The burning of the Sinn Féin hall, 100 years ago

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Around the year 1890, this four storey building at the top of Prospect Hill was derelict. It was bought by the Sisters of Mercy and used by them as a ‘House of Mercy’, a training centre for girls. The nuns called it St Patrick’s House but their scheme failed due to lack of finance and staffing problems, so they let the building out on rent.

Tawin NS - a symbol of the gathering storm

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

‘To speak with justice, I would say this letter from Mr Casement is, for the most part, a string of falsehoods’ ….begins a letter of harsh criticism concerning the efforts of committed Irish language enthusiasts on the island of Tawin to build a new school where ‘Irish will be the language.’ It was to replace the English-speaking school, and its teacher, which was closed for years because the islanders refused to send their children there.

#MoreThanSchool campaign wants to hear how Galway students feel about returning to school

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The Ombudsman for Children wants to know how students from Galway feel about going back to school and what school means to them. A year after schools closed for the first time, and with the phased reopening of schools under way, the #MoreThanSchool campaign is a chance for students to have their say.

International early childhood experts to address GMIT virtual conference on outdoor play

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

GMIT Mayo and the Children and Young People’s Services Committee, Mayo, will host a two-day virtual conference on March 26 and 27 on the theme of outdoor play, titled “Leave No Stone Unskipped”, for educators, parents, students, researchers and policy makers.

Gardenwise | Pretty little things – plants for woodland gardens

Wed, Mar 24, 2021

Some of the prettiest, most dainty flowering plants belong in the woodland category – think of native bluebells for instance – spectacular as carpets stretching underneath trees, but individually exquisite when viewed close up. Our native bluebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, needs lots of space to thrive and doesn’t particularly work well with other plants – so is perhaps best kept for larger gardens. The cultivated or Spanish bluebell, Hyacinthoides hispanica, should be used with caution – a sturdier, less elegant bluebell, it’s invasive and inclined to hybridise with the more delicate natives so I would avoid it.

Spotlight Oral Care puts a healthy smile on your face!

Wed, Mar 24, 2021

Galway dentists Dr. Lisa and Dr. Vanessa Creaven created Spotlight Oral Care in 2016 with an aim to create the best oral health products, to educate and promote oral care, empowering people to engage with true customised preventative oral care. As dentists, they have a unique insight into the needs and wants of patients and created clinically proven, clean, sustainable oral care products that really work.

The Online Casino Saw a Surge of Popularity in Ireland Last Year, but Where Does It Go From Here?

Fri, Mar 19, 2021

It is part of life that once something receives attention it’ll change. The online casino industry is no different. In the last year, Ireland has turned to them in droves. As they are, online casinos are an appealing product. Since the 1990s, when first started to appear as the internet started to become commercialised, as industries began to notice the perks of moving from their land-based forms to digital, online casinos’ main perk is their accessibility, their convenience.

British Army and RIC unleash terror on the streets of Clifden

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

March 1921 saw the British army's D Company Auxiliaries continue their tour of east Galway, assisted by an RAF spotter plane, the RIC, the Black and Tans, and various members of the Crown Forces.

'The Pools' in Salthill

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

The ladies and children’s bathing pools in Salthill were blessed by Canon Davis in 1930. These were two linked tidal pools which filled up when the tide came in and emptied when the tide went out. The floors were of sand so they were a perfect playground for children even when they had dried out. Thousands of children and adults learned how to swim there with Jimmy Cranny of Galway Swimming Club and Christy Dooley of Blackrock Swimming Club teaching organised groups on alternate evenings throughout the summer.

‘Poor, brave, fighting little Tawin’ - wins major language battle

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Following the success of Séamus Ó Beirn’s play An Dochtúir at the Oireachtais in Dublin 1904, it was presented to full houses at Galway’s Town Hall immediately on the player’s triumphant return. Among the audience one evening was Sir Roger Casement, the notable humanitarian, a British consul by profession but, ironically, an anti-imperialist by nature.

Six surprising things that could ruin your run

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Are you failing to get better at running? There are plenty of hidden pitfalls that you can fall into that can stall your running progress. Here are some things that could well be ruining your run.

1. Over-focusing on your running form

New home pelvic routine courses

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh is a chartered physiotherapist and winner of the BPW and Irish permanent Galway Young Business Woman of the Year Award.

GMIT welcomes report promoting consent and preventing sexual violence in higher education institutions

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

GMIT welcomes the publication by THEA of the PROPEL Project Report “Promoting Consent and Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Institutions” and supports the call for further funding, increased resources and robust policies and procedures at national and institutional level to help Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) address the challenges.

How you can forge a career with the Marine Institute

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

In 2021, the Marine Institute is profiling our people, sharing their study and career paths, the work they do at the Marine Institute and the important contribution their work delivers.

Knocknacarra pupils are Galway’s Global Goal Getters

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

The work of pupils from St John the Apostle NS, Knocknacarra, is being showcased in the new Our World Irish Aid Awards online magazine, Global Goal Getters, launched this week.

Éan launches new home kit meal kits

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Galway’s inventive Bakery & Wine Bar Éan - a recent addition to the city’s dining scene and sister restaurant to Michelin-starred Loam - which opted to temporarily close its doors in December because of the pandemic has reopened for takeaway (Thursday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm).

So you want to be Deliveroo’s food Rooviewer?

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Do you consider yourself a true foodie fanatic? Can you tell your Five Guys fries from your Bunsen’s? Your Lemon & Herb from your Extra Hot? If the answer’s absolutely, then listen up: Deliveroo has announced it’s on the hunt for a food ‘Rooviewer’ from Ireland who will be given a year’s worth of free credit to taste test menus in return for foodie feedback.

Savoury croque monsieur with carrot and beetroot salad

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Take the basic croque monsieur to a new level by teaming with a crunchy carrot and beetroot salad for a perfect midweek lunch.

Life as a travel influencer couple in Mexico

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Mexico has become a mecca for travel influencers, jet-setting celebrities and hippies as they flock to Tulum on the Caribbean coast. This beach resort town on the "Mayan Riviera" is booming from an influx of tourists and remote workers, not without some controversy.

The Best Online Casinos in Ireland: Find the Right One for You

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

Are you searching for excellent online casinos to play in Ireland? On this page you’ll find a list of the best 5 Irish casinos and how to choose one that matches your expectations. When you consider factors such as bonuses, security, and games you stand a good chance of ending up with a great casino.

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