Inspirations for a poet

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Week II
‘I could be a month telling you what happened on that night , and I wouldn’t have a tenth told, not in years if I was to tell all I went through in those eight hours fighting waves…’ began Pat Concannon who told the poet Richard Murphy about his struggle to survive the great storm of October 28 1927 when a small fleet of local fishing boats were caught off guard while hauling in nets filled with mackerel and herring. Forty-five men, from the small communities of Inishkea, Lacken, Inishboffin, and Cleggan, drowned that night. It was by far the worst sea disaster of its kind along the Connemara coast.Concannon provided an authentic account for Murphy’s lengthy poem The Cleggan Disaster, included in his Sailing to an Island collection*.

We were out walking one Christmas and thought why don't we do something together in business!

Tue, Sep 26, 2017

September marks a special anniversary in the lives of Mary McSweeney and Margaret Gallagher. The twins will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the aptly named Les Jumelles ladies' boutique in Galway city.

MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENT MAKES A COMEBACK IN IRELAND!!

Mon, Sep 25, 2017

The first, full-contact, medieval tournament in Ireland for over 400 years happened at Claregalway Castle in 2015 and returns this weekend September 30th to October 1st from 12pm-6pm.

Hairstyles for autumn 2017

Fri, Sep 22, 2017

In association with the Galway Advertiser's classified website, we discuss some of the major hair trends for autumn/winter.

Find your ideal kitchen at Cherrymore Kitchens & Bedrooms

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Cherrymore Kitchens & Bedrooms is one of Ireland's premier kitchen and wardrobe manufacturers. This year Cherrymore celebrates 21 years in business. Throughout this time the company has been continuously expanding and is always at the forefront of new door styles and designs.

Beautiful array of Quality Irish Furniture and Accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Located in An Fuaran, Moycullen, An Siopa Troscán stocks everything from bigger pieces such as three piece suites, beds and sideboards, to smaller items like lockers, pictures, lamps and mirrors. The store has developed a reputation for providing quality pieces at affordable prices. The main ethos behind this store is to support as many Irish manufacturers as possible and therefore secure Irish jobs. Sofas and three piece sitting room suites are made by Co Monaghan based upholsterer Martin McKenna. These stylish suites have an internal beech frame meaning they are extremely durable and will last for decades. All suites are made to order and any different specifications can be catered for. So while there is a standard size, each item can be individually customised to order. There is a huge range of colours and fabrics available to choose from to suit any decor scheme. The suites can be delivered free of charge, less than two weeks after they are initially ordered. Pictured is our Saoirse 3 piece suite, available in any colour. Was €2,499, now available for just €1,969. For more information call 091 868 992, log onto www.siopatroscan.ie or follow the store on Facebook for the latest offers which include 20% OFF Irish Made Respa Mattresses.

The Lion’s Tower

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The Lion’s Tower was part of the old city wall. In the last century, it was situated on Eglinton Street between the Garda Barracks and the Savoy Cinema. Our photograph today, which we show you courtesy of the Board of Works, dates from about 1950 and shows the tower as seen from the yard beside the barracks.

The moaning came from the room next door

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

In the early 1960s the poet Richard Murphy spent an eventful decade ferrying visitors on his converted traditional Galway hooker type boat, the Ave Maria, between Cleggan and Inishbofin, and to the islands beyond. It provided rich pickings for the poet. He kept a diary of the journeys, the characters who came on board, and the excellent fishing that anglers enjoyed, which he included in his finely observed autobiography The Kick, recently republished to celebrate his 90th birthday.*

It was a healthy, and sociable lifestyle, but out of the blue he was struck down by a mysterious illness. The day following his 39th birthday, August 6 1966, he developed a fever and a sore tongue. He was brought to the Regional Hospital (now University College Hospital), and, probably because it was feared that his fever was contagious, put into a room on his own.

Kai and Loam named among top twenty most sustainable food businesses

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Galway restaurants Loam and Kai have been named on the shortlist for the most sustainable food service business, the only Irish restaurants alongside 18 other businesses, as part of the Food Made Good Business 2017 awards.

Galway schools urged to join revolt against food waste

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Galway schools are being asked to join a nationwide campaign against food waste as world hunger levels rise to new alarming levels.

Hunger Heroes, run by Irish aid agency Concern Worldwide, raises awareness of the global hunger crisis and teaches children how they can help solve it.

Celebrate the 2017 festive season with a Christmas party at the iconic Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Overlooking Eyre Square, Hotel Meyrick is the home of Christmas in Galway city centre, and the ideal location for a Christmas party or get-together. With three unique event spaces including the beautiful Connemara Suite, the magical Hotel Meyrick serves up a feast of festive experiences with delicious food, exceptional service, and lively entertainment. It is a truly beautiful venue, none more so than over the Christmas period. It is full of atmosphere and right in the heart of the city.

Painting and drawing classes at GTI

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Have fun this autumn, explore your creativity, and get back to drawing and painting with a group of like-minded people at Galway Technical Institute.

Classes start on October 10, 11, and 12 and take place from 7pm to 9pm at GTI for 10 weeks. The class tutor for this term is Catherine Corcoran BScHons, HDipEd, BA art and design. Ms Corcoran has been teaching drawing for more than 15 years in Galway Technical Institute as part of the adult education programme and has also taught painting for several years with the Paintbox, Galway.

Courses for all levels at the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The School of Make-up Artistry offers a wide range of specialised make-up artistry courses, ranging from beginners to advanced levels, and are suitable for adults of all ages. If you are interested in a career in make-up artistry, or if you would like to enhance your current qualification in beauty or make-up, the School of Make-up Artistry can provide a training course to suit you.

Galway Grinds Academy offers the most affordable grinds in Ireland

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Galway Grinds Academy is a specialised Irish, French, and English grinds school providing weekly Saturday tuition for students from second to sixth year, from as little as €10 per grind at its city centre location at 45 Dominick Street. In the newly refurbished academy, state of the art technology is used to enhance the key concepts in each lesson. Students can avail of grinds in the challenging subject areas of Irish, French, and English.

Autumn business courses from GPA Solutions

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction to payroll or computerised accounts.

Dream big and you will get to where you need to be

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Have you always dreamed of a career working with children, but are not sure what path to follow? Current Portobello Institute student Frankie Cullen is about to start her third year in the BA (hons) in early childhood studies, but starting out a few years ago when she was doing her Leaving Certificate, she was not sure how to go about achieving her dream.

Learn set dancing in Renmore

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Renmore Set Dancing Classes take place in Lakeview School, Renmore (just up from the g Hotel), every Tuesday night. The classes are a great evening's fun and are good for the body, mind, and soul.

The motto at the classes is: "Learn a little, laugh a lot, limp home!"

Galway Rural Development brings Learning for Life Roadshow to Tuam and Ballinasloe

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Do you know someone who might benefit from some training or upskilling to help him/her get working? The Galway Rural Development SICAP team is running the autumn Learning for Life Roadshow workshops on CV preparation and interview skills as well as an interesting line-up of information on apprenticeships, job opportunities, and free training courses over the next two weeks.

GMIT Letterfrack student to represent Ireland in Worldskills 2017

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

A student at GMIT’s National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design and Technology in Letterfrack has been selected to join an Irish team competing in WorldSkills 2017, taking place in in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 14 to 19 October.

Galway Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre helping clients back to good health

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

At Galway Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre the aim is simply to get clients to their ideal health both physically and mentally and stay there.

The centre wishes to build a partnership with clients based on education so they can also manage their health at home. Studies show the more you understand what is going on with your body the better your results every time, so for Galway Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre education is vital.

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