Christmas food money-saving tips

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

BY DECLAN VARLEY
1) Plan ahead and stock up early: Festive treats start appearing in the shops earlier every year. Jot down your Christmas food wishlist and keep an eye out for offers each time you shop to help spread the cost.

Talking turkey — Christmas dinner tips and myth busters

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

BY Declan Varley
Christmas dinner is the largest (and sometimes most stressful) meal of the year that many of us will cook with turkey as the focus. Getting it just right can bring a fair amount of pressure whether you’re a novice cook or more experienced. Because food safety never takes a day off, the following tips and myth busters will help make sure your Christmas dinner is delicious and safe to serve.

Seventy eight per cent of people don't know the correct temperature at which to cook their turkey

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

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.

Some aspects of Galway postal history

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

The idea for regular stages for carrying letters is as old as history itself. The regular use of the words “post” and “litir” in 15th century Irish manuscripts suggests that by that time a postal system was already in existence here.

The Auxiliary, his lover, and a murder trial

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

A Galway made programme about Hori Morse, a member of the most feared killing machine the British unleashed in Ireland during the War of Independence - the Auxiliaries - is to be shown on TG4.

‘Can any romance equal the romance of real life?’

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

After her Connemara tour Maria Edgeworth kept up a correspondence with the Martins. She followed their fortunes and misfortunes with all the attention of an enthralled novel-reader. There was plenty to hold her attention. In the spring of 1835 the Martins travelled to London where Mary was presented at court and moved in fashionable society, attending dinner parties and charity events, of which a cynical Lord Byron remarked that these galas were nothing less than a marriage market.

Two birds, one stone, with Accountancy Apprenticeship

Mon, Dec 06, 2021

When considering an apprenticeship in accountancy, it was the chance for hands-on experience which was the deciding factor for Diarmuid O’Connor, a science graduate from Kilconly.

Six surprising things that could ruin your run

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Are you failing to get better at running? There are plenty of hidden pitfalls that you can fall into that can stall your running progress. Here are some things that could well be ruining your run.

1. Over-focusing on your running form

Festive decorations and gifts at Bill Madden Nursery

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Pay a visit to Bill Madden Nursery this festive season. Located just a short distance from Galway city, Bill Madden Nursery provides a full service for both retail and wholesale with a full landscaping service. The nursery is an ideal place to shop for unique Christmas gifts and there are lots of display areas under cover so you can enjoy browsing no matter what the weather.

Mayo Clinic in USA heals wounds and radiation damage

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

The world-famous Mayo Clinic uses hyperbaric oxygenation for non-healing wounds and ulcers, tissue injuries, and radiation tissue injury.

Get creative this Christmas with gingerbread houses and kits

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

A gingerbread house makes the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas décor. Whether you want to build it yourself or buy it readymade, The Natural Bakery has gingerbread houses and gingerbread house kits available to buy now in its stores, or order online.

Enjoy a quick and easy dinner of bacon, mushroom, and pesto pasta

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

This simple pasta dish makes a great midweek dinner. Easy to prepare, this recipe from Bord Bia takes just 20 minutes, and is sure to satisfy everyone in the family.

Cook along online with Little Lou Cooks

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Cooking is many things to many people. Lou will admit it herself that she was not a great cook until she took herself off to GMIT to train as a chef at the age of 30. Under the guidance of the talented lecturers she learned to bake, make sauces, cook meat, fish, and vegetables. She then put it into practice in professional kitchens in Galway city for over a decade. Now her food is real, honest, home cooking. She shares her own recipes, with time saving tricks and handy tips to help cooks of all levels produce well balanced tasty food at home. She shares this knowledge with children and adults through her online cooking classes.

New sharing app is helping householders to reduce food waste

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Galway householders are helping stem the rising tide of dumped food in Ireland - estimated at over 19,000 tonnes a week.

Enjoy an authentic taste of Asia this Christmas from Spiced Barna and Salthill

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

SSpiced, the popular restaurant with outlets in Barna and Salthill, offers delicious authentic Asian dishes bringing together the best culinary traditions from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Connemara Brewing Company launches Christmas beer

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Connemara Brewing Company has launched its seasonal beer just in time for Christmas. Gabhar is a limited edition Czech-style dark lager made with a traditional lager hop that is dark in colour but light, sweet, and roasty on the palate. At 6.7 per cent ABV it packs a fair punch with a lovely warmth - perfect for long cold evenings.

GMIT publishes new book on digital education teaching and learning practice in the Connacht-Ulster Alliance

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

GMIT president Dr Orla Flynn has formally launched the Connacht-Ulster Alliance's first collaborative publication on digital teaching and learning practice across the three CUA institutes - GMIT, LYIT and IT Sligo.

Student Entrepreneur Awards competition now open for entries

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Enterprise Ireland is inviting students from third-level institutions nationwide with an innovative business idea with real commercial potential to apply to this year’s Student Entrepreneur Awards.

This year celebrates the 41st year of the Student Entrepreneur Awards which are co-sponsored by Cruickshank, Grant Thornton, and the Local Enterprise Offices, and are part of a drive aimed at encouraging students from all academic disciplines to start their own business as a career option.

Ashford Castle launches ‘meet the makers’ wine, dine and learn series

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Meet four of France’s leading winemakers and enjoy pairings with flavours of the West of Ireland

Enjoy wonderful Wexford with a Christmas break at the Ferrycarrig Hotel

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Ferrycarrig Hotel offers guests the chance to relax and unwind this Christmas with a choice of two and three night packages including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St Stephen’s Day on offer.

Take the stress out of Christmas this year. Spend the festive season in a cosy and tranquil 'home from home' atmosphere, where the friendly staff will ensure a memorable experience for all the family.

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