New cruise ship raises the bar in luxury travel
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
Celebrity Cruises has once again raised the bar in modern luxury travel with the launch of its latest Edge-series ship, Celebrity Xcel™?. Poised to redefine the cruising experience, Celebrity Xcel™? blends cutting-edge design with unmatched comfort, innovation, and sustainability.
Debuting in 2025, Celebrity Xcel™?offers an array of new features tailored for discerning travellers. One of the most exciting additions is the expanded resort deck, now featuring a two-level infinity pool with panoramic ocean views and private cabanas for ultimate relaxation. The magic carpet — the signature cantilevered platform — returns with a sleeker design and enhanced dining options, transforming from a bar to a restaurant to an embarkation platform.
Read more ...Enjoy a spooktacular stay at The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
Celebrate the season with pumpkin picking, a scenic Corrib Cruise, family dining and more this Halloween Midterm.
Read more ...Paint like a pro: Design a beautiful nursery with these paint colour ideas and inspiration
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
Welcoming a new baby is a big moment, and designing the nursery is one of the most exciting parts of the journey. It’s where you’ll share sleepy cuddles, midnight feeds, and magical firsts. With a little thought, you can create a space that feels calm, welcoming, and practical for both baby and parents. At Pat McDonnell Paints, we know how colour and design choices can transform a room — so here are our top tips to inspire you.
Read more ...BreastCheck encourages women to come for their first appointment
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
BreastCheck, Ireland’s free national breast screening programme, provides screening in Galway at our permanent Western Unit, University Hospital Galway, providing free breast screening to women.
Read more ...Your Christmas metabolic reset — lose up to twelve pounds before the holidays
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
The festive season is around the corner — and there's still time to feel your best before Christmas. This five-week metabolic reset helps you shed fat, boost your energy, and feel lighter, brighter, and more confident — just in time for the celebrations.
Read more ...Winter vaccines for flu and Covid now available
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
The HSE’s winter vaccination programme has begun, with both flu and Covid-19 vaccines available in many pharmacies and GP surgeries.
Read more ...Pelvic Health West celebrates two years at the Orantown Centre
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
Pelvic Health West is marking two years of delivering expert pelvic health physiotherapy and Pilates at the Orantown Centre — and what a milestone year it has been.
Read more ...Calls for greater awareness of SUDEP in Galway
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
In advance of SUDEP Action Day on October 15, Epilepsy Ireland has appealed to people living with epilepsy and their families to learn more about a devastating aspect of the condition. Sadly, 33 people lose their lives due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy in Ireland every year.
Read more ...Celebrate World Egg Day in style
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
Tomorrow (Friday) is World Egg Day, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than with a delicious egg-based dinner. This recipe, courtesy of Bord Bia in partnership with the Irish Egg Association, is sure to hit the spot.
Read more ...Turning pain into purpose
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
When Fergus Farrell woke up after having surgery in Dublin’s Mater Hospital in late October 2018, he could not move his feet. He could not feel them, either. In fact, it seemed as if they did not belong to him. It was like someone’s else’s feet had been put into his bed and his own had gone missing, he says.
Read more ...Stories about the prince of storytellers
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
As next Monday is the anniversary of Pádraic Ó Conaire’s death we thought to relate some stories about him.
Read more ...Merlin College leads the way with new Leaving Cert subject in drama and theatre studies
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Merlin College has announced its open night for incoming first year students (2026/27), where families will have the opportunity to explore one of Galway’s most dynamic and forward-thinking secondary schools.
In a major milestone, Merlin College is among the first schools in Ireland to introduce drama and theatre studies as a Leaving Certificate subject. This exciting addition reflects the school’s strong ethos of creativity, expression, and innovation. It also complements the school's already thriving dance, art, and film clubs, as well as the much-loved annual TY musical, which has become a highlight of the school calendar.
Read more ...Open evening at Coláiste Muire Máthair next week
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Coláiste Muire Máthair is situated on over 20 acres close to Galway city centre. The college is a proud academic institution, producing some of the highest Leaving Certificate results in the county as well as some of the highest performing sports teams in the country.
Read more ...University of Galway to host largest-ever Autumn open days
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
University of Galway is hosting its largest Autumn open days to date with a two-day on-campus event taking place on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4.
Read more ...ATU to host nine open days
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) will host nine open days across its campuses commencing October 1 at ATU Mayo in Castlebar.
Read more ...Get your garden in shape for winter with Colourfence
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.
Read more ...ECOFUEL™ winter giveaway to give €10,000 back to the community
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Winter in the west has its own rhythm - the first frosts, shorter days, and that moment when the fire becomes the heart of the home again. ECOFUEL™, founded here in Galway in 2014, has been part of that story for over a decade, delivering kiln-dried firewood and wood briquettes to families across the county and beyond. Since expanding to Dublin in 2020, the company now ships nationwide, but Galway is still where the journey began.
This year, ECOFUEL™ is marking the season in a different way: by giving something back. The ECOFUEL™ winter giveaway will see 80 winners share €10,000 in gift cards, with prizes ranging from €100 to €1,000. Entry is free, one entry covers the entire draw, and winners will be announced in early December, just in time to brighten Christmas.
Read more ...How to keep yourself and your space clean when starting College
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Starting college is an exciting time, but whether moving into campus student accommodation or a shared house, it can be a big adjustment when it comes to managing your own space.
Read more ...Let’s Talk Numbers this World Heart Day with Sonia O’Sullivan
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
‘Let’s Talk Numbers’ is a new campaign being celebrated this World Heart Day, fronted by four-time Olympian and Benecol brand ambassador Sonia O’Sullivan.
Read more ...Fittsteps Training studio celebrates nine years in Craughwell
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Owned and operated by Jessica Keniston, the studio opened in 2016 and has evolved through many challenges but continues to keep the health and wellness of its dedicated clients at heart.
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