Gourmet Food Parlour finds new home in Salthill

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Remember when The Spanish Arch was a car park and there was nothing much on Middle Street except the Augi; Back when BT was Moons and Nora Barnacle's house was just another house; before Westside was called Westside and there was nothing Latin about the Latin Quarter? That was the time when Salthill was the undisputed centre of all nightlife in the west of Ireland. While those days are long gone, Salthill seems to be reinventing itself once more.

Delicious food in a historic setting at Cooke’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

For almost 20 years Cooke's Restaurant & Wine Bar has been serving up local fare to generations of Galwegians and holidaymakers.

People of the Tribes: Meet Fionn & Jonathan.

Wed, Jul 24, 2019

We are Fionn Crombie Angus and Jonathan Angus, probably best known around Galway for busking on Shop Street. We've been part of the local music scene, with Fionn playing his distinctive left-handed fiddle, and Jonathan backing him up on guitar, for five years, after moving from County Clare when Fionn finished secondary school.

Cooperation or Competition?

Mon, Jul 22, 2019

Are you ready to connect with your own authentic power and find stillness within? Are you Willing to communicate from your heart while navigating the complexity of human relationships? If you would like to bring peace into your life discover how empowering resolutions can help.

Spirit of the Garden or Slightly Sore Thumb?

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Get it right and it looks like it’s always been there, the spirit of the garden in stone or metal, sprung fully formed from the lusciously planted surroundings. Get it wrong and it sticks out like a sore thumb. Sculpture in the garden – it’s a tricky one to get right.

It’s still alive, you know

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

It’s never really finished, to be honest. You can plan, certainly, and that undoubtedly gives you a better result – but it’s a living thing, and like all living things, it needs some looking after.

Hydroponics made easy at West Coast Grow Shop

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

West Coast Grow Shop caters for a specialised type of growing. It stocks some of the best international hydroponic systems. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, it caters for all your growing and hydroponic needs.

The Forster Park Hotel

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

There was a long discussion at an Urban District Council meeting in July 1935 about whether to allow purchasers of plots in front of the house at Forster Park, recently occupied by Dr Michael O’Malley, to proceed with the building immediately, or to force them to defer construction until the road along the Promenade had been widened. The plots had been advertised as building sites. One of the objectors said, “We are a long time looking for a town planning scheme in Galway, and now that we have it, I strongly object to this building. We have one of the finest hotels in the country (The Eglinton) and now you want to destroy it.”

A god with feet of clay

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Week VI
During Charles Lindbergh’s nation-wide tour, following the first solo transatlantic flight from Long Island, New York to Paris, in May 1927, he met his wife to be, Anne Morrow, in Mexico City. It was a wonder she even got near him. He was mobbed wherever he appeared.

H2U brings heat to you

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

H2U offers a range of professional services, including high efficiency control of hot water and heating, and control via smart devices. The company is insured and registered with the relevant bodies to carries out all works to the highest standard in gas, oil, electrical, and heating.

H2U offers an expert service for boilers, stoves, heatpumps, underfloor heating, pressurising pumps, bathroom installs, and domestic electrical installs. It is also a specialist in Joule, Olmberryl, Grant, Firebird, Warmflow, Ariston, and Worcesterbosch products.

Quality, value, and convenience are paramount at Right Price Tiles

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

If you are planning on revamping your kitchen or bathroom, or laying a new floor in any room in your home, then a visit to Right Price Tiles and Wood Flooring in Oranmore should be top of your to-do list.

Summer sale at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

The massive summer sale at G Furniture and Carpets on the Tuam Road in Galway continues with huge savings across all departments. The company guarantees the best value for money in Galway in carpets and furniture with a great selection of new season rugs just arrived at sale prices.

NUI Galway student selected to represent Ireland at Future News Summit

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

NUI Galway student Róisín McManus is representing Ireland at the major international Future News Worldwide Summit for young journalism students in London this week. This is the second year that an NUI Galway journalism student has been chosen for the summit.

A third year BA with journalism student, Róisín McManus is one of two students selected from Ireland to be a delegate at the prestigious summit, hosted by Thomson Reuters in Canary Wharf in London. She was chosen from more than 3,000 applicants to be one of just 100 delegates from 53 different countries globally at the event.

Academic receives prestigious Royal Society-SFI Research Fellowship

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

The Royal Society-SFI University Research Fellowship scheme 2019, representing an investment of €2.8 million, has been announced this week. NUI Galway biomedical engineer, Dr Eimear Dolan, was one of the four outstanding researchers in the Republic of Ireland who received the prestigious award.

From crutches to triathlon

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

I was a county gymnast at 19 when my knee swelled up. I could only walk with crutches. Over the next 20 years I had six operations, took heavy painkillers, and was often bed-ridden with pain. After the sixth operation my consultant said, “No more operations, I’m referring you to the rheumatology clinic.”

Relax in style at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

The four star Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, conference centre and gardens, is a luxurious contemporary lively hub, with 155 beautifully appointed bedrooms, very popular with women's groups where shopping or going to the theatre or races is a must. This hotel is easily connected to many of Dublin’s most popular tourist destinations which are right on the doorstep.

Make memories that last a lifetime with a summer staycation at the Johnstown Estate

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Treat you and your family to a sensational summer break with a two-night midweek stay at the Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co Meath, including full Irish breakfast. Choose from elegant spacious family rooms or a luxury self-catering lodge located on the grounds. Enjoy a delicious two course dinner with coffee on an evening of your choice in the vibrant setting of The Coach House Bar.

The Johnstown Estate has something for everyone. Little guests can enjoy fun in the sun at the summer kids club, play in the outdoor playground, explore the magical woodland fairy trail, or make a splash in the pool.

Stylist Courtney Smith to judge Hotel Meyrick's Most Stylish evening on Ladies' Day

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Hotel Meyrick's Most Stylish evening has announced top stylist Courtney Smith as its guest judge with €3000 worth of prizes during Galway Race Week 2019.

Weather for cycling, are you wearing the correct sunglasses?

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

When it comes to enjoying our free time, there are many activities in which we like to enjoy. One of the most important senses for these hobbies is our eyesight. Thus it is essential to ensure that our eyes are maximally protected at all times. Most outdoor sports such as cycling, running and sailing to name but a few can expose us to harmful UV rays. Just as our skin requires UV protection, so too do our eyes.

EYE CARE IN THE SUN!

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Sunglasses serve an important function in protecting your eye health. You already know the harm that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV ) radiation rays can potentially do to your skin – but these rays can also cause damage to your eyes.

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