Shop Local and Stay

Wed, May 19, 2021

“Since the first lockdown, I have gained a renewed appreciation for Drury street and our neighbours. Brooks Hotel is located on Drury Street and the surrounding streets of Stephen’s Street, Fade Street, Exchequer Street, and South William Street combined create a charming part of Dublin.

Gardenwise | How to Grow a Pizza Garden - for Beginners!

Mon, May 17, 2021

If you’ve ever considered growing edibles but don’t know where to begin, the Pizza Garden could very well be for you. I’m not suggesting you grow your own wheat, obviously, that would just be silly when you can buy a perfectly good pizza base in your local supermarket, but if you fancy trying fresh home grown produce, pizza topping produce could be the way to go.

Murder in the city, intimidation in the county - Galway, May 1921

Thu, May 13, 2021

The Government of Ireland Act came into being on May 3 1921, resulting in a parliament for the six northern counties and devolved powers for the 26 counties.

Clifden railway - An outstanding engineering accomplishment

Thu, May 13, 2021

Pádraig Pearse’s first visit to Connemara was in 1903, when he was 24 years of age. He was sent there by Conrad na Gaeilge, a nation-wide Irish language movement, then gaining momentum year after year, to examine a group of young teachers from the Ros Muc area, to see if they were fit to teach Irish. When this young romantic man, already with an image of an ‘Irish Ireland’ in his mind, stepped from the train at Maam Cross station, he had a life-changing realisation that this was ‘a little Gaelic kingdom of its own’.

Reilly’s Hotel, Salthill

Thu, May 13, 2021

This small hotel owned by Mrs B O’Sullivan was prominently situated in Salthill (near where Seapoint is today), fully licensed, hot and cold running water in all bedrooms, and had a large bungalow in the grounds at the back.

HSS Hire can help with all your tool and equipment hire needs

Thu, May 13, 2021

Come rain or shine, don’t let the Irish summer weather stop you. Check out HSS Hire on the Tuam Road, Galway, for its range of indoor and outdoor DIY products.

The company has a massive range of useful equipment to keep you busy, from carpet cleaners, sawing, and cutting to wallpaper strippers, gardening, and access equipment. Branch manager Michael Costello, regional manager Kevin Hynes, and the team are on hand in the Tuam Road branch, Galway, with help and advice on what you need to get the job done. Hiring with HSS is easy, no matter the weather.

National Tile can cater for all your tiling and bathroom needs

Thu, May 13, 2021

The new National Tile showroom in Galway is now fully up and running. The showroom is situated in Unit 3A Oranmore Business Park, next door to Tom Dempsey Flooring, and has been designed with your comfort in mind.

Is sitting too much causing my back pain or sciatica?

Thu, May 13, 2021

A major manufacturer of workstations reports that 86 per cent of work computer users have to sit all day, and when they do rise from sitting, more than half (56 per cent) use food as the excuse to get up and move. In addition to sitting at work, for meals, and commuting to/from work, 36 per cent sit another one to two hours watching TV, 10 per cent sit one to two hours for gaming, 25 per cent sit one to two hours for reading/lounging, and 29 per cent use their home computer for one to two hours. In summary, the average Irish person sits for 9.5 hours a day and sleep for eight hours. That's a total of 17.5 hours a day off their feet.

Croí marks World Hypertension Day with free webinar

Thu, May 13, 2021

Are you, or a loved one, living with high blood pressure? Join Croí, the heart and stroke charity, and leading experts for a public webinar to learn how to manage your high blood pressure. The free webinar takes place online using Zoom on Thursday, May 20, from 1pm to 2pm.

Expert guest speakers on the day include Prof Bill McEvoy, consultant cardiologist, University Hospital Galway; Dr Barry McDonnell, cardiovascular physiologist, Cardiff Metropolitan University; and Dr Gerry Molloy, health psychologist, NUI Galway. The interactive panel discussion will address your priorities and concerns for living with high blood pressure. This event is in recognition of World Hypertension Day (May 17). Register now and submit your questions for the experts at www.croi.ie/webinar, or call Croí on 091 544310. Don’t miss this special event.

New digital courses in pelvic physiotherapy

Thu, May 13, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh is a chartered physiotherapist and winner of the BPW and Irish Permanent Galway Young Business Woman of the Year Award. She is an experienced chartered physiotherapist who runs her private clinic from Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. Ms Ni Eochaidh has announced new home pelvic routine courses, which are affordable digital learning courses for people worldwide with incontinence and pelvic conditions.

Power your electrical project with Claddagh Electrics

Thu, May 13, 2021

Claddagh Electrics has the spark when it comes to everything electrical. The company caters for domestic, commercial, industrial, and smart home automation. With services including Loxone installation, EV charging, solar, PV, and battery storage, CCTV, fire alarm, emergency lighting, shop fit-outs, office fit-outs, new builds, re-wires, maintenance, and electrical testing the team really are ahead of the game.

Third level college grants for Leaving Cert students

Thu, May 13, 2021

SUSI- Student Universal Support Ireland is now open. If you feel that you may be eligible for a third level grant it is important in the first instance to know what class of applicant you are, and whose income is taken into account when assessing your application. The class falls into two categories:

FameLab Galway calls for entries

Thu, May 13, 2021

NUI Galway is calling on scientists and science enthusiasts to enter FameLab, the world’s largest science communication competition held in 30 countries. For the ninth year running, one of four regional FameLab Ireland heats will take place virtually in Galway on Thursday, June 10.

With science becoming increasingly specialised, those working in the field can struggle to explain their projects to colleagues, let alone to the general public. The FameLab competition, an initiative of the Cheltenham Science Festival, recognises this and challenges up and coming scientists, engineers, and mathematicians to explain a complex idea in a simple and engaging way.

GMIT invites schoolchildren to take part in National Robot Art Challenge

Thu, May 13, 2021

GMIT’s Department of Computer Science and Applied Physics is inviting primary and secondary schoolchildren to take part in a national art competition called the Robot Art Challenge.

Three Galway students awarded Scholarships of Excellence from AIT

Thu, May 13, 2021

Three Galway students were among the 30 recipients of awards at Athlone Institute of Technology’s Scholarship of Excellence ceremony this week – the highest number of recipients since the awards’ inauguration four years ago.

Learn French online with the French Institute Galway

Thu, May 13, 2021

Keep studying French, or take it up. The new term at the French Institute starts on May 17.

The French Institute is Galway’s French language school located in the Bridge Mills since 2005. It has an excellent reputation thanks to the dedication of its teachers who are qualified native speakers with extensive teaching experience.

Staycation in style at Hotel Woodstock

Thu, May 13, 2021

Hotel Woodstock is an award-winning hotel run by husband and wife team Sean and Elaine Lally and their son Oisin who is studying hotel management. The hotel is part of the Choice Hotel Group and is situated 4km from the market town of Ennis on the grounds of Woodstock Golf and Country Club.

Aran Island Ferries set to launch new Galway city to Inis Mór route

Thu, May 13, 2021

Aran Islands Ferries, Ireland’s largest and longest operating year round ferry service to the Aran Islands launches a brand new Aran Islands route from Galway City Docks to Inis Mór inclusive of a cruise along the Cliffs of Moher, on Friday June 4.

As part of the new route announcement, the company has announced that ‘Saoirse na Farraige – Freedom of the Sea’, a state of the art, purpose built, 400 seater passenger ferry, will join five other high quality vessels in carrying passengers on this new seasonal route complementing the existing business from Ros a’Mhíl. The new route will have a departure time of 9.30am daily from Galway City Docks to Inis Mór.

Gadgets continue to change the way we travel in 2021

Thu, May 13, 2021

Today’s world is showing no signs of slowing down in terms of innovation. New gadgets and various forms of tech are continually brought our way, with the travel industry on the receiving end of numerous tech-related offerings in recent times. The future of travel is certainly changing, with technology making its mark on the industry also.

National Tile can cater for all your tiling and bathroom needs

Wed, May 12, 2021

The new National Tile showroom in Galway is now fully up and running. The showroom is situated in Unit 3A Oranmore Business Park, next door to Tom Dempsey Flooring, and has been designed with your comfort in mind.

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