School transitioning wellbeing and resilience workshops with Next Step Forward

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

On Monday August 12 health and wellbeing expert Dorothy Scarry, a qualified primary and secondary teacher, will host a wellbeing and resilience workshop in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel.

The objective of the workshop is to enable students to begin to take ownership of their personal wellbeing and resilience through identifying stressors and establishing a plan for interventions for themselves that they can maintain while they make the school transition and beyond. The practical aspects of starting secondary school, such as dealing with new teachers, timetables, movement between rooms, homework, etc, are also covered in part three of the workshop. Everyone will leave the workshop with a bespoke personal wellbeing plan.

Lifesavers all

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Tuesday November 20, 1984, was a sad day in Galway. It was the day Jimmy Cranny died, and though he had no family, his extended family of many thousands of people he had taught to swim mourned him and marked the passing of a legend. He could be seen at the seashore virtually every evening of the summer for many, many, years teaching children the basics of swimming, and as some of them progressed to competitive swimming, he provided early morning training sessions for them at the canal on a daily basis.

Dear Mr Semple I am that girl……

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Anne Root (formerly Browne) was about 16 years-of-age when she went to work for the Blakes at Menlo Castle. She was employed as a housemaid, and joined two other house staff, a parlourmaid, and a cook Delia Earley, with whom she shared an attic room. She and Delia became warm friends, and shared a terrifying ordeal when they were trapped together on the roof of the castle as it burnt in a raging fire on July 26 1910.

Christmas Parties at Athlone Springs Hotel

Wed, Aug 07, 2019

Athlone Springs Hotel is the place to party this festive season; centrally located, contemporary décor, good food and drink and lots of Christmas cheer will make your party stand out from the rest.

Discover "PRIMAL ENERGY OF THE AMAZON RAINFORESTS" – a new series of shampoos and hair masks at Francis' Soap Shop!

Tue, Aug 06, 2019

Francis' Soap Shop, located in Unit 11 of Corbett Court Shopping Centre, provides a unique and refreshing brand of natural cosmetics that is steadily gaining popularity in Ireland.

People of the Tribes: Meet Paschal.

Tue, Aug 06, 2019

Hello, my name is Paschal, this is Socks (the Horse )... I'm a Galway man through and through, living in Craughwell, Co. Galway. I was in the defence forces for 38 years, involved in the RDF Unit or the FCA Unit and stationed in Loughrea for 15 years. For the past 26 years on and off I have brought my family, friends and the odd wedding couple around on my horse and cart. Then I started bringing tourists and the public around the city, I love doing what I am doing, it gives me great joy! There is such a great buzz in Galway, if you're in bad form and need a lift, just walk down shop street, high street or Quay street, you're sure to meet a smiling, friendly face to snap you out of it. We have some much here in Galway, the lakes, the Sea, the people and the laughter!

Cottage Gardens in the Twenty First Century

Tue, Aug 06, 2019

What do you think of when you hear the words ‘Cottage Garden?’ Lots of things probably spring to mind – roses rambling round a doorway, tall flowering spires – delphiniums, lupins, hollyhocks – masses of scented things, and above all, a sense of abundance. It’s one of the most popular styles of garden even in the midst of all our twenty -first century technology – possibly, in fact, because of all that twenty first century technology.

Meet Dulux Colour Hero Sinéad Vaughan at T. O'Higgin's on Thursday 8th of August!

Fri, Aug 02, 2019

Back by popular demand!
Join T. O'Higgin's on Thursday the 8th of August when they will have Dulux Colour Hero Sinéad Vaughan in-store providing a complimentary consultation service. Feel free to bring any fabric samples, pictures or even video of the space to help in choosing the perfect scheme. She will also be there to help you with all your paint and colour questions, so make sure to benefit from all her tips and tricks to create the perfect home. Sinéad will also be available to talk to you about exterior and interior colour choices for your home! So why not pop in if you're around and talk to Sinéad. The event begins in-store at 10am-4pm. All of the team at T. O' Higgins truly hope to see you on the day.

Hydroponics made easy at West Coast Grow Shop

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

West Coast Grow Shop caters for a specialised type of growing. It stocks some of the best international hydroponic systems. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, it caters for all growing and hydroponic needs.

One hundred and fifty years racing at Ballybrit

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

We know that horse races were organised in different parts of County Galway from the middle of the 18th century, in places like Kilconnell, Eyrecourt, Rahasane, Ballinasloe, Ballymoe, Carraroe, and Bermingham House near Tuam. They were known as ‘racing matches’. In 1764, there was a five day meeting held at Knockbarron near Loughrea, and between 1829 and 1857, 15 meetings were held in Kiltulla near Ballybrit. In 1867, a series of races was organised at Bushfield near Oranmore.

Tragedy at Menlo Castle

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

In the early hours of July 26 1910 Menlo Castle, on the bank of the river Corrib, was totally gutted by a fire. Sir Valentine and Lady Blake’s daughter, Ellen, was lost in the flames. The cook Delia Early, who lived on the attic floor, jumped to her death. Delia shared a room with housemaid Anne Browne, who waited until her clothes were in flames, before jumping. She landed on a pile of hay placed by other household staff to break her fall. Severely injured and burnt, Anne was driven on an open truck, slowly into the Galway Infirmary, lying on a door to ease her movement and pain. Local farmers gave her milk to drink to try to cool her down.

It was a dramatic night, and widely reported throughout these islands. Built in 1550, and occupied by the Blakes from 1600, the family had added a Jacobean mansion to its original old tower house. It enjoyed an outstanding view of the river. Surrounded by its famous woods Menlo Castle was a picturesque sight, and a popular meeting place for generations of Galway people who went there in their thousands to celebrate the Maying festival, during the first three Sundays of May. Even as an ivy clad ruin, it holds our gaze today as we pass it by boat, or view it from the Newcastle/Dangan side of the river.

Legendary Aleppo Soap at Francis' Soap Shop

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

This is one of the best quality green soaps recommended for all skin types. It is often called perfect soap and its properties remain unrivalled.

Soaps, suds and plastic free shower items

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Considering the environment in the decisions and purchases you make in your daily life has now reached a point of necessity. Although in global terms many environmental issues require political drive and legislation, we can adopt a more conscious mindset to help our planet and can begin with even the smallest changes.

Get races ready with superb up-styles from Stylistic Hair Salon

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Natulique is the only Ecocert Certified Organic Hair Colour in the world and is taking Ireland by storm.

Jesus Peiro – Cala Collection

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

We have always been huge fans of Jesus Peiro. Its 2020 collection, named Cala, is no exception – there was a lot of love shared over these amazing gowns that are already in the Belladonna Bridal shop. You must see it

Joyce’s Supermarkets supports local

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Over the last number of years there has been a surge in the number of Irish brands popping up in the off licence section of your local store.

Cookes for a classic meal

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Everybody wants a unique selling point these days. Small plates, tapas, gourmet burgers, Mexican food, whatever it is, you need to specialise it seems. But there is at least one place in the middle of Galway that is bucking the trend and that is Cookes.

School Transitioning Wellbeing and Resilience Workshops with Next Step Forward

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

On Monday, August 12th health and wellbeing expert Dorothy Scarry, a qualified primary and secondary teacher, is hosting ‘Wellbeing and Resilience’ workshop in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel.

The objective of the workshop is to enable students to begin to take ownership of their personal wellbeing and resilience through identifying stressors and establishing a plan for interventions for themselves that they can maintain while they make the school transition and beyond. The practical aspects of starting secondary such as dealing with new teachers, timetables, movement between rooms and homework, etc are also covered in part three of the workshop. Everyone will leave the workshop with a bespoke Personal Wellbeing Plan.

Top tips on renting to students

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

With the beginning of August, Galway finds itself sleep walking towards the dreaded goodbye of summer for another year. The end of the season brings a number of changes to the city with the most notable being the massive influx of students from around the country and beyond.

BLOATING

Wed, Jul 31, 2019

Bloating is when your tummy is puffy, feels stretched and uncomfortable due to temporary abdominal distension.

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