks

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

The Irish Cook Book by JP McMahon (Phaidon 2020), a beautiful hardback book showcasing the past, present and future of Irish cooking, makes for a great Christmas gift for those who love to cook or those who simply love Irish food.

Local Food and Craft Fair to showcase Galway’s artisans

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

The best of Galway designers, handcrafted goods, and artisan produce will be showcased at the Local Food and Craft Fair, which takes place in the Black Box Theatre next week.

EZ Living Furniture launches new interior design service

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

A new interior design consultation service is now available from EZ Living Furniture Galway. Since its establishment in 1998, EZ Living Furniture has built a reputation as being the go-to place for style, trends, and inspiration when it comes to both furniture and interior design. In every one of the company's 16 locations, impeccable in-store displays can be found to help shoppers visualise items in their own homes.

G Conboy Electrical covers all your home appliance needs

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

G Conboy Electrical has been a Galway institution since it was opened in 1965 by George and Rita Conboy. With more than 50 years' experience providing home appliance sales and repairs service for all major brands including Hoover, Whirlpool, Neff, Bosch, Hotpoint, Electrolux and many more, G Conboy offers an array of repairs and services.

Bucket list adventures in Antarctica

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime in Antarctica with Silversea Cruises on board the new ultra-luxury expedition ship Silver Endeavour.

Galway, Kerry and Donegal favourite destinations for actively retired

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Ireland’s actively retired are estimated to be worth over €560 million to the Irish hotel industry with the average retired person spending €956 every year on hotel breaks here, according to a survey for Golden Ireland, a Kerry-based specialised hotel booking platform.

The Salmon Weir Bridge

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

The foundation stone for this bridge was laid on June 29, 1818, by William Le Poer Trench and the structure was completed the following year. The original purpose was to connect the new County Courthouse with the County Gaol on Nuns' Island. It is a fine gently humped five-span bridge which was originally known as ‘The New Bridge’ or ‘Gaol Bridge’.

‘Neither by wine nor by gold was her evidence bought’

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Week III
The extraordinary case of Dr James Connolly, who was summoned to appear at a sworn inquiry by the Local Government Board in November 1876, after been asked by Patrick Barrett to come to his home as his wife was in labour and in distress. The doctor had refused, showed every appearance of being drunk, and used obscene language. When, some eight hours later, he eventually did call to the Barrett home, a still born child was delivered.

Learn valuable tech skills with Fastrack to Information Technology

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Since 1999, Fastrack to Information Technology (FIT) has been a representative organisation of the technology sector committed to growing Ireland’s tech talent pipeline. The aim is to create wider access to tech skills training leading to exciting career paths and quality employment opportunities for all those who have a curiosity and passion for technology.

GRETB auctioneers apprenticeship awards ceremony

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

On November 10, 23 auctioneering and property services apprentices graduated, becoming qualified auctioneers after completing their two-year apprenticeship with Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board.

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