Treat your guests with a candy ferris wheel!

Wed, Oct 13, 2021

Having a party? Treat your Guests with a candy ferris wheel for your next event. A Candy Ferris Wheel, filled with your favourite candy will prove a popular treat for all your guests. The carriages can rotate on the Ferris wheel in a full turn and guests can choose their choice of candy. It will fit nicely on your table and make an excellent centre piece at any event.

Places available on Motor Technology at Galway Community College of Further Education

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

Galway Community College (GCC) continues to offer a wide range of further education courses. The college offers a unique and very practical course in the form of Motor Technology whereby students get first-hand experience in small student centered learning environment. The eight modules include Motor Vehicle Practice, Motor Vehicle Theory, Engineering Workshop Processes, Communications, Auto Electricity, AutoCAD, Mathematics, Work Experience .

The course helps develop students understanding of both motor vehicle and heavy vehicle. Students who do this course also develop practical engineering skills, problem solving skills and presentation skills/communication skills. In Galway Community College (GCC) students will get to experience working with a variety of garage equipment in our fully kitted out state of the art garage and numerous engineering workshops. Students always enjoy the practical element of the course whereby they complete various tasks safely in a controlled learning environment. Some of the garage equipment students will use on weekly basis include Car Lifts, Engine Hoists, Tyre Balancers, Air Compressors, TIG Welders, Lathes and Milling Machines.

Want a career as an IT support specialist?

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

The GRETB Training centre Mervue are currently recruiting for the IT Support Specialist Traineeship.

GMIT Dept of Building and Civil Engineering offers new postgrad programmes

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

GMIT School of Engineering is offering two new postgraduate programmes for employees in the Built Environment sector who wish to upskill and receive a qualification in the broad areas of the Irish Building Regulations and Leadership in the Circular Economy.

Giving and enjoying at the same time — Pink Ladies Afternoon Tea at the g

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

Who would have thought that such a perfect oasis of calm could be created in the midst of an afternoon in October, but the g Hotel offers that in the varied beautiful lounges created by Philip Treacy — all of which have stood the test of time in terms of chicness and luxury.

Kingfisher Club — more than just a gym

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

The Kingfisher Club is more than just a gym, it is an award winning Leisure Centre with fantastic facilities and offers everything you need from a fully equipped gym, 25m heated swimming pool to over 100 virtual Les Mills fitness classes a week given you everything you need to improve your physical and mental health.

Exercise should be fun and the Kingfisher Club's Virtual Les Mills fitness classes are a powerful way to get the motivation, inspiration and results you're after. Exercise along to chart topping music, rock star instructors, and the latest cutting-edge moves that will keep you coming back for more. They have state-of-the-art purpose built studios complete with a large screen, music systems, and the latest mind-blowing lighting system. They offer a wide range of Les Mills classes including BodyPump, BodyBalance, RPM and more.

Styling your home for autumn

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

Decorating for autumn is all about adding warmth and personality to your space. Luckily, there are many ways to create a snug environment in the living room, dining room and even bedroom. All it takes is a few budget-friendly home accessories from EZ Living Furniture.

Gardenwise | All Change at the Chelsea Flower Show

Thu, Oct 07, 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.

How To Style Your Home For Autumn – EZ Living Furniture

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

Decorating for autumn is all about adding warmth and personality to your space. Luckily, there are many ways to create a snug environment in the living room, dining room and even bedroom. All it takes is a few budget-friendly home accessories from EZ Living Furniture.

Galway Hotel leading the way in sustainable hospitality.

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

Located on the Dublin Road Galway City, The Connacht Hotel has become a catalyst of the Galway tourism industry and they continue to adapt to the changing landscape of doing business by becoming one of the leading hotels in the city to adopt an extensive green strategy.

Amazing value at Dublin Airport’s newest hotel

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

The new 4-star Holiday Inn Dublin Airport, achieves something very rare among airport hotels: the staff treat you as if they expect to see you again, and for that very reason, they will see you again. For those of us who are not regular business or leisure travellers, we often get the impression at airport hotels that, as we are just passing through, no great effort is being made to impress us. But The Holiday Inn is no ordinary airport hotel, and is a great addition to the options available for people travelling from around the country who have to overnight in the capital, before flying to their destination. The same applies for those returning on late flights, who prefer the comfort of a relaxing night before facing in to the final leg of their journey home.

In memory of Pa Boyle

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

In 1940, Shantalla was just green fields with an occasional farmhouse. A decade later, it was a sprawling housing estate with a large young population. They were slowly developing a sense of community, but sadly, they had no facilities such as parks or pitches to play games on.

Should the Irish diaspora have remained at home to fight the good fight?

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

Although assisted emigration was frowned upon by some bishops and by the Land League leaders Michael Davitt and Charles S Parnell, there were some assisted schemes that were carefully planned, and in many cases worked well. The schemes that worked best were those which helped Irish families to avoid settlement in the great eastern cities of America where large numbers were caught in huge, stinking slums where it could take a generation or two to escape from.

Things To Do When Visiting Belfast

Tue, Oct 05, 2021

Belfast is rich in history and well worth the visit. You can marvel at the location where the world-famous titanic was built or trek the coast and walk in the shoes of Jon Snow. As the capital city of Northern Ireland, located within the United Kingdom, you can easily tag this onto a trip to Scotland, England, and Wales. From the mainland UK, you can hop on a ferry or catch a short flight. Whether you’re passing by or staying the long haul, below are our top picks of things to do.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre - ‘We are here and we believe you’

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

As many as one in four Irish people have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetimes, according to recent studies.

Galway Community Café - a safe space to talk about mental health

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Galway Community Café is a free out-of-hours adult mental health service designed, and run, by people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and there to support others on their mental health journeys.

Galway Samaritans - the power of human connection

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

At Galway Samaritans we understand the value of talking and the power of human connection. Just talking to another person can help someone to stop, breathe and start to see a way through their problems. If you’re going through a tough time, you do not have to face it alone.

Numbers If You Need Them: knowing where to turn

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Creating hope through action was the theme of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day. ‘Know where to turn’ is one of the key messages as part of this event promoting ways in which to help to create hope in communities.

Eden Programme brings hope to those at risk of suicide

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

If you, or someone you know, has thought about or attempted suicide, then the Eden Programme may be of assistance.

Domestic Violence Response - for women impacted by domestic abuse

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Domestic Violence Response is a community-based organisation and registered charity, responding to the needs of women impacted by domestic abuse.

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