The enduring legend of the Irish Madonna of Hungary

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

An extraordinary thing happened in the Hungarian city of Gyor on St Patrick’s Day, March 17 1697. A painting of the Virgin and Child, brought to the city 42 years previously by Bishop Walter Lynch, a member of the esteemed Lynch family of Galway, began to ‘weep copiously’ during Mass. Despite having been wiped clean with linen cloths (one of those cloths is still preserved), it continued to exude ‘a bloody sweat’ for three hours.

Expand personal power with effective communications with Lally & Associates

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

While management skills are important, they can only take a person so far.

Discover systematic kinesiology

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

As a natural health practitioner of systematic kinesiology my goal is to educate and empower clients.

New Spanish courses for beginners starting in April at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

Spanish courses for beginners will start the week of April 10 at The Spanish Institute.

Learn more about digital marketing with Irish Times Training

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

The Irish Times training’s renowned diploma in digital marketing is running in Galway’s Western Management Centre this April over 12 consecutive Wednesday evenings.

A Taste of Chocolate supper club at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie this Easter

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

Easter is coming, which heralds the next supper club event at the popular Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at the Hotel Meyrick on Eyre Square. This Easter Saturday, March 31, celebrate your love of chocolate by booking the Taste of Chocolate supper club at €36 for three courses.

Harry’s Bar at Water Lane

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

There are several well-known bars existing in the world under the name Harry’s Bar, from Paris to New York to Rome and Beijing. The most famous would certainly be Harry’s Bar in Venice, known as the place where the Bellini was invented.

Spring into Wellness with Weight Watchers this March

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

Until this weekend, Weight Watchers Ireland continue their Wellness with Weight Watchers Week. As part of their Wellness week Weight Watchers are opening their meetings to visitors, so if you have ever wondered just what happens at Weight Watchers you are welcome to pop along to any class.

Helping sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

IBS is a common digestive disorder that affects million of people worldwide. It is often considered to be an embarrassing problem because of the symptoms and because there is no scientific cause or cure, although symptoms can usually be eased.

As a medical herbalist it is Patrick Murphy's job to identify the symptoms and understand the possible underlying causes.

Get a spring in your step with The Ardilaun Leisure Club this season

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

The Ardilaun Leisure Cub ideally located in leafy Taylors Hill has the solution to all your health and wellbeing this Spring. Being a family-owned and run Galway business, The Ardilaun is always a good choice for getting fit and healthy before the Summer, and is currently offering a special two-month leisure club membership for just €99 per person.

Summer is on the way — beautify your garden with Colourfence

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

Now that the wind and the storms are easing off, it is time to focus on our gardens.

The best news is the pricing is just as attractive, starting costs are in line with comparable traditional systems but offer the ongoing peace of mind your investment will continue to save time and money year after year. For those of us who want a low maintenance garden, Colourfence promises a lifetime of hassle-free enjoyment.

Fit solar panels — Harness the free energy of the sun

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

When the world was made and the Sun was switched on. It has never switched off, and will continue providing energy until the end of time. With the advent of the solar panel we can now accept this free energy and use it as electricity in our homes and businesses. Comet Renewable Energy will do this for you.

Into the fifth decade of excellence at Dangan House Garden Centre

Thu, Mar 22, 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.

When Mrs Cunningham found a sixpenny piece while walking in the old walking garden of Dangan House in 1962, she felt it was a sign that maybe one of her children would earn a living within its walls.

For family ‘funcation’ go to the Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

Sunshine cannot be guaranteed in Donegal but the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, can guarantee that the children will have an out of this world experience in Planet Active and Planet Imagination.

It’s only natural

Tue, Mar 20, 2018

When thinking of spring flowers it’s often bulbs that come to mind and most of us tend to plant them in borders in any space that’s available. This can work very well and planting them like this adds colour and interest to otherwise brown and green borders early in the year. But there is another way to make them work for you, and that’s to naturalise them in grass.

The guide to getting away during a staycation

Tue, Mar 20, 2018

Sometimes we need a break without having to leave the country but sometimes we can take a break without having to leave our homes.

Top tips for house hunting

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Looking for a new house or perhaps your first home. Have at look at the advertiser.ie's advice on house hunting.

Training and support from National Learning Network

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Do you need extra support to get a qualification and get and keep a job? If you have an illness, a mental health issue such as anxiety, or a disability, National Learning Network (NLN) could be the answer.

NLN offers more than 70 different training programmes, from art to business skills, in centres across Ireland. So, whatever your interests, NLN has a tailored, supported, training programme for you.

New Spanish courses for beginners starting in April at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Spanish courses for beginners start the week of April 10. These eight week courses are designed for those who want to spend their summer holiday in Spain or Latin America and would like to gain some basics of the language.

Dropping maths after the mocks

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

By now, most of the mock results are back, and for many students this means reconsidering whether or not to remain doing specific subjects at honours level (H) or changing to ordinary level (O). This is particularly relevant with maths, given that there are 25 bonus points to be attained if you achieve a H6 (40 per cent).

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