'My child’s health inspired my new career in nutrition'

Thu, May 07, 2020

I decided to study nutrition at CNM after experiencing the impact diet changes had on my little girl’s health. She was very poorly between the age of one and three, with frequent trips to the hospital due to recurrent chest infections and asthma-like symptoms. She was prescribed corticosteroids, antibiotics, and a variety of inhalers, but I was frustrated at simply managing my daughter’s symptoms with medication and not actually seeing any progress in her health. We received no nutritional or lifestyle advice.

NUI Galway to host virtual Open Scholarship Week

Thu, May 07, 2020

NUI Galway will host a virtual Open Scholarship Week (OSW2020) to showcase the importance of research and education that is accessible to everyone. The event will take place online from May 11 to 15.

Open Scholarship is a global movement towards research and educational practices that are collaborative and transparent. The aim is to make research and educational resources such as publications, data, research outputs, and teaching and learning resources, publicly available as early as possible, as well as actively encouraging participation in the research process by the general public and co-creation of knowledge.

'In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity'

Thu, May 07, 2020

In the words of Albert Einstein, “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity”, while these words may not currently fully resonate with Leaving Cert students, and their families, there may be opportunities available which could have otherwise been missed. Leaving Certificate students considering attending third level in the autumn will have given some consideration to financial implications; if they haven’t, then their parents probably have. It may take time to apply for scholarships and/or grants, and you could take this opportunity to explore potential financial supports which could be available to support you when studying in third level. The Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is certainly an opportunity for many, along with specific support available directly from your third level institution of choice.

Nile Lodge

Thu, May 07, 2020

The beginning of Salthill was the crossroads at Nile Lodge which linked Palmyra Crescent with New Line, Taylor's Hill, and Bóthar na Trá. Nile Lodge is an early 19th century house of a single storey built over a basement. It was reputedly built by an officer in Nelson’s Fleet who took part in the Battle of the Nile. The interior is designed like a bridge on board ship.

Normal people disgusted at the Abbey Theatre’s Playboy.

Thu, May 07, 2020

Famously WB Yeats was giving a lecture in Aberdeen on Saturday evening January 26 1907, the opening night of the Playboy of the Western World at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Just before his lecture started he received a telegraph from Lady Gregory to say the first act was well received.

Recipe of the Week: MARY'S QUICK AND EASY FISH STEW

Wed, May 06, 2020

MARY'S QUICK AND EASY FISH STEW Recipe.
Each week a local business shares a yummy recipe for you to cook in the comfort of your home! This week's recipe is brought to you by Mary's Fish.

Gardenwise | Spotlight on Spring Stars

Wed, May 06, 2020

What a mixed bag gardeners have had this spring! Some of the best spring weather for years, extra time for many of us to tackle garden jobs – and the closure of our garden centres, nurseries and hardware stores, just as the growing season gets underway. A time of changes, confusion and contradictions in all aspects of our lives – when we’ve turned to our gardens for distraction and comfort, and counted ourselves lucky to have them.

Peggy’s Bar & Restaurant — quality food to take away

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Peggy's Bar & Restaurant, situated in Aucloggeen, Claregalway, directly across from Annaghdown GAA grounds, is renowned for its good food and great service, and has built up a very loyal clientele over the past seven years under the management of Aiden Leonard. Using as many local ingredients as possible and employing local people, all the food is cooked using the restaurant's own recipes.

Call and collect service from Flannery’s Hotel

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Flannery’s Hotel has introduced its newest venture - a call and collect service. Due to popular demand having served its loyal customers for more than 50 years, the hotel will now provide its high quality, affordable, tasty, most popular menu items each Friday, Saturday (from 5pm to 10pm), and Sunday (12.30pm to 5pm).

Domino’s delivering 200,000 slices of pizza for Feed The Heroes and people in need

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Domino’s Pizza Group, one of the nation’s best loved pizza companies, has pledged a further 100,000 slices of pizza to frontline workers as part of th its ongoing partnership with Feed The Heroes.

How to prepare for the Leaving Cert

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

By Brian Mooney
For sixth years the pathway ahead is now clear. If the Leaving Cert can be delivered in its full manifestation of written papers and project work across all subjects, it will be at the last possible moment. Nobody now knows, nor can know, if this will be possible, as all decisions will be based on the best medical advice in June.

Online language courses and online TEFL training at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education recognised training institute, now in its 33rd year of business, is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS/QQI, and FETAC accreditation. During the forced temporary closure due to Covid-19 restrictions the school has moved online with English language classes available at all levels from €45 per week. Classes adhere to the new strict Quality English UK online course standards - a guarantee of quality and standard.

The school is the biggest provider of Department of Education CELT TEFL courses in Ireland. Now the school is offering a new online CELT, the only internationally recognised TEFL certificate which comes from a department of education, starting online on May 11.

Learn French online with the French Institute Galway

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Keep studying French or take it up, do not let the Coronavirus stop you. The new term at the French Institute starts on May 11.

Meon Nua – ‘new mindset’ weight loss for health gain

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

The key to weight-loss success is a personalised plan. Meon Nua brings you a programme designed for you, incorporating your life particulars, personality, and individual goals.

A healthier lifestyle is more accessible than ever

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Three-time Olympian, best-selling author, and Ireland’s Fittest Family coach, Derval O’Rourke has been steadily building her healthy lifestyle community, breaking through the crowded fitness space with her one-stop online platform, Derval.ie.

Walking the Line

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Walking the Line is the title of an important book written by Kevin Brophy which describes his childhood growing up in Renmore Barracks. The ‘Line’ is the path alongside the railway line on the causeway between the barracks and the station, and is seen in our photograph c1960.

Dubliners watched the romancing of WB Yeats with glee

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

The final curtain came down on the relationship between Annie Horniman and the Abbey Theatre in the days following the death of Edward VII on May 6 1910. It was customary that on the death of a British monarch all theatres would close as a mark of respect. Dublin theatres were expected to uphold that tradition, and indeed they did, the only exception on this occasion was the Abbey Theatre.

Gardenwise | Keep Calm and Keep Still

Wed, Apr 29, 2020

If last week’s Gardenwise was about keeping calm and carrying on with gardening, this one is about keeping calm and actually doing very little at all. To absorb maximum benefits from the garden, you need to cultivate the art of doing absolutely nothing at all. Let me explain.

Learn French Online with the French Institute Galway!

Tue, Apr 28, 2020

Keep studying French or take it up, do not let the Coronavirus stop you!

Recipe the Week: MARY’S PAN FRIED JOHN DORY

Tue, Apr 28, 2020

MARY’S PAN FRIED JOHN DORY Recipe
THIS EASY TASTY DISH SERVES 4

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