Learn to dance sean-nós in Club Áras na nGael

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

The next term of sean-nós dancing will commence on January 29 in Club Áras na nGael from 7pm onwards. There will be a beginners class from 7pm to 8pm, and an improvers class from 8pm to 9pm.

Give the gift of a language this Christmas

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Why not give the gift of a language this Christmas? Conradh na Gaeilge is running a special offer on all its Irish language course vouchers until the end of December.

Youth Academy at NUI Galway receives €250,000 gift from Merit Medical

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

The NUI Galway Youth Academy, an outreach programme aimed at high ability 9-12 year olds recently received a gift of €250,000 over the next six years from Merit Medical. Merit Medical is a leading multi-national medical device company with significant operations in Galway, employing close to 1,000 people. The gift was announced at the recent Youth Academy graduation ceremony which took place at NUI Galway recently.

Sea Road Surgery — celebrating thirty three years

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Sea Road Surgery has been providing compassionate, patient centered, evidence-based care to Galway families for more than 30 years.

Does the size of your bed matter?

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Do you know what the best bed size is for you?
There are so many different theories out there on how to get your best night of sleep but sometimes we overlook the most obvious answer to the question — bed size. While it may sound silly, bed size can seriously affect a person’s sleep every night. Have you ever wondered if you were sleeping on the right size mattress?

Christmas shop now open at Dangan House Nurseries

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Dangan Nurseries currently has an extensive range of Christmas trees for sale, from rooted trees to fresh cut trees.

The rooted trees range from 3ft to 6ft, with cut trees ranging from 5ft up to 16ft. All Christmas trees are non-shed fir trees with the 5ft-10ft being Noble Fir and the 11ft-18ft are Nordman Fir.

Free home consultation service from Spellman TBW

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Spellman TBW offers a free home consultation service, helping you to bring some focus and clarity to your home improvement project.

Galway to mark centenary of 1918 election

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

In the UK general election of 1918 Irish men, and for the first time, Irish women, struck a major blow for Ireland's right to self-determination, by electing 73 Sinn Féin MPs - almost 70 per cent of the vote.

Christmas with Corrib Travel

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

The Christmas season is fast approaching and with only 12 days left before the big day, the last few weeks is usually spent dashing around shops, making lists (and checking them twice), making a mess wrapping gifts, buying the most ridiculous Christmas jumpers and, most importantly, enjoying some well-deserved time off.

Buying the perfect gift can be stressful, to say the least, with phones, gift vouchers, and laptops grazing the top of the list. But what do you buy someone who has everything, or someone who is not interested in the latest gadgets and gizmos? The team at Corrib Travel know just the thing.

Get glammed up this Christmas with Stauntons Allcare Pharmacy, Salthill!

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

As the countdown to Christmas continues, (only 12 days left), the lucky people will have all of their Christmas shopping done and dusted. But for those still searching for that perfect gift for the special someone in their lives, why not pay a visit to Stauntons Allcare Pharmacy.

Scents of Christmas!

Mon, Dec 10, 2018

Take care of your eyes this winter with these nutritional tips from Oranmore Optometrists

Fri, Dec 07, 2018

Nutrition is one of the only areas where someone can take action to help avoid eye health problems. If you take control of this area of your life you can significantly reduce the risk of having poor eyesight or even going blind.

The Quaker warmth of Bewley’s warm fires

Thu, Dec 06, 2018

(Written in December 2 2004, when Bewley’s cafe, Grafton Street, Dublin, closed for an indefinite period for refurbishment. Its future was uncertain. But I am glad to report that it is up and flourishing for some time, warm and glorious, its sticky buns as good as ever.)

I will miss the Quaker warmth of Bewley’s coal fires. I will always be grateful, not only for the comforting Irish breakfasts and sticky cherry buns but for the warm coal fires in Bewley’s noisy restaurants in Dublin, now sadly a thing of the past. The 1950s were, as far as I was concerned, an unofficial ice age. As children we were always cold. And the relief of standing before those generous glowing fires in short pants, jumper and zip jacket was one of the highlights of my boyhood memories.

Merlin Park House

Thu, Dec 06, 2018

The Blake family started work on the construction of Merlin Park House in 1808 and it was completed in 1812. It cost £12,000 to build and provided much needed employment for many local skilled workers and labourers. Getting materials to the location proved difficult – it was said that more than 40 mules were used to transport goods and building materials from Galway to the site.

Christmas cheer at Brigit’s Garden Café

Thu, Dec 06, 2018

Brigit’s Garden offers a magical experience for all ages. The beautiful gardens are set on 4.5 hectares of woodland and wildflower meadows in Roscahill, County Galway. The wildlife gardens are designed to reflect the west of Ireland landscape and are dotted with interesting features — a nature trail, Ogham trees, children's discovery trail, living willow play area, an ancient ring fort, roundhouse, and the largest calendar sundial in Ireland. As winner of a prestigious Georgina Campbell award for Family Friendly Destination of the Year 2017, these family-friendly gardens are themed on the Celtic festivals of Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine, and Lughnasa, a journey through the cycle of the year. Additional talks and activities on Celtic heritage are available and there is often music in the gardens on bank holidays and every Sunday in summer.

Get involved in the BirdWatch Ireland annual garden bird survey

Thu, Dec 06, 2018

BirdWatch Ireland is calling for the public’s help to keep track of garden birds by participating in the Garden Bird Survey which is now in its 30th year. The survey began on Monday December 3 and runs until the end of February.

Each year hundreds of households across Ireland take part, providing important information on how some of our more common bird species, such as the robin, fare over the challenging winter months. As the Irish countryside changes, gardens are becoming increasingly important havens for many species, and it is vital for us to know how their populations are coping with these changes.

Christmas shop now open at Dangan House Nurseries

Thu, Dec 06, 2018

Dangan Nurseries currently has an extensive range of Christmas trees for sale, from rooted trees to fresh cut trees.

Free flights with Princess Cruises Lines

Thu, Dec 06, 2018

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. Today the company has grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world, renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognised leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 114 days, allowing them to see the world and come back new.