Quality Irish furniture at An Siopa Troscan

Thu, Sep 22, 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.

The warmer way to heat your home - Sweeney Oil

Mon, Sep 19, 2016

Its that time of year again! The kids are back to school, more traffic on the roads in the morning and the evenings are closing in. You will feel the nip in the air and know its time to put the heating back on.

Pick your perfect Honeymoon destination with these tips from Corrib Travel

Mon, Sep 19, 2016

So you're planning your honeymoon? Congratulations! The honeymoon is an important part of the wedding experience, and a much-needed escape after months of exciting, yet exhausting wedding planning

Salsa Bay Galway currently enrolling for new dance classes

Mon, Sep 19, 2016

Salsa Bay Galway is currently enrolling for the new term of Afro-Latin Dance classes and Capoeira.

Time for a makeover?

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

There are times when we just feel plain dowdy. Life is busy, and between work and possibly child-minding, it is hard to get time for titivating. There is nothing like that feeling of walking out of the hairdresser with a freshly styled glossy mane, or leaving the beauty salon after some badly needed beauty treatments.

The loss of the PS Connaught, flagship of the Galway Line

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

The loss of the PS Connaught, October 8 1860, launched to reverse the sliding fortunes of the J Orwell Lever’s Galway Line, was a severe blow to the company. Although the local press tried to make the most of the fact that of the 591 people on board, not one life was lost, the bad publicity soured the public towards the Galway Line, which was also in financial trouble.

Galway minor footballers, 1960

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

The All-Ireland Minor Gaelic Football Championship for under-18 boys was introduced in the late 1920s by the GAA, the first champions were Clare in 1929.

Artisan still one of Galway’s favourite

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Above Tigh Neachtain's landmark pub is home to Artisan, one of Galway's more interesting and constantly evolving restaurants. Artisan enjoy a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship with their downstairs neighbor, Neactains, and have teamed up to offer a lunch menu. The gastropub-style lunch menu pairs each dish with a drink option such as craft beer, artisan cider or select wines from the pubs extensive beverage list.

Enjoy afternoon tea at the Loughrea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Afternoon tea is an indulgent treat that everyone should try. The Loughrea Hotel and Spa is now serving afternoon tea in the beautiful surrounds of the Sky Lounge on the Roof Top Garden which boasts panoramic views of the Galway countryside and Loughrea Lake.

You can indulge in delights such as homemade chocolate brownie, mini strawberry and fresh cream pavlova, freshly baked scones, and freshly cut sandwiches, served with freshly brewed tea or coffee, for just €15 per person, or with a glass of prosecco for just €20 per person.

Traditional Carvery Sunday Lunch is back at The Ardilaun

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Due to popular demand, the traditional carvery Sunday Lunch returns to the Camilaun Restaurant at The Ardilaun Hotel in Taylors Hill, from this Sunday onwards, and is the perfect lunch stop for catching up with old friends, making some new ones, or simply celebrating a family occasion, and is the perfect way to while away a lazy afternoon.

Survey reveals Irish travel preferences for 2016

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Some 80 per cent of holidaymakers from Ireland will avoid travelling to places they perceive to be at risk from terrorist attacks but will not allow such threats to stop them from holidaying, according to new research from 123.ie.

Fahy Travel to hold cruise night for Royal Caribbean — on Aran

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

A senior director of one of the biggest cruise companies in the world is coming to Galway to promote sales — on the Aran Islands.

Mount Falcon Estate — Enter the world of sheer relaxation

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

A calming break away is an investment in yourself. A calm mind brings inner strength and self confidence. To achieve both, the Mount Falcon Estate in Ballina, Co Mayo is the ideal location.

Set in rolling greenland and forest, its place at the heart of nature allows it to become a true haven, and it is 1.5 hours from Galway city.The moment you turn your car into the drive of the Mount Falcon Estate, you know that you are departing one sphere and entering another world of relaxation.

Keeping warm this winter

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Unfortunately it is coming into the time of year where we must start thinking seriously about keeping our home warm for the winter. There is nothing worse than sitting in the cold and it is important we use the most economical fuel available to keep heating costs down over the cold period. The reality is that Ireland unfortunately gets very cold in the winter and fuel is big business.

Galway fires

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The Connaught Buildings on Mainguard Street originally housed Connolly’s, one of the largest hardware and fancy goods shops in Galway. It had an impressive four storey facade on the front and five storeys on the Church Street side. In 1934 the ground floor was leased by four tenants. A fire started on the first floor, the flames spread rapidly, and smoke could be seen rolling from the building. Half clad figures fought their way bravely down the stairs which threatened to give away any minute. The damage was extensive and estimated at £1,000, but much of the sum was made up of the stock of the ground floor tenants which included a lock-up fruit and vegetable shop rented by Mr P Hennigan. A Mr McDonnell and his brother had a tailoring business on the first floor.

Justice at last for the Indian Empire incident?

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Despite the excitement, the prospects, the agreement to carry mail, and new luxury ships, the Galway transatlantic adventure headed by J. Orwell Lever ended in failure within six years.

But, as Tim Collins wrote in an earlier article,* ‘as an historic failure, its record is impressive. Ultimately the Galway Line employed 16 steamers (eight paddle-powered, and eight screw-powered) which made a total of 55 return voyages across the Atlantic between 1858 and 1864. The voyages were made during winter months as well as during the calmer summer sailing season. Six ships were involved in serious accidents due to ice and fog as well as storms, while five made only one trip, or foundered on their first crossing.**

Bringing colour to the streets with the Tapas Trail

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The best thing about travel is the opportunity to eat new, exciting things, and sometimes you don’t need to travel very far to see food in a whole new light. The Campo Viejo Tapas Trail has just finished its second run in Galway, it gave just the opportunity to be a tourist in your own home. The passion, generosity, and vibrancy of Spain came to the streets of Galway from August 24 to September 7, taking place twice a week, on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9pm and Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm.

NUIG graduation dinner at Brasserie on the Corner

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Congratulations! You have done all the work, now it is time to celebrate your graduation.

Galway’s Yo!Fit on a par with international fitness trends

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Combining strength work, cardio fitness training, stretching, and mindfulness, all-in-one fitness and wellbeing class Yo!Fit has already brought the latest New York fitness concepts to Galway.

Lose weight the right way with Clifden Slimming World

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Super slimmers in Clifden have lost a whopping 1,951lb (139 stone) in weight — that is the equivalent of 10 small cars! Altogether the members of the Clifden Slimming World group are now 1,951lb lighter than they were at the beginning of 2016. The members, who attend the group every week, follow Slimming World’s food optimising eating plan created by the organisation’s team of expert nutritionists, which encourages them to fill up on satisfying foods such as pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish, pulses, and fruit and veg.

Filling up on lots of satisfying foods means you are never hungry, so you never feel as though you are on a diet. People think losing weight means going to the gym and counting calories, and depriving yourself of food. It is about making healthier choices about food and becoming a bit more active.

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