Harris announces new €2,000 support for apprenticeship employers

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced the introduction of an annual grant of €2,000 for employers who employ apprentices in one of the 37 apprenticeships which have been established since 2016.

Hyde Bar launches new limited edition gin

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Hyde Bar on Forster Street, rightly known as the home of gin in Galway city, has just increased its offering by bringing out its own gin. This is the second time the chic venue has created its own gin. The very limited batch was distilled and bottled by Clonakilty Distillery in County Cork. Clonakilty Distillery, like the Connacht Hospitality Group, is a family business, so this was a perfect partnership.

Majority of people don't know the correct temperature at which to cook their turkey

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

BY DECLAN VARLEY
New research from safefood has shown that while ownership of meat thermometers is increasing, over three quarters of people (78%) are not aware of the correct temperature to which turkey should be cooked to. 1 A meat thermometer helps to remove the guess work from cooking a turkey, ensuring a tasty and safe meal for all.

Celebrate the season with a festive seafood plate

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

This delicious seafood plate with Dublin Bay prawns, crab, and organic smoked salmon makes a great Christmas starter or festive lunch. The quantities in this recipe, courtesy of Bord Bia, are perfect for lunch, just cut down the amount of seafood if you are serving it as a starter.

Serves four; preparation time 20 minutes.

Twice baked organic smoked salmon or trout soufflés make the perfect festive starter

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

If you are still looking for ideas for a tasty starter for Christmas dinner, these seafood soufflés could be just the thing. They can be made ahead, stored in the fridge and finished off at the last minute. They will puff up again and the crème fraîche will turn golden.

Free introductory counselling consultation

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

O'Neill Phone and Online Counselling is offering a free 15 minutes consultation (by appointment), via a private and secure platform, for new clients.

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain with professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

Do you need a three piece suite?

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Buying furniture can be overwhelming for some people as the options for how to arrange living room furniture are nearly endless. A simple rule of thumb is to start with the largest piece first, usually the sofa, in some cases the armchair. Orient the piece towards the room’s most prominent feature - TV, fireplace, gallery wall, or window. Next, position smaller seating options such as a one seater, two seater, or love seats opposite or adjacent to the first piece. Better Bedding has a full range of seating options and the team are available to discuss your space and needs to find the right solution for you.

Weatherproof your wood this winter

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

As winter begins to works its magic, it’s time to take stock of outdoor spaces and furniture to make sure the wood is weather-proofed and protected ready for the cold weather ahead.

Free treatments for Europeans visiting Ireland

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Free hyperbaric oxygenation treatments are available at OxyGeneration under the European Union Cross-Border Healthcare Directive. Unfortunately, it Is only (outside of Ireland) European residents who can use OxyGeneration. Irish people have to go abroad under the directive if they cannot get a suitable appointment in the National Hyperbaric Medical Unit at UHG. Any medical professional in consultation with the patient can give a letter of referral, including a nurse, a dentist or doctor.

Hyde Bar launches new limited edition gin

Mon, Dec 20, 2021

Hyde Bar on Forster Street, rightly known as the home of gin in Galway city, has just increased its offering by bringing out its own gin. This is the second time the chic venue has created its own gin. The very limited batch was distilled and bottled by Clonakilty Distillery in County Cork. Clonakilty Distillery, like the Connacht Hospitality Group, is a family business, so this was a perfect partnership.

Christmas gifts 2021: Dare to Paint artworks for creatives of all age.

Fri, Dec 17, 2021

Stuck for last minute Christmas gift ideas? Think outside the box this Christmas and offer the gift of making to all the creatives in your family. Get everyone a Dare to Paint’s Paint-by-Numbers Christmas filler! There is nothing more touching than a gift that has been picked specially for you. Dare to Paint has a beautiful range of high-quality Paint-by-Numbers designs for all age and all painting level, weather you are a completed beginner or an experienced crafter.

The joyful chaos of the Christmas market

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

For many people, the Christmas market takes place in Eyre Square and involves a big wheel, hurdy-gurdies and German beer tents. For others, it is part of a Galway tradition that goes back some 800 years under the shadow of the old grey St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church. This was the fruit and vegetable market which expanded greatly at this time of the year with the big influx of turkeys and geese for sale.

Connemara after the Famine

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Following the inability of Tom Martin and his daughter Mary, the Princess of Connemara, to meet the debts on their vast encumbered estate, they were sued by the Law Life Assurance Society and ordered to sell it in its entirety.

Report examines barriers to inclusion experienced by NUI Galway postgraduate students

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Researchers at NUI Galway have revealed the lived experience of postgraduate students before and during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mind your mental health over the festive period

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so the song says - but for many, Christmas can be tough for a number of reasons.

Irish healthcare provider, VIGO Health recognises that Christmas can be a difficult time for many people struggling with their mental health as well as an onset of anxieties and worries. Furthermore, some support services may run at a reduced level. GP surgeries tend to close, and some therapists may not work over the Christmas period.

Christmas dining with a contemporary twist

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

The festive season is a time for tradition but there is never just one manner in which to decorate your Christmas dining table.

Clayton Hotel Galway nominated as finalist in prestigious wedding industry awards

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

The hard work and dedication to excellence of all the team at Clayton Hotel Galway was rewarded again last week as both the venue and their Wedding & Events Manager Debbie Foott have been selected as finalists in the prestigious weddingsonline awards.

Shortlisted for ‘Hotel Venue of the Year Connacht’ and “Wedding Co-Ordinator of the Year’, the overall winners will be announced at a ceremony on Monday 28th March 2022.

Ryanair to commence new twice weekly service to Birmingham in March 2022

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement by Ryanair of a new year round service to Birmingham to commence in March 2022.

Joyce's wine selection for Christmas

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Looking for some ideas on pairing your Christmas feasts with the perfect wine? Look no more, Joyce’s supermarket has done all the work for you.

It has award winning wines exclusively available at Joyce's at great prices this season to make your family roasts delectable.

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