Taylor’s Hill school, one hundred and sixty years

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

One hundred and sixty years ago on Saturday, September 8, 1858, the Dominican sisters opened their school on Taylor’s Hill. Three years before that, they had taken over a house there known as Seaview (sometimes known as Mount Eaton), which belonged to the Sloper family; a simple country house with eight rooms, a medley of kitchen premises to the rear, stables behind the house, and with it, five acres of land.

The woman who swallowed a fish…

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

It is customary that in parts of southern Nigeria when a man goes fishing his wife remains behind him chatting to other wives in similar positions. When the husband catches a fish he swings his rod over his shoulder, his wife unhooks the fish, bites down on its head sufficiently to kill it, and pops it into their basket.

Gaslight at The Meyrick

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

The Meyrick has long had a special place in the hearts of the people of Galway. Known as the Railway Hotel when it opened in 1852, and later as the Great Southern Hotel, this stately showpiece looms large over Eyre Square. In 2006 it was renamed the Hotel Meyrick in order to maintain a link to its historical background, as Eyre Square was once named Meyrick Square. The hotel then underwent a refurbishment programme intended to reinstate the grandeur and elegance of its 19th century heyday, marble flooring, high ceilings, chandeliers and rich fabrics all contribute to re-creating the grandeur of old.

Enjoy afternoon tea at The Ardilaun

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Tradition, hospitality, and old world charm are synonymous with the luxurious Ardilaun hotel, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea.

Children dine free for Sunday lunch at Clayton Hotel Galway

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Sunday lunch is a special time to bring all the family together, and it has just got more exciting than ever at Clayton Hotel Galway.

Dine in the family friendly Enclosure Bar & Bistro which is conveniently located on the ground floor at Clayton Hotel Galway. With a relaxed atmosphere, children love to dine here as the food is exciting and they can choose to eat as much or as little as they like.

Get your fashion must-haves this autumn from Brown Thomas

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

As we wave goodbye to a summer full of festival antics and sporadic heat waves, we welcome the start of a new school and college year with some stunning autumn fashions courtesy of Brown Thomas, Galway.

All the boot styles you will need this autumn

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Boots: the founding fathers of autumn and winter footwear are making their way back to our overflowing wardrobes once again.

To celebrate or grieve depending on what weather takes your fancy, here are five boots styles you are sure to see hitting the fashion scene this season.

It’s OK to say yes at your first bridal appointment

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Shows such as Say Yes to the Dress have transformed the bridal dress shopping experience, and now brides book appointments at a variety of boutiques and spend days travelling through shops. With all those options Belladonna Bridal needs to reaffirm that there is nothing wrong with saying yes to your dress at your first boutique.

Meet the makers: Brown Thomas

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

What is your name and job?
Maeve O’Higgins and I am the Brown Thomas PR manager.

Sol y Luna School of Spanish for primary and secondary students and adults

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Sol y Luna Language School in Galway has been serving students’ needs for the past number of years and the testimonials from both parents and students speak for how successful it is.

Spanish is the third most spoken language worldwide, and is gathering momentum in its popularity and importance as a foreign language option in secondary education. Past students have also enrolled with a view to gaining competence in practical Spanish skills for foreign holidays.

Mr Math — understand, believe, and achieve

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Mr Math offers extensive tuition classes for Leaving and Junior Cert students with a focus on examination based revision. With more than 25 years' experience, Eamonn Conroy (St Enda's Secondary School, Galway) teaches maths to all levels in a clear, structured, and accessible way.

Bodhran Magic: a brilliant course for the New Year

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Rhythm is in all of us, and the New Year is the perfect time to start learning a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music then the bodhran is the perfect instrument to get going on. The new Bodhran Magic adult group courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre.

Trading Faces Stage School

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Taking part in a Trading Faces workshop can help boost your child’s confidence in a safe and fun environment. Claire Power, artistic director with Trading Faces, who has been a drama teacher for more than 19 years, outlines the benefits in personal development for your child.

Registration morning at Croí na Gaillimhe

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Croí na Gaillimhe will holds its biannual registration morning on Tuesday September 11 from 9.30am to 12.30pm where all the information on classes, clubs, and groups will be given. Located at 1 Mill Street, virtually in the heart of Galway, the centre offers courses, clubs, and programmes in a variety of topics as well as acting as an information hub for accessing useful information and resources. The resource centre’s wide and varied activities include the lunch and social club, Siel Bleu exercise programme for older people, a knitting club, men’s group, and many other activities. Registration will take place on the day for many of the classes. This resource centre of St Vincent de Paul continues to develop as a centre of considerable significance socially and educationally for the people of Galway city and county. The centre works with a range of groups across all ages and backgrounds: children, young people, parents, women and men, older people, and people new to our shores.

Register for Galway Youth Orchestra this weekend

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Galway Youth Orchestra will hold registration for members and auditions for new members in St Mary’s College on Saturday, September 8, from 10am to 12 noon.

Learn Spanish at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

The Spanish Institute is starting this September with new courses for adults, teenagers, and children. The new term will commence on September 17 and will offer a variety of Spanish classes to all levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule of courses is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page.

Learn to play the Rolls-Royce of card games with Better Bridge

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Bridge is said to be the Rolls-Royce of card games, offering the suspense of poker and the excitement of athletic sports in a social setting. It is the most stimulating, most intriguing, most fascinating, and most challenging of all card games. Each deal has some quality of strangeness, providing challenge, enjoyment, laughter, and sheer entertainment. Since the 1930s, bridge has been the most popular card game in the world.

Further education at GTI — your pathway to future success

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Whether you have received the offer you want or are having second thoughts about the course you chose, it is worth checking out the further education options available to you at Galway Technical Institute, the largest provider of full-time QQI Level 5 and 6 programmes in the west of Ireland. GTI will host a final open day on Tuesday September 11 from 10am to 4pm.

A career in sports massage therapy

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy has been providing the highest level of training in sports massage for almost 20 years.

Four steps to finding your perfect career

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

In this article JobChanger identifies four steps you need to consider when planning your career for the future. These are important, no matter what stage you are at in life, if you wish to find your ideal career and enjoy life.

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