The Rockland Hotel

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

In 1923 Forster Park, the residence of Gerald Cloherty, clerk of the crown and peace for County Galway, sold his house to surgeon Michael O’Malley. In July 1935 the Connacht Tribune reported that the purchase of plots in front of the house recently occupied by Dr O’Malley, and the question of allowing the purchasers to proceed with the building immediately, or to force them to defer until the road along the Promenade had been widened, was the subject of a long discussion at the Urban District Council meeting.

New Computer Driving Licence course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

GRETB Training Centre is now offering a fully funded International Computer Driving Licence course (ICDL), formerly ECDL. This course starts November 15 and runs for 20 weeks, which includes four weeks work placement.

The tutor-led course provides you with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to use a wide range of software applications on a computer and achieve a worldwide recognised qualification in computing. ICDL (rebranded ECDL) provides a practical programme of up-to-date skills and knowledge areas which are validated by exams.

Welcome to Coláiste Muire Máthair

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Newly amalgamated Catholic coeducational voluntary secondary school on St Mary’s Road. The school is under the joint trusteeship of CEIST and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh, and Kilfenora. It opened its doors this autumn to 175 first years and they were joined two days later by 519 students from the former St Mary’s College and Our Lady’s College, Galway.

Beauty therapist – a rewarding career

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

A new beauty therapist traineeship is starting on November 8 in Tuam, Co Galway.

St Nicholas' Parochial School now enroling

Thu, Oct 28, 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.

The school has a low pupil-teacher ratio with large, spacious, classrooms. The school aims to create a safe and secure learning environment where the children feel valued and happy. Children are offered support and opportunities to develop life skills that will help them to engage with further education and personal development throughout their lives. They are encouraged to try as many activities as possible and to make the most of their many talents.

Gardenwise | Fiery Japanese Maples to light up the Autumn Garden

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

When discussing trees with clients there’s one that often comes up as being particularly admired – the Japanese Maple, or Acer palmatum. It’s easy to see why it’s so popular – the leaves are pretty and often change colour more than once from spring to summer and on into autumn. If your garden’s exposed and windy, there are other trees that can work very well for you, but if you have a sheltered site, even if it’s very small, the Acer palmatum is well worth a try.

Gardenwise | All Change at the Chelsea Flower Show

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

For the first time in over a century, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show was held this year in September instead of May, and after last year’s cancellation, eager crowds descended last week on the London showground to find out what’s happening in the world of gardens and garden design – and your columnist was one.

Start a new and exciting career or upskill at the Glam Gals Academy

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Glam Gals Academy offers courses in gel nail extensions, threading, tanning, gel polish, brow lamination, lash lift, and specialised waxing.

Pharmacy retail counter assistant course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

A pharmacy retail counter assistant course that is exempt from course fees, will start on November 1 at GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway.

Pharmacy sales assistants deal professionally with customers on a large range of health, personal care, and beauty issues. They are well groomed, enjoy dealing with people, and enjoy work that is varied, fulfilling, and rewarding. This course equips you with skills needed to perform various tasks assigned to pharmacy assistants in a fast-growing industry.

Practical French for beginners

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Have you ever felt confused when travelling to a country where you do not speak the language? Do you want to improve your soft skills for your resume? Are you simply interested in the French culture or in learning a new language? Are you tired of the language learning apps?

Three things for runners to consider when including gym work into their schedule

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

When considering adding gym work or Pilates into your schedule it is first important to ask, what is the benefit? It can be difficult enough to find time for running, yet alone supplementary training, so it is important to ask if it is worth it. As a runner in his mid-thirties who ran sub 14 minutes for 5k and sub eight for 3k this year, I would say yes. I have seen two main benefits from doing gym and Pilates that make them an essential part of my routine.

Liposomal vitamin C explained

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

By now we all know the importance of vitamin C. It is important for immune health, it helps with the normal functioning of the nervous system, collagen formation relies heavily on adequate levels, it contributes to our psychological functioning, and it is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to protect our cells from oxidative stress. However, a lot of vitamin C products on the market can be quite difficult to absorb and the excess is excreted through the urine leaving the body in short supply of the vital nutrient.

Pelvic floor muscle training for menopause: a solution for stress incontinence

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh is a multi-award-winning chartered physiotherapist and clinical specialist in women’s health and pelvic physiotherapy. Her company is called International Pelvic Physiotherapy Management Ltd (IPPM). It provides a portfolio of services in the pelvic health space. She has created a range of technology-based menopause and women’s health and fitness products.

Power of colour highlighted through range of bespoke paint creations

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

The Marie Keating Foundation has unveiled a series of bespoke paint colours, selected by renowned interior designer Róisín Lafferty, to represent the uniqueness of a breast cancer diagnosis and journey.

Armchairs are essentially the best seat in the house

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

There are some pieces of furniture that a home can't do without, a bed is one, a sofa is another and a dining table would probably make the list too.

Great winter selection available at Bill Madden Nursery

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Located in Frenchfort, Oranmore, only a short distance from Galway city, Bill Madden Nursery is one of the oldest nurseries in Ireland.

Inject individuality into your bathroom with Knurled X Fusion

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Knurled X Fusion by VADO features a fusion of colour and intricate textured accents, to inject true individuality into your bathroom.

The Knurled X Fusion additions are an exclusive collection of two-tone basin mixers and shower valve options, that have been designed to complement the finishes within the Individual by VADO portfolio.

The Fishmarket

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

The village of the Claddagh was a unique collection of thatched houses arranged in a very random fashion, occupied by a few thousand souls. They had their own customs, spoke mainly in Irish, intermarried each other, had their own code of laws, and elected their own king. He was quite powerful in many respects and usually solved local disputes. Claddagh people rarely went outside the village to courts of justice. Virtually the entire male population was involved in fishing, but when they landed their catch, it was the women who took over. They were the members of the family who went out and sold the product.

Mr Tuke’s Fund

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

One of the reasons for the success of Mr Tuke’s Fund, which sponsored emigrants to America and Canada in the 1880s, was that as far as possible Tuke personally interviewed those wishing to go. He insisted that only families with at least one member capable of hard, physical work could participate. Proper clothes and money were provided to start their new life, and arrangements made in advance where they would stay and find work.

‘Dublin can be heaven’, when you stay at Brooks Hotel

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

I have to confess my expectations were high. A few months ago, my wife and daughter had stayed in Brooks Hotel, and returned to Galway wondering why anyone visiting Dublin would stay anywhere else.

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