How to Spend a Weekend Away in Limerick

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

At just a couple of hours' drive up the coast, Limerick makes the perfect holiday for those who want to keep it local, but still feel like they're exploring somewhere new. The staycation has seen a massive rise in popularity over the past couple of years and whilst there's lots to do in Galway, a little adventure never hurt anyone. Limerick has got a bustling city center, but is also surrounded by picture-perfect countryside. The perfect retreat for a couple who like the best of both worlds. We've prepared a few things that you shouldn't leave off your itinerary below, but feel free to get creative with the finer details of your own trip.

Endgame of the War of Independence - Galway July 1921

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

On July 9 1921, the British Government entered talks with Sinn Féin resulting in the Truce coming into effect on July 11 at midday.

Reasons to invest in a sofa bed

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Sofa beds have changed a lot in the last few years. Remember when they used to be bulky and uncomfortable items of furniture?

Let the experts at Rocca Tiles help you

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Selecting the perfect tile for your setting need not be a chore. Let the experts at Rocca Tiles help you choose the perfect product for your tiling project. Rocca Tiles stock a wide range of tiles from mosaics to large format and wood-effect tiles to suit every taste and area.

G Conboy Electrical - open for business

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

G Conboy Electrical, a Galway institution is open for buisness and offering call out services to repair appliances in your home. Now operating exclusively at its New Road location, Conboy Electrical is providing a walk in service for clients' home appliances and has a large supply of spare parts including elements, pumps, motors, and belts.

Lose up to two stone in 10 weeks - get summer ready

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can 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.

‘No amount of urine leakage is normal and a 100 year old muscle can be trained’

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

At International Pelvic Physiotherapy Management (IPPM) a solution is provided for the one in three women who suffer from urinary incontinence.

Pain relief at Crane Clinic

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Acupuncture, which originated in China, is proven to be a very effective therapy for pain relief and is now used in many progressive hospitals in the USA, UK, Israel, and Australia. Specialised pain clinics also include acupuncture as part of their medical treatment protocol.

Wine of the Week – Senda Old Vine Garnacha

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by master of wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Sweet and Sticky BBQ spare ribs with sweet and sour pickles

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

With temperatures set to soar from this weekend, a barbecue will certainly be on the agenda for many. There is always one crowd pleaser you can guarantee to appear on the menu that will satisfy guests – a juicy and sticky selection of BBQ Spare Ribs.

Galway family’s new camping cookbook gains international recognition

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Camping Soul Food, the bumper 64 meal cookbook (with a difference) written and tested out in 2020 by the Buggans family has been nominated in three categories at the Gourmand Awards.

No holidays for over a year but west is still fave for majority of people

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

It has been well over a year since most of the people living in Ireland have taken a much-needed holiday. According to new research commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group Ireland, 52% of Connacht people have not taken a break since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The research shows that 44% of those in Connacht took a staycation in Ireland last year, but the length of stay was relatively short with the majority (40%) taking between two and three days.

SuperValu makes ‘staycationing’ a breeze this summer

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

BY DECLAN VARLEY
The Summer Staycation is set to be a staple for us all over the next few months. So, whether you’re swapping Gran Canaria for Rosslare, or Marbella for Dingle, SuperValu online shopping will deliver to you, wherever you holiday in Ireland this summer. So why not enjoy every minute of your holiday and leave the shopping to them?

The Summer Staycation is set to be a staple for us all over the next few months. So, whether you’re swapping Gran Canaria for Rosslare, or Marbella for Dingle, SuperValu online shopping will deliver to you, wherever you holiday in Ireland this summer. So why not enjoy every minute of your holiday and leave the shopping to them?

The changing face of Salthill

Wed, Jul 14, 2021

This 1948 photograph was taken from the old RIC barracks which was opposite the Banba Hotel . The bit of a wall you can see in the immediate foreground was part of ‘The Lazy Wall’. There was a concrete seat running along the other side of this wall and it was there people known as the ‘Fámairí’ used to congregate, people mostly from farming families. When they had the harvest in, they would come to Salthill on holiday and often meet with the same people as last year. They would sit here and gossip, smoke their dúidíns and sometimes paddle in the sea beside them.

‘If my sins were many they were interesting’

Wed, Jul 14, 2021

The Lausanne Conference of July 1932, attended by the former allied powers of World War I (Britain, France, Belgium and Italy), and Germany, accepted that the world economic crisis made continued reparations by Germany virtually impossible. Various long-term arrangements were made, but in effect it allowed Germany off the hook for the monetary compensation it had agreed to pay for its responsibility in starting the war. Germany was now free to rebuild its own economy. This was a very importance conference attended by the world press, among whom was Clare Sheridan.

Survey: 57% of people would use Aldi’s Click & Collect or Deliveroo services whilst on staycation in Ireland this summer!

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

90% of people that took part in a recent Aldi survey have said that they are booking a Staycation/holiday in Ireland this year.

Foreign travel uncertainty increases house swap interest

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

The continuing uncertainty over foreign travel, combined with the shortage of available holiday homes, has led to many people considering a house swap as the solution to this year’s ‘where to holiday’ dilemma.

Galway online lecture on the Truce and the Civil War

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

An online lecture examining the Truce between the IRA and the British government in 1921 and the Civil War which broke out the following year, takes place this weekend.

GP Deli an excellent addition in Galway

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

During the past decade the emergence of the Tribe Hospitality Group has been a notable feature in the Galway food and catering business.

So the GP Deli’s arrival adds another attractive option, particularly for those who have enjoyed Ground & Co’s splendid offering in recent years.

Wine of the Week – Navesur Verdejo 2020

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal, selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

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