BóTOWN - The city’s newest burger bar!

Wed, Aug 22, 2018

Located in the heart of Galway’s trendy West End, BóTOWN serves up a wide selection of craft burgers and beers across two floors in a really chilled, cosy and charming setting. The city’s newest burger bar might have only opened its doors last month but it has been over two years in the making. It is the creation of local lads David Fitzpatrick and Frank Greaney, who have completely revamped a previously derelict building at 57 Dominick Street Lower.

I’ve Got a Crush on You?

Tue, Aug 21, 2018

I love aromatic plants. What’s an aromatic plant? Well, I think of it as a plant you have to do something to in order for it to release its aroma. So you have to crush the leaves or stems or possibly even tread on it, in order to appreciate its unique fragrance. This is in contrast to scented plants, usually with scented flowers – roses, jasmine or sweet peas for instance – that release their scent into the air without any input from humans. But an aromatic plant makes you work that little bit harder – you have to get up close and personal and engage with the plant in order to appreciate the scent it has to offer, unless you’re in a very sunny climate in which case the sun will draw the aromatic oils from the plant.

People of the Tribes: Meet Bernie Veronica.

Tue, Aug 21, 2018

'My name is Bernie Veronica Connolly and I am a dance and fitness instructor. I grew up in County Galway in a place called Ros A Mhil in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht.

People of The Tribes: Meet Sharon.

Tue, Aug 21, 2018

My name is Sharon Nolan, I’m originally from Roscommon but I’ve been living in Galway city for almost 10 years by now.

Galway Business School - Full & Part Time Options available - Now enrolling!

Fri, Aug 17, 2018

At Galway Business School, one of the leading independent third-level colleges in Ireland, they pride themselves on their ability to respond quickly to the changing needs of students, industry and labour markets. With their commitment to flexibility, accessible progression routes and a strong academic record, they support you as you embark upon a lifelong learning journey. If you are the kind of student who enjoys being challenged — intellectually, socially and personally — then Galway Business School is an institution you should consider for your studies.

Wellbeing is more important than exams, Samaritans say

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Samaritans in Galway is calling on students and parents to ensure young people receiving their exam results this week are not put under unacceptable pressure.

With more than 55,000 students having received their Leaving Certificate results, Samaritans says it is crucial to emphasise that emotional wellbeing is more important than grades.

The art of hurling

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

In the year 1527, it was decreed in one of the Galway Statutes that “At no time to use ne occupy ye hurling of ye little balle with the hookie sticks or staves, nor use no hand balle to play without the walls, but only the great foot balle”. It seems the authorities of the day were trying to limit the playing of hurling, but they might as well have tried to hold back the tide.

Salthill - ‘One of the nicest localities in the Kingdom.’

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Salthill was a quiet fishing village, existing independently from Galway town, until the Victorian obsession for health and fresh air eventually came to the west of Ireland. Invigorating salt-sea baths, salt-water showers, and, as I mentioned in former weeks, confined bathing opportunities for women; but where men could hire togs for some manly swimming and diving. By 1828 it was noted that there were 40 to 50 neat lodges along its sea shore, where there were only two or three a few years before.

Let Your Summer Stay Green, at a WEEE Ireland Collection Event in Galway

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Remember: Recycling is More Than Large Appliances, #SmallThingsMatter Too

Water Babies Autumn Term

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Water Babies are taking bookings for the Autumn term starting at the end of August. The term runs for ten weeks with weekend and weekday classes held in and around Salthill, Oranmore, Ballybrit, Claregalway, Athenry, and Galway City.

People of the Tribes: Meet Morgan.

Wed, Aug 15, 2018

Hi, I'm Morgan O Callaghan. I am a born and bred Galwegian, a happy one at that. I'm a transport enthusiast and I've been interested in the Bus and coach industry for as long as I can remember. Ever since I was a young boy I can always remember being fascinated by the bus and coach industry. My obsession as some people would call it, lead to me knowing every driver working for a bus company in Galway. It's only in the last few years I've realised where my passion and love for this industry was taking me. I always wanted to be physically involved in the ''ins and the outs'' of this industry which didn't go down well with ex-girlfriends, who thought I was a freak!

Confidence Boosting Speech and Drama Class for Children

Mon, Aug 13, 2018

Réalta School of Speech and Drama are bringing their popular group class back this Autumn! This class will include improvisation, speech exercises, storytelling, poetry, Mime, games and much more! The classes restart on September 12th and will run every Wednesday for six weeks in the beautiful surroundings of Croi na Gaillimhe.

People of the Tribes: Meet John.

Mon, Aug 13, 2018

My name's John Martin Tierney and I come from Moycullen, so I'm a Galway native. Where I live is so close to the city that I can consider myself being from the shticks and the city at the same time.

Use me!

Mon, Aug 13, 2018

I’ve recently acquired one of those cute little bamboo coffee cups that you can re-use over and over again, and at the end of its life it composts down, apart from the rubber lid. It’s much nicer to drink from than a plastic or metal re-usable container or indeed the single use paper cups it’s intended to replace. It’s getting a lot of use, as I’m on the road a lot visiting clients’ gardens and after a couple of hours on site it’s safer for all concerned if I get my caffeine hit. It made me think just how many of the single use cups I used to get through – many of us have only recently realised that these can’t be recycled because of the thin inner layer of plastic.

Bubbles and Barks dog grooming academy is now enrolling

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Do you want to work with dogs? Are you a creative, kind, person? Dog groomers have such a rewarding job. You can have that too.

Back to school without a bang

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Pioneers of wellbeing in Irish schools, Dr Ann Caulfield and Derval Dunford of Mindfulness Matters, have just released a video giving teachers' and children’s perspectives on the difference that simple practices can make to anxiety, worry, concentration, and the overall classroom climate. One cute example from the children demonstrates how to magically manage ‘butterflies in their tummies’, something that may be useful for some teachers and parents, as well as children going back to school.

NUI Galway engineering maths qualifying exam offers Leaving Cert students a second chance

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The College of Engineering and Informatics at NUI Galway has announced details of this year’s engineering maths qualifying exam, which gives students a second chance to pursue a career in engineering. The exam, which takes place on Wednesday, August 22, is for students who achieve the CAO points for an undergraduate engineering degree course at NUI Galway but who have not met the obligatory maths requirement.

FRS Training Ltd – providing qualifications in healthcare

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Helping to prepare learners for a career in healthcare has been hugely rewarding for FRS. Graduates of the company’s QQI Level 5 major award in healthcare have gone on to work in hospitals, in residential care, childcare, and in communities around the country.

Free card making demonstrations at Cregal Art

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Cregal Art welcomes Kerry Manning Colson as a demonstrator and craft teacher.

Cruinniú na mBád festival to celebrate seafood this weekend

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

A special celebration of seafood to mark the Galway, West of Ireland 2018 European Region of Gastronomy awaits visitors to the long-standing traditional sailing festival Cruinniú na mBád in the picturesque harbour village of Kinvara this weekend.

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