Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, a brief history

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

In 1852, the British war department bought lands at Renmore with the idea of building a new military barracks to replace the existing ones in the city, the Shambles and the Castle Barracks. These two building complexes were getting old and deteriorating and needed to be replaced. In 1880, the new barracks were built at Renmore. They were occupied by the Royal Irish Fusiliers and later by the Connaught Rangers.

The war against tuberculosis in the west

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Week II
It is hard to imagine today the scourge of tuberculosis (TB) that was at epidemic proportions throughout Ireland from the mid 1850s right up to the 1960s. Not only did it kill indiscriminately, but families whose members may have contacted the disease were shunned and isolated by their communities. It was a serious social and medical catastrophe. In the 1940s the challenge to effectively tackle this widespread disease was dramatically helped by not only an understanding as to how the disease could be curtailed, but also by the discovery of new drugs notably streptomycin and penicillin. Even so up to the early 1950s there were still approximately 7,000 new cases every year. It was a long battle.

NUI Galway’s postgraduate open day to showcase scholarship and funding opportunities

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

NUI Galway will hold its spring postgraduate open day on Tuesday, February 4, from 12 noon to 3pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn. The open day will showcase all of NUI Galway’s full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes, including taught and research masters, as well as doctoral research options.

Learn Spanish at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The Spanish Institute is starting the year with new courses for adults, teenagers, and children. The new term will start on February 3 and will offer a variety of Spanish classes to all levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page.

All the courses at The Spanish Institute are designed to be fun and interactive. With a strong emphasis on everyday oral communication, the beginners’ course is the ideal introduction to Spanish for those who plan to travel to Spain or Latin America. The more advanced courses can help learners to progress steadily through the learning levels, improving their confidence and ability in terms of both conversational and grammatical skills.

International School of Make-up Artistry to hold open day

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The International School of Make-up Artistry will hold an open day on Saturday February 8, from 11am to 1pm. Contact the school to reserve a place. Park time make-up artistry diploma courses are available on weekends and evenings .

CAO applications — what you need to know and research

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

If you hope to start an undergraduate college course in September, you need to register your application with the Central Applications Office as early as possible. The discounted fee currently stands at €45. The normal registration deadline for most applications is February 1.

Sangria, Latin cuisine in the heart of Galway

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

We are told by TripAdviser that there are about 450 restaurants in Galway city and no sign of new openings stopping just yet. Here is one more 'must visit' for your list. Sangria has just moved from a small space on the corner of Buttermilk Walk to a new culinary oasis around the corner on Middle Street, not a stone’s throw from the bustle of Quay Street. Brilliant splashes of turquoise enliven the walls of this restaurant which has a dining room full of character, casual wooden tables, and interesting upholstered chairs. It is a dark, restful, space punctuated with dramatic pops of colour.

New Year, new food — Fat Freddy's prepares to launch new menu

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Everyone's belly is a little bit bigger in January and waistlines have expanded, resulting in good intentions to make a change to a healthier lifestyle for 2020.

Nutritious fish pie is a family favourite

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

This recipe is a great family meal. With experts recommending that we eat two portions of fish a week to boost our health reserves, fish pie is a great way to introduce fish into your diet.

Discover the health benefits of seaweed

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Crea Biotech, a Galway based seaweed company, was established in 2016. The company extracts high value ingredients from Irish seaweed and has carried out three years of research and development on the health benefits of its supplements.

Beating the January blues, naturally

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

We are just past the so-called most depressing day of the year, the third Monday of January, commonly known as Blue Monday. Although the evidence is lacking on how true that is, as we know that depression can affect people all year round rather than just one day of the year. However people may feel a little low and tired during this period of the year due to the post-Christmas slump, mixed with the cold weather and lack of sunlight.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Scientifically the most important key to weight loss is your metabolism. Your metabolism is your weight loss master switch. It controls the results from your food and exercise. A metabolism focused weight loss plan makes weight loss easier, better, and faster. By building up your metabolism you can eat more and exercise less. You can have some daily treats, have a social life and still get great results. It builds up your energy and improves your sleep and health while you lose weight. You can enjoy life and get amazing results.

Get fit and social at The Ardilaun Leisure Club

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Do your 2020 fitness resolutions need a little boost? The Ardilaun Leisure Club has all the inspiration you need for the New Year, new decade, new you.

Guaranteed inch loss at Ardrahan Laser Lipo

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Are you struggling with a post C-section baby pouch, or do you find it difficult to lose fat from your hips (love handles)? Do you have stubborn exercise-resistant fat that, despite endless trips to the gym, just will not go away? Then Ardrahan Laser Lipo may have the answer for you.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises – unsurpassed luxury

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Luxury river cruise line Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has perfected the art of luxury river cruising — the difference is in the detail.

Out with the old, in with the new

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Now that 2020 is well under way, and your new year’s resolutions are slowly being forgotten, it is time to start thinking about what’s really important — your interior. Some of 2019’s biggest interior trends included velvet, geometric patterns, minimalism, and pastel colour blocks. But you know what they say, out with the old, in with the new! Here are EZ Living Furniture’s 2020 interior trend predictions — you could say they have 2020 vision!

Great value now available on oven cleaning

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Get your oven looking like new with the Galway Oven Cleaning Company, which will deep clean your oven using its eco friendly system in 1.5 to two hours, leaving it cleaner than you have seen it since you bought it.

Enjoy maintenance-free fencing with Colourfence

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The holy grail of fencing is transforming gardens across the UK and Ireland. It may do "exactly what it says on the tin" but let's face it, treating a timber fence can never be called fun, particularly when storm damage needs to be addressed.

‘Mindset & Manifest’ workshop in support of Rosabel's Rooms - 1st Feb at The Galway Clinic.

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The secret Celebrities have been using for success, weight loss, anxiety, supporting career goals, personal development and so much more!

Agroforestry

Wed, Jan 22, 2020

Combining forestry with crop cultivation and livestock is a land management system that not only has been implemented across the world for the past 50-60 years, it was also relied upon in early Roman times. Why then is it that all of a sudden Agroforestry is such a hot topic? The simple answer really is Climate Change.

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