Salthill Post Office

Wed, Apr 03, 2019

IN 1851, a sub-post office opened in Salthill where the Bal pub is today. In 1859, Salthill was brought within the town postal area. In those early days the post was delivered on foot. The first bicycle postal delivery was in 1901. From 1914 to 1926, Michael O’Flaherty of Dominick Street and Mike Ruane of Henry Street had a horse and van which they used to deliver letter and parcel post to the Salthill area.

The priest who robbed the National Museum

Wed, Apr 03, 2019

With March zooming off into the distance, our gratitude to St Patrick for giving us the opportunity to be an island of saints and scholars begins to wane. But no such relief was given to the saint himself. Our forebears couldn’t wait till he died before they were taking bits and pieces from his body and clothes for relics. As his teeth fell out they were snatched up, and given as sacred objects to make early Christian churches more attractive for a deeply spiritual and suspicious people, who had recently set aside their gods of nature, and embraced a more intangible Christ. An old holy tooth was just the sort of tangibility they could understand. At least one church, Cill Fiacail (‘The church of the tooth’) near the town of Tipperary, bears testimony to this bizarre but common practice.

About the year 1820, a man named Reilly, said to be a native of Sligo, went about Cong in Co Mayo, claiming to have the good saint’s tooth in a little shrine. He was making a tidy sum “performing cures upon man and beast”. Ladies and ewes were said to hold the relic “with special regard”, and far and near the population and the flocks “were the better of the blessed tooth.”

Are Sore Joints Holding You Back?

Wed, Apr 03, 2019

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in Ireland, affecting more than 400,000 people. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear of cartilage in the joints. There has been an increase in the number of people with osteoarthritis in Ireland for two reasons; our ageing population and more obese people putting an increased strain on their joints.

Treat your family to an Easter Break at Athlone Springs Hotel

Wed, Apr 03, 2019

Considering getting away for the Easter break at Athlone Spring Hotel.

Simple Ways with Water

Tue, Apr 02, 2019

We have a complicated relationship with water in these parts – as I write, sudden showers are lashing ferociously, whipped by early spring gales, and completely destroying the white flowers on my beloved star magnolia tree. By the time you read this, on the other hand, we could be in the grip of the next heatwave or under several inches of snow – we live not just in interesting times, but in an interesting place to be sure!

HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED THESE HEALTH ISSUES?

Mon, Apr 01, 2019

• Food allergies / Asthma/ Hay fever • Food intolerance / Digestive problems / IBD / IBS/Acid reflux • Hormonal Imbalance / PMS / PCOS / Early menopause/Endometriosis • Recurring Thrush/Candida/Leaky Gut Syndrome • Chronic fatigue / Always tired/Postviral fatigue • Inflammation/Joint pain /Arthritis/Sports injuries • Recurring Neck pain/ Back pain/ Hip pain/Frozen shoulder • Frequent colds and flu’s / low immunity • Acne / Rosacea/ Eczema/ Psoriasis • Stress / Anxiety / Depression / Insomnia

#L’ORIENT In Francis's Soap Shop you will find a unique range of cosmetics designed for our beloved children!

Mon, Apr 01, 2019

#L’ORIENT In Francis's Soap Shop you will find a unique range of cosmetics designed for our beloved children. Sweet Moments L'ORIENT takes care of your #child'skin, both during washing and #skincare. This unique children’s range contains the highest quality ingredients, obtained only from organic crops. Using cosmetics from our range, you guarantee your #children pleasant, gentle and above all safe at every step hygiene and care, from the moment of birth. In addition, you'll take care of the environment in which children will grow up! Why Sweet Moments L'ORIENT is the best choice for your child?

People of the Tribes: Meet Malgosia, Wojtek & Blanka

Mon, Apr 01, 2019

“We met 12 years ago, when I came to Ireland on holidays. After going back to Poland he was calling, texting and annoying me, so we met in France a month later and that's when it all started. I quit my job, packed my bags and moved over to Galway. Two years later we got married in Clarinbridge and had an amazing wedding party in O'Connors Bar in Salthill. Galway became our home and we couldn’t imagine a better place to have a family. In 2008, Blanka was born. We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary recently and we feel that each of us grew so much as we always pushed one another to do and achieve more in our lives. We always respected each other for who we are and gave each other strength to be true to ourselves when others thought otherwise. Marriage requires love, respect & patience. There are two people in a relationship and both are equally needed for it to succeed.”

The Salmon Weir Bridge

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

The original purpose of the structure that is the Salmon Weir Bridge was to connect the new County Courthouse with the County Gaol on Nuns Island. Urban folklore has it that they built a tunnel under the river at the time in order to transfer prisoners from one building to the other, but why would they construct a crossing over and under the water at the same time? It does not make sense. The building of the seven span bridge started in 1818 and finished in 1819.

‘I am an international socialist,’ shouted Pádraic Ó Conaire

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

In his famous statue of the writer and Irish scholar Pádraic Ó Conaire, the sculpture Albert Power presents a brilliant likeness to the man Galway knew as he went about the town. Liam Ó Briain, a friend and fellow Irish enthusiast, remarked that Albert Power had captured exactly how the man looked. Meeting Ó Conaire in town one evening, Ó Briain remembered that he looked in reality as he is on the statue: ‘the stick in his right hand, the little hat on his head’, a face that could show his ‘puckish humour.’ *

Demand for NUI Galway degrees on the rise

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

NUI Galway has seen a substantial increase in demand for its courses this year, with more than 5,000 students making it their university of choice for the 2019-2020 academic year. This marked a year-on-year increase of five per cent in first preference applications, against a national picture which saw the number of applications received by the CAO by February 1 grow by 0.5 per cent on last year’s levels.

I still feel ‘winter grey and bland’. Can anything help me get into a better spring mood?

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Naturopath Elle Fox, a graduate of the College of Naturopathic Medicine, discusses how to boost your mood naturally for spring.

Swimming is an essential life saving skill

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Everyone is capable of learning to swim. The team at Braemor SC have successfully taught the very young from three years of age to the more senior age groups to swim. Having an experienced instructor in the water as well as on the side of the pool helps even the most nervous pupils overcome their fear of water and succeed in learning to swim.

The continuing success of PLC programmes

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

The further education sector in Ireland is stronger than ever and offers great opportunities for students in a variety of ways. Further education offers a range of learning experiences such as apprenticeships and traineeships, workplace learning, and community education.

Learn SolidWorks/CNC milling and turning at GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

GRETB Training Centre will be offering a free 44 week full-time course with four weeks in company training planned for April.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in teaching?

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

There has never been a better time to become a teacher. If you are passionate about teaching, take the first step by starting your master's with Hibernia College and joining the alumni network of almost 10,000 teachers.

Sheridans Cheesemongers at Dunnes Stores wins Best Cheese Shop in UK and Ireland

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Theres no doubt that it has been an incredible journey for our own Sheridans Cheesemongers. After starting out selling Irish farmhouse cheese on a market stall in Galway almost 25 years ago, the Sheridan brothers' operation has grown, and Sheridans Cheesemongers can now be found in shops in Galway, Dublin, Waterford, and Meath. Their ethos is about providing quality farmhouse cheese to customers and they have always been enthusiastic supporters of raw milk cheese, quality producers, and the traditions of Irish food.

Fresh local food in stunning surrounds at Bia Blas Cafe

Thu, Mar 28, 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.

Funding for Galway City Partnership community food project

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

A Galway city community food initiative is one of 14 projects awarded funding from safefood for the 2019-2021 Community Food Initiatives (CFIs) programme. Galway City Partnership aims to promote healthy eating and overall wellbeing for families across the city.

People of the Tribes: Meet Cayla.

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Hi, my name is Cayla O’Neill Ruane, I was born in Galway 16 years ago and I have been living in the small village of Oughterard ever since. I have never been what someone would describe as ‘normal’, being an only child growing up, I always had to find ways to entertain myself without needing anyone around. I would read, create my own stories and act them out with my vast collection of dolls or make dances to show my mom when she got home from work. Living in Oughterard was difficult when I was younger, I didn’t have a lot of friends at school and there were very little activities for someone like me to participate in. Instead,I looked forward to the trip into Galway each weekend, as there was always so much to do and see in the city, even though it was through the confines of a Tesco shopping trolley.

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