Market Street, 1880, a bird’s eye view

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

This photograph is part of the Clonbrock Collection in the National Library, and was taken from the tower of St Nicholas’ Church in 1880, looking over Market Street. This panoramic view extends as far as the river. The chimney you see on the horizon was that of Persse’s Distillery. In the distance (you probably will not be able to see it in this reproduction) is the Clifden railway embankment running along the river bank. The building that is now the County Club is near the top left of the picture, the tower of the Mercy Convent near the top right.

The end of the Galway Line?

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

General Robert E Lee’s surrender to the the Union army at Appomattox court house on the morning of April 9 1865, brought the four year Civil War to a close.

Social Art: Art talks "Lets Talk about it"

Wed, Oct 19, 2016

Social Art Ireland believes creativity is an essential part of the human experience; therefore we promote the use of Artistic creativity for personal development and mental health. We facilitate programs that are designed for the specific needs of the people within the educational system, community, nursing homes, and work place.

Caprice Café Shortlisted for Prestigious Award

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

Caprice Café, located at the corner of Church Lane and Market Street has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Fit Out Awards’ this years in the Hospitality section.

Tribeton ticks all the boxes

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Tribeton is on Merchants Road, in the building formerly known as McDonagh’s which dates from 1825 and features flourishes that reflect its art deco origins. In a previous life this building was the administration area for McDonagh’s timber yard across the street, where the Eyre Square Shopping Centre now stands, and the site of the beginning of the big fire of 1971. This inferno spread throughout a six acre block, causing an estimated £2 million worth of damage to 26 premises. Some of us will remember fondly going to McDonagh's paint and hardware to see the wire pulley system that took orders and receipts on a Willy-Wonkaesque journey overhead. It has had many reinventions since then, as a furniture and lighting store, a media centre for the Volvo Ocean Race, and an art gallery for the Galway International Arts Festival. Most recently it was a homeware store and woollens shop, stuffed full of tables and chairs, cushions, and jumpers.

Afternoon tea at Ballynahinch Castle

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

At Ballynahinch Castle, the focus is always on doing things as well as possible, and afternoon tea is no exception. A polished and considered experience to savour, afternoon tea at Ballynahinch Castle is both a traditional high tea and a very current showcase of Connemara’s finest products.

The perfect place to lunch

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

The Imperial Hotel, bar, and restaurant, located right on Eyre Square, is the perfect place in which to take a break from your shopping, or from your busy working day. Whether it is to stop in for a coffee/tea and a sandwich, or to have a full dinner, The Imperial Hotel, Bar and Restaurant caters for everyone.

A full bar and restaurant menu featuring fresh fish and Irish steaks is available all day, while carvery lunch is served from 12 noon. Children are always welcome with a full children's menu also on offer. The bar grill has a traditional, yet comfortable, atmosphere where hospitality and service is paramount. Known traditionally as 'the meeting place of Galway', The Imperial bar is the perfect place to settle in to watch live sports or meet friends for coffee and a snack.

Tribe time cocktail corner

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

The Clover Club, named after a group of men who met in the Bellevue-Stratford hotel Philadelphia who called themselves the 'Clover Club', dates back to 1896. Light, bright, and fluffy with a slight accent of citrus to balance the sweetness from the syrup, it is great as an after work relief drink.

Dublin City Marathon special offer at Peter Forde Physical Injury Therapy Clinic

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

All the work this year has gone into training for your main race, the Dublin City Marathon on October 30 which is just a few weeks away, so do not let it go to waste by not keeping those muscles maintained in the lead up to the race.

How to keep warm on a cold winter’s night

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Better Bedding has some great tips to help you keep warm during the winter nights ahead.

Look after your bone health with Osteoporosis Clinic Ireland

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Osteoporosis is a silent disease affecting one in two women and one in four men over the age of 50 in Ireland, although all age groups can be affected.

Heartwave Cardio Screening is coming to Loughrea

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Did you know that 27 people die of heart attack in Ireland every day?

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression. Symptoms vary from person to person. While some lead relatively normal lives, others are unable to work and limited in their capabilities, which can particularly disrupt their quality of life.

Neck pain can be caused by spinal problems. Muscular tightness in both the neck and upper back, pinching of the nerves emanating from the cervical vertebare, or cervical joint disruption can create pain. It may arise due to car accidents, such as whiplash, sporting events, and day to day minor injuries. Neck pain may also arise from many other physical and emotional health problems. The shoulder joint is susceptible to injury. While underlying causes such as frozen shoulder remain unclear, shoulder pain can stem from different causes such as occupational overexertion and overuse, pinched nerves, degeneration, and injury.

Arrive, park, and explore at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

The bustling four star Carlton Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin, is a luxurious, contemporary, lively, hub with 155 beautifully appointed bedrooms and impressive conference and banqueting facilities.

Enjoy a one night trip from Shannon to visit Santa in Lapland

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Sunway has announced its new flight from Shannon to Lapland this winter. This one night Santa’s Sleepover trip departing December 13 is a holiday of a lifetime not to be missed.

Enjoy a fairytale world of snow covered forests and the opportunity to meet Santa himself, which is what makes a holiday to Lapland the perfect choice. Lapland has the last remaining expanse of wilderness in northern Europe, including the coastline, forests, mountains, and unspoilt rivers, and in winter this becomes a wonderland of snow where you can experience the fun of snow mobiling, toboggans, and sleigh rides.

Order your new sofa for Christmas at Home Gallery Interiors

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

It's that time of year again, and with only 11 weeks to get ready for Christmas now is the time to order your new, comfortable, chair or sofa from Home Gallery Interiors in Newtownsmith.

Quality Irish furniture at An Siopa Troscan

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan in Moycullen, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional.

Absolutely everything reduced this weekend in the EZ Living Octoberfest sale

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

The annual Octoberfest event kicks off at EZ Living Furniture, Galway, this weekend, with massive reductions of up to 60 per cent off everything in store. This much-anticipated annual sale will give customers the opportunity to spruce up their homes for a fraction of the cost, without compromising on quality. Now that autumn has arrived, it is time to cuddle up with a cosy new armchair, invest in a high-quality mattress for a better night’s sleep, and add a soft glow to your home with stunning gold candle holders and lanterns.

Mícheál Walsh, patriot

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Mícheál Walsh was a native of Headford who bought the Old Malt pub and grocery in High Street c1906. He was a Republican and a member of the Urban Council. He once proposed at a meeting that the idea of toll booths, of collecting tolls from people bringing goods into the city, should be extended to include the docks in order that they might levy any ships coming in to the docks, including Navy vessels. This was too much for his fellow (Unionist) councillor Joe Young, who protested, “Sure if that was the way, no British naval vessel would ever come in to the docks.” “I rest my case,” said Mr Walsh.

Waiting at Tiffany’s on Broadway

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

In the Diary of September 22 I asked whether the ‘gallant and humane’ Captain John Wilson of the The Minnie Schiffer, who miraculously snatched from certain death 591 passengers and crew from the burning PS Connaught, ever received the ‘elegant service of plate’ especially commissioned for him from the prestigious Tiffany and Co of Broadway, New York. The plate was paid for by the merchants of New York and Boston ‘in appreciation of his gallant conduct at sea’ on that fateful evening October 8 1860.

The Minnie Schiffer was a small brig, returning from the south of France with a cargo of fruit and wine. About 100 miles out of Boston she came across the drifting PS Connaught practically blazing from head to stern. Its passengers and crew faced a certain and terrible death. The burning ship was too hot and dangerous to set alongside. Instead ‘in a space of about eight hours during the increasing murk of a stormy October evening - and all accomplished without loss of life, despite the hundreds of persons involved, many of whom must have been stressed, disorientated and terrified’, Capt Wilson ferried the despairing people across to his brig, in life boats.

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