Celebrate Christmas this year in The Arches Restaurant

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

The Arches hotel invites you and your loved ones to join them this December to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Located in the heart of Claregalway, The Arches offers a warm and cosy dining experience to groups of all sizes and ages. With ample free parking, the Arches makes the perfect destination to celebrate the festive season.

The Arches provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the season. Not only will people be treated to good food and wine, but diners will experience genuine warmth by the friendly and attentive staff. Whether the restaurant is quiet or packed to the brim, the team ensures every guest feels at home.

Give the gift of choice this Christmas with the Connacht Hospitality Group

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

This Christmas, the Connacht Hospitality Group is making gift-giving easy with its versatile gift cards.

The changing face of poverty

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Having a job is no longer a guarantee that you will stay out of poverty. You may be working in a low paid position, have a zero hour contract, or a part-time post. Or you may earn what appears on paper to be a reasonable income but have very high outgoings in terms of rent or childcare. You may be struggling financially from week-to-week with no real chance of ever getting your finances on an even keel.

Celebrate Christmas with a pint at the Olde Brewery Oranmore

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

If you are looking for a cosy atmosphere, live music and sports, friendly staff, amazing pints then you have came to the right place! Located on Main street, Oranmore, make the Olde Brewery your number one destination for a festive night out this Christmas period.

The pub have enjoyed excellent reviews from their customers, some of which can be seen here.

Hickey Meats has you covered for all your festive fare this Christmas

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Get ready to make your Christmas extra special this year, with Hickey Meats, your trusted butcher in Galway's west-end.

Transform your home with Right Price Tiles Oranmore

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Right Price Tiles, Wood Flooring & Bathware brings expert craftsmanship and contemporary style to Oranmore's doorstep. Specialising in premium wall and floor tiles, wood flooring, bathroom furniture, and wall cladding solutions, Right Price Tiles transforms homes with products that blend beauty and practicality.

50 years of experience with Ned Forde Ltd

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Ned Forde Ltd has more than 50 years of experience in the heating and plumbing industry. Now a second-generation family business, it specialises in electric fireplace and cassettes.

With a fully stocked comfortable showroom in Oranmore up to date with three-sided electric fires, double-sided tunnel electric fires as well as cutting edge gas stove and wood pellet fires. With a focus on substantially improving your BER. Ned Forde ltd. has options in both solid fuel, gas, woodburning and wood pellets.

Some old election posters

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Election posters are very much part of the democratic process. They are primarily used to urge people to vote, to communicate political messages, rally public support for a candidate or a cause. They play an important role in our documentary history and are often a powerful way to capture a moment in time. They can be used to educate, inform and inspire people. They also generate loyalty to the cause from the thousands of volunteers who hang the posters up. They were an especially powerful form of communications for previous generations.

M Fitzgeralds Bar launches exciting new Irish cocktails menu

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

M Fitzgeralds Bar, one of the most festive bars in the city, is proud to unveil its new Irish cocktails menu, a vibrant celebration of Ireland’s rich heritage and contemporary mixology. The menu features a unique collection of drinks inspired by local flavours and crafted with some of Ireland’s finest spirits.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Deck the halls with festive cheer at The Ardilaun this Christmas

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

The Ardilaun Hotel is sprinkling its magic dust and whipping up a season of sparkling merriment to make your Christmas gatherings unforgettable.

Getting back to health and fitness with Plexus Bio Energy

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

During the Winter season, most people find we need to motivate ourselves as we head into longer, darker evenings. It is so important to keep on top of our health, it is time to pick up the pieces and get our mental, physical and emotional health in order.

Plexus Bio Energy will help people to let go of the old and refresh their health again, by clearing and balancing the energies. “It is so important to keep the mind balanced as mental health is a big problem in our society and very much a hidden issue, we need to reach out and help those people, not ignoring it, as it’s an awkward subject,” say Tina Forkan and Michael O’Gara from Plexus Bio Energy.

The Kingfisher Fitness Club’s Black Friday sale is live

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Leading Galway gym the Kingfisher Fitness Club has announced its Black Friday sale is live. Get fit before the New Year rush with up to up to €50 off annual membership with code 2024, and €40 off direct debit membership with code NOV24 from now until November 29.

Manage the menopause with The Crane Clinic

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

The menopause for women represents the end of menstruation and fertility. For most the menopause is a natural occurrence where over a period of time menstruation stops permanently. This phase of a woman’s life is usually a gradual process with the average age of periods stopping completely being 51 years. For some women this transition period is smooth with little or no side effects, but for some it can be a very difficult tim.

Some of the symptoms of menopause are vaginal dryness, hot flushes, mood swings, loss of libido, sleep disturbance and osteoporosis.

Turn2Me encourages people to prioritise mental health this Christmas

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Ireland's national mental health charity Turn2Me is urging people to take care of its mental health this Christmas and to make use of their free services. Turn2Me provides support in a variety of ways including counselling sessions and support groups.

Give the gift of health with hyperbaric oxygenation at OxyGeneration

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) is a powerhouse for cellular rejuvenation, particularly through its impact on mitochondria — the cellular energy factories.

During HBOT sessions, the body is exposed to increased atmospheric pressure, leading to a surge in oxygen levels within tissues and cells.

Black Friday madness: unbeatable deals at EZ Living Furniture

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

The countdown to Black Friday is on and during the most anticipated sale event of the year, Ireland’s largest furniture retailer EZ Living Furniture is slashing prices across all ranges including sofas, bedroom, dining, home decor, and more.

Give the gift of a great day out with Irish Heritage Trust

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Take the time to discover a world of history, culture and the many stories of Johnstown Castle and other Irish Heritage Trust properties, with unlimited access to Johnstown Castle & Agricultural Museum, Strokestown Park & National Famine Museum as well as Fota House and its Arboretum & Gardens via an Irish Heritage Trust membership card.

ATU invites TY students to partake in Poetry Pillar Competition 2025

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is inviting Transition Year students across Connacht to participate in its 2025 Poetry Pillar Competition.

ATU completes conferring ceremonies with more than 5,000 graduates this year

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Atlantic Technological University completed its 2024 graduations last week, celebrating the achievements of more than 5,000 graduates in ceremonies in Donegal, Galway, Sligo, Mayo and Connemara. The ceremonies have brought together students, families and faculty to honour the hard work and dedication of graduates across a wide range of disciplines, from undergraduate certificates to doctoral degrees.

Jimmy Cranny, ‘Mr Swimming’

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Jimmy Cranny was born in Dublin in 1905. He was orphaned early in life, came to Galway when he was eight and it became his home from then on. He grew up to be a champion swimmer, a winner of the Prom Swim and a springboard diving champion of Connacht. He was a member of the Royal Lifesaving Society and became one of their first lifeguards. He later joined the Irish Red Cross.

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