Warm Home Hub is Back with Grants and Support to Cut Your Bills

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

The Warm Home Hub is back to help local households cut down on their bills and make their homes warmer, more energy-efficient, and more comfortable. Based in Westside, the Hub is running free events across Galway city until December, offering practical advice on how to upgrade your home and access grants. Some of these grants can even cover the full cost of the work. The service is independent and completely free of charge.

Flawless flowers without the fuss

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Mary Whelan has always loved flowers, but hates to see them fade.

Recovering from surgery? HBOT could help with healing

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

If you’re healing from surgery, you’ll know that recovery takes time, rest and care.

Even when the operation and early recovery go to plan, swelling, bruising and fatigue can linger for longer than expected. With all operations, there is also a risk of complications, like infections or delayed wound healing, which can set you back.

Fuel Your Game: Safefood and GAA unite for smarter food choices

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Safefood and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) have teamed up to launch ‘Fuel your Game', a free healthy-eating resource to help players and coaches choose the right foods.

Are family dinners disappearing?

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

As the pressure mounts with kids back in school, parents admit that dinnertime has become less a cherished ritual and more a daily chore they struggle to keep up with. Younger parents are feeling the drop most. Research shows that more than 80% of those aged 25 to 34 say they spend less time at family dinners than they did in the past.

HelloFresh has joined forces with respected Psychologist Allison Keating to highlight the significant, long-term benefits of adding just one more family dinner per week:

My happiest day in Croke Park

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

I was privileged several times to have been in Croke Park when Galway won All-Irelands but none of them compared to September 7, 1980 when we won our first hurling title in 57 years. All of those years of frustration, of being gallant losers, noble in defeat, worthy opposition, of being classed as also-rans, chokers, of being told we had some of the finest hurlers never to win an All-Ireland, were all forgotten in that never-to-be-forgotten moment when the final whistle went. All of the hard luck stories, the near misses, the controversial defeats, the emptiness, all vanished with the sweet music of that whistle. We had to look at the scoreboard to make sure it was true. Galway 2-15, Limerick 3-9. The tears. The huge outburst of emotion and frenzied celebration was beautifully captured in Stan Shields’ photograph, our first image today.

Learn Spanish with the Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

The autumn term 2025 at the Spanish Institute is just around the corner. A variety of courses are starting the week of September 22 for adults of all levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule of courses is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie.

The Spanish Institute, which has been running for the last 10 years and has become the centre of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture in Galway, is located in the Bridge Mills, in the heart of Galway city.

Lecture on the university and the Great War

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

The experience of Galway university students and graduates in the First World War (1914-18) is the subject of the inaugural lecture in the winter series hosted by the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society. The speaker is Ronan McGreevy, and the lecture will be held in the Harbour Hotel at 8pm on Monday, September 8.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now 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 Mr Bodhrán adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

Qualify as an office administrator in one year

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Galway Community College Office Administrator Course is an extremely popular course due to its continued success rate, as 90 per cent of its graduates obtain full-time and part-time employment within six months of graduating. The remainder of the students progress to higher education courses in ATU and University of Galway, and to apprenticeship programmes.

With a strong focus on employability and hands-on experience, this course offers a valuable stepping stone into careers across various sectors including healthcare, legal practices, medical practices, hospitality and public service. It is a full time course qualifying with an Office Administration Award QQI Level 5, where you obtain the following skillsets: proficient in the usage of software packages such as MS Office Suite; Olympus Audio Transcription; 50 wpm typing speed; produce legal, medical and general documents in a range of commonly used business layouts and styles.

Hare’s Corner project set to create 1,600 biodiversity habitats this year in six counties

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

The Hare’s Corner, a biodiversity initiative which is operating in six counties around the country this year, is marking its fifth anniversary by creating a projected 1,600 habitats for biodiversity.

Get your garden in shape for winter with Colourfence

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

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.

Walking and music festivals team up for a celebration of nature and culture in Limerick

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

As the hills turn gold and the air takes on the crisp promise of autumn, Ballyhoura invites you to lace up your boots, fill your lungs with fresh mountain air, and step into a weekend of outdoor adventure, music, and community spirit.

Spectacular river cruises to explore Europe and the world

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

JWT Cruises experts share their insights into river cruising and select some of the most stunning destinations to explore in Europe and beyond. The JWT Cruise Show takes place at the Salthill Hotel on Sunday, September 14.

Discover the magic of the Danube this winter – try river cruising with the experts

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Curious about river cruising? This is the perfect chance to find out if it’s for you – join a spectacular short cruise along the enchanting Danube.

Step aboard with Riviera Travel and experience the romance of the Imperial Cities and the festive charm of Europe's most magical Christmas markets. Glide through the breathtaking Danube Bend, explore the atmospheric stalls and Baroque old town of Bratislava, and immerse yourself in the imperial grandeur and seasonal sparkle of Vienna.

Roscommon to host world-class hot air ballooning championships next month

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Roscommon is the place to be in September when Lough Key Forest & Activity Park plays host to the 53rd annual Hot Air Ballooning Championship and Festival.

Brighten up your delicate eye area with a quality home treatment regime

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Say goodbye to dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. The Genosys EyeCell Kit is a professional grade, home-care eye treatment system that rejuvenates the delicate eye area using cutting-edge ingredients paired with expert application tools. Each step is engineered to deeply hydrate, brighten and firm. Delivering transformative results that look as if you’ve just stepped out of a spa.

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Virtual reality goggles supporting children at UHG

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

The Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway (UHG) recently introduced Smileyscope, a virtual reality headset for children. This technology prioritises empathy, innovation, and excellence in paediatric healthcare.

Re-balance energy blockages with Plexus Bio-Energy

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Do you feel sluggish, bloated, and lacking in energy? If so, now is the perfect time to work on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

From struggle to strength: local women inspire weight-loss success

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

In a culture that often favours quick fixes over lasting change, two local women, Tanith O’Brien and Susan Grehan, are proving that real transformation stems from belief in yourself, supportive networks, and the right tools. Together, they’ve lost more than 10.5 stone through Slimming World in less than a year — and have now trained as consultants to guide others on their journeys to health and confidence.

For Tanith, the decision to join Slimming World was about more than weight loss. Facing mobility struggles, pre-diabetes, perimenopause, and declining self-esteem, she sought a way to rediscover herself. A full-time carer to two beautiful daughters, she found not just a food plan but also a community. The results have been life-changing: now 6 stone 2lbs lighter, she no longer needs blood pressure medication, her blood sugars are back to normal, and her energy has transformed. Remarkably, she has even taken up running — once unthinkable. Her message is simple yet powerful: “You are worth it.”

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