Boxty's; a little piece of food heaven in Galway city

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

In an age where we do not have to leave the country to sample the food delights of Europe, Asia, America, and Africa, there is something that warms the heart and fills the stomach with happiness and comfort that only traditional Irish cuisine can offer. From the mighty breakfast bap to the humble potato pancake of boxty, it is impossible never to be left with anything but satisfaction with these homely delicacies

Home improvement projects to tackle this summer

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

If you are looking to give your home that upgrade you have always wanted, now is the time to do it.

The perfect gift for a creative loved one!

Wed, Jun 20, 2018

In an age where technology is king, we seem to be spending every available second on our phones and laptops, as well as watching TV and playing video games. Too much of anything is not good for anyone but because we have become so dependent on technology, it is very difficult to find any pastimes that satisfy our wish to express ourselves creatively which do not involve looking at some sort of screen.

Furnishing the Outdoor Room

Mon, Jun 18, 2018

As the evenings lengthen towards the summer solstice I hope you have been able to enjoy some time outside in the garden. This is the time of year when your garden furniture comes into its own so if yours is tired or past its best it might be time to think about investing in some new pieces. As a firm believer in the benefits of sitting down and enjoying the garden as much as possible, I look upon outdoor furniture as one of the most valuable investments in your garden, and it’s often overlooked in favour of hard landscaping and plants when planning your space. This is why I always include advice on the best furniture as an integral part of a garden design.

Top tips for selecting a wedding venue

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

So your other half has got down on one knee and made you the happiest person in the world. But now it is time for the real excitement to start - the wedding planning. All couples want their big day to be special but it is without doubt an event that takes lots of planning and the wedding venue is arguably the most important part of the process.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

What is the OCT scan?
Ocular Coherence Tomography is an advanced diagnostic 3 dimensional eye scan for people of all ages. The technology uses light instead of sound waves to provide a high resolution 3D image of all the major structures in the eye.

There won't be a dry eye in the house with this advice from Oranmore Optometrists

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Dry eyes is a very common condition that occurs when the quantity and quality of the tears fails to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated.

The Crane Bar

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

This pub, which is situated on the corner of William Street West and the Small Crane, was originally known as the West End Bar. In the 1930s it was owned by Paddy and Angela (known as Alda) Smith who lived over the pub. They also owned the garage behind the pub, which Paddy managed. This was where Bell, Book and Candle bookshop is today. Mrs Smith was from Loughrea and when she and her husband retired, they sold the business to her brother Mickey Coen. He ran it until 1970 when Padraig Cummins took it over. Padraig had a business in Menlo making concrete slabs.

The poet and his legend returns home

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Kathleen B Curran, who began working for the Galway Harbour Board after she left school, would rise spectacularly through the ranks to become the combined Harbour Master and secretary to the Port Authority (an unheard of position for a woman in Ireland). She was intimately involved in all of the major events which the harbour witnessed during the latter part of the last century. But I am sure she took particular pleasure, as an Irish language enthusiast and a great admirer of the poet WB Yeats, when Galway was picked out to play a role in the great poet’s funeral.

New and direct to Cyprus

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

An enchanting island, steeped in myth and romance. Cyprus has been welcoming visitors for thousands of years with the Romans and Greeks having all added to the island’s culture. And now, holidays in Cyprus offer superb beaches, secluded villages, cosmopolitan resorts, unique historic attractions - with new direct flights from Dublin to Larnaca and Paphos.

Sligo is the place to visit for summer

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

County Sligo is a place steeped in heritage and tradition, mountains, beaches perfect for walks, golf, cycling, or strolling along one of the beautiful beaches.

Autumn business training courses announced

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

The Local Enterprise Office will offer short training courses in marketing, web, and social media this autumn.

The King's Head

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

The pub is now to Ireland what the bistro has long been to France, that is a place of reliable cooking to be found across the country. Just as the French bistro is likely to have a menu of frisée and lardon salad, some steak frites and an apple tart, so the Irish pub will offer a terrine or pate, a burger and something involving beetroot and goat's cheese to start. There will be a fish dish, probably pork belly and rib eye for mains, and a chocolate fondant, crème brûlée, and lemon tart to finish. This is all excellent. They are sturdy, trustworthy dishes, the Ronseal of restaurant food. Either they are executed well or they are not great. Either way pub food culture will always be marked by its ordinary, not its exceptional.

Delicious fresh food made simple at Ballindooley Stores

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Freshly cooked food to take away for busy people on the go are among the deliciously simple food offerings at Ballindooley Stores, all freshly prepared in store by All Ireland silver award winning chef and local resident Orla Corcoran.

For a quality meal, go to The Forge

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

What makes The Forge stand out is the care taken with sourcing local suppliers, and the cooking is reliably good

Summer dining in Restaurant gigi’s at the g Hotel

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Restaurant gigi’s is more than just a hotel dining room. It is one of the top restaurants in Galway and richly deserves its two AA rosettes for culinary excellence.

It is the perfect choice for eating out with friends, celebration special occasions, or entertaining corporate clients this summer.

Lakeland Dairies to supply Supermac’s with ice cream

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

What makes Supermac’s ice cream taste so good?

Monaghan Bros — quality service and furniture for the hospitality industry

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Monaghan Bros are leading specialists in the manufacture and supply of standard and customised contract furniture to the hospitality industry throughout the country.

Their furniture is sold direct to the hospitality industry at home and to markets overseas such as UK, Europe, USA, Japan and Australia. In the Monaghan Bros Company, there are four brothers who commenced business in 1987.

Two years, multiple award wins, and thousands of happy customers; Happy Birthday John Keoghs

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

In just two years, multiple national awards, and a core local customer base have combined to make John Keoghs – The Lock Keeper, one of Ireland's best loved gastro pubs and social get together destinations.

LighterLife weight loss centre now open in Galway

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

Business owner Joanna Reilly has announced that LighterLife Galway is now open in Oldenway Business Park, Ballybrit, Galway.

LighterLife offers a range of plans to suit every lifestyle and budget. The most popular plan is the VLCD Total Plan where clients lose on average a stone a month. No calorie counting, point scoring, no fuss — just simple, fast, weight loss. All plans use the LighterLife range of nutritious and super tasty meal replacements with meals, desserts, shakes, bars, FastPots – whether you have a sweet or savoury preference there will be a option for you. The meal replacements start at only €2.85 each and contain 25 per cent of your RDA of essential vitamins and minerals. LighterLife js the only plan on the market that meets all EU and UK standards.

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