Heavily subsidised degree for women in business, enterprise, and community development

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

EQUAL Ireland is now offering a part-time three year BA degree in business, enterprise, and community development (accredited by AIT) commencing this January in Galway city.

Come for dinner, stay for free at Nox Hotel

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

There will be no such thing as singin’ the January blues this month thanks to the kindness and generosity of the people at Nox Hotel Galway. As 2019 begins, twinkling fairy lights and festive feasts might seem like a long time ago but with a great offer from Nox Hotel, there is still much to smile about.

See New England’s fall foliage with Insight Vacations and Fahy Travel Worldchoice

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

As a global leader in premium guided holidays, Insight Vacations has been crafting magical journeys that embody the “art of travelling in style” for 40 years. Through meticulous planning, detailed preparation, and boundless passion, Insight’s collection of award-winning itineraries showcase the most outstanding destinations and curated experiences in Europe and North America.

Is food making you ill?

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Go out to a restaurant with friends, or take your child to a birthday tea, and chances are there will be someone there who cannot eat something because of a food allergy.

Spice up your January

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

January is a month for staying in beside a big fire and staying warm. The spicy dishes will help you do just that.

Low fat chicken curry

New year food trends

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Food trends are pretty interesting if you are into that sort of thing. We have reached full saturation point with kale, quinoa, and avocado. Middle Eastern cuisine is now considered everyday, and the once mysterious coconut water has become available in the chilled drinks cabinet in all but the most rural of shops.

Athlone Springs Hotel - Springs Sale!

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

To celebrate jumping into the New Year Athlone Springs Hotel are launching their Spring Sale!

Shaking Up 2019 with New Cocktail Menu at DNA Nightclub

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

DNA Nightclub are launching their brand-new Cocktail Menu this Saturday, 12th January, with doors open from 11 pm. It’s a night not to be missed, with a delicious selection of Cocktails being shaken ‘n’ stirred up to be enjoyed.

Hollaback: Nothing but Noughties @ DNA Live

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

On Saturday, January 26th, DNA Live will bring the ultimate Noughties Covers Band Hollaback to Galway. This band knows how to get the party started, playing nothing but the BEST music from the 00’s era. You can expect plenty of nostalgic throwbacks, novelty props and sing-alongs.

Focus on You - Adult Learning Event Engage’19.

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

If you are unsure of what study options to undertake, are currently unemployed or underemployed and seeking new opportunities, interested in upskilling and changing careers or just need some career advice – then Engage ‘19 is a great place to start. It focuses on you!

People of the Tribes: Meet Eva

Wed, Jan 09, 2019

Hello, my name is Eva Whyte. I am 16 years old and have been living in Galway my entire life.

New year, new skill

Wed, Jan 09, 2019

The New Year has arrived and many of us have set goals and targets for 2019 which may include getting fit, going on a diet, or taking up a new pastime.

Food Review - Experience one of the newest members of the Salthill family; The Full Duck

Wed, Jan 09, 2019

In and around Salthill there have always been plenty of cosy pubs from where you can watch storms roll over the bay, but while Salthill has many good points, up until the last few years, a wide choice of places to eat was not one of them.

Celebrate your special day at The Shearwater Hotel's new Ballroom

Tue, Jan 08, 2019

It is with great excitement that the four-star Shearwater Hotel & Spa announce that our Ballroom will undergo a full and complete makeover from January 2019.

Promoting wellbeing through creativity

Tue, Jan 08, 2019

Social Art Ireland is a group of art therapists and psychotherapists who have joined together to promote art making as a gentle yet powerful method for self actualisation. When used as a therapeutic tool, it can release emotions and bring them into awareness.

A Christmas card from Salthill, 1920

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

As the War of Independence hotted up, the British authorities sent the Black and Tans and the Auxiliaries to Ireland to support the RIC. D Company of the Auxiliaries was stationed at Lenaboy Castle and at The Retreat in Rockbarton.

‘I always return to the old home on Christmas Day’

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Hunting rabbits was a favourite pasttime of boys and dogs on Omey, that sand-duned, tidal island, that ploughs into the sea at Claddaghduff, near Cleggan. It is possible to say that the over-used cliche ‘magical’ can apply to Omey.* It can hardly be seen from the mainland. But if the tide is out, a series of arrowed posts guide the driver across the strand to the only road on the island. And that too runs out.

Young entrepreneurs inspired by Údarás na Gaeltachta companies programme

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

This year more than 750 transition year students are looking forward to taking part in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Clár na gComhlachtaí, which encourages budding entrepreneurs in the Gaeltacht areas of Cork, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Meath, Kerry, and Waterford to develop their own mini-enterprises and compete in a national final.

Learn to jive in January

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Tom Jive, who has taken Ireland by storm with his unique style of teaching, is bringing his skills to the west. Participants will be transformed from total beginners to confident dancers in four weeks.

Never stop learning — study part-time at GTI in 2019

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Galway Technical Institute is now taking applications across its range of part-time courses starting in January 2019.

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