Let’s sound it out

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

One of the most rewarding feelings a person can experience is that of knowing you are helping people to better themselves. This is exactly the feeling I myself experienced every Tuesday during the college year after completing my hour of reading with the children of fourth class at a primary school in Galway city. Being able to play a part in a child’s education, especially during his/her formative years, is a responsibility that I do not take lightly. Knowing that I am helping these children, many of whom do not receive reading support at home or have little access to resources such as books to develop their education and enhance their reading abilities, is definitely a privilege.

Galway Recovery College – online recovery education sessions

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Galway Recovery College offers transformative learning in mental health and wellbeing. Recovery education is designed to enable people to grow within and beyond their life experiences and challenges. Based in the Institute for Life Course and Society building (ILAS), NUI Galway, the college is unlikely to be able to reopen before September. Since April it has been offering recovery education sessions online via Zoom.

NUI Galway researcher elected to the European Molecular Biology Organization

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has bestowed NUI Galway’s Professor Brian McStay with the lifetime honour of EMBO membership in recognition of his achievements in the life sciences.

Quality garden machinery at Ivors

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Ivors, the longest established garden machinery and motorcycle business in Galway with more than 45 years in business, is known for stocking top quality machines with a back-up service second to none.

Ivors' family run business places its emphasis on quality products, dependable back-up service, with ongoing staff training in product sourcing and technical training.

Gardenwise | Wild about the Meadow

Tue, Jul 07, 2020

Since lockdown was lifted I’ve been travelling along the highways and byways on my way to clients’ gardens, and the wildflowers along the roadside verges never fail to take my breath away. In a ‘normal’ year, they are as much a marker of the seasons as the leaves on the trees, from wild primroses in April, to cow parsley and foxgloves in May, and the hundreds of nodding heads of the dog daisies in June. How precious they seem this year, when travel restrictions kept us confined, apart from daily walks, to whatever we had growing in our own gardens! There are still more to look forward to as summer unfolds, especially here in the Burren lowlands, with sky-blue scabious, aromatic wild marjoram and many others still waiting to flower, before the multitude of golden grass seed heads takes over in late summer.

Pastures new await as Athlone Springs Hotel re-opens!

Mon, Jul 06, 2020

The Athlone Springs Hotel voted Midland Best Family hotel 2019 is the perfect location for you to enjoy a fun-filled holiday or relaxing break away. With the hotel’s friendly staff, modern bedrooms, state of the art leisure facilities, bar and restaurant and just five minutes away from the lively Athlone Town, you will be spoiled for choice.

A taste of summer: Iceland Ireland shares its top picks for sunny days.

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

The Irish summer is well and truly here, and there is no better way to celebrate than by adding some new delicious summer favourites to your freezer drawer to enjoy when the sun comes out with so many choices to choose from.

Students rolling in money

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

In 1961 a group of 11 students from UCG decided to roll a barrel from Galway to Dublin and to collect money for the relief of famine and suffering in the Congo on the way. They wanted to roll the barrel, but the bands fell off before they got to St Patrick’s Church, so they borrowed an old pram from someone.

Personalise your health and fitness with genetic testing

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

In recent years it has become clear that our genetic make-up has a strong influence on body weight and how we respond to different foods and exercises. With scientific advances, we are now able to use the information in our DNA to predict which diets, lifestyle choices, and exercises work best for each individual person.

Three things to do to keep your back healthy

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

According to clinical sports medicine, back pain is something that will affect up to 85 per cent of the Western population at some point in their lives. The vast majority of the time the back pain you experience would be classified as mechanical low back pain. This simply means that your back pain is due to the way you move or the positions you put your back in during the day, causing too much stress on the structures of the back such as the joints, discs, or ligaments. Therefore, to fix your pain we first have to fix some of the poor habits that are causing you to put too much pressure on the ligaments, joints, or discs of your back. Here are three tips to help avoid or treat back pain.

In-person physiotherapy appointments now available

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, telephone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, and post-natal pelvic conditions and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, or Facetime or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Western Podiatry Clinic reopens

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

The Western Podiatry Clinic has now re-opened for business. The clinic has stringent protocols in place that adhere to Government and HSE guidelines.

How to choose a new wardrobe

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

These days, we are all looking for ways to revamp our homes or furnish our new builds. We search for hours, inspecting magazines, exploring websites, and researching.

The Respa adjustable electric bed

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

The Respa adjustable electric bed is part of Respa’s luxury collection of electric adjustable beds and mattresses.

Dine in the Square with peace of mind

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

As phase three gets under way, the team at The Skeff Late Bar, Eyre Square, look forward to welcoming you back. Your safety and peace of mind is their priority as the country moves forward in reopening. While the following measures are in place, don’t worry, The Skeff team are ready to bring you a great service and experience so you can reunite with family and friends and make good memories once again.

Popular Galway restaurant group reopens following social distancing revamp

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

McHugh’s Bar & Restaurant, Peggy's Bar and Restaurant, and Red Gap have reopened this week, offering delicious dining options in newly redesigned premises. All three venues have been restructured to accommodate diners in safety, and adhere to Government guidelines on social distancing.

If I can’t afford to fund myself through college, what are the possibilities of securing State funding?

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

SUSI is the single awarding authority for student grants in Ireland. It received almost 96,000 applications in the last academic year with more than 54,000 of these from new applicants like yourself. Funding was awarded to 80 per cent of applicants, representing more than 76,000 students.

Applications open for diploma in Irish studies at NUI Galway

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

NUI Galway’s Centre for Irish Studies is now taking applications for its diploma in Irish studies. This online diploma provides an interdisciplinary introduction to Irish life and culture from the Pagan Celtic world and the coming of Christianity, through to the establishment of the State and the new millennium from the perspectives of archaeology, history, literature, political science and sociology, and Irish music and dance.

Applications open for NUI Galway’s award-winning software development programme

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

NUI Galway, in collaboration with 16 software industry partners, is accepting applications for its award winning, innovative Higher Diploma in Software Design and Development Programme – Industry Stream. This programme was named Postgraduate Programme of the Year in Information Technology by Grad Ireland in 2015.

The one night foodie escape — relax and unwind at The Johnstown Estate

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Leave the lockdown behind and escape with a one night foodie package at The Johnstown Estate. And yes, that means someone else prepares every gorgeous bite you eat during your stay, and then cleans up again afterwards. Bliss!

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