Designer Minds returns to Galway this summer with a big art surprise

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

It is no wonder Designer Minds has always been a huge hit with the children of Galway, its awesome STEAM camps are chock full of science experiments, LEGO challenges, robotics, coding, Minecraft, art projects, and lots more. And now it is planning a big art surprise.

Act now to prevent summer ant infestations

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Leading pest control provider Rentokil is warning people to be on the lookout for ants this summer as it recorded an 80 per cent increase in callouts in May, compared to the same period last year.

The company has said Galway had the second highest number of callouts for ant infestations last month, accounting for 16 per cent of the total, with just Dublin (25 per cent), recording more.

Plan for your future at Galway Community College

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) continues to offer full-time courses in a wide variety of career areas designed for entry to skilled employment, in preparation in starting an apprenticeship, or for progression to further and higher education. For some, these courses may be used as a transition year, an opportunity to sample new vocational areas before committing to a longer course of study in higher education. All GCC's one-year courses offer a mix of blended learning, with work experience and funded Erasmus placements. These courses are aimed at Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied graduates, mature learners, and anyone finding themselves considering changing their career path.

ATU student wins inaugural Irish Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation Prize for furniture design

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Mr O’Kennedy, from Tubbercurry in Co Sligo, has just completed his final year on the Bachelor of Science (hons) in furniture design and manufacture programme at ATU’s Connemara campus in Letterfrack.

Sickeen/Suckeen

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

According to O’Donovan’s Ordnance Survey Letters from 1839, “Suckine is now pronounced Suicín, which is, out of satirical humour frequently called Suicín na Mallacht, that is “Sickeen of the Imprecations or Curses”. It is written Sickeen Dyke in the Name Book and described as lying where the road from Galway to Menlo crosses the flooded land at Coolagh.”

Sickeen/Suckeen

Wed, Jun 15, 2022

Sickeen/Suckeen
According to O’Donovan’s Ordnance Survey Letters from 1839, “Suckine is now pronounced Suicín, which is, out of satirical humour frequently called Suicín na Mallacht, that is “Sickeen of the Imprecations or Curses”. It is written Sickeen Dyke in the Name Book and described as lying where the road from Galway to Menlo crosses the flooded land at Coolagh.”

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Fri, Jun 10, 2022

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Free mental health support group launched to help students deal with exam stress

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Mental health charity Turn2Me has launched a free mental health support group, starting today (Thursday) at 6pm. The Exam Stress support group will be open to students of all ages and will cater for young people sitting the Leaving Certificate, students preparing for college entrance exams, and students doing third level examinations.

Child-centred primary education at Cuan na Gaillimhe

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Cuan na Gaillimhe - a Steiner education is a multi-denominational, co-educational, child-centred, community national school that seeks to nurture 'the hand, the head, and the heart’ of every child.

Breakthrough treatment for incontinence and confidence

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Chez Elaine has brought yet another new treatment to Galway and this time it is medical. BTL Emsella is a breakthrough treatment for incontinence and confidence. This unique technology revolutionises intimate health and wellness by providing those suffering from incontinence with a completely non-invasive option. This treatment is for both men and women.

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

Thu, Jun 09, 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.

Oxygenation for breast cancer patients – reducing the risk of failure in breast reconstruction

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Surgery is a common treatment option for women with breast cancer. The surgery is to remove the cancerous tissue and the area close to it. There are many different ways of operating on breast cancer and the type of surgery will depend on the stage of the patient’s cancer. Surgery can range from breast-conserving surgery (removing part of the breast) to a full mastectomy (removing the whole breast). Many women also opt for breast reconstruction surgery which helps to restore the appearance of their breasts. Frequently for these surgeries, the patient is left with skin flaps and skin grafts to help close the wound. For skin grafts or flaps to survive and the wound to heal well a new blood supply needs to form from the underlying tissue to the grafted skin. One of the risks of these surgeries is that the skin flaps or grafts do not heal well due to ischaemia (insufficient supply of blood) or necrosis (the tissue dying).

Design your dream walk-in wardrobe

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

When it comes to the interior of your walk-in wardrobe, storage solutions are everything.

Making the most of the space you have is so important. With the rise of the inconvenient Irish box room being transformed into a spacious walk-in wardrobe, Komandor has everything you need. A bespoke walk-in wardrobe, dressing room, or glam room by Komandor Wardrobes Galway is the perfect solution.

Galway garden designer wins silver at Bloom

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Galway based garden designer Prof Derek O’Keeffe achieved a Silver medal for Croí – the Cardiovascular Garden, sponsored by Croí, at Bord Bia Bloom, the national flower, family, and food festival which took place over the weekend.

McDonagh’s, a Galway treasure

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Patrick McDonagh from Galway was born in 1817 and married Sarah Cooney. They had a son Michael who married Peggy Wallace in 1870, and they in turn had a son Colman in 1875. He had a habit of whispering in people's ears and so became known as ‘Cogar’. In 1902, he moved from Carraroe to Galway and rented stores at the back of the Spanish Arch from Peter Greene. From there, he began to sell coal, carrying it on a horse and cart.

Showcase the G in Guaranteed Irish this June

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

BY DECLAN VARLEY
With a global food shortage and concern over supply chains, has it ever been more important to champion Guaranteed Irish Food and Drink producers?

Quick and easy quesadillas

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Quesadillas are a great option when it comes to creating a fuss-free midweek meal, and will appeal to all the family. This recipe from Bord Bia includes plenty of protein, homemade salsa with fresh vegetables, and a nutrient-packed avocado mash.

You could include some caramelized onions or chutney in the filling – just add it to the pan along with the cheese and ham mixture.

‘The two luckiest Girls in Galway’

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Knowledge of how to read the sea is a rare gift. Patrick Oliver, one the last of the Claddagh fishermen, who once had a fleet of 200 boats in the bay, carries on the family tradition successfully catching lobster and crab. Patrick knows the local coastal waters like few others. When on Thursday morning August 13 2020, he heard that the two young women, Sara Feeney (23) and Ellen Glynn (17), who had set out from Furbo beach on their inflatable paddle boards the evening before, were still missing, he phoned his brother Dave who had been out all night on the Galway lifeboat searching.

Bohermore and some of its people

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

On the 1651 map of Galway, Bohermore is shown as running from The Green (Eyre Square) to the present Cemetery Cross where the ‘Old Gallows’ was located. There was also a gallows ‘where justice is executed’ near the Green. To the left and right of Bohermore, the land was known as St Bridget’s Hill and the region around Prospect Hill was known as Knocknaganach (Cnoc na Gaineamh), the Sandy Hill.

Viking invasion planned for Bank holiday weekend

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Visitors to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Craggaunowen Bronze Age Park are in for a bank holiday bonanza as Shannon Heritage announce a whirlwind weekend of entertainment and invasions from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th June.

You better prepare yourself and hide your valuables because the Vikings are going to be rampaging through the lands of Craggaunowen on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June from 10am to 5pm. You’ll feel as if you are travelling back through time to an era when Viking warriors roamed Ireland!

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