Make the most of your outdoor space with a carport

Thu, May 05, 2016

Carports Direct is a Irish owned company which supplies and installs made to measure carports. The team will advise you of the best option available without compromising the quality. All structures are made to suit clients' requirements.

Families and weddings Easter 1916

Thu, May 05, 2016

Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gifford were to have a joint wedding with his sister Geraldine Plunkett and her fiancé Tom Dillon, at the Rathmines church, Easter Sunday, April 24 1916. The confusion about the on/off Rising, the rumours about the possibility of Roger Casement being taken prisoner in Kerry, kept the couples guessing as to what would happen. But Joseph, one of the principle organisers of the Rising, probably knew more that what he said to his sister, that Grace ‘did not know the smallest thing about the political situation, and had no idea whatever of such things’.*

Newtownsmith

Thu, May 05, 2016

There is a very interesting map of “St Stephen’s Island” in Mary Naughten’s excellent little history of the Parish of St Francis in Woodquay. It is dated 1785 and shows the beginnings of what would be now known as Newtownsmith. It consisted mostly of small houses, yards, malt houses, and a burial ground. This ‘new town’ was largely built by the governors of the Erasmus Smith estate. In this suburb, a county courthouse was erected between 1812 and 1815, and a town courthouse during 1824. In 1823 it was objected that there were several suitable sites for a new courthouse ‘immediately in the town’ and that it was ’quite idle’ to lay foundations in Newtownsmith, or in any part of the suburb.

Ex-display model clearance sale at Furniture Connexions

Thu, May 05, 2016

This Friday and Saturday only, Furniture Connexions are having a massive two day clearance sale of ex-display models in their Briarhill, Galway store. Prices are being slashed from normal retail prices for this once off event and items are being sold on a first-come first-served basis. Among the items included in this clearance sale are fabric and leather sofa & corner groups, dining sets, mattresses, beds, bedroom furniture, bunk beds, TV beds, occasional chairs and coffee tables.

Garavan’s Irish Coffee Event packs more than a caffeine hit

Thu, May 05, 2016

Bartenders from all over Galway gathered recently in the celebrated Garavan’s Bar, Connacht’s Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year 2014 and 2015, to compete in what was described as the Irish Coffee event of the year. Run by Garavan’s, in association with Power’s Irish Whiskey, the bartenders showcased their skills by creating both a traditional and a signature Irish coffee for celebrity judges chef Kevin Dundon and Ireland’s top mixologist Ariel Sanecki.

Galway’s food is now the product of a creative generation

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

What is a city without its sights and smells and sounds? And taste.

In recent years, Galway City has become a place of gastronomic pursuit, a place where the juxtaposition of culture and sound and smells have come together with taste to create a culinary tapestry.

‘They all died well, but MacDonagh died like a prince.’

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Padraic Pearse, the self-identified President of the Provisional Government, and Commandant-General of the Army of the Irish Republic was rushed to the gallows, or in this case to the grim stonebreakers yard at Kilmainham jail.

In the chaos that followed the Rising during which 450 people were killed and more than 2,500 wounded, around 3,500 had been arrested, 79 of whom were women.* The signatories of the Proclamation, and the leaders of the various rebel held garrisons around the city, were either already separated out, or quickly pointed out among the crowd.

Connacht Rugby

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

The first team to represent Connacht in rugby played against Leinster on December 8 1885. At that time, the game in the west was played by just a few schools. In the city, it was really only UCG and the Grammar School who played with any regularity. By the beginning of the last century the Jes, the Bish, and St Mary’s were competing. The growth of the game was interrupted by World War I and by the War of Independence, but it improved a lot after the truce.

Great savings on medicines at O'Beirn's Pharmacy

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

O’Beirn’s Pharmacy, Henry Street, Galway, has recently come under new management, and has introduced a number of price reductions. Prescription medicines at O’Beirn’s are now at similar prices to the UK and other EU countries.

Are you struggling to lose the stubborn weight around your middle?

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Are you ready to make a positive, permanent, change that will help increase your health and wellbeing? To assist you in your journey to better health and a better shape, you are invited to attend a one day workshop on how to Lose Fat Around The Middle, providing you with the all the tools necessary to transform your health and shape for good.

Fix your metabolism to burn that stubborn fat

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health, and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

The Galleon launches menu to support Bádórí an Cladaig

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

The Galleon Restaurant Salthill, is supporting Bádórí an Cladaig, the Claddagh Community Boat Club.

Barbecue season launches at The Ardilaun

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

The barbecue season at The Ardilaun is launching this month with a range of barbecue options for corporate, private, and family celebrations. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining in the hotel’s spacious surroundings and award winning gardens. The unpredictable Irish summer weather is solved with an outdoor canopy and wall heaters. With beautifully landscaped gardens, and the outdoor Camilaun patio, the hotel offers the perfect setting for socialising with work colleagues, family, friends, or is ideal for a sports and social outing with a selection of barbecue packages from as little as €15 per guest.

A little taste of Sicily at Mona Lisa

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Just paces away from the best eating houses in Galway, this pleasant restaurant is one of the city's least known but most authentic Italian restaurants. A Sicillian style neighbourhood restaurant with dark wood tables and chairs and the typically open kitchen with busy chef, Mona Lisa Café & Restaurant is situated in the heart of Galway’s West End right across the road from The Crane Bar and Massimo, serving up authentic Italian food in a warm atmosphere with great staff and friendly faces.

New academy for those interested in becoming nail technicians

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

The Martin Academy of Gel Nails will launch in Galway in the coming weeks to meet the growing demand for nail technicians in the West of Ireland. The business is the brainchild of beautician/business owner Naoise Martin who has set up the academy because she was having difficulty finding suitably qualified staff for her own salon, The Beauty Lounge, in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre.

Sundays on Sandy Road

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

The Maldron Hotel on Sandy Road has had various incarnations. The Courtyard by Marriot Hotel, as it was many moons ago, changed to the Pillo Hotel and most recently became a Maldron, sister hotel to the Oranmore Maldron. A modern building on the the fringes of the city, this is a landmark with its glazed exterior and its location opposite The Menlo Park. The glass frontage points you towards the Headford Road, and inside, the high-vaulted reception space combines international airport chic and modern design which has not dated since opening as The Courtyard over a decade ago. Set back from the busy road that encircles the city, it also has the advantage of being just minutes from the centre of town with free underground parking.

Attentive service starts at the front desk and you are directed to the Point Bar and Olive Tree Bistro area to one side, a darker, more cosy, space in contrast. The bar is always buzzing at the weekend, it is a popular lunch spot for sports enthusiasts with its big screens visible from most seats. The bistro is quieter and more conducive to a relaxed meal. It is popular with families and there are usually a few couples with young children in tow. The menu reflects the Sunday clientele, a compact but well-judged menu featuring a traditional Sunday roast with many other family favourites on offer. It represents good value and is also served in the bar area.

It’s all good at Nourish Barna

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

In the centre of Barna village, Nourish Barna has a plate for everyone, and, once inside this friendly little place, you may well be hooked by the sight and aromas of the mouthwatering, wholesome, homemade, food, the colourful, crisp, salads, and freshly brewed coffee.

Delicious fresh food at Nox

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

Since its successful opening in June 2015, Nox Hotel has become a firm favourite with Galway foodies who want delicious, fresh, food served in trendy surroundings.

Food intolerances make you sick, tired, and fat

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

Do you find it impossible to lose weight and keep it off despite your best efforts to diet? Does everyone around you seem to eat more than you, and yet somehow end up slimmer? Do you struggle to resist carbohydrate foods such as bread, cakes, chocolate, crisps, and pasta? Do most of your excess pounds sit around your tummy? Do you feel tired for much of the time, irritable and unable to focus? Do you feel bloated and sluggish?

World famous healer Danny Gallagher to visit Galway

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

Danny Gallagher, the famous seventh son of a seventh son, is to visit Galway. Mr Gallagher was featured in a History Channel documentary recently, which was shown worldwide and is now available on YouTube.

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