Five tips for parents of Leaving and Junior Cert students

Thu, May 22, 2025

As the Leaving and Junior Certificate exams approach, households around Galway can start to feel pressure. While students are doing the hard graft, parents/guardians play a key role too. Here are five tips to help your teen through the exams.

Afternoon Tea in the City - The Galmont Hotel launches afternoon tea with a cosmopolitan twist

Thu, May 22, 2025

It’s time to shake up afternoon tea and The Galmont Hotel Galway’s latest offering reimagines tradition with a fresh modern twist. The popular hotel’s new Afternoon Tea in the City gives a more cosmopolitan approach to one of our favourite excuses for a get together.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of panoramic views across Lough Atalia from the city centre hotel’s relaxed and light-filled Coopers Lounge, the new afternoon tea is the perfect fit for modern tastes and cocktail connoisseurs.

Popular Salthill restaurant Osaka to open new city centre branch

Thu, May 22, 2025

Osaka Japanese and Korean restaurant has been a huge hit with foodies since it opened in Salthill two years ago. Now, the popular Asian eatery is adding Galway city centre to it growing list of outlets.

Cheese, chaos and mystery Tupperware – inside Ireland’s fridges

Thu, May 22, 2025

Over half of Ireland's fridges contain leftovers that will never be eaten, while one fridge in four is home to a Tupperware container whose contents are a mystery even to the owner. These are just two of the revelations in a new survey into how we use our fridges, and what their contents reveal about us.

Enjoy your appliances for longer with G. Conboy Electrical

Thu, May 22, 2025

Situated on New Road, just a 10-minute stroll from the city centre, G. Conboy Electrical has been a trusted name in home appliance sales and repairs since 1965.

Paint like a pro - how to paint a wooden shed

Thu, May 22, 2025

Are you looking for a weekend DIY project? Painting your shed is a great way to add colour to your garden while also ensuring long-term protection against the elements.

Lose ten pounds in five weeks with real foods

Thu, May 22, 2025

The three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan are diet, exercise and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else.

Your health, handled — all under one roof at Dooctor.ie with 15 clinics nationwide

Thu, May 22, 2025

Dooctor.ie is changing the way healthcare is delivered across Ireland — bringing together expert medical care, fast access to diagnostics, and modern convenience, all in one place.

Right at Home Galway - in-home care tailored to your needs

Thu, May 22, 2025

Whether a family member needs a little extra help around the house, assistance recovering from a hospital stay, or someone to check in on them throughout the week, Right at Home's in-home care could be the answer. Their quality home care services are built around your specific caregiving needs and preferences.

Citylink extends Dublin Airport route to Ennis

Thu, May 22, 2025

Citylink has announced an exciting expansion of its Limerick to Dublin Airport service, now extended to include Ennis on select services. This development means that travellers to and from County Clare can now enjoy direct, reliable coach transport to Dublin Airport — with six daily departures in each direction, and seamless drop off at Terminals 1 & 2 and a dedicated pickup spot for this service.

This enhanced service marks a significant improvement in accessibility for residents of Ennis and the wider Clare region, offering a premium, stress-free travel option for early morning and late evening flights. Services will depart from Friar’s Walk, Ennis, and will integrate smoothly into the existing Limerick–Dublin Airport schedule.

Experience the wonders of South Africa with Fahy Travel – your journey begins here

Thu, May 22, 2025

Undeniably one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, South Africa is a land of stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unforgettable adventures — and Fahy Travel will take you there in style.

Start in Cape Town, a city that has it all: dramatic scenery, vibrant nightlife, and historical depth. Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, cruise out to Robben Island, and explore the bustling V&A Waterfront — home to designer boutiques, lively restaurants, craft markets, and live entertainment.

Helping your children prepare for exams

Thu, May 22, 2025

“What ifs?” are currently peppering many of the conversations between worried children, who will be sitting their Junior or Leaving Certificate examinations next month, and their families.

Commercial Boat Club, 150 years

Thu, May 15, 2025

As a result of a number of years planning by some enterprising young men, a meeting took place in the hall of the Mechanics Institute on this day, May 15 1875, one hundred and fifty years ago with the purpose of forming Galway Commercial Rowing Club. The resolution was formally proposed and seconded and unanimously adopted. The subscription was fixed at £1 which included the entrance fee and the annual sub. The following committee was elected – Laurence Carr, J St George Joyce, Morgan Lee, Thomas O’Gorman, Thomas Hogan, Thomas Hayes McCoy, Y Kean, James Maher, B Roche and Patrick Bodkin. In addition, 62 members enrolled.

Summer courses at the French Institute for adults, secondary school students and children

Thu, May 15, 2025

Would you like to make the most of the long summer days while learning, refreshing or practising your French?

The French Institute is running summer courses starting on May 19. It offers courses for adults at all levels, from beginners to advanced, and a choice of morning or evening classes. The courses last for six weeks, two hours a week. They will end on the last week of June, just in time for an enjoyable holiday in France perhaps?

Seven study tips for Leaving Cert and Junior Cert students in your final preparation

Thu, May 15, 2025

Alan Glynn, Galway Study Academy
The Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exams are just around the corner, and now is the time for students to focus on effective, structured revision. This final period can make a big difference through smart, consistent effort. Here are seven study tips I would recommend to help:

Galway students perform original songs for Biodiversity Week with Music Generation Galway City

Thu, May 15, 2025

In celebration of Biodiversity Week 2025, young musicians from three Galway city primary schools will present original songs inspired by nature, biodiversity, and climate action. The performances are part of Music in Nature, a creative music project delivered by Music Generation Galway City and supported by Galway City Council

Now in its third year, Music in Nature was developed by musician educators Caroline and Colin Stanley with Music Generation Galway City, and is run in collaboration with Radharc na Mara Mervue School, Mercy Primary School, and Castlegar National School. The project engages students in weekly workshops exploring environmental themes through songwriting, performance, and musical collaboration.

Galway schools to train young pollinator ambassadors in 2025

Thu, May 15, 2025

Seventeen schools across Galway have been chosen to participate in this year’s Pollinator Project 2025, Ireland’s largest and longest-running pollinator education initiative.

Explore in comfort on an escorted tour

Thu, May 15, 2025

Have you ever thought of taking an escorted tour holiday but are not sure what to expect? Get the benefits of experiencing the best of a country or region without fretting over flights, hotel bookings or excursions.

The Adventure Tours department in Fahy Travel is dedicated to touring and adventure. The team are specialists in European and worldwide tours for every age. Their aim is to organise your preferred tour from start to finish. From your first enquiry to your journey home, they can plan and organise the whole trip with experienced suppliers.

Fly from Shannon to Majorca this summer

Thu, May 15, 2025

A new TUI service from Shannon Airport to Majorca will provide an additional 6,800 seats from the airport across the summer season.

Iconic Belfast hotel launches Champagne garden

Thu, May 15, 2025

Summer has officially arrived at the Culloden Estate and Spa with the opening of the hotel’s Bollinger Champagne Garden and the launch of a new seasonal menu.

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