Learn to dance sean-nós in Club Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

The next term of sean-nós dancing will commence on January 29 in Club Áras na nGael from 7pm onwards. There will be a beginners class from 7pm to 8pm, and an improvers class from 8pm to 9pm.

New term of courses at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

The Spanish Institute is launching a new term of Spanish courses starting on February 4.

Never stop learning — study part-time at GTI

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

The Galway Technical Institute is now taking applications across a range of part-time courses starting in January 2019. All courses are designed to enable learners to study in their own time and pace, giving them practical skills and competencies in their chosen area.

How to choose a coaching course

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Choosing a course can be difficult. How do you distinguish between all the available options?

Adult Irish language classes at Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Conradh na Gaeilge will hold a 10-week Irish language course, starting next week.

Dinner and a show at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel with two nights of tale-telling theatre

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Early 2019 at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel sees the remarkable lives of Richard “Humanity Dick” Martin and Lady Augusta Gregory brought to life in two nights of excellent theatre on January 27 and February 3 in the gorgeous surroundings of this Connemara hotel.

Childhood obesity — education is key

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

In recent years, Ireland has gone from famine to feast, we are now faced with the same problem of obesity as the rest of Europe and the developed world. How to stop the spread? Our lifestyle that had kept us slim is gone — replaced by the hallmarks of the global scourge of obesity. Levels are higher in rural areas, as people drive everywhere. Obesity is also a bigger problem among the less well off. We have been getting fatter for a long time and the Government has proposed, among other things, a colour coded labeling system, calorie labeling on menus, and on fatty, high sugar and salt foods.

Study shows that having acne or problem skin severely affects the confidence of young people

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

A recent study by the British Skin Foundation revealed some shocking attitudes to those suffering from acne. Of almost 3,000 people who responded to the study, more than half of those said they experienced verbal abuse from friends or family.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – 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. In most people this switch is off.

True Pilates for optimum health and vitality

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Tried and tested over the past 80 years, Pilates is a complete exercise system that gives long-lasting and often spectacular results.

Shape up for the New Year with Ardrahan Laser Lipo

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Are you getting married, attending an occasion, or do you just need a bit of help with the 'battle of the bulge'? Ardrahan Laser Lipo may have the answer.

Looking Forward after Breast Cancer Surgery seminar

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Local men's and women’s health clinician, Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, and Dr Audrey Kinahan, pharmacist, University Pharmacy, have announced details of an upcoming Looking Forward after Breast Cancer Surgery seminar.

Are you struggling to lose the stubborn weight around your middle?

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Are you ready to make a positive, permanent, change that will help increase your health and wellbeing? To assist you in your journey to better health and a better shape, Glenville Nutrition will hold a 12 week nutrition and wellbeing programme with a focus on how to ‘Lose Fat Around The Middle’, providing participants with the all the tools necessary to transform their health and shape for good.

Energy health screening open day with medical herbalist Patrick Murphy

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

After a series of hugely successful open days, medical herbalist Patrick Murphy will host his first energy health screening open day of the year at the Clayton Hotel, Galway, on Saturday January 19 from 8am to 7pm, using the Supertronic health screening device.

Celebrity Edge — a ship designed to leave the future behind

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Celebrity Cruise Lines launched its latest ship, Celebrity Edge, last month in Miami where she is currently cruising the Caribbean. She moves to Europe in May where she will spend the summer cruising the Mediterranean. This ship has taken cruising to a new level.

Sleep healthier with Better Bedding Protect A Bed Mattress cover

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

To fully protect your mattress use Protect-A-Bed mattress encasement, available from Better Bedding, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway.

The AllerZip mattress protectors give complete mattress protection for a healthy, allergy-free, sleep zone. The three-sided zipper and AllerZip seal gives total protection against dust mites, allergens, and bed bugs. AllerZip mattress encasement is completely bed bug entry, escape, and bite proof. It is a barrier for allergens, dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and mould.

New year, deep clean

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

We are now in the middle of February and life for many of us has settled back down into the regular routine after the Christmas rush.

Elegant Wedding Showcase, January 20th at The Galmont Hotel

Wed, Jan 16, 2019

Your love story begins at The Galmont, come join us...

The Evil Within series - do you have the stamina to outrun Laura?

Games Reviews Mon, Jan 14, 2019

FOREWARNED IS forearmed as they say, and if you are about to enter nightmare worlds which are the creation of a violent sociopath, or a corrupt corporation, or possibly both, an 'It'll be alright on the night' attitude is not advised.

Liam Ó Briain, Irish rebel

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Liam Ó Briain was born in Dublin in 1888. In 1916 he helped print the Proclamation and he served with Michael Mallin in the College of Surgeons during the Rising. He was subsequently interned in Wandsworth Prison and in Frongoch. In 1917 he was appointed professor of romance languages in UCG. He was jailed in Belfast in 1919/20. When he returned to Galway he was appointed as a judge in the Republican Courts In late 1920, he was having dinner in college when he was arrested by the Black and Tans, and jailed for 13 months in Galway and the Curragh. Some of his experiences in prison are vividly described in a recently published book.

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