Fly a Kite for Mental Health this Fathers Day in Galway

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

On Fathers Day in Galway, on Sunday 16th June people from across Galway are being invited to South Park, Galway to fly a kite for men and boys' mental health. The idea is to create a powerful visual spectacle of support for men and boys.

Top tips on summer cleaning

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Summer has officially arrived in terms of months, however, weather-wise, the least said the better.

Tonery’s Pub, sixty years in Bohermore

Wed, Jun 05, 2019

Jim Tonery opened his pub in Bohermore 60 years ago yesterday, on June 5, 1959. It was formerly owned by Johnny and Kate Martyn. The inside walls were whitewashed to keep them clean and also disinfected. Barrels were stored against the back wall and sometimes used as seating with planks on top. One had to be careful when entering as there was a small step down just inside the door, and if you missed it and staggered, you were likely to hear Mrs Martyn say, “Go back to where you came from, you have enough in already”. Johnny Martyn was a blacksmith and he had a forge attached to the pub where he shod horses, made gates, etc.

June 6 – The day democracy returned to Europe

Wed, Jun 05, 2019

The battle for Normandy June-August 1944, launched on D-Day exactly 75 years ago, marked, after Stalingrad, the beginning of the end of Nazi Germany. It was a major battle. The Allies suffered 209,672 casualties of whom 36,796 were killed. Some 28,000 Allied airman were lost in the months preceding and during the campaign.

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME (RLS)

Wed, Jun 05, 2019

Restless leg syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, can cause an unpleasant sensation in the legs with the irresistible urge to move them.

Escape to Spiddal for a Cultural & Culinary treat!

Wed, Jun 05, 2019

The winding coastal road West of Galway gives way to sweeping views of the Burren across the bay and brings you to the coastal town of Spiddal- only 20 minutes from Galway city. Here, in the heart of the Gaeltacht, you’ll find treasures and treats for the senses in the Ceardlann Craft Village and the award-winning Builín Blasta Café & Bakery. Located across from Spiddal beach, The Ceardlann Craft Village is home to a variety of traditional crafters including basket weaving, ceramics, glass craft, screen printing, traditional weaving and art. Each of the studios is artist owned and operated, giving you a chance to meet the maker and pick up that perfect gift for yourself or someone you love.

A Raven’ Street Feast in Galways Westend!

Tue, Jun 04, 2019

Fourth Street Feast sees 2,000 people cross the bridge into Galways Westend.

Miss Galway 2019/20

Tue, Jun 04, 2019

The selection night for Miss Galway will run this Friday evening. DNA Nightclub is the main sponsor for this year’s contest and look forward to supporting this year’s Miss Galway throughout her reigning year. The winner of the Miss Galway contest will be signed with Catwalk Models and sponsored by Sarah Mason Professional and Educo Gym to get her prepared for the Miss Ireland pageant at the end of the Summer. The charity sponsor which Miss Galway will support throughout 2019/20 is Cancer Care West.

Spoil your Dad this Father's Day at Dillisk on the Docks!

Tue, Jun 04, 2019

Grab the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time together and treat your father to the best this Father’s Day for a delicious menu in Dillisk on the Docks created with locally sourced ingredients. Dillisk on The Docks combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of cooking resulting in a unique experience while located in stylish surroundings with rustic décor, the perfect location to treat your dad like the superhero he is this Father’s Day.

Make your Dad feel Awesome at The Galmont Hotel & Spa

Tue, Jun 04, 2019

We’re celebrating all Dads this Father’s Day with an experience that will really show your Dad how loved he is. Start your day with a delicious 3-course lunch in Marinas, complete with a complimentary pint for the man himself and a dessert buffet packed with sweet treats. Then, make your way to spirit one spa where all Dads get a complementary thermal suite pass as a thank you from us to him for simply being his great self.

The Facebook Garden – Connecting with each other and with the natural world

Tue, Jun 04, 2019

One of the most innovative gardens at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show was the Beyond the Screen garden sponsored by Facebook. Why? Well, in a world where social media often gets a bad press – and understandably so – this garden set out to celebrate the many ways in which social media platforms can connect people across the world in different ways.

Madden’s garage, 1936

Thu, May 30, 2019

The Madden brothers came originally from near Ballinasloe. They emigrated to the US and when the depression happened, one of them, Jackie, made up his mind to remain in America, but the others decided to return to Galway and set up in business. Two of them, Willy and Charley, developed the nurseries on Taylor’s Hill, Miko opened a garage in Woodquay, and Jimmy built this garage at Nile Lodge with the help of his brother Willy. It was on a terrific location, situated on a junction of the two main roads from the city to Salthill.

‘What do you think of that, Mr McDonogh?’

Thu, May 30, 2019

I think that even today if a 21 years old woman applied for permanency to her job as Galway county surveyor, which she held from December 1906 for five months, and was turned down due to her young age and lack of experience, most of us would not be surprised.

Love yourself, love your bed

Thu, May 30, 2019

Loving yourself requires a long-term commitment to the triumvirate of health – proper nutrition, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. When you really want to treat yourself, you may even invest in the occasional pampering or luxury experience to reward yourself and recharge.

How to reduce your belly fat in seven days

Thu, May 30, 2019

Are you self conscious about your belly fat? If you would like to lose your stomach fat and get a great looking waistline, there is so much more you can get with the right plan of action. The answer is to burn real fat, lots more real fat. Unfortunately nearly all weight loss plans burn very little fat.

No matter how bad your stomach is you can improve it enormously. Regardless of your age or the cause (post baby weight, surgery, slow thyroid weight, beer belly weight, etc), a weight loss plan that burns real fat will dramatically change your stomach.

Lead a fun and active life without incontinence worries

Thu, May 30, 2019

We all know the dreadful feeling of sneezing or coughing suddenly while having coffee with friends or while out shopping and experiencing incontinence. Help is available to give yourself back your freedom without fear of leaks.

Expert fertility care and more at Fertility & Fetal Health

Thu, May 30, 2019

Fertility & Fetal Health is a fertility and antenatal clinic led by Dr Nikhil Purandare, a consultant obstetrician, gynaecologist, and fertility specialist. The clinic provides personalised one-to-one treatment to women and couples in the west of Ireland.

Dr Purandare and the team at Fertility & Fetal Health have a wealth of experience in the fields of fertility, reproductive medicine, obstetrics, and gynaecology.

Fresh local food in stunning surrounds at Bia Blas Cafe

Thu, May 30, 2019

Bia Blas Cafe is located in the Sheep and Wool Centre in the picturesque village of Leenane on the Wild Atlantic Way. Its position on the edge of the Killary Fjord — Ireland’s only fjord — means diners are guaranteed a view like no other.

Kai style ramen

Thu, May 30, 2019

Ramen is really just a hearty broth pimped up with noodles, toppings and garnishes, all served in a deep comforting bowl. Kai cooks the pork chops on the bone for flavour and to keep the meat from drying out. You will find kecap manis in any Asian supermarket — it is an Indonesian soy sauce, slightly thicker and sweeter than regular soy. If not a few spoons of soy mixed with a spoon of treacle will do in its place.

Kai Restaurant cracks Bord Bia ‘Eggs for Anytime’ chef competition

Thu, May 30, 2019

Kai Restaurant’s pork ramen with Bord Bia quality assured eggs has been announced as the winning dish in the ‘Eggs for Anytime’ chef competition. The competition, run by Bord Bia and the Irish Egg Association, invited chefs from around the country to embrace the culinary versatility of eggs and create an eggciting recipe with Bord Bia quality assured eggs that would feature on their restaurant menu, separate to breakfast and brunch.

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