‘It is not our mistress we have lost, but our mother.’

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

When Mitchell Henry entered Westminster parliament in 1871 he went with hope in his heart and a mission to tell the British people the circumstances of the Irish tenant farmer. He reminds me of the Frank Cappa film Mr Smith Goes to Washington where a naive, idealistic young man has plans to change America.* Mitchell Henry, a liberal, kindly man, had however, walked into a political cauldron, waiting to explode.

Gardenwise | Saving Summer – how to gather in the garden

Wed, Jun 10, 2020

I’ve always been a firm believer that gardens are to be enjoyed, not just worked in – and the last few months have brought home just how valuable they can be. With restrictions easing and indoor visits allowed from this week, lots of us still won’t be comfortable with visitors indoors, especially if someone in the house is vulnerable from a health point of view. So this summer more than ever, we need to get good at gathering in the garden. Here are a few hints to help you make it happen.

Lanidor virtual shopping parties are all the fashion

Tue, Jun 09, 2020

Virtual shopping trips online at the trendy Lanidor website have become a popular online get-together for groups of fashion lovers wowed by the vivid styles of the Galway-based store which has now re-opened to the public.

Why you should consider an MBA at NUI Galway

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Some of NUI Galway's 2019 MBA graduates talk about their experience.

Klaus Göttsche graduated from the MBA programme last year, and the experience has seen major positive changes in his career.

‘We are still here,’ says Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Galway Rape Crisis Centre wants to reassure those in the community who may be seeking help that they are still there and are ready and available to provide support and counselling.

Evergreen can help support your sleep the natural way

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

We all find it hard to get to sleep from time to time, but several days of poor sleep can really take its toll. Three in 10 people in Ireland struggle to get enough sleep, and this has a knock-on effect on how they function mentally, emotionally, and physically the following day.

Mediterranean style interiors by Komandor Wardrobes

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

The Mediterranean look combines boldness, simplicity, and convenience with light and warm tones, a coastal colour scheme, and use of natural materials.

Great selection now available at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

G Furniture and carpets on the Tuam Road in Galway has reopened following nearly 10 weeks of closure due to the pandemic. The company is following all Government guidelines for the return to work protocol.

The guns in the Square

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

The Galway Vindicator of July 25, 1857, reported the arrival in Galway on board the SS Lady Eglinton, of two cannon, which had been shipped from Woolwich Arsenal, the main storage and distribution depot of Crimean War ordnance. These cannon, described as “64-pounders of a heavy and clumsy description, each weighing two tons,” were taken from the docks to the goods yard beside the railway station, where they were made ready for the handing over ceremony. They were part of a significant amount of Russian ordnance which had been captured in 1854 by the 88th Regiment at the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War. They were two of a number of artillery pieces that were presented by the war department to various cities as trophies.

A fantasy of romantic days of yore

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

It must have been an extraordinary sight in the 1860s to see Kylemore castle rise from a bog in the heart of Connemara’s Twelve Pins, barely a decade following the devastation of the Great Famine. More than 100 men were employed, at a handsome wage of seven to 10 shillings a week, turning rough, soggy land, only good for shooting wild fowl and for fishing in its nearby lakes, into a magnificent building. Today it stands more like a palace than a castle, and is still a show-stopper on the Letterfrack road.

Stauntons Allcare Pharmacy launches new website!

Wed, Jun 03, 2020

With week 12 of the lockdown almost complete, many of us are now into the routine of what is described as the 'new normal'. From social distancing of two metres to washing our hands and putting on gloves when entering shops, we have all had to adapt our way of living during the pandemic.

Time to get Hooked on takeaway!

Wed, Jun 03, 2020

The lockdown has provided so many of us with a chance to refine our own culinary skills as restaurants, bars, and cafes were forced to temporarily close because of Government restrictions. And while we have enjoyed being able to create our own dishes, there is something special about being able to have a dinner from our favourite restaurant.

Builin Blasta Café & Bakery launches three of its most popular products in SuperValu!

Wed, Jun 03, 2020

Builin Blasta Café & Bakery launches three of its most popular products in SuperValu as part of the Food Academy Local Producers food programme.

Gardenwise | Hooked on Herbs – the Garden Gateway

Wed, Jun 03, 2020

Whoever would have thought a couple of months ago that a visit to the garden centre would become such an eagerly awaited event? Suddenly somewhere you popped into to pick up a few bits without thinking – a bag of compost, a bird feeder and a six pack of lettuce plants – became a Destination. Outfits were chosen and displayed on social media. Lists were made and a flask and sandwiches packed in the car just in case the queues were so long you couldn’t get home in time for lunch.

Recipe of the Week: COLLERANS CLASSIC ROAST STUFFED CHICKEN WITH STREAKY BACON

Wed, Jun 03, 2020

COLLERANS CLASSIC ROAST STUFFED CHICKEN WITH STREAKY BACON Recipe.

Eyre Street at the turn of the century

Thu, May 28, 2020

Edward Eyre arrived in Galway with the Cromwellian army, became a major political figure, and secured extensive grants from the Corporation and a considerable amount of property in both the city and county, mostly from displaced Catholic families, in the period 1660 to 1670. Most of this property was outside the town walls and included areas that we now know as the railway station, Forthill Cemetery, Victoria Place, Merchants Road, the Commercial Dock, Woodquay, Suckeen, and Eyre Square.

Hearing voices in the wind

Thu, May 28, 2020

I have often wondered how the unusual name of Zetland found its way to the head of Cashel Bay in the heart of Connemara. It is, of course, the name of a well known hotel today. The hotel was founded in the closing years of the 19th century, by the son of a mountain farmer, JJ O'Loughlin, who had a canny instinct for business. The hotel was originally called The Zetland Arms, and before that The Viceroy's Rest. All these names allude to the hotel's distinguished patron Lawrence Dundas, Viceroy or Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1889 to 1902, in which year he became the Marquis of Zetland.

Recipe of the Week: COLLERANS BEEF AND GINGER STIR FRY

Wed, May 27, 2020

COLLERANS BEEF AND GINGER STIR FRY Recipe
Each week a local business shares a yummy recipe for you to cook at home! This week's recipe is brought to you by Collerans Butchers. This flavoursome Asian-inspired dish serves four and is the third of our Maeve Collerans recipe series. Continue reading for the step by step method and list of all ingredients for you to try to make it at home.

Why pay more for your prescriptions?

Mon, May 25, 2020

Have you priced your prescription yet at PURE Pharmacy? Now located in Salthill...

Pure Pharmacy are the value pharmacy chain, bringing affordable medication to the people of Ireland. With stores nationwide, the ethos of Pure pharmacy is to pass on discounts to their customers and allow them to save up to 60% on their current prescription prices.

Introducing ifoodsalthill - restaurant-quality food at home!

Mon, May 25, 2020

Ifoodsalthill is the new online delivery and collection service brought to you by O’Reilly’s bar and kitchen in Salthill. With restaurants around Ireland shut, we at O'Reilly's have tried to come up with new ways to satisfy our customers’ desire for restaurant-quality food at home.

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