The Galway City Challenge Hurling Cup 1920

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

As nationalist sentiment was rising in the early years of the last century, a new generation of GAA officials emerged who were zealous in their belief in the transformative power of the GAA and they saw themselves as engaged in a project of national liberation. Some GAA tournaments were staged as part of a pro-Boer campaign. Police reports noted: “The ambition it seems to get hold of the youth of the country and educate them in rebellious and seditious ideas,” a somewhat hysterical interpretation of the GAA ban on foreign games.

People of the Tribes: Meet Cathy

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Hi, my name is Cathy Gill. I live in Galway City with my three sons who are my world. I'm originally from Claddagh, lived in Mervue till I was 12 and then returned to the Claddagh because my Grandparents came from there and left the house to my Dad. So, I'm a bit of Mervue and Claddagh, best of both worlds! I work in the hospital, part-time in the oncology ward and I take pictures of Galway on the side. I love capturing Galway and showing it in a different light. Galway for me, it's my city, my heart, I love it, it's my home.

Do you have a budding young film maker?

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

Do you have a budding young film maker in the family? Clapperboard Junior Film School might be the answer.

DINE in PINK

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Thursday October 12th Caprice Cafe will host a very special Dinner ‘Dine in Pink’; in aid of Breast Cancer Research, to help raise funds in support of the Galway based charity who fund a comprehensive breast cancer research programme at the Lambe Institute for Translation Research, NUI Galway, headed-up by Prof. Micael Kerin.

Why should you get your chimney cleaned?

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

It may be officially autumn but weather-wise, winter has arrived.

There is still time to get involved in Operation Educogym

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Have you been promising yourself that you will improve your lifestyle and get in shape, but just keep putting it on the long finger? Do yourself a favour and stop making excuses. Christmas is just 12 weeks away, so why not set yourself a goal and transform your life and your shape, starting today.

Whether you are looking to lose weight, tone up, build muscle, or simply embrace a healthier lifestyle and look forward to a happier, healthier, you, Operation Educogym could be just what you have been waiting for.

Speech therapy at Strive Clinic

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Have you ever experienced any difficulty when swallowing food or drink? Occasional difficulty swallowing, which may happen when you drink too fast or talk while you are eating, usually is not a cause for concern. However if the problem persists, worsens, or causes distress or pain, it is important to have a full swallow evaluation.

Stress related illness

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Chronic stress can lead to many diseases some with very serious consequences such as depression, addiction, anger, insomnia, and other stress related disorders such as allergies, irritable bowel, ulcers, arthritis, anxiety, acne, eczema, heartburn, infertility, impotence, migraine, neck and back pain, night terrors, and psoriasis, to name a few.

Happy tenth birthday Optique Opticians

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Owner of Optique Opticians Elaine O’Sullivan FAOI, optometrist, established a state-of-the-art optical practice at Briarhill Shopping Centre, Ballybrit, in October 2007. Since then, she has established a reputation for her excellent eyecare, stunning eyewear collections, and the most advanced sight testing technology.

Lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

If you want dramatic results and at the same time a very realistic ‘doable’ plan, if you want to get at the stubborn fat on your stomach or hips and thighs and keep the weight off easier, then your metabolism is the miracle answer.

Don’t like gyms? Fitness 35 has the answer

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Do you want to get a hardcore workout, but don’t have the money or time for a personal trainer? Do you want results fast? Two million people across Europe are using the Milon circuit - which is now exclusively available at Fitness 35 in Briarhill, Galway.

Droserin cream health benefits

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Breathing problems and respiratory conditions are notoriously hard to treat but a solution could lie in something as simple as an organic herbal cream, or droserin cream, to be specific. Made from natural ingredients, including thermal water from the Podhajska hot spring, its most important components are Rosa centifolia and the bio-information of Drosera rotundifoli — both have excellent effects on the lungs and skin.

Join the Bike-2-Bofin charity cycle

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The fifth annual Bike-2-Bofin charity cycle takes place on Saturday October 14, with an option of 90k from Galway city to Cleggan to Inishbofin, or a shorter 45k from Maam Cross. Cyclists are welcome to participate in either route option. This event is open to cyclists of all levels and promises to be both challenging and fun filled with the option of an overnight stay on the island of Inishbofin.

Reprogramme your mind and Expand Your Life

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The mental health culture in Irish history has been a dark one, but this is rapidly changing. No longer are “get on with it” or “get locked up” the only options. Psychotropic drugs can help, but psychotherapy is still a mystery to most people.

Eliminate colds and flu with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Winter is here – bringing with it stuffy colds, coughs, chest infections, sore throats, and energy draining flus. The good news is that by treating yourself to acupuncture treatments and healthy doses of Chinese herbal medicines you can prevent or eliminate these annoying symptoms and maintain a fit, active, lifestyle.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, there is a protective layer of energy called ‘chi we’ running the length of your body. This energy acts to prevent any outside attacks from harsh weather, viruses, or bacteria entering the body.

RAW reopens at the Radisson

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

RAW – sushi in the sky at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, has reopened after a brief closure over the summer. Perched on the fourth floor of the hotel, overlooking Lough Atalia, RAW has become a favourite in the city, serving locally caught fish in a series of authentic sushi and sashimi dishes. Master craftsman and Japanese native Hisashi Kumagai has created a much-loved spot for fans of Japanese food in Galway.

GiGi’s - special location for a special occasion

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

There is no doubting the strong links that exist between architecture and food. Both start with an idea and evolve through constant testing and re-testing. In design that can mean multiple iterations on the same 3D model, via option-eering or prototyping depending on the scale and necessity and likewise in the kitchen or behind the bar, this means reworking a certain dish or drink as a prototype that is re-investigated in much the same way, until it reaches the desired outcome.

But the relationship can also extend to the link between design and the environment that surrounds it. And in my latest trip to dine in the marvellous Restaurant gigi’s in the g Hotel in Galway, I came across many instances where the presentation of the food finds its inspiration in thinking that is strongly allied to that which conceived the g Hotel in the first place.

The Lighthouse Cafe

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Despite another sodden summer weather-wise, it has been another great year for Irish hospitality. While closures are still occurring, the number of new businesses opening continues apace. New openings are mainly of the bistro and café variety, with tea rooms continuing to grow in popularity and the afternoon tea craze reaching its peak.

Success at maths is essential for your child’s future

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

There is no doubting the importance of mathematics in everyday life. It is a subject that promotes reasoning, creativity, abstract and spatial thinking, problem-solving, and communication.

Commis chef apprenticeship available

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

GRETB Training Centre has launched a new commis chef apprenticeship programme which is the starting point for a career as a professional chef. It is a formal structured two year education and training programme incorporating periods of off-the-job knowledge and skills development in a college or centre and work-based knowledge and skills development in an approved hotel or restaurant kitchen.

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