How to keep cool at home during the heatwave

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

As temperatures soar across Ireland this week, many are left searching for ways to keep their homes cool and comfortable. Pinergy, the energy transition company, is sharing top tips to offer relief from the heat for cooler, more energy efficient homes.

Helping children cope with grief

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Many children will sadly, early in their lives, face the devastation and heartbreak caused by the death of a loved one. The “Growing Up in Ireland” study revealed that 2.2 per cent of nine-year-olds have lost a parent, one per cent, a sibling, and 28 per cent have experienced the death of a grandparent. Previous reports suggest that 30 per cent of adolescents have had at least one sudden loss in their lifetime.

Keeping it local: Hickey Meats in the heart of Galway’s West End

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

In a time when supermarkets dominate and traditional food shops are becoming rare, Hickey Meats is proud to fly the flag for local, independent butchery right here in the heart of Galway’s West End.

Sensational Summer Salads: Try these three recipes from Bord Bia

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Whether you are planning ahead for weekday meals or looking for fresh ideas to elevate your summer entertaining, now is the perfect time to celebrate the best of the salad season. Add colour, crunch and character to your dishes with fresh, locally grown salad vegetables.

TRYKA calls on Galway to embrace Irish-owned, community-first fitness race league

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

TRYKA, a new Irish-owned hybrid fitness race league, is calling on the people of Galway to get TRYKA ready. Offering an inclusive and accessible alternative to global events like Hyrox, TRYKA’s debut event will take place at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, on 11–12 October 2025, with final tickets now on sale.

Better sleep, better living with adjustable beds and lift and tilt chairs

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

A good night’s sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing - but for many, pain, discomfort, or reduced mobility can make rest difficult. Better Bedding offers a range of electric adjustable beds and lift and tilt chairs designed to restore comfort, promote independence, and improve everyday living.

Gardening in Galway: August Abundance and Autumn Prep

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

August is a glorious time for Galway's gardeners. The long summer days are still with us, but there's a noticeable shift in the air, a gentle nudge, which at times feels more like a chilly shove, indicating that autumn is on the horizon. For those with green thumbs (and even the green-thumb-curious), it’s a month of both harvesting and preparing.

A journey through time at Glenview Folk Museum – Ireland’s hidden gem in Leitrim

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Nestled in the rolling hills just outside the charming town of Ballinamore in County Leitrim, the Glenview Folk Museum is a delightful and thought-provoking window into Ireland’s recent past. Lovingly curated by the Kennedy family since its founding in 2000, the museum offers visitors a vivid and immersive glimpse into 20th-century Irish life — a time not so distant, yet fast disappearing from living memory.

West of Ireland hosts first-ever major touring event at Connacht Hotel

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

For the first time ever, the west of Ireland will host a major international travel and touring showcase, as Galway welcomes the world to its doorstep on Sunday, August 31 at the Connacht Hotel from 12 noon to 4pm.

Bringing together leading touring companies in Ireland, the event will offer Irish travellers a unique opportunity to explore everything from guided cultural tours across Italy and Spain, to adventure expeditions in South America, scenic rail journeys in Asia, and once-in-a-lifetime safaris in Africa. More people are now opting for fully planned, expert-led experiences. From luxury coach tours to off-the-beaten-path cultural immersions, this event will spotlight the full spectrum of options available today.

Bellissimo’s Louise Jordan to represent Ireland at the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2025

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

There is a new hot list of hairdressers to watch out for – the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2025 finalists. The iconic competition with an incredible heritage has become known as one of the most spectacular events in the hairdressing calendar, and Louise Jordan from Bellissimo Hair & Beauty, Galway, is one of the talented UK and Ireland finalists.

Behind the Seams:  Laura De Barra on making your linens last longer

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Penneys is teaming up with bestselling author and clothing care expert, Laura De Barra, for a new series sharing the best tips and tricks to get the most out of the clothes you love.

Nimmo’s Pier and 'The Swamp’

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

In 1822, the harbour of Galway was very defective with only one small dock, now known as ‘the mud dock’, and two small jetties on the Claddagh shore. The outflow of the river was too great to allow sailing boats to enter safely at low tide. They had to wait outside on the roads for high tide, and even then, the entry could be tricky when the wind was strong. The merchants of Galway petitioned the Lord Lieutenant in 1820 to make improvements and he forwarded their request to Nimmo.

Frugal fashion – How to dress for less

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Looking your best need not require huge effort and does not have to cost a fortune. There are many ways to look great on a budget. With a little thought, planning, and imagination you can create new looks.

The Galway Races

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Records of organised race meetings in County Galway go back to the mid-13th century when what were known as ‘horse matches’ were run under the King’s Plate Articles. In 1764, there was a five-day race meeting at Knockbarron near Loughrea. The first race day at Ballybrit was on August 17th, 1869 when contemporary records show that some 40,000 people turned up to watch the sport. The racecourse, measuring one and a half miles, was laid out by a civil engineer, a Mr. T. Waters and was described as “Covered with herbage or moss and excelling any course in Ireland for good going”.

Galway woman at the helm of Ireland's first Fashion Week

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

A Galway face is taking centre stage as Ireland prepares for its very first-ever Ireland Fashion Week, set to run from October 6 to 10, 2025, in Dublin and beyond. Ashley McDonnell, born in Galway and now based between Paris and Dublin, is the driving force behind this landmark event, a stylish statement that Irish fashion can stand proud on the global stage.

Open Day at OxyGeneration

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

If you have been inspired by Galway’s Race Week, you will be glad to know that OxyGeneration understands the drive for peak sporting performance. Visit OxyGeneration's upcoming open days on Wednesday, August 6, and Saturday, August 9, and see for yourself.

Whether you are training for your next race, pushing for a personal best, or simply staying active, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) could support you with your goals.

Public consultation on draft guidance to support enhanced price transparency in pharmacies

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The PSI — the Pharmacy Regulator has launched of a public consultation on draft guidance1 to support enhanced transparency on the pricing of medicines, fees and professional services in pharmacy so that patients and the public can make informed decisions about their health and treatment.

Treating fatigue and improving energy with professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Fatigue, a sensation of exhaustion or lack of energy, is a?common complaint for which many people visit their doctor each year.

FSAI issues recall of spinach and salad leaves due to Listeria risk

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall of several branded spinach and mixed salad leaf products produced by McCormack Family Farms, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can cause illness in vulnerable individuals.

DK Connemara Oysters win two Great Taste Awards 2025

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

DK Connemara Oysters is thrilled to announce not one, but two major wins at the 2025 Great Taste Awards, the world’s most prestigious food and drink competition.

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