Bounce into fitness with Kangoo Jumps – Fun for All Ages

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Looking for a fun, energetic way to get fit? Kangoo Jumps might be just the thing for you and your family. This unique fitness experience offers something for everyone, from high-energy Kangoo Power classes to family-friendly sessions designed to get kids and parents moving together.

Join a club in 2025

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Start the new year off right by joining a Galway club that will connect you with those who share the same interests. From kayaking to reading, there is something out there for everyone.

Improve your pelvic health at home with Pelvic Health West's online programme

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Are you looking for convenience in your exercise? Or guidance on pelvic floor training? If so, Pelvic Health West has come through, launching its pelvic health physio-led pilates classes that you can do from the comfort of your own home.

Short courses at University of Galway 2025

Mon, Jan 20, 2025

Do you have one evening free per week? Are you interested in pursuing an area of study for your own personal motivation and development? The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development at the University of Galway launched its Short Courses Series 2025. Commencing the week of February 10th, courses are typically eight-weeks in duration (online or classroom-based) and cost €145 each.

Discover the art of gin at the Connacht Hotel’s exclusive ‘Sip, Savor & Distill’ workshop with Tribe Gin

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Connacht Hotel has announced an exciting evening of tasting, learning, and hands-on distilling at the ‘Sip, Savor & Distill’ workshop, in collaboration with Tribe Gin. This exclusive event will take place in the elegant setting of The Aviary on Thursday, January 23, starting at 7pm.

Memories of Pope John Paul II in Ballybrit

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

On the night before the papal visit, most of our extended family moved into my brother’s house in Ballybane. No motorised traffic would be allowed near the place on the day of the event, it would be a shorter walk from Ballybane to Ballybrit, and maybe we would have a chance to get a little more sleep.

January sale at Classic Tiles — Setting trends for over three decades

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Since 1989, Classic Tiles has been the go-to destination for top-quality tiles, providing exceptional value, an extensive range, and unparalleled customer service. Now, under new management, Classic Tiles continues its legacy of excellence with a fresh approach while retaining the same great expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction.

Discover new opportunities with GRETB Training Centre evening courses

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The GRETB Training Centre in Mervue Business Park, Galway, is excited to announce the launch of its new evening courses starting Monday, January 20. Designed to help you acquire new skills and open doors to exciting opportunities, our courses cater to a wide range of interests and career goals with expert tutors.

The Colonial Buildings

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

“An important structure is now in the course of completion in ‘the citie of the tribes,’ which will supply a decided want in that hitherto neglected town, but destined – we trust at no distant period – to be a great highway from the Old to the New World. Very little indeed has been done in Galway in the way of building improvements, but a wide field is now being opened; and as transatlantic commercial intercourse increases, so must her prosperity and architectural requirements,” so began an exciting article in the Dublin Builder of January 1, 1860.

Dream honeymoons from Fahy Travel

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Your honeymoon should be a once-in-a-lifetime, idyllic personalised trip catered to your needs and wishes, resulting in a stress-free holiday which starts your life together as a married couple.

Created with all appetites in mind, whether you enjoy extraordinary safaris, idyllic island hideaways or a combination of the hustle and bustle of city life and the tranquil white sandy beach honeymoon holiday, Fahy Travel has something for everyone.

Children under the influence

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

You are relaxing at home with a glass of wine in one hand and the remote control in the other. Your 15-year-old daughter has one eye on her phone and the other one on your brimming glass of Sauvignon Blanc. "Can I try that, mum?" she asks. You say "No" half-heartedly and then give in. Sure, there's no harm in having a sip, you tell yourself, at least she is having her first drink in the safe confines of her home under your watchful gaze.

University of Galway launches innovative Youth Academy courses for school pupils

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

University of Galway’s Youth Academy, an outreach programme for high ability students in primary and post-primary school, is launching a new series of courses for spring 2025.

JWT Cruises celebrates its first year in business with a special offer

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

Part of the JWT Travel team, JWT Cruises, made waves in 2024 and the team are now celebrating its first year in business in Galway.

Children under the influence

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

You are relaxing at home with a glass of wine in one hand and the remote control in the other. Your 15-year-old daughter has one eye on her phone and the other one on your brimming glass of Sauvignon Blanc. "Can I try that, mum?" she asks. You say "No" half-heartedly and then give in. Sure, there's no harm in having a sip, you tell yourself, at least she is having her first drink in the safe confines of her home under your watchful gaze.

Blackrock Cottage announces New Year opening hours

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

The renowned Blackrock Cottage restaurant, located at the end of Salthill Promenade, has announced its updated New Year opening hours.

Don’t let your pelvic floor hold you back this year

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

A new year brings new goals and new exercise plans. Forty four per cent of women will experience urinary incontinence with running — it is common but not normal.

Have your say in the future of sustainable food

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

It’s the time of year again when many of us resolve to do better with food – for the health of ourselves, our families, and our planet. The journey our food makes from farms all over the world to get to our forks (and food bins) is associated with about one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, loss of biodiversity, and environmental pollution. From scientists to politicians, there is a growing awareness that we need to do better with food for environmental reasons, but knowing how to do better is really challenging.

Research in Ireland shows that most people want to take positive action for the environment and against climate change. But there is a lot of information and misinformation doing the rounds on ‘sustainable food’ — should we buy local, eat seasonal, avoid processed food, choose organic? Should we eat meat, go veggie, choose plant-based or try new alternatives? Combine these questions with the more practical considerations of our likes and dislikes, our lifestyles and family commitments, where we shop and what we spend, and the challenge of taking positive food action becomes even greater.

Cold weather gives homeowners reminder of the important of upgrading home insulation

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

System 10 is very different to other weight loss programmes. It is about amazing weight loss done the right way. System 10 focuses on real fat burning by fixing your metabolism [mostly hormone imbalances]. Fixing your metabolism and burning real fat will give you your best weight loss ever.

The fight for weight loss — new research shows there is a way to win

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

The rising cost of obesity in Ireland is projected to soar from €8bn in 2019 to €13.4bn in 2030, with 60 per cent of adults living with overweight or obesity — putting them at greater risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and many cancers. Despite these statistics, people who want to lose weight are increasingly feeling lost, desperate and hopeless — their self-confidence and self-belief that anything can help them, worn away.

Group bodhrán classes

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

The bodhrán is a brilliant instrument to play; it is very accessible for all ages and has become extremely popular for very good reason. Run by professional Galway musician and educator Brian Ferguson, the courses provide proper tuition and a brilliant step by step learning system that keeps students motivated and inspired, and is enjoyable as you progress and learn to play along to tunes with confidence and clarity. Recent research has shown that playing drums weekly has a massive positive effect on mental health, and learning music is proven to be a lovely energising challenge in life. An enjoyable class like this is something to look forward to every week.

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