Warmer, more energy-efficient homes with West Coast Insulation

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

With the winter months quickly approaching, homeowners are being reminded of the importance of upgrading their insulation, not just for warmth, but for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. West Coast Insulation, a trusted name in insulation solutions across Galway and Mayo since 2009, has seen a surge in enquiries from homeowners eager to make their homes greener and more energy-efficient.

Shannon Airport warns of August Bank Holiday passenger surge

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Shannon Airport is preparing for a bustling August Bank Holiday, with almost 60,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport over the period, marking a 10 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Check your passport expiry date before making plans to jet off, says Tánaiste

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, has reminded citizens to check their passport is in date before making travel plans and to apply for their passport online well in advance of their holiday departure date.

Lena’s Rooftop Bar & Restaurant – the place to be this Race Week

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

There is no place like Galway during Race Week – the city comes alive with fun, excitement, and great energy. Right in the middle of it all is Lena’s Rooftop Bar & Restaurant at the Radisson RED Galway, the perfect spot to keep the celebrations going.

Racing for Rosabel kicks of Galway Race Week in style

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Racing for Rosabel dazzled once again in its 7th year, kicking off Galway Race Week in style at the Connacht Hotel. The sold-out event, in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms, a child loss project in partnership with the Irish Hospice Foundation, brought together fashion lovers, racing enthusiasts, and supporters for an afternoon of unforgettable glamour and meaningful fundraising.

A stylish start to Race Week

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The Connacht Hotel once again played host to one of Galway’s most cherished Race Week traditions – the annual Racing for Rosabel charity luncheon.

Sip into style this Galway Race Week at the g Hotel & Spa

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The award-winning g Hotel & Spa is raising the bar for Galway Races 2025 with a dazzling duo of limited-edition cocktails, created exclusively for the most stylish week of the summer. Priced at €16 each, these bespoke race week libations promise to be as thrilling as the action on the track.

Hair and beauty tips, tricks and products for a stunning day at the Galway Races

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The Galway races are not just about thrilling competition and fast-paced action. They also offer the perfect occasion to showcase your style and elegance. Whether you are a seasoned racegoer or attending for the first time, ensuring you look your best is an important part of the experience. To help you get ready for a fabulous day at the races, The Hair & Beauty Company have compiled a list of hair and beauty tips and tricks that will have you turning heads as you cheer on your favourite horses.

One hundred years of golf at Blackrock/Pollnarooma

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

In December 1923, the committee of Galway Golf club, then based at Barna, decided to explore the idea of acquiring the late Col O’Hara’s estate at Blackrock and on April 24, 1924, they bought the West Lodge and the land at Pollnarooma for £4,750 plus £237 auctioneer’s fees. Messrs Tighe, Kennedy, Lenihan and Quinlan were appointed to oversee the laying out of the new course and the renovation of West Lodge which had been Col O’Hara’s house.

Final reminder for National Brown Bread Baking Championship

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Ready, set, bake - the deadline for entries to the National Brown Bread Making Competition is 11am tomorrow (Friday).

Disney expert dishes on how to save on your dream trip

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Galway families considering a trip of a lifetime to the Disney parks could save several thousand euro by arming themselves with knowledge beforehand, according to a travel expert who specialises in Disney holidays.

Paint Like a pro: How to paint a room

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

With a little know-how, the right tools, and relatively little expense, you can transform any room in your home.

Introducing ultrasound imaging at Foot Health Podiatry Claregalway

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Foot Health Podiatry Claregalway is one of the first podiatry clinics in Ireland to offer point of care ultrasound (POCUS) — a cutting-edge way to look inside the foot, diagnose issues quickly, and guide more effective treatments. The team can now accurately target pain sources and guide treatments effectively.

Empowering hope: Galway’s new egg donation programme with Cryos

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

ReproMed brings a new chapter of fertility care to Galway with the launch of its pioneering egg donation programme, delivered in partnership with Cryos International, one of the world’s leading donor banks. This initiative offers local families immediate access to donor eggs through a streamlined, no-wait process, combining medical expertise with compassionate care.

‘Calculated sunbed ban needed to bring public with us and change cultural attitudes’ says Daly

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon–Galway, Dr. Martin Daly, has called for a “calculated ban” on sunbeds, stressing that “any ban must have public buy-in if we are serious about changing Ireland’s attitude to the sun once and for all”.

Unlock radiant, hydrated skin: skin boosters and polynucleotides at Honest Wellness Spa

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

For those seeking a naturally radiant complexion, Honest Wellness Spa, Tuam Road, Galway is leading the way with advanced skin booster treatments and the latest innovation — polynucleotides, known as salmon DNA.

Supporting sporting performance with HBOT

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

If you’ve been inspired by Galway’s Race Week, you’ll be glad to know that OxyGeneration understands the drive for peak sporting performance.

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

Early Childhood Ireland calls for pay parity for Early Years and School Age Care graduates

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Amid ongoing recruitment and retention challenges in Galway, Early Childhood Ireland is calling on the Government to name a date to bring Early Years and School Age Care graduates’ pay within public sector pay and conditions, in line with primary school teachers.

New Future Skills Ireland podcast series launched

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

SOLAS, the Further Education and Training (FET) Authority for Ireland, has officially launched its first-ever Future Skills Ireland podcast series. The podcast comes at a crucial time for SOLAS, following the recent inaugural publication of the National Skills Council providing First Strategic Advice to Government on Skills Priorities.

Galway Golf Club, the Barna course

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

On May 9, 1905, there was a meeting held in the Royal Hotel of golfers that had been banned from membership of the Gentian Hill club by the landlord there, Sebastian Nolan. They decided to form a new club under the presidency of the Hon Robert Dillon. It was reported that on that day a committee had accompanied Larkin, the Bray professional, over a promising new course on Mr Marcus Lynch’s property at Barna and were happy about the suitability of the ground for a nine-hole links.

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