Óir House opens at the old Whitethorn restaurant premises in Ballyvaughan

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Óir House has recently opened its doors just outside Ballyvaughan, in the old Whitethorn Restaurant building on the Kinvara road. Locals, and visitors to the area, are delighted to see the gates to this premises reopen in this stunning seaside location.

Óir Tonics was founded in county Clare with a mission to celebrate and harness the powerful health benefits of Irish Sea Moss - better known as Carrageen Moss - alongside other organic, locally sourced ingredients. Their signature product, the Moss Boss Tonic, is rich in prebiotics, probiotics, essential minerals & antioxidants. It is designed to support immune function, gut health, metabolism, and more.

ACT for Meninigis founder honoured by guest spot at global conference

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The esteem in which the work of ACT for Meningitis is held globally was illustrated recently by the decision of The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations to invite co-founder Siobhan Carroll to address its global conference in Cape Town.

Transform your outdoor space with Roadstone Galway's summer sale

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

As summer settles in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your garden or outdoor living area, and Roadstone Retail on the Tuam Road is making it easier than ever with a seasonal sale packed with value.

Rooted in taste — backed by trust

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025 shine a spotlight on the Galway people and businesses behind Ireland’s foodculture, celebrating a shared commitment to local ingredients, authentic flavours and trusted quality.

Connemara sheep and film trail is designed to herd visitors to the region

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Fáilte Ireland, in partnership with the Connemara and Aran Islands Tourism Network (CAITN), has launched two innovative self-guided digital trails designed to attract more visitors to Connemara and encourage them to stay longer, explore deeper, and support local businesses.

From clinic to click: ShoesForKids.ie celebrates 20 years in Claregalway

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

What began 20 years ago as Foot Health Podiatry in Claregalway has grown into something extraordinary: Shoes for Kids, a family-run business trusted by parents and supported by podiatrists who truly understand growing feet.

Set sail with Fahy Travel and Suzanne Rowe at special cruise evening event

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Fahy Travel invites you to its exclusive Cruise Evening with Suzanne Rowe, head of sales for MSC Cruises & Explora Journeys Ireland, taking place at Cruise Worldwide, 3 Bridge Street, on Monday, July 14 at 6:30 PM.

Galway Contact launches new website to enhance services for older citizens

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Galway Contact, one of Galway’s longest-serving voluntary organisations since its establishment in 1981, has announced the launch of its new website: galwaycontact.ie

University of Galway announces 2025 Séamus McDermott Entrepreneurial Scholar

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

University of Galway, in partnership with The Liffey Trust, has announced Sean Allen, a first-year General Science student, as the recipient of the 2025 Séamus McDermott Entrepreneurial Scholarship.

Transform your outdoor space with Roadstone’s Summer Sale in Galway

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

As summer settles in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your garden or outdoor living area—and Roadstone Retail on the Tuam Road is making it easier than ever with a seasonal sale packed with value.

Paint like a pro: How to paint kitchen cabinets

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

Is your kitchen due for a refresh? A lick of paint can instantly transform your kitchen and extend the lifetime of your cabinets.

Treating sinusitis and related symptoms through acupuncture and manipulation

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

Sinusitis is a common condition that affects many people each year. It occurs when the sinuses, the air-filled spaces in the nose and head, become inflamed and swollen, often as a result of an infection following a cold or flu.

Allergies, such as pollen in the summer, can make symptoms worse. While most cases of sinusitis clear up on their own within two to three weeks, it becomes chronic sinusitis (chronic rhinosinusitis) when the symptoms persist for 12 weeks or longer after repeated episodes of acute sinusitis. This condition can affect both adults and children and can significantly impact your quality of life.

Specsavers Galway makes prioritising your hearing health easy

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

In Galway, Specsavers is making it easier than ever for the community to take control of their hearing health. With comprehensive services and accessible options, there's no reason to delay addressing any concerns.

New website for Galway Contact

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

Galway Contact, founded in 1981 and probably one of the longest serving local voluntary organisations in Galway, is delighted to announce the launch of its new Website ……galwaycontact.ie

How HBOT can support cancer recovery

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and at OxyGeneration they are putting this rare form of cancer in the spotlight. Sarcomas affect the bones or soft tissues, and treatment often involves major surgery and radiation therapy.

While these treatments can be effective in removing or shrinking tumours, they can also leave behind long-lasting complications that impact your daily life.

Set sail with Fahy Travel and Suzanne Rowe at special cruise evening event

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

Fahy Travel invites you to its exclusive Cruise Evening with Suzanne Rowe, head of sales for MSC Cruises & Explora Journeys Ireland, taking place at Cruise Worldwide, 3 Bridge Street, on Monday, July 14 at 6:30 PM.

From clinic to click: ShoesForKids.ie celebrates 20 years in Claregalway

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

What began 20 years ago as Foot Health Podiatry in Claregalway has grown into something extraordinary: Shoes for Kids, a family-run business trusted by parents and supported by podiatrists who truly understand growing feet.

Shoes For Kids has always believed that children deserve more than just cute shoes; they deserve comfort, support, and expert guidance. The company's podiatrists have been at the heart of this belief, helping Shoes For Kids to select footwear that promotes healthy development and confident steps.

Celebrating 50 years of Druid

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

On this day, 50 years ago, Druid Theatre Company opened their first production, ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ in the Jesuit Hall on Sea Road. The following evening they staged “It’s a two foot six inches above the Ground World” and on the third night it was “The Loves of Cass Maguire”. It was an ambitious beginning.

Transform Your Outdoor Space with Roadstone’s Summer Sale in Galway

Tue, Jul 01, 2025

As summer settles in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your garden or outdoor living area—and Roadstone Retail on the Tuam Road is making it easier than ever with a seasonal sale packed with value.

Spires House and Fort Eyre, Shantalla

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

On this day, June 26, one hundred years ago, the Sisters of Jesus and Mary bought Spires House in Shantalla. Three of the sisters in the order had come to UCG the previous year to study for a degree and while they were in Galway, Mother Stanislaus looked for a suitable premises for a house of studies for them and finally purchased this premises. The house dates from the 1840s and got its name from the two unusual spires you can see on the roof. The building was used by the sisters as a hostel for secular students as well as their own nuns and these nuns became known locally as ‘The Spires Nuns’.

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