Gardenwise | Please welcome….AGM Award Winners

Tue, May 04, 2021

This week, I thought we might look at some perennials that hold the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, just in time for summer. AGM holders, you might remember from last week’s column, are tested thoroughly by the RHS before the gong is bestowed upon them, so when shelling out for these plants you can be sure that you are giving your garden the best possible chance of reliable, healthy blooms.

Calling all Salerno girls

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The words of the late John O’Donohue, “The beginning often holds the clue to everything that follows” could be said to be prophetic if applied to the date of May 1, 1952, in Salthill. On that day, the courageous Sisters of Jesus and Mary opened a national school in what had been a small hotel known as Dalysfort House or Allen’s Hotel in Árd na Mara. They called it Scoil Íde and had 43 pupils. I don’t know if the teachers, Sisters Immaculata and Celine, had any idea of what kind of impact that beginning would make on education and social life in Galway, but if they had, it would have been beyond their wildest dreams.

Finding love in Ireland in the nineteen thirties and forties

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The lot of a country girl growing up in rural Ireland in the 1930s and 40s was a lottery. If her family had a decent farm, and were relatively well off, she could go to university or train as a nurse, and could marry a prosperous farmer.

The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa – Your Gateway To The Wild Atlantic Way

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The four-star Lough Rea Hotel & Spa is a great base to explore all the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer. The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is located 20 minutes from Galway city and is just minutes from all connecting routes to Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal to the north and Clare, Limerick, Kerry, and Cork to the south. It is the ideal location to jump into your Wild Atlantic Way adventure.

Visit Galway, the European Capital of Culture 2020, stroll through the Latin Quarter which is steeped in history and enjoy the many shops and eateries that await. Connemara is not to be missed with it expansive views where land and water meet. A range of activities await, The Bay Coast is home to a number of dazzling beaches where people go to kayak, swim and dive, while cyclists can follow the Great Western Greenway.

Make it a break to remember in the hidden heartlands

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Rediscover Athlone and Ireland's hidden heartlands this summer and stay at Athlone Springs Hotel and Leisure Club.

Popular short walks in Connemara

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Derryclare Woods
A two to four-hour walk in the Inagh Valley near Recess. Features stunning woodland with deciduous and coniferous trees (many large native oaks), extensive lichens and moss, lakes and great views of the 12 Bens. Distance is about 10km, with only about 150m of climbing. The terrain is a mix of forest track, rough woodland and wet/rocky bogland so strong boots with good ankle support are needed. Also requires outdoor clothing, food, water and a face mask.

A two to four-hour walk in the Inagh Valley near Recess. Features stunning woodland with deciduous and coniferous trees (many large native oaks), extensive lichens and moss, lakes and great views of the 12 Bens. Distance is about 10km, with only about 150m of climbing. The terrain is a mix of forest track, rough woodland and wet/rocky bogland so strong boots with good ankle support are needed. Also requires outdoor clothing, food, water and a face mask.

Irish language classes with Áras na nGael

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Whether you are looking for something to lighten the lockdown, to learn a new skill, or even just to get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this summer. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, looking to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, with a wide range of classes, from beginners' conversational Irish to advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

Important dates and advice for the class of 2021

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Preparations for Leaving Certificate 2021 are in train, with most students having registered for examinations, accredited grades, or both. There is ongoing engagement with education partners. Students have been informed of changes that have been made to the examination papers in light of the disruption to learning for the Leaving Certificate class of 2021 caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gort student wins international songwriting competition

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

There was great excitement in Gort Community School this week as a talented sixth year music student at the school won a prestigious international award.

Singer songwriter Jenna Coughlan has been featured on Think Earth Vol 1 EP, produced by Future Youth Records, an internationally recognised organization renowned for combating environmental issues. Her original composition, 'Smoke Storms', explores themes of climate change and is available on Spotify and Apple Music.

GMIT engineering student is CABE Student of the Year

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The Chartered Association of Building Engineers has presented Simon O’Grady from Rinneen, Gort, with its annual award for best first student in CABE-accredited programmes in the built environment.

Therapy you can trust with IACP

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The longest standing and largest member organisation of its kind, the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy prides itself on providing reliable and credible support of the highest standard. This means that IACP accredited therapists are appropriately qualified and competent professionals. They are bound by a code of ethics and must participate in continuous professional development, so you can rest assured your IACP therapist is fully qualified to support you.

Fartlek training

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Are you looking to introduce some speed work into your running? Fartlek training could be just the thing you need to help you mix up your training.

New digital courses in pelvic physiotherapy

Thu, Apr 29, 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.

Online baby massage for parents and caregivers

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Infant Massage Galway is run by Mary Kenny, who has been running classes for parents and babies for 15 years.

Summer is coming - lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Apr 29, 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.

Galway woman launches range of sustainable bladder leak and period underwear

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Nixx, a new Irish brand based in Galway, has recently launched its cutting-edge range of period and bladder leak underwear. An environmentally conscious company, Nixx specialises in period and bladder leak underwear that is 100 per cent reusable, absorbent, leak-proof, and stylish.

Dressing your floor - rug styling tips from Neptune

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The ceiling is often referred to as the fifth wall in a room, but really it should be the floor that gets that title.

Tidy oil tanks

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Is your oil tank one of the big old types that take up too much space? Have you ever thought it would be great if you could move your tank to a new position in your garden, and maybe get a nice slimline model that tucks away neatly? Well now you can. Pat Hegarty and the team in Cosyhome Heating offer a complete oil tank relocation service. They can move the tank a few feet to allow better access for wheelie bins, or further down the garden out of view if that is what you want. Sizes vary from 650 litre upwards with single-skin and bunded options in stock.

Get everything you need for your outdoor space at Keanes Garden Centre

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The team at Keanes Garden Centre pride themselves on the quality, value, and large range of stock available at all times of the year. They make shopping easy for you, from parking to shopping to loading your car. At present the garden centre is offering a huge selection of vegetable plants, fruit bushes, fruit trees, seed potatoes, and much, much more. These are sourced in Ireland and in some cases the team grow their own vegetables from seed, so you know where your plants are coming from. With more than 50 years’ experience in Galway, Keanes Garden Centre can provide you with a garden shopping experience you will enjoy.

The garden centre continuously receives new loads of stock from throughout Ireland and Europe, which is fresh and top quality. You can avail of free parking right outside the door and the team will assist you with your shopping, making shopping there as easy as possible. The garden centre is largely covered, with more than five acres of nursery to choose trees and hedging, bareroot and potted. With five horticulturists on the team, Keanes has improved significantly to ensure your experience is easy and enjoyable.

Online baby Massage for Parents and Caregivers.

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Infant Massage Galway is run by Mary Kenny. Mary has been running classes for parents and babies for 15 years in Galway. Mary is a qualified Massage therapist specializing in pregnancy Massage, Baby massage & baby swim classes. Mary is a qualified special needs assistant and has completed online courses during covid run by Swim Ireland and Galway Sport Partnership in the area of special needs and sport.

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