Step into summer with Skechers Sandals

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Nothing says summer like a pop of colour and effortless comfort. Step into the season in style with the Skechers Uno - Fun Stand sandal, the perfect blend of fashion and function. Inspired by the iconic Uno silhouette, these hot pink beauties are designed to turn heads—whether you are lounging poolside, heading to brunch, or exploring sunny streets on holidays.

Galway retailer first in Ireland to offer ground-breaking new technology

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Independent kids’ shoe retailer, My First Steps, partners with Sizewise, a new piece of technology that will revolutionise shopping for kids' shoes online. MyFirstSteps.ie will be the first Irish retailer to offer Sizewise on their ecommerce site.

GRETB celebrates ETB Week

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

ETB Week is a week-long celebration of staff and learners across Ireland's 16 education and training boards, showcasing the education and training ETBs provide to learners of all ages in their local communities.

Union welcomes special education training placement plan for teachers

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Fórsa, the trade union which represents more than 14,000 special needs assistants (SNAs) nationwide, has welcomed reports that the Minister for Education, Helen McEntee is to ask the Teaching Council to ensure student teachers have mandatory assessed placements in special needs settings, supported by appropriate modules.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

Galway pastry chefs set to compete in Irish Pâtisserie Championship Finals

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Two talented Galway pastry chefs — Juliette Simon of Grá Chocolates and Asia Mahealani McDonagh of Mahealani Pastries — have made it to the finals of the Irish Pâtisserie Championship.

Would you like a free home energy assessment?

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Homeowners in County Galway who register for an upcoming home energy upgrade information evening will get a free home energy assessment (HEA) worth €850.

101 places to see in Ireland before you die

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Belfast-born author and travel entrepreneur, Stevie Haughey, has announced the release of the second edition of The Irish Bucket List: 101 places to see in Ireland before you die, a bestselling guidebook showcasing Ireland’s most breath-taking places and hidden treasures.

Exclusive Douro Valley river cruise now available directly from Shannon

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Fahy Travel are delighted to be able to offer river cruise holidays from Shannon Airport, with the best value available onboard the MS Estrela, prices start at €2,995 per person in August.

The Douro River winds through both Portugal and Spain, offering some of Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes, including terraced vineyards, rolling hills, and picturesque villages. As you cruise through the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, you'll be surrounded by lush green vineyards that stretch endlessly, particularly striking during the harvest season. Often hailed as one of Europe’s most stunning river valleys, this region is a must-see for lovers of natural beauty.

Enjoy a four-star luxury break at The Talbot Hotel, Belmullet

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Discover four-star luxury at The Talbot hotel, Belmullet. The hotel is owned and operated by the Talbot family and set in the heart of Belmullet, a town steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking coastal beauty. With numerous beaches just a short drive from the town centre, you will be spoilt for choice of adventure.

‘You wouldn’t happen to be William Joyce, would you?’

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

William Joyce was born in Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, New York in 1906 to Gertrude (who was originally from Lancashire) and Michael Joyce, a native of Killour, Co Mayo. Michael had taken American citizenship, which automatically made his family citizens. In 1909, the family returned to Ireland, initially to Mayo, then to Galway.

Simple ways to reduce your cancer risk

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Can cancer be prevented? "Yes", in some cases, is the answer. It is estimated that two in five cancers are preventable if we make healthy lifestyle changes.

Clare Sheridan

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

“She was beautiful, fearsome, an English aristocrat, a communist spy, a loose woman, a middling novelist, a doting mother, an impossible parent, a successful sculptress, a respected journalist.” This was how Anita Leslie described her first cousin in My Cousin Clare, her wonderful biography of Clare Sheridan.

CompTIA IT fundamentals - blended course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Start a career in IT with a 10-week blended course starting on April 14. This blended course will be held two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the training centre in Mervue and three days via video session with the tutor.

This introductory course to basic IT will help participants decide if a career in IT is right for them. It will also assist them understanding the various areas within IT and help them assess which area may be most beneficial for their interests.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

Dream doors and windows from KRB Construction & Windows Ltd

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

KRB Construction & Windows Ltd is a family-owned business that specialises in new home construction and replacement windows.

The company is based in Oughterard and serves the greater Galway area. The company's showroom in Ballybane is the perfect place to see its range of high quality windows and doors.

Celebrate International Day of Happiness this March

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

As the world marks International Day of Happiness on March 20, renowned doctor, author and well-being expert Dr Mark Rowe is emphasising the transformative power of gratitude in fostering happiness and emotional resilience. Dr Rowe highlights the increasing prevalence of what he calls 'Gratitude Deficiency Syndrome'—a state where individuals struggle to appreciate the positives in life, leading to heightened stress, anxiety, and overall life dissatisfaction.

Skip into spring for LauraLynn

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, is delighted to share its exciting spring challenge. The challenge invites people in Galway to do 100 skips a day every day in April to help raise vital funds for children with life limiting illnesses and their families.

Join the 24-Hour Squat Challenge to support Epilepsy Ireland

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Epilepsy Ireland (EI) has issued an appeal to the Galway public to take part in its new 24-Hour Squat Challenge to raise funds for its services across the county.

Glenroyal Hotel: a culinary haven and elegant gathering space

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

The Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club is a four-star landmark located in the heart of Kildare in the town of Maynooth. Since 1995, The Glenroyal Hotel has been recognised as one of the best hotels in Kildare, priding itself on a traditional Irish welcome and a celebrated family atmosphere.

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