People of the Tribes: Meet Taran.

Mon, Mar 04, 2019

I am Taran Stakem and I'm a street musician, this is commonly referred to as a busker and this is why I like Galway. What I like about Galway is that is a place where anyone can start playing music and get some attention. There a no current restrictions and no licenses as this would cause new performers to get discouraged. I've been busking for three years now and I play guitar flat on my lap, drum it, tap harmonics out of the guitar and I sing. This has certainly given me a unique style and it's paid off as I have gigs coming up at the Tiny Traders Market which is up and running on March 16th.

Dark Souls III: A modern classic

Games Reviews Fri, Mar 01, 2019

Dark Souls III is the final game in the Dark Souls trilogy and what a bang to go out on. I personally have put many hundreds of hours into this game and it is no question why. This game is the end of the trilogy. It wraps up all of the best bits of all of the games and brings it together for a splendid ending for both the main game and DLC’s.

Spice up your Life… Make your Passion Possible with ZinCuFlex!

Fri, Mar 01, 2019

Whether you are a professional athlete, a fitness enthusiast or just venturing to complete your first 5km, the muscle soreness and joint pain in the 12- to 48-hour time frame after a vigorous workout can serve as a major frustration. ZinCuflex® is an innovative food supplement with proven benefits for joint health, immunity, energy and vitality. Combining the power of Ginger, Curcumin and vitamin C, ZinCuflex® may help to protect joints and help maintain joint mobility, overall contributing to recovery after working out.

Far Cry 3: The game that made the series what it is today

Games Reviews Fri, Mar 01, 2019

Far Cry 3 is a game about a guy called Jason who abandons his friends, carves bullets out of his arm with a stick and gets superpowers from tattoos. My favourite part about that sentence was that it was mostly true. The only part that wasn’t mostly true was the superpowers stuff but it's close.

Brooks Hotel comes of age

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

With strong Galway connections, Brooks Hotel, an award winning four star hotel situated in the heart of Dublin city, celebrates 21 years in business this year.

Pancake perfection at Iceland

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Pancake Tuesday, perhaps the most exciting Tuesday of the year for both children and adults, is almost upon us. Iceland has everything you need to create perfect pancakes at home this Shrove Tuesday. Whether you prefer to make your batter from scratch or you are a fan of pre-mixed shakers, Iceland has you covered with big brands at low prices.

Make delicious golden pancakes for the children (and big children) with family size Aunt Bessie’s Pancake Mix (480g, €1, makes 16 pancakes). Simply whisk with water and Bord Bia approved Belview medium eggs (six pack, €1) before pan-frying in a little butter, and don’t forget to top with Bobby’s maple flavour syrup, also a mouthwatering €1.

Pancakes and my favourite brown bread recipe

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

It is all happening next week, Pancake Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and with confirmations and Communions also coming up, it can be an expensive time of year, so why not save yourself a few euro and cook something fresh and exciting at home?

Communion and confirmation celebrations at Galway Bay Hotel

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Book your First Holy Communion and confirmation celebrations at Galway Bay Hotel this spring and avail of complimentary extras for all the family.

When you book your meal at this award-winning hotel, you and your family will enjoy a wonderful dining experience along with some added treats for all the children.

Vegan pancakes

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

This is an egg and dairy free simple pancake mix that is really tasty.

The ideal gift — a health and fitness genetic testing voucher

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

In recent years it has become clear that our genetic make-up has a strong influence on body weight and how we respond to different foods and exercises. With scientific advances, we are now able to use the information in our DNA to predict which diets, lifestyle choices, and exercise work best for each individual person.

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, offers a simple, saliva-based, test for men and women which analyses more than 110 genetic variations that influence how we respond to diet and exercise. These genes have been selected based on hundreds of studies.

Helping sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that affects million of people worldwide. It is often considered to be an embarrassing problem because of the symptoms. There is no scientific cause or cure, although symptoms can usually be eased.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other.

Lose Fat Around the Middle workshop

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Would you like to be in better shape ahead of summer? Do you find yourself frustrated by feeling short on time but full of good intentions? Well then ditch the diet and learn a healthier way of eating with Glenville Nutrition which will support your energy, mood, and help you get your waist back, for good.

Unislim relaunches in Galway

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Unislim is celebrating 47 years in business this year and is relaunching classes in the Galway region over the coming weeks.

Banks Castle

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

We came across this drawing in the National Library titled “A narrow street in Galway, c.1840-1850”. The clue is in the handwriting at the top of the image, ‘Castle Bank’. In fact, it was a courtyard, not a street, looking at the back of Banks Castle off High Street. Our photograph (courtesy of the Chetham Library in Manchester), shows us much the same view about 25 years later. The property is now part of the King’s Head.

Pathways —major colleges and careers event to be held in Galway next month

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Pathways, a colleges and careers event being hosted by the Galway Advertiser, will take place in The Galmont Hotel, Galway, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. We will also be producing a comprehensive Education Supplement in all our papers the week before the event.

NUI Galway to host free family fun day on Saturday for Engineers Week

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

NUI Galway is calling all wannabe engineers to participate in a free full-day family event, Engineering Our Future: Family Fun Day, which will take place this Saturday as part of Engineers Week. The event will run from 10am to 4pm in the university's Alice Perry Engineering Building.

Open day at Galway Community College next week

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) will hold its annual open day on Tuesday March 5 from 9am to 4pm. GCC is centrally located at Moneenageisha Junction and staff are looking forward to welcoming future learners of full-time courses commencing in September, to the open day to showcase what the college has to offer.

Lab demos and workshops at GMIT for Engineers Week

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Students and staff at the GMIT School of Engineering will host a series of laboratory demonstrations and workshops for secondary and primary school pupils from Monday as part of Engineers Week.

NUI Galway launches new course for social workers and practitioners in children and family services

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

NUI Galway’s discipline of social work at the School of Political Science and Sociology is offering a new postgraduate certificate in continuing professional development for social work, for qualified social workers at various stages of their social work career.

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