Triple win for The Galway Plaza at prestigious industry awards

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

The Galway Plaza came out on top in the Motorway Service Station and Best Forecourt Facilities categories at the annual Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards. In what was a great night for Galway, Brian Joyce won Manager of the Year for The Galway Plaza as well. The awards recognise excellence of service and facilities at national level. The event took place at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin.

Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas party at the iconic Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Overlooking Eyre Square, Hotel Meyrick is the home of Christmas in Galway city centre, and the ideal location for a Christmas party or get-together. The magical Hotel Meyrick serves up a feast of festive experiences with delicious food, exceptional service, and lively entertainment. This is a truly beautiful venue, none more so than over the Christmas period. It is full of atmosphere and right in the heart of the city.

Indulge in traditional afternoon tea this winter at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Hotel Meyrick has long been recognised as the home of the perfect afternoon tea in Galway city. As the winter months arrive, treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence and a little time out from the real world. Sink into one of the parlour lounge’s relaxing chairs and enjoy Hotel Meyrick’s afternoon tea, served daily from 1pm to 6pm.

Christmas feasts with a rustic twist at Cafe Express

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

At Cafe Express, Eyre Square, Christmas is all about sharing — sharing experiences, sharing stories, and sharing festive feasts.

The Galmont Hotel & Spa has Christmas all wrapped up

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

The four star Galmont Hotel & Spa Galway, formerly the Radisson Blu, has announced the launch of its exclusive Christmas offering with all the trimmings, to ensure a festive season to remember.

The Awaking of Augusta - The affair

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

The affair between Augusta Lady Gregory and Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, the romantic traveller, poet and a somewhat eccentric man addicted to political causes, lasted one year. It carried on almost under the eyes of her husband Sir William. He did not notice it, or if he did, he chose not to notice it.

Christabel Pankhurst in Galway

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

Our image this week is of a newspaper advertisement for an extraordinary meeting that took place in the Town Hall 100 years ago today.

Monster Charity Auction this Sunday – Kiltormer GAA Complex

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

Kiltormer GAA complex in East Galway is the place to be this Sunday! What is happening…….well a Monster Charity Auction with all the trimmings! From BBQ, children’s entertainment, face painting, cake sale, Bric-A-Brac and fashion corner it going to be a hive of activity. The auction has been organized to create safe and accessible car parking at the local national school which currently only has six car spaces, forcing parents to park on both sides of a busy main road. The LCDG is leading the project and needs to raise €100,000 to make their dreams a reality. The Monster Auction is the main fundraiser for the project and so the group is calling for strong support locally.

Acers – How to Ace it

Mon, Oct 15, 2018

The Acer palmatum, or Japanese maple, seems to be high on the wish list of trees for gardens and often when I meet clients to discuss their garden plans it’s one of the plants they’d like included. I’m not surprised as it’s such a pretty, elegant tree – but if you’d like to grow one there are a few things it’s useful to know.

OBITUARY - The death of Monivea’s Msgr. James J. Loughnane PA. VF. in Los Angeles.

Mon, Oct 15, 2018

Monivea native Monsignor James J. Loughnane Protonotary Apostolic, Vicar Forane & pastor of St. Denis in Diamond Bar, passed away at the age of 81 at St. Jude Hospital in Fullerton on Monday evening the 17th of September following complications post emergency surgery.

Phones at the ready for Galway Simon Community!

Mon, Oct 15, 2018

Phones at the Ready! Usually, at a Quiz Night, all phones are asked to be put away, not in this case!!

SMALLWALL - THE ULTIMATE TEAMMATE TEACHING FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLS!

Fri, Oct 12, 2018

SmallWall sports equipment is a new company based in the west of Ireland. We develop sports equipment that encourages its users to participate in physical activity and go on to develop basic fundamental skills that open the door to playing sports of choice. They also install the SmallWall arena which is a comprehensive training environment that enhances the way we teach basic fundamental sports movements like kick, catch, head, throw and agility improvements in a fun and safe manner.

The awaking of Augusta - Marriage

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

My dear Miss Persse, I have read over many times the letter which you wrote to me a fortnight since when returning Roderick Hudson. Am I too presumptuous in thinking that there is something more in it than a mere critique on that book? I have thought over and over again on the subject and have at length determined to ask if I may write freely to you - on the most momentous question affecting a man and woman’s life…..’

Waterside, c1885

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

Some 100 years before this photograph was taken, most of the area we are looking at would have been under water, the river covered much of what is Woodquay today. Most of the people who lived in the area would have been small farmers or fishermen, their houses (outside the city walls) made of blocks of stone, often with moss stuffed into the crevices and a roof covered partly with straw, partly with turf. The river provided a rich source of food, though in the city, the fishery, from the Salmon Weir to the sea, was privately owned.

Connemara Green Festival 2018 puts the focus on food as part of Galway European Region of Gastronomy

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

The Connemara Green Festival, packed with family-friendly events with a foodie flavour and taking place this weekend, October 12 to 14, is sure to be an autumn highlight of Galway ERoG programme.

When life gives you lemons

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

The highlight of many a tourist's visit to the west of Ireland is often a trip to the Aran Islands. As such, you may guess that the primary income of the residents of Inis Mor is from visitors to their little paradise. The only way to access the island is by boat or plane. During the summer season waves of people come with every ferry, and with each arrival tourists swarm to view the island, hiring bikes and taking bus tours. They all need to be fed and watered and costs can be high, as everything not produced on the islands must be brought by ferry.

Culturally, the Aran Islands were for centuries very isolated from developments in other parts of Ireland and Western Europe, and thus reliant primarily on their own resources for both entertainment and news. They have a strong tradition of self-sufficiency in a very harsh environment with the land consisting of unyielding slabs of limestone, resistant to traditional farming methods. Although the island is only two miles wide and nine miles long, there are 5,000 miles of man-made stone walls. By mixing layers of sand and seaweed on top of rock the islanders created fertile soil to grow potatoes and other vegetables and to provide grazing for cattle and sheep. These in turn provided wool and yarn to make patterned hand-knitted jumpers, shawls and caps, hand-woven skirts, trousers, jackets, hand-made shoes known as pampooties, and hides for the iconic island currachs for fishing and trading with the mainland.

Christmas at the Harbour

Wed, Oct 10, 2018

Celebrate with Friends, Family or Colleagues this Christmas at the Harbour Hotel.

Narcissi – it’s now or never

Tue, Oct 09, 2018

A few weeks ago we spoke about the tiny, early spring bulbs that flower in late winter and at the very start of spring. This week let’s consider narcissi – known to most of us as daffodils. As a rule of thumb, the smaller the bulb and the earlier it flowers, the sooner you need to get it in the ground to allow root and shoot formation in time for the main event – blooming. It’s still a bit early for tulips as current advice is to plant them when it gets really cold – November or December is fine and you can even get away with planting them in January, as all but the early ones don’t flower till April or May.

Autumn Wedding Showcase - Lough Rea Hotel, Sunday October 14th

Mon, Oct 08, 2018

Autumn Wedding Showcase
Win your wedding stylist with Rosewater Weddings & Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Christmas party nights at Athlone Springs Hotel

Mon, Oct 08, 2018

Athlone Springs Hotel is the place to party this festive season.

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