Easter revision courses at Galway School of Maths Grinds

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The Galway School of Maths Grinds is holding a Junior Cert maths Easter revision course in NUIG.

Coast through the day – celebrate Easter at the Connemara Coast Hotel

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Get the family together to enjoy a traditional Easter four course menu with dishes including roast leg of Connemara lamb in a rosemary jus, oven baked herb crusted cod in a Chardonnay cream sauce, and grilled fillet of Atlantic salmon in a sesame and soy dressing.

The Irish breakfast at its best

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

It is shaping up to be a great year for Irish hospitality, and with accommodation bookings well up everywhere and eating out for breakfast and brunch now hugely popular — especially in cities — the quality of the Irish breakfast is playing a new part in showcasing the stellar standards of our food and hospitality industries.

Avo Nice Day — the original avocado food stall

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Europe’s first avocado themed food stall will be serving delicious sandwiches and other tasty treats this weekend at the Galway Food Festival.

The stall is curated by Emmett Kerrigan and Keith Loftus, who combine the best ingredients in innovative ways to delight their customers. Plans are also in place for the stall to attend a number of events and festivals throughout the country over the summer.

Avo Nice Day — the original avocado food stall

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Europe’s first avocado themed food stall will be serving delicious sandwiches and other tasty treats this weekend at the Galway Food Festival.

Easter Sunday family dining at Clayton Hotel Galway

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

If you are looking to celebrate this coming Sunday with some quality family time, then why not go to the four-star Clayton Hotel Galway for a delectable Easter Sunday lunch. Let the experienced team be at your service and enjoy a great combination of delicious food while enjoying a relaxing afternoon in the intimate surroundings of the modern Tribes Restaurant at Clayton Hotel Galway.

Avo Nice Day — the original avocado food stall

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Europe’s first avocado themed food stall will be serving delicious sandwiches and other tasty treats this weekend at the Galway Food Festival.

The stall is curated by Emmett Kerrigan and Keith Loftus, who combine the best ingredients in innovative ways to delight their customers. Plans are also in place for the stall to attend a number of events and festivals throughout the country over the summer.

A feast for all the family at Galway Food Festival this weekend

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The 2018 Galway Food Festival returns this weekend to celebrate the people, produce, and passion that have firmly established Galway as the food capital of the west. Now in its seventh year, the west’s premiere food festival will take place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend from March 29 to April 2, with five days of mouthwatering markets, delicious demonstrations, tasty talks, and a feast of family fun.

More than forty years of history at Dangan House Garden Centre

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Dangan House Garden Centre is 41 years old this year. This is the story of how a humble market stall in the Saturday market grew into the successful business it is today.

Enjoy warmer winters with West Coast Insulation

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

West Coast Insulation is a leading provider of cavity wall and attic insulation. The Galway-based company offers a free quotation and assistance and information on the available grants for homeowners.

West Coast Insulation is an official installer for leading insulation manufacturer Kingspan. When insulating a house, the company injects EcoBead Platinum Bonded Bead in the cavity walls, even when there is existing aerobord insulation. This significantly improves the heat retention and also fills in any gaps in the older insulation. The company keeps the injection holes closer together to ensure the walls are filled 100 per cent and that the bead is packed as tightly as possible. The company installs Knauf rolled insulation in attics.

Free home consultation service from Spellman TBW

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Spellman TBW offers a free home consultation service, helping you to bring some focus and clarity to your home improvement project.

Kick back and relax in the ‘heel’ of Italy

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Removed from the crowds of some other Italian resorts, Puglia is essentially ‘the heel of the boot’ of Italy. Buried away in the south, it hides myriad spectacular sights, historical architecture, and beaches untouched by tourism. The choice of cities is so diverse, so let Corrib Travel help you in determining what suits your needs and the most convenient way to travel to your chosen destination

Leap Card savings for Galway commuters

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The National Transport Authority’s Leap Card is available in Galway on Bus Éireann city services. Customers can choose an adult, student, or child Leap Card for better value and more convenient travelling, and no need for cash on board.

The NTA’s fare determination has resulted in savings of up to 30 per cent on single trips, resulting in a fare reduction from €2.30 to €1.61 for adults and from €1.30 to €0.91 for children. Leap Cards are available to buy and top-up in a range of Payzone agent shops in Galway (see www.payzone.ie for full details) while cards can also be topped up online, via the Leap top-up app on Android phones, and with credit purchased from convenience stores.

98’s — Under-16 Street League champions, 1968

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

In 1893, a Bohermore hurling club was affiliated to the County Board. There was a strong nationalist tradition in the area and so the club evolved into Bohermore 98’s in honour of the centenary of the 1798 rebellion. The guiding lights of the club were Jim Tonery, Paddy ‘Ham’ Ruffle, and John Crowe. The club forfeited a County Championship in 1903 when one of their players was sent off. The team protested at the injustice of the decision and walked off the pitch. Their clubhouse was in Bohermore on a site that was later occupied by “Monto’s Shop” and is today covered with townhouses.

Drama as Galway surrenders to Cromwell’s troops

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Week II
Living in Ireland during the mid 17th century was a frightening and a bloody time. Following the extreme political crisis that resulted in civil war in England, Ireland was plunged into a period of despair that would lead to the demise of the ancient Celtic fiefdoms, and a vigorous attempt to reconquer the hearts and minds of the Irish people.

Galway’s westend stars shine at National Restaurant Awards!!

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

Galway Westends leading lights Kai Restaurant on Sea Road and Dela Restaurant on Dominick Street have taken home gold at this year's Restaurant Association of Ireland awards that were held in Roscommon on Tuesday evening.

Our Place, Your Party. Fun on the square!

Tue, Mar 27, 2018

Whatever type of occasion you are planning to have, if it’s a work party or a wedding party, a birthday party or just the boys on the town, a pre-gig get together or a girls night out then The Skeff has a space for you. Some people enjoy a pint of plain, while others a Pinot Grigio. Some can't get enough of the pink gin while others prefer a Paddy's neat. With 5 bars across one venue we have everything covered. And, we have excellent finger food options available too. So, come join us for some fun on the square. Let us know what you need, because It's our place, but your party. email: [email protected] phone 091563173 visit http://www.theskeff.ie/parties/

Setting Boundaries

Mon, Mar 26, 2018

Whatever size your garden is, there will be some sort of boundary separating it from the world outside and the boundary has an important role to play in a number of ways. In towns and cities we need to enclose our own space and create a private area outside our homes for our own personal use, and in more rural areas with larger gardens the boundaries may be further away from the house itself, but still have an important role to play in the design of the garden.

A new experience at MK HAIR

Fri, Mar 23, 2018

With a flare and passion for hairdressing that is almost as impressive as the hairstyles that he crafts for clients, Max Kinsella has recently opened the doors of his salon, MK HAIR, to the public.

Fair day, Eyre Square, September 2, 1926

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

This photograph of a cattle fair on Eyre Square was taken looking toward the west. The buildings in the distance were, on the far left, Gilbey’s, drinks distributors which later moved premises to William Street; next to it was Webb’s Hotel. This was originally built in 1810 and was known as the Clanricarde Arms. It was later known as Kilroy’s Hotel, then Murphy’s, until it was taken over by Joe Delaney and he changed the name to The Imperial Hotel.

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