Gardenwise: A Splash of Colour for Summer

Wed, Jun 29, 2016

Did you visit Bloom in the Phoenix Park this year? Did you come away inspired and ready to get cracking, or a little daunted and thinking “I could never get my garden to look that good?”

Glorious Connemara Cycle Wins Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

Tue, Jun 28, 2016

Glorious Connemara Cycle were delighted with the news that they were awarded a certificate of excellence for their half day cycle tour which starts and finishes in Cong. The tour which meanders through forests, lakes, castles and stunning views got the high ranking from their clients who are mostly from the United States. Check them out on www.connemaracycle.com

Gardenwise: The Happy Herb Garden

Tue, Jun 28, 2016

Have you ever brought home those little pots of herb plants from the supermarket, arranged them to great effect in fetching containers on your kitchen windowsill , and thrown them out a week or two later, wilted or covered in greenfly? Yep, me too.

Luxury and Relaxation from 5* Staff at The g Hotel Galway

Mon, Jun 27, 2016

There are many options to choose from when looking for a break. However, there was nowhere I would choose to be on a Friday afternoon, except driving down the M6, excited in the knowledge that in just 40 minutes I would be leaving all the stresses and strains of the week behind me, soon to be arriving to an evening of indulgence at Galway city's only 5 star hotel and spa, The g Hotel.

THE BOYS CLUB

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

“Our Lady’s Boys Club has taught me three things. First it has taught me a better knowledge of my Religion and its principles; secondly it has taught me to seek to improve myself, and thirdly it has taught me that real happiness is to be found in helping others rather than in seeking self.” These words, spoken in 1960 by a young man who had grown up in the club and was by then a member of its committee, summed up beautifully the work the club has tried to accomplish since its foundation in 1941.

A day talked about in sadness and horror

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

“ I feel that every step of my plan has been taken with the Divine help. The wire has never been so well cut; nor the artillery preparation so thorough….”

Salad days

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Supermac's is probably not the first place that springs to mind when you think about popping out to pick up a salad, but that is just about to change. As part of the popular SuperSubs brand, three new signature salads have been launched, including a vegetarian option, just in time for the summer season. This is in addition to the excellent existing SuperSubs menu that includes wraps, subs and soups, found at selected Supermac’s restaurants around the country.

Oooh la, la — The importance of onions

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Are you watching the football? France, the hosts are through to the last 16, and are looking good. When I think of France, I think of their favourite ingredient, onions. Onions are a much underrated ingredient in the kitchen, but are so important to our health and overall well-being, as well as being a cheap and tasty vegetable.

There are so many different uses for the common onion in cooking, my personal favourite is just fried onions with steak, or deep fried onion rings in a buttermilk batter. They flavour most sauces, soups and stews and many dishes, but here are a few of my favourite onion recipes.

Rest easy with Better Bedding

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

It seems that the perfect bedfellows are reputation, great service, and quality products; attributes which Better Bedding possesses in abundance as the company celebrates more than 20 years of ensuring the people of Galway have a decent night’s sleep.

Wide range of suites available at An Siopa Troscán, Moycullen

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Supporting Irish manufacturers and Irish jobs at Siopa Troscán, the staff aim to make a house your dream home, with prices over which you will not lose sleep.

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites, where all the suites can be made to order from a full range of styles covering everything from contemporary to traditional. Suites can be customised to order by each individual customer to meet his/her own requirements and all fillings and cushions are of the highest quality, fibre-filled duck down, and meet all fire safety standards and regulations. Aquaclean Technology is also available.

For your security choose Nightguard

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Are you happy with your security? Are you happy with your alarm being monitored in Dublin, Cork, or elsewhere?

Established in 1985 by Stephen and Phillip Duffy, Nightguard is a locally owned company based in Briarhill Business Park standing at the forefront of professional security.

Get your gardening on

Wed, Jun 22, 2016

The birds are signing. The bees are buzzing. The sun is shining (every so often). The summer has arrived and all you want to do is sit back in the comfort of your garden and unwind from the stresses and strains of everyday life. The only problem is that the garden has been neglected over the winter and is in need of some TLC.

‘Deep humiliation and bitterness’

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Despite the crucial role many women played in the 1916 Rising, very few were given the credit they deserved. In fact some women were refused a pension for many years because they were not men.

On Easter Monday 1916, Brigid Lyons, a young medical student at Galway University, was at home in Longford when news came that the Volunteers had staged a rebellion in Dublin.

Thirty years of mayhem and magic

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

MACNAS, noun: the frolic-like behaviour of a young calf let out to grass for the first time after being kept inside all winter; joyful abandonment; dalliance; wantonness.

Lunchtime at the Maldron Hotel

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

The Maldron Hotel occupies an imposing three storey redbrick building, set back from the busy road that feeds into the city on the Carrowmoneash roundabout. It is a short distance from here to the pretty village of Oranmore with its variety of bars, restaurants and shops. It enjoys all the peace and quiet of the countryside and is still just a 10km drive from the hustle and bustle of Galway.

Joyce’s Supermarket Group win five awards in Best in Fresh awards

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Joyce’s Supermarket Group were again celebrating their success in this year’s Best in Fresh awards. In total the group won five awards with the Knocknacarra store beating strong competition from Dublin to win the overall Best in Fresh Deli offering in Ireland and with comments from the judges panel saying it is up with the best in Europe. This is a magnificent achievement and honour for our team of dedicated hard working staff and to our customers for supporting us by choosing us as their destination shop. The Knocknacarra store was overall winner for bBest in Fresh (non affiliated) again seeing off strong competition from around the country.

The Custom House

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

In 1232 AD, the Anglo-Norman De Burgos came to Galway where they ruled for a period of time. They built a castle and defensive fortifications including the old city walls and a medieval hall, the Great Hall of the Red Earl, Richard De Burgo. The street we now know as Flood Street was originally named Earl Street or Sráid Tobar an Iarlaigh, and the lane beside it was known as Red Earl’s Lane or Boaher an Iarlaigh.

‘No time for fainting’

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

‘The small girl smiles. One eyelid flickers. She whips a pistol from her knickers. She aims it at the creature’s head. And bang bang bang, she shoots him dead.’

Julian Bradfield is putting his stamp on Maldron Hotel Oranmore

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway, has opened the doors on its new restaurant Grain & Grill, a stylish and relaxed eatery perfect for a breakfast meeting, a lunch time catch up with friends, or a leisurely weekend dinner. The man at the helm is head chef Julian Bradfield, who has recently joined the team from the Maldron Hotel Sandy Road (formerly Pillo Hotel Galway).

Delicious summer lunch dining at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

The new summer lunch menu at The Connacht Hotel in Renmore, is sure to refresh your palate just on time, as we welcome the summer to Galway. The new lunch menu, which is available daily in the hotel's spacious Bar Solo, is sure to appeal to everyone. It is an extensive and carefully planned menu by the hotel's executive head chef Regis Herviaux.

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