Special Christmas ‘buy one get two free’ offer for limited time at the Herbal Study Academy

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

The Herbal Study Academy has a special offer just in time for Christmas - order the academy's foundation herbal medicine course and get the colour therapy course and healing course for free.

Festive favourite makes the new normal seem normal

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

There might be a lot of festive favourites missing this Christmas season — the traditional family get togethers, the crowds at Midnight Mass, the dressing up in your finest green and red for mulled wine and mince pies, the family row over Mrs Brown's Christmas Special, but let ye not fret, because one of the old reliables is back again for another lash at your Christmas palate.

Enjoy a warming slow cooker beef brisket ragu

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

As the winter sets in we often turn to comfort food to warm our hearts and stomachs. This delicious beef brisket ragu is perfect for a cold evening, and requires very little cooking - simply prep the ingredients, load the slow cooker, and enjoy a mouthwatering meal a few hours later.

‘Ireland’s ultimate Christmas gift’ - the Go Anywhere Gift Card

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

As November moves swiftly into December, the glorious shining light of the festive season will brighten up our lives for the next six weeks.

When the time is right: Kylemore Abbey

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

With level five lockdown restrictions imposed throughout the country until at least December 1, travel and visiting places of interest has had to be put on hold for the time being.

No doubt when the 5km is lifted, we will be eager to get sightseeing once again and with that in mind the Galway Advertiser will be highlighting some of Galway’s wonderful gems over the course of lockdown so readers can add them to the must visit list. First up is the splendid Kylemore Abbey.

GiG to Power New Slotbox Online Casino Brand in Ireland

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

At the beginning of October, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) entered into a long-term agreement with Slotbox Limited to provide the Dublin-based group with an iGaming platform, and an omnichannel solution for its online casino. Under the name Slotbox, the casino operator will rely on GiG’s front end development tools, bringing together its online and offline experience.

Gardenwise | Winter Stars Get Ready for Their Close-Up

Mon, Nov 16, 2020

This week it feels as though deciduous garden plants are really getting serious about bedtime. The wind and rain of the last few days have brought leaves cascading down, and those still clinging on have turned yellow overnight, as though to signal their intentions. It’s an untidy season, which is probably one of the reasons I don’t like it very much – but it was still good to get outside for an hour at the weekend to begin the clean-up. You need to keep moving outside at this time of year to keep the cold at bay, so I gathered several buckets of fallen leaves to add to the leaf mould pile beside the shed.

Centenary of Fr Michael Griffin to be marked this weekend

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

On Saturday November 14 1920, Fr Michael Griffin was lured from his house on Montpelier Terrace by three men. By the Monday, there was no sign of him.

Father Michael Griffin

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Michael Joseph Griffin was born on September 18, 1892, in Gurteen in east Galway, one of five children of Thomas Griffin and Mary Kyne. He was educated locally, then in St Joseph’s College, Ballinasloe, and finally in Maynooth. He was ordained in April 1917 and was seconded to the Galway diocese. He worked for a year in Ennistymon and in June 1918 was transferred to the parish of Rahoon which stretched from the river out to Furbo and Corcullen. He developed a great rapport with the children of the parish, spoke in Irish to young and old, organised feiseanna, currach races, and donkey races on Silver Strand.

A chance to walk through history

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

By the 16th century Galway was a compact, well laid out town, with handsome buildings, protected by a strong wall. The wealth of the so called Tribal families, originally Anglo/Normans, built up over decades of canny, and adventurous trade, bought them total control of the municipal authorities. Loyalty to the English crown rubber-stamped their laws to keep the native Irish out of the town. They built large houses in a style that reflected their power, while meeting the aesthetic standards of their European contemporaries. Galway was a place apart from the rest of the island.

Relight your fire during lockdown

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The run up to Christmas can be stressful enough, but when we are also in a second lockdown and things seem full of uncertainty it can play havoc with our mental health. Maybe you have had enough of it all, and are feeling sick and tired of the situation and slipping into melancholy and depression. Chinese medicine, which uses powerful acupressure points and food-medicine for the body and soul, has some simple, easy tips to take care of yourself and raise your mood.

Western Podiatry Clinic is open for appointments

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The Western Podiatry Clinic would like to remind people that it remains open throughout the current Level 5 restrictions. Podiatry has been added to the healthcare list of essential services, and you are permitted to travel outside a 5km radius to attend medical appointments.

The clinic's podiatrist, Linda, will continue to adhere to guidelines regarding the wearing of the appropriate personal protective equipment and cleaning to the highest of standards. The clinic has stringent protocols in place ensuring your safety and the safety of those you live with.

Commemorative events on centenary of murder of Fr Micheal Griffin

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A programme of Commemorative events has been organised to commemorate the centenary of the murder of Fr Michael Griffin during the War of Independence.

St Nicholas’ Parochial School now enroling

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

St Nicholas’ Parochial School is currently taking enrolments for the academic year, 2021/22. St Nicholas’ is situated in Waterside, Woodquay, beside the Town Hall Theatre, close to NUIG and UHG. The school is known to many as ‘the hidden gem in the heart of the city’ and has a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway.

St Nicholas’ Parochial School is a co-educational primary school which very much values creativity, inclusivity, and diversity. Due to the school’s central location, the pupils have the opportunity to attend many different educational events taking place in the Town Hall Theatre, local book shops, the Galway City Museum, Galway City Library, and many other locations of interest. The school also makes great use of the large green area beside the school, known locally as The Plots.

GMIT conferrings to take place online

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

GMIT’s annual conferring ceremonies will be held fully online this year with 14 sessions taking place from Tuesday November 24 to Saturday November 28. The ceremonies, which will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube, will see some 1,800 students will receive higher certificate, degree, and postgraduate awards in more than 120 courses in business, engineering, creative arts and media, furniture design and technology, hotel, heritage and tourism studies, nursing, health sciences and social care, and science and computing.

Begin an exciting career in IT support with the GRETB

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The GRETB Training Centre in Mervue is currently recruiting for the IT support specialist traineeship.

NUI Galway survey finds children are more stressed and less motivated while schooling at home

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A study carried out earlier this year by researchers at NUI Galway's School of Education has found that children are more anxious and learn less when schooling at home.

Upskill or learn to drive with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Free driver training and door security courses are now available with the GRETB Training Centre.

Ivors — your local chainsaw and garden machinery expert

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Gardens are our little place of sanctuary from the stresses and strains of the outside world. Keeping them neat, even in the winter months, is important so they can be enjoyed to the fullest when they are looking their best in spring and summer. Ivors on the Rahoon Road, Shantalla, is the place to go to fulfil your garden needs.

Brighten up your Christmas

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Christmas is fast approaching, and as the excitement builds it is also time to start thinking about decking the halls with festive decorations.

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