Galway bodhrán classes

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Everybody has rhythm, and there is never a better time than September to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre in a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

Mental health charity emphasises the link between stress and heart conditions for World Heart Day

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Today (Thursday) is World Heart Day, and mental health charity Turn2Me is marking the day by highlighting the link between stress and heart conditions.

Merlin College to host open night

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

For the first time in three years, Merlin College will host an in-person open night for all sixth class students and their parents/guardians on Monday October 3 between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. The school, which is celebrating its 10th year in Doughiska, on the east of the city, will again give an opportunity to parents and their children to see all that the school has to offer.

‘What we care most about is each individual child.’

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Kumon maths and English programmes are individually tailored, thus are suitable for students of all ages and abilities.

Deadline looms for BT Young Scientist Technology Exhibition 2023

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

With just days to go until the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition project deadline, BT Ireland is encouraging students to get their project entries in to be part of Ireland’s biggest and brightest showcase for young STEM talent.

Tricks and treats for all the family this Halloween at Birr Castle Demesne

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Birr Castle Demesne will host a wide programme of exciting activities over the Halloween break, from October 29 to November 5.

The mid-term line up includes a special Halloween pumpkin trail, the Wild Connections Bird Watching Nature Trail, the Red Tree Trail with its 65 trees in their autumnal colours, the Gallery Challenge, and the Solar Trail, offering plenty of reasons to get wrapped up and visit. All activities are included in the general admission tickets, which are available online. Daily activities will be allocated on a first come basis. See www.birrcastle.com for full details.

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park shortlisted for two national tourism awards

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park has been shortlisted for two prestigious national tourism awards in The Irish Hospitality Awards 2022.

The only show in town was Charles Stewart Parnell

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Week IV
On Friday September 17 1880 seventy-eight RIC officers arrived in Clifden from Galway. The following morning they walked out to the Bunowen estate of Charles J Blake to serve notices of eviction on 16 tenants, most of whom derived their livelihood from collecting kelp and subsistence fishing. As a result of the collapse of the kelp industry, rent arrears were between a year and a half, and two years. Other tenants were widows, where the only place left for them was the workhouse.

Galway auctioneers

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

An auctioneer is described as an agent who accepts bids and sells goods at auction. The profession goes back thousands of years. In ancient Babylon, for instance, they used to hold auctions of women for marriage, indeed it was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be sold outside the auction process. In ancient Rome, they regularly held slave auctions. The idea of auctions as we know them today began in England in the late 17th century. They were referred to as English auctions where bids came in an ascending order.

Operation restoration

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Vincent Dornan Upholstery is celebrating 40 years in the trade. The company is based in Headford, providing an expert upholstery service to customers in Galway and Mayo.

Get your oven a deserved clean this autumn

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Autumn usually means more roasting and baking, which makes now a perfect time to get your oven professionally cleaned. The Galway Oven Cleaning Company will deep clean your oven using its eco friendly system in 1.5 to two hours, leaving it cleaner than you have seen it since you bought it.

Thermal burns

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Burn injuries are among the most painful and difficult to heal injuries, and are unfortunately incredibly common in both adults and children.

Tir na nÓg Clinic: offering medical and surgical solutions for hair loss

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

A family-run clinic owned by husband and wife team, Dr Kevin and Natasha McDonald, Tir na nÓg offers affordable yet extensive hair transplant surgeries, aiming to transform the confidence of patients.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can help you transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

It controls the results from your diet and exercise. It does not matter how good you are with your food and exercise, metabolism faults severely limit your results and cause the stubborn fat on your stomach, hips, thighs and back of arms. A good metabolism means you can lose up to three pounds of real fat each week – almost one stone per month.

Pain management at the Crane Clinic

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Acupuncture, which originated in China, is proven to be a very effective therapy for pain relief and is now used in many progressive hospitals in the USA, UK, Israel, and Australia. Specialised pain clinics also include acupuncture as part of their medical treatment protocol.

Boost your health and wellbeing with the Kingfisher Club

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

We all know that exercise is good for us on a physical level, ensuring we all stay fit and healthy. But did you know that exercise can also make you a happier person?

In the pink at the g Hotel

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

The Pink Ladies Afternoon Tea is back this October at the g Hotel for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Students excel in maths and English with Kumon

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Kumon is a unique method of learning maths and English designed to nurture each child’s ability to think and learn for themselves. By studying these programmes students develop their ability to self-learn and gain confidence as they progress through the programmes.

Pharmacy retail counter assistant course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

A pharmacy retail counter assistant course that is exempt from course fees will start on September 26 at GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway.

Discover the countryside with Cumann Siúl Cois Coiribe - Corribside Hillwalking Club

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Cumann Siúl Cois Coiribe - Corribside Hillwalking Club was set up in 1999 to enjoy the hills of Clare, Galway, and Mayo.

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