Private Hyperbaric oxygenation for tissue injury in the West of Ireland.

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

Brian Lynch, a Galway based solicitor, who is part owner of OxyGeneration, a company providing private hyperbaric oxygenation, is an advocate of the treatment after suffering from a horse riding accident.

All you want (and need) for Christmas is Paint by Numbers.

Tue, Nov 09, 2021

This is the season. Now that Samhain and the Halloween celebrations are over, we can finally start looking forward to Christmas. As exciting as it is, choosing Christmas gifts for the family can sometimes be a bit daunting. Luckily, Dare to Paint has such a wide range and variety of Paint by Numbers designs that you can find Christmas fillers for all the creatives in the family. 

Weddings in Spain made easy!

Fri, Nov 05, 2021

Located right by the sea on the Costa del Sol, Sunset Beach Club is a popular wedding destination for many Irish brides, and their dedicated Weddings Department is here to assist you every step of the way!

Renewed calls for a memorial bench for IRA man killed by British army on grounds of NUIG

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Renewed calls have been made for a memorial bench for War of Independence IRA leader, Michael Moran, to be erected on the grounds of NUI Galway.

Fr Michael Griffin Mass and commemoration

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The Annual Memorial Mass and Commemoration in memory of Fr Michael Griffin will take place on Sunday November 21.

Persse’s Galway Whiskey

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The name Persse is synonymous with Galway, the first members of the family having arrived in this country with the Cromwellians and many of them making significant contributions to life here since, the best known being Isabella Augusta Persse who later became Lady Gregory.

Wolfe Tone’s passionate love affair with Mrs Eliza Martin

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

One of the most intriguing pieces of theatrical memorabilia in Galway is the poster for two plays, Douglas and All the World’s a Stage, to be performed at Richard Martin’s theatre, Kirwan’s Lane, on Friday August 8 1783. The playbill shows the cast with included Martin himself, his wife Eliza (Elizabeth Vessey) and Theobald Wolfe Tone, who would become Ireland’s famous revolutionary, associated with the French inspired 1798 rebellion.

St Nicholas' Parochial School now enrolling

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

St Nicholas’ Parochial Primary School is now taking enrolments for the 2022 – 2023 academic year. St Nicholas’ Parochial School is a co-educational, multi-denominational, child-centred school with a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway. It is centrally located in Woodquay (beside the Town Hall Theatre) and due to the central location of St Nicholas’ Parochial School, the pupils have the opportunity to attend many different educational events held in Galway’s many cultural hubs. Even in the current environment, the school can still make the most of the surroundings by going for walks in the local parks, by the River Corrib, and taking classes outdoors.

Cleanroom, packaging, and environmental awareness course at GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

GRETB Training Centre is offering a cleanroom, packaging, and environmental awareness course which gives job seekers an opportunity to gain a Level 5 qualification, work experience, and ultimately employment in the cutting-edge sector of medical device technology and general manufacturing areas.

The cleanroom, packaging, and environmental awareness course commencing on the November 8 will provide participants with an insight into the controlled environment, while also affording them with the competencies required to successfully contribute to the wider manufacturing Industry.

Discover a new food adventure at The Olive Tree Kitchen at Wildlands

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The Olive Tree Kitchen at Wildlands in Moycullen is now open to the public for indoor dining, from 9am until late evening from Thursday to Sunday.

Get your skin winter ready with Derma Doc's 'winter glow' offers

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

HydraFacial is the great new treatment that everyone is flocking to at Derma Doc Ireland. Unlike any facial you have had before, the HydraFacial system hydrates and nourishes your skin. Regular facials are a great way to deeply cleanse and hydrate your skin, but HydraFacial is a next-level treatment which can be customised to almost every skin concern through specialised serums.

Fashions you will love at Love It Fashions

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Directors of Love it Fashions Geraldine Coady and Debbie Norman found each other through their love of fashion and formed a unique vision to provide stylish yet affordable clothing to their customers. Love It Fashions first opened its stores in Shop Street, Tuam, in 2014 and has since branched out to Main Street, Loughrea, and Oran Town Centre Oranmore.

Top Four Things to Do in Galway

Mon, Nov 01, 2021

Galway is a very vibrant city with an endless supply of things to do, no matter what sort of visit you’re having. Spend all weekend in the pub, or amongst the rolling hills. Gain some culture, or some nature. Make friends or get some much-needed alone time. There’s something for everyone here in Galway. Take a look at our top picks for things to do below.

Dealing with a poor race performance

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

God knows I know all about this one. While I might have All Ireland titles and some very good times to my name, I have had a host of bad races. Don’t let the defeats go to your heart and the victories go to your head is an expression I try living by. With that being said, here is some advice about getting over a bad performance and making sure you don’t get into a negative cycle

Think positive

Galway woman sheds over four stone with Slimming World

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Nicola Gates-O’Neill started to struggle with her weight following an injury at the age of 17. “I found it difficult to exercise due to my asthma and fibromyalgia," she said. "By the time I was 21, I was wearing size 16/18 clothes. I knew that in order to ease my health conditions, I’d need to get my weight under control.

Shed those lockdown pounds before Christmas

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

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.

Undiagnosed coeliacs are at higher risk of early onset of menopause

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

The Coeliac Society of Ireland has warned that women who have untreated coeliac disease and severe gluten intolerance are more likely to have an early menopause.

Supply chain challenges in retail

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

There has been a huge demand for consumer products in 2020 and 2021. Covid-19 has resulted in people spending more time at home than ever before. Lockdown especially saw all non-essential workers confined to their homes. Investing in goods such as clothing, electronics, and furniture was one of the few ways that people could spend their discretionary income from the comfort of their own homes. However, this major spike in consumer purchasing is only one of many challenges that the retail industry is currently facing.

Ten tips for homeowners making a property tax valuation

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

With the November 7 deadline for returning updated Local Property Tax valuations to the Revenue Commissioners fast approaching the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland says its members are seeing an increased demand for property inspections from homeowners.

Colin Smyth, a chartered surveyor and estate agent says most homeowners just want to get the valuation right first time.

‘For the first time ever I felt fear in the theatre’

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

‘After a pantomime rehearsal one year I was asked to lock up as the director was in a hurry. A young lady asked me to allow her stay another while in the old Green Room to finish her costume. I reluctantly agreed, telling her to make sure that the lights and heaters were off before she left.

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