Irish teenagers are missing out on important nutrients

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Irish teenagers are not getting adequate quantities of important nutrients in their diets, with a significant number missing out on their recommended daily intake of calcium (51 per cent) and vitamin D (94 per cent), research has found.

Seven golden rules for a safe barbecue

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

With more time spent at home and new ways of socialising, barbecue season is set to be more important than ever this year. However it is important our good food safety habits don’t go up in smoke once the barbecue is lit. With this in mind, safe food has some practical tips to help keep your barbecues trouble-free this summer.

Don’t worry, beer hoppy

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Irish breweries have been setting the standard for craft beer for years. With the popularity of craft beers on the rise, we have put together a list of craft beers perfect for a Father’s Day gift, all available at Joyce’s Supermarket.

Gran Grans Foods launches new artisan pantry Gran Gran’s Food Pantry

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

BY Declan Varley
Gran Grans Foods, the popular food producer is undergoing a growth that will see it expand into a new premises in Galway, as well as open a new artisan food pantry and bakery.

Water company takes to the water for sustainability

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Ireland’s last surviving wooden sail cargo vessel visited the Aran Islands and Galway at the weekend to deliver a consignment of spring water – along with a vital message about sustainability.

Madeleines - the taste of summer

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Siucra has teamed up with Gastro Gays, a duo renowned for their creativity in the kitchen when it comes to whipping up tasty treats using seasonal ingredients and household cupboard staples. Check out their scrumptious honey, lemon, and poppy seed madeleines, a perfect afternoon picnic treat.

Low back pain and its cause

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Low back pain for many of us is somewhat of a middle age problem. Lots of sufferers begin to seek physio care in their thirties and forties and wonder how it all happened. Perhaps it was a sneeze, a long drive, or gardening in the yard that set the pain off. But you were always able to do these things before without so much as a chirp from your low back. And now things are different. Even job stress can add to back pain.

Pharmacies partake in vaccine rollout

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

The next phase of the national Covid-19 vaccine rollout began this week with pharmacies across the country participating in the massive effort to administer the Covid-19 vaccines as quickly as possible.

Essential Father's Day grilling gifts from George Foreman

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

For the father who loves entertaining, George Foreman is making entertaining effortless and smooth with their Indoor/Outdoor Grill (RRP €109.99).

Dogs Trust Ireland warns of hot weather threat to dogs

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

With the rise in dog ownership over the past year and with temperatures expected to remain high across Ireland, Dogs Trust is warning owners of the dangers hotter weather can have for dogs.

Funding boost for Westport tourism

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

The Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin and Fáilte Ireland announced a total investment of €36.1million to develop a new world-class tourist attraction at Westport House and Garden Estate. Fáilte Ireland is investing €20.2million into the project.

It is expected that the first five years of this projected that €33m will be generated in direct tourism expenditure supporting 1,000 jobs in the area with 66 new jobs created.

Gardenwise | Pergolas

Wed, Jun 16, 2021

Do you know what a pergola is? I only ask because I’ve noticed a good bit of confusion around this, especially recently, as people are looking to create outdoor rooms while there are still restrictions on meeting inside – lots of people are asking for pergolas when what they actually need is a veranda, loggia or even an awning. It’s perfectly okay not to have the distinctions at your fingertips – my job as a designer is to help you figure out what’s going to work and the technical terms are beside the point as long as we get where we need to. But a pergola can be a really good addition to your garden so let’s explore some of the things it can do.

NUI Galway’s Adult Learners Virtual Information Evening

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

NUI Galway’s annual Adult Learners Information Evening will take place online on Wednesday 23rd June from 7-8.30pm.

Dare him to Paint: unique painting gifts for arty dads, not just for Father's Day!

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

Stuck for gift ideas for Father’s Day on Sunday? If you have already bought him the latest BBQ, DIY/garden, shaving, whiskey kit and the classic Best Dad's cup and you are running out of gifts ideas for your dad this year... Worry not. We have you covered with something really different and personal this year. These five unique Dare to Paint Painting by Numbers kits are just perfect for Father's Day Arty dads will certainly enjoy the relaxing process of painting AND hanging the finished products. As they say crafty daddy, happy daddy.

Lectures during lockdown — student looks back on year with Whatsapp classmates

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

College life without meeting classmates, playing sport, or the social interactions that come as a rite of passage have been mentioned as the more obvious side effects of a year of studying virtually. But it has its pros and cons, according to one NUI Galway journalism student gave her view on what life was like while studying for post graduate studies.

NUI Galway commended for research excellence at the Education Awards

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

NUI Galway’s College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences was recently awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards at the national Education Awards 2021. The Education Awards recognise, encourage and celebrate excellence in the third level education sector on the island of Ireland from both State and privately funded institutions.

CAO applicants urged to log in and confirm their application before it is too late

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Last month, the Central Applications Office began emailing all applicants who applied to the CAO by May 1. This email is referred to as the Statement of Application Record email, and it replaces the traditional postal document which applicants would normally receive in May.

The email instructs applicants to log in to their CAO account to confirm that all of their personal details, examination information, exemptions (if any), and course choices are recorded correctly on their accounts.

Enjoy the delights of Sligo's Clayton Hotel

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Being invited to spend the weekend with my family at the the four-star Clayton Hotel Sligo was such a treat.The drive from Moate in County Westmeath was smooth and the hotel was easily located. The hotel is a beautiful and historic building and has 162 spacious and comfortable bedrooms of which 96 are superior bedrooms and 66 are suites.