Jobs Expo is returning to Galway for 2020!

Tue, Jan 21, 2020

Jobs Expo is returning to Galway for 2020! Jobs Expo Galway will be held at the Galmont Hotel & Spa on Saturday 22nd February (10am-4pm). Jobs Expo Galway will features hundreds of active job opportunities and is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION.

Lenaboy Avenue, c1890

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

This photograph was taken from the top of Dalysfort Road (which seems to have been little more than a track at the time) and shows Lenaboy Avenue at the bottom of the hill and part of the main Salthill Road in the distance. Most of the buildings in the avenue were part of the Whaley Estate. Many of the occupants were fishermen and many of them had seaweed rights which were quite valuable at the time. The avenue was a main pathway to the shore for people living inland at the time.

Two young women and Merlin Park House

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

‘On Thursday last, a servant-maid at Merlin Park, the seat of Charles Blake Esq. near this town, in the act of proceeding to deliver a message which she received from Mrs Lawrence, who was then indisposed in the house, ran with so much violence against the bannisters as to cause them to give way, by which she was unfortunately precipitated to the bottom of the stairs, and killed on the spot. Every medical assistance and attention was immediately provided, but to no purpose, as the fall was so great as to have completely broken the skull in many parts.’ (Connaught Journal November 10 1823).

Experience first class service at Tom Dempsey Flooring

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Buying a new floor can be daunting. Whether you are looking for wool or synthetic carpet, laminate or engineered wood flooring, LVT or traditional vinyl, or just a rug to finish off a room, it is easy to get lost in the sea of different products available on the market today.

Massive winter sale now on at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

G Furniture and Carpets in Northpoint on the Tuam Road is the place to be this weekend. The company is running a massive winter sale, with everything reduced in store. It offers a free delivery service, and will take back your old mattress and sofa for free when you buy a new one.

Relieve chronic pain at the Crane Clinic

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Don’t suffer any longer. Start your new year with a focus on relieving your pains and aches. The Crane Clinic, Galway, offers many therapies including elecro-acupuncture, cupping, pulsed magnetic therap,y and two types of laser, omega and quantum laser.

The clinic has also introduced Halo biophotonic light therapy from the USA, which is proving very effective for all types of pain. This therapy uses the frequencies of powerful botanicals beamed through ultraviolet light transmitted to the body to help with pain, inflammation, and headaches.

Discover why tai chi is ideal for all ages

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Tai chi is the most popular martial art in the world with 300 million practitioners. So apart from its obvious aesthetic appeal and philosophy, why is this graceful and powerful martial art form so popular?

Frequency therapy arrives in Ireland

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Frequency therapy is an approach to healing that differs from conventional medicine. It is free from side-effects and, in fact, all that is involved in the therapy is that the client lies on a special mat for a period of 15 minutes.

Pelvic physiotherapy can provide relief from bowel symptoms

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

We all know the dreadful feeling of needing the bathroom suddenly to empty the bowels while having coffee with friends or while out shopping, and how humiliating and embarrassing it is to be caught short and pass stool. Imagine the awful feeling with an overwhelming urge to empty your bowel and not making it to the bathroom on time. Worse still is the fear of not being able to control wind or gas.

Help is available to give yourself back your freedom without fear of bowel leaks and to ensure optimal bowel emptying and solve constipation.

Get in shape for 2020 with Kingfisher Clubs

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Do you want to get your fitness back on track this January? Many of us have made resolutions and have good intentions for 2020. However actually getting started can often be the biggest hurdle.

Iceland Ireland adds seven new Slimming World ready meals to its exclusive range

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Iceland Ireland is making it that bit easier to stick to healthy New Year resolutions with the introduction of seven new Slimming World ready meals this January. For the first time, this will include the iconic diet cola chicken ready meal (€4), meaning that customers will be able to enjoy a delicious meal while also staying on track to achieve their health goals.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Scientifically the most important key to weight loss is your metabolism.

Beautiful Bali with Intrepid and Explore Worldwide at Fahy Travel

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Travel to Bali and discover Indonesia's beautiful island escape. Dotted with small, character-filled, villages, smouldering volcanoes rising out of lush rich fields, idyllic beaches, and colourful reefs, Bali is the perfect island getaway. Conquer the slopes of simmering Mount Batur, explore an underwater world in Bali Barat National Park, feast on delicious Balinese cuisine, and enjoy moments of absolute peace in Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, a Hindu-Buddhist lake temple dedicated to the goddess of the waters. Fall in love with the warmth of the people, the ornate customs, and the welcoming culture that is synonymous with beautiful Bali.

Find your 2020 vision — create your best year yet

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Padraig O’Connor and Joe Barrett, both training and coaching consultants, have joined forces to host a 2020 personal development workshop called Find Your 2020 Vision – create your best year yet. This one day workshop will take place on Saturday February 1 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath.

The workshop will provide you with the opportunity to work with two highly experienced coaches and learn the practices and habits to support your success and ensure the “one big thing” you want to achieve in 2020 “sticks”.

Happy New Year 2020 from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

This is the time of the year for les bonnes résolutions. Start the new decade by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff are fully qualified, very experienced, and native, thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

New Year – new beginnings at GRETB

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

The new year means new beginnings, so now is the time to consider re-training to change career or learn a new skill. The GRETB Training Centre offers full time day, evening, and Saturday training courses and is continuously developing new options to meet the needs of learners and industry. Completing a course can offer many benefits from a personal and career perspective and can give access to new and different opportunities for the future.

Learn Spanish at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 16, 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.

Irish language classes

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Conradh na Gaeilge is running a 10 week Irish language course for just €145. There will be four different levels available on this course, with classes held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The teachers have several years of experience facilitating classes to enable learners to develop what they hear, read, and speak in the language.

Bodhran beginners course

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Rhythm is in everyone, and with some proper guidance from a professional teacher you could really surprise yourself and be playing along to trad music in no time.

A new Bodhran Magic adult group course is registering now and starting very soon in the city centre. The bodhran is simply a brilliant instrument to play and is becoming very popular for good reason.

Gotta blame it on the juice

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Here we are in the second week of 2020 already, and how many of us are still keeping up with our New Year resolutions? Some healthy eating is a common one to make, especially if you made a little too 'merry' over the festive season. But trying to get all of your five-a-day into you can be more difficult than it sounds. Time is short, temptation surrounds us, and cravings are hard to ignore.

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