Galway abattoir

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

In the early days, farmers killed their own livestock, and in urban areas the killing was done by butchers. These victuallers would hang raw carcasses of meat outside their shops to show how fresh they were and to attract customers. It was only when the city fathers built an abattoir at the junction of Newtownsmyth and Bowling Green that slaughtering became subject to veterinary inspection and control in Galway. Our photograph was taken in 1966 and shows sheep awaiting their turn to enter the slaughterhouse through the grill gateway. They had already been in the yard for five days. The yard was connected to the abattoir buildings.

The pursuit of love among Galway’s landed society

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Although rarely heard of today, ‘ breach of promise’ cases in the 19th century were quite common. A successful prosecution was a source of saving face, and social embarrassment; and could be of considerable monetary value if you were from the upper classes. All sorts of intimate details were revealed as the case dragged on, which provided delicious gossip for newspapers and their readers.*

St Joseph’s Church

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

On this day, February 7, in the year 1886, St Joseph’s Church was consecrated. It was to be the main church of the Parish of Rahoon, which at that time extended from Corcullen to Furbo. There were already two chapels in the parish, one in Bushypark and one in Barna, and they served their own areas. For those parishioners living closer to the town, there was no designated church. Some would attend Mass in the chapel of the Presentation Convent, but it was not very large and worshippers often had to kneel on the ground outside, irrespective of the weather conditions. The parish had a big population and major annual events such as confirmation had to be moved to the Pro-Cathedral.

Music, even more passion, and the Galway spy

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Week II
Two women were specifically honoured at the landmark Music for Galway three day Beethoven concert, Genius, Passion and the Irish Connection held during the last weekend of January. One may well have been a spy.

Two women were specifically honoured at the landmark Music for Galway three day Beethoven concert, Genius, Passion and the Irish Connection held during the last weekend of January. One may well have been a spy.

Double student discount at BORN Clothing

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Put a spring in your step at BORN Clothing this season where we are running an amazing offer of double student discount (20 per cent off full price stock) from Friday February 1 to Sunday February 17 to all students with a valid student ID card. This is the perfect opportunity for all you students to treat yourself to a few new wardrobe essentials to see you into the spring.

Homemade treats at Le Petit Delice for sweet toothed Valentines

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

If you cannot decide what route to take for buying your loved one an ideal Valentine’s gift then why not go for simplicity at Le Petit Delice.

Salthill Traditional Fish and Chips opens second store in Galway

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Salthill Traditional Fish and Chips has done it again, this time in Galway city. Its new store in Forster Street, close to the tourist office, has all the traditional fish and chip offerings people have come to love in Salthill.

As well as a selection of fresh fish, such as fresh cod, scampi, smoked fish, and fresh fish of the day, with real cut chips, the menu includes a range of succulent burgers, baguettes, and much more. And this week Forster Street Traditional Fish and Chips adds southern fried chicken and a range of delicious pizzas to the menu.

New Sunday service at The Skeff

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Sundays at The Skeff Bar and Kitchen are changing. The Skeff has recently introduced a whole new Sunday food menu that will run all day on Sunday. The menu is made up of all the top selling dishes from all its menus broken down into Small Bites, Big Bites, Sandwich Bites, and Sweet Bites, so no matter what you are looking for The Skeff Bar and Kitchen has you covered.

A taste of the west at the g Hotel

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The five-star g Hotel has launched a new menu in the award-winning Restaurant gigi’s, inspired by and using the best produce from the west of Ireland. A five course tasting menu, A Taste of gigi’s, will include fresh and seasonal ingredients from producers including Stefan Gannett fishmonger and Burke’s Fruit and Veg Galway. Prepared by head chef Pauline Reilly and her team, the menu is exclusively available until the end of February, at a cost of €40 per person.

The five-course tasting menu uses the best ingredients to create innovative seasonal and traditional dishes bursting with flavour. Enjoy a delicious mouthwatering five-course meal followed by petit fours and tea or coffee. Guests can also choose to upgrade to a wine pairing menu for an additional €20 per person.

the Galway Appetiser

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

New research from Bord Bia has revealed that supporting local businesses is a key consideration for members of the public when eating out, which may go part of the way to explaining why there is nearly always something of a queue up the stairs for a coveted seat in this small, but perfectly formed, cafe on Spencer Street in Castlebar. With the same research showing that over two thirds of the population rated the use of Irish and local produce as important when eating out for a meal, if you venture over the border to Mayo, Rua's impeccable pedigree of the origin of all elements on the plates delivers. And then some.

West Coast Insulation – your insulation questions answered

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Many people have questions on how insulation works, what grants are available, and how much the work normally costs. John Folan from West Coast Insulation answers some of these questions. West Coast Insulation is a family run business specialising in cavity wall and attic insulation since 2009.

‘Dr Heal-Good’ to visit the Psychic Holistic Fair in Loughrea

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Arthur Whyte, spiritual healer, also known as ‘Dr Heal-Good’, will attend the Psychic Holistic Fair in Loughrea this Sunday.

New year fitness at The Coast Club

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

While wanting to pursue an active lifestyle is certainly admirable, leaping into a new exercise regime without the proper preparation can result in debilitating injuries and painful ailments.

Be protected using a mouthguard from Abbeytrinity Dental

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

At Abbeytrinity Dental Practice they regularly see dental injuries which would have been prevented by a mouthguard. Some are of an extreme nature and have a profound effect both dentally and financially.

Lose up to 35lbs in 10 weeks with System 10 precision weight loss

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Your metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss. Your metabolism is the rate at which you break down food, and the potential for calorie burn and weight loss is huge. A weak metabolism will limit or stop your weight loss no matter how much dieting or exercising you do. A poor diet or excessive exercise can make a weak metabolism worse by limiting the very nutrition required to run it.

Discover the benefits of acupuncture at Wooddale Acupuncture

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Carmel Cantwell is a qualified acupuncturist and Kairos therapist who runs her own clinic in Bushypark. She initially trained as a Kairos therapist and has been working with this therapy for a number of years. Kairos aims to heal the emotional energy field, helping relieve stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks etc.

Delicious detox retreats

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Enjoy a detox retreat where there is an abundance of yummy healthy foods to indulge in, food that tastes great and does not do any damage — it benefits the body. Enjoy yoga classes, meditation, breathing techniques, nutrition guidance, a beautiful forest on the side of a serene lake, cosy, warm beds, hot showers, and great company.

Anti-cancer, health and vitality one-day programme

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

An anti-cancer, health and vitality one-day programme organised by Yvonne Duffy O’Shaughnessy, which is offered in a group setting of approximately 10 people, allows you to learn all you need to know about healing your body so you are fully equipped with the knowledge you need to ensure your diet is rich in the essential vitamins and minerals it needs to heal and, above all, prevent disease.

Listening - one of the secrets of parenting teens

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

What traits would you like to pass on to your children? Strength of purpose, determination, respect for others, a love of life?

Calling all Claddagh School past pupils

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The historian James Hardiman, in describing the Claddagh, said: “It is said that they considered it a kind of reproach either to speak English or to send their children to school, and that a schoolmaster among them would be considered a phenomenon; but of late there are some exceptions to this rule. How far education would make these people happier in themselves, or more useful members of society, is a matter of doubt, but it is certain that the trial has never been made, although a most respectable convent lies at the head of their village, to which they are liberal benefactors.”

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