Gardenwise | Hold the Half-Hardies!

Mon, May 10, 2021

I have noticed a lot of confusion, amongst new gardeners especially, about the plants you buy for summer colour for your pots, window boxes and hanging baskets. For several weeks, tempting displays of colourful summer flowers have been visible outside all manner of retail outlets, from petrol stations to supermarkets, and it’s perfectly reasonable to think that if they are for sale, it’s safe to plant them out in the garden – but plant them too soon and you could kill them, and here’s why.

May Sundays in Menlo

Thu, May 06, 2021

“Boats from the Long Walk as well as the Boraholla boats were plying, and the shouting of the boatmen 'Who’s for Menlo, twopence a head, children free' rent the air …. It is a slow voyage but no-one minds. Joe Banks, piper to the King plays ‘The Rakes of Mallow'. Joe Kelly is piping in another boat, which is occupied by the Mayor of Galway …… Sweet vendors were working night and day preparing sugar-sticks and kiss-pipes which were sold in colours of red and white at a half-penny each ….. the cries of different vendors of eatables and drinks rent the air: ‘Cider a penny a glass …. The real juice of the American apple; Guinness threepence per pint and minerals twopence per bottle’ is the shout …… Puritans and temperance fanatics were unknown …. The ladies in the enclosure, which was at this side of the castle, with their sunshades and costumes of mid-Victorian days, looked beautiful. The villagers and colleens with their shoulder-shawls and neat pinafores were a picture of neatness and comeliness. They were all dressed — not undressed as they are today. Lady Blake hands the prizes and cups to the successful crews. The Miss Blakes are chatting in good old Irish to Maureen, Shawneen and Paudeen.”

Churchill lost patience, and simply turned off the tap

Thu, May 06, 2021

Because most people in Brigid Kavanagh’s farming community near Strokestown, Co Roscommon, did not have a radio in September 1939, no one knew that war was declared between Britain and Germany until some time later.

Study pre-university business at Galway Community College of Further Education

Thu, May 06, 2021

Galway Community College (GCC) continues to offer a wide range of further education courses in the business area. The college offers Level 5 QQI accredited courses in business and accounting, legal and medical secretary, marketing and web design, business administration, and retail pharmacy assistant. GCC also offers Level 6 Advanced Certificate in business management and accounting. These courses help students to develop crucial communication skills, presentation skills, and improved project management while learning key IT programmes and techniques.

The pre-university business courses GCC offers allow for progression to universities and ITs in Galway and nationwide. All business courses help the students to understand the latest software applications and to apply their learning in practical work placement throughout the academic year. Students have gained employment in many local businesses and with the possibility of achieving 390 CAO points from completing a course in GCC, progression to higher education institutes becomes a reality. Studying the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in business management allows GCC students advanced entry directly into the second year of some GMIT programmes, with which the college holds an agreement for this advanced progression.

GMIT creates new Department of Engineering Apprenticeships

Thu, May 06, 2021

GMIT has created a new Department of Engineering Apprenticeships and has appointed James Boyle as the new head of department. The move comes in response to growing demand and in line with the Government’s recently launched Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021 – 2025.

CAO Change of Mind facility opens

Thu, May 06, 2021

CAO applicants wishing to make changes to their course choices can do so from now until July 1 using the Change of Mind facility, which opened on the CAO website this week.

Globally recognised CIAT accreditation for GMIT architectural technology programmesGlobally recognised CIAT accreditation for GMIT architectural technology programmes

Thu, May 06, 2021

GMIT’s Department of Building & Civil Engineering has announced its degree programmes in architectural technology have received Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) accreditation for the next five years. The CIAT is the professional accreditation body for architectural technologists; chartered membership (MCIAT) is a globally recognised standard of excellence and professionalism.

Learn French online with the French Institute Galway

Thu, May 06, 2021

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

Rory Best turns up the volume on free hearing aids at Specsavers with PRSI

Thu, May 06, 2021

Former Ireland rugby captain Rory Best has teamed up with Specsavers to support its Healthy Hearing campaign, launched in celebration of important PRSI changes.

New digital courses in pelvic physiotherapy

Thu, May 06, 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.

People can do these courses in comfort and privacy at home and can purchase them online from ippm.ie. The home pelvic routine course can be an adjunct to your pelvic physiotherapy appointment with Aoife Ni Eochaidh when attending for assessment and/or treatment at the clinic or as an adjunct too for consultations by video call.

Seven habits of highly effective sleepers

Thu, May 06, 2021

There is nothing more frustrating than a bad night's sleep. The next day is always spent on coffee, trying to feel good again. From treating a large number of top-class athletes, I know the one thing they can do is sleep. There are simple things you can do that I have seen top class athletes do that can help you have more energy for sport, work, and life. Here is a list of things you can do to help your sleep.

Pain management expert available for appointments

Thu, May 06, 2021

Dr Mona Mubarak has been practising for more than 25 years in her profession. Dr Mubarak currently provides regular clinic and pain interventions at Galway Clinic.

Keelings announces initiative to reverse pollinator population decline

Thu, May 06, 2021

Keelings have announced the launch of their Great Rewilding initiative in an effort to address the reduction of Ireland’s bee and pollinator population and as a first step in this campaign, they will be giving away 100,000,000 wildflower seeds.

Triton Showers launches water and energy savings calculator

Thu, May 06, 2021

Did you know that to offset the carbon footprint created by a year of showering alone, around 40 trees must be planted or that an average family could save 46,720 bottles of water annually simply by installing a flow regulator into a standard mixer valve?

Bathroom renovations are a breeze with The Tile Factory

Thu, May 06, 2021

The Tile Factory specialises in the latest tiles, flooring, sanitary ware, and everything you need for a bathroom renovation. The newly extended showroom in Ennistymon, Co Clare, is fully fitted with all the latest tile and bathroom products. The company stocks a comprehensive range of products and supplies, sourced from the world's leading manufacturers and brands.

Rosé the day away

Thu, May 06, 2021

If you are looking for the perfect rosé to enjoy on a warm spring evening, then look no further than the extensive range available at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

Delicious lamb burgers with melted cheese and tomato salsa are perfect for summer

Thu, May 06, 2021

There are three secrets to making the best burgers – top quality mince, the onions sautéed till golden brown and cooked ahead of time, and a good splash of chilli oil in the burger mixture.

Selected vegetarian meat substitutes surveyed not a source of protein

Thu, May 06, 2021

New research from safefood has found that many plant-based meat substitutes currently on the market are not a source of, or high in, protein.

Supporting the mind as well as the body during Coeliac Awareness Week

Thu, May 06, 2021

Mental health and wellbeing will be on the menu, alongside all manner of gluten free goodies, at this year’s Coeliac Awareness Week, which takes place from May 10 to 14.

Boots on, get walking

Thu, May 06, 2021

Here are some great suggestions for you to get out into the fresh air and sample the walks of Connemara.

Derryclare Woods

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