Thousands of pupils to take part in Tech Week

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

National and secondary schools throughout Galway will take part in Tech Week, Ireland’s national festival of technology, next month between April 22 and 28. Ireland’s national festival of technology is aimed at sparking an interest in technology and related study and careers among students, parents and the public. This exciting week of events will see more than 100,000 students take part in a range of fun activities, including the finals of several national Tech Week events. School students will be challenged on their computational thinking skills at the National Bebras final in NUI Maynooth on Saturday, April 21, and coding projects will be showcased by school children in the Scratch Programming Final in UL on Wednesday, April 25. Speaking at the launch of Tech Week 2018, Minister of State for Training, Skills and Innovation, John Halligan said: “The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation is delighted to support Tech Week through Science Foundation Ireland’s Discover Programme. All young people love science and finding out how things work. Tech Week is aimed at stimulating children’s natural curiosity and encouraging them to explore, discover and develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. "It provides hands-on opportunities for young people to learn about how computing and related technologies are shaping every area of life. With the European Commission estimating that 90 per cent of tomorrow's jobs will require digital skills; we need to ensure that Ireland is at the forefront of this transformation. We must be a leader in developing and nurturing STEM talent.”

Irish courses for adults at Coláiste Naomh Éanna

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Coláiste Naomh Éanna, located in the village of An Spidéal in Co Galway, provides courses in primary teaching EPV, secondary school teaching, interview preparation courses for teaching jobs and principal teaching jobs, interview preparation courses for prospective applicant teachers, and tréimhse Gaeltachta for student teachers.

There are also courses which help third level students studying Irish for their degree, students studying for the TEG exam, adults who are beginners, improvers, or advanced, and adults studying Irish for the Leaving Certificate.

Do you want to improve your Irish?

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Ar mhaith leat feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge? Tá dianchúrsa ar fáil in Áras na nGael ar feadh 4 seachtaine.

More than forty years of history at Dangan House Garden Centre

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Dangan House Garden Centre is 41 years old this year. This is the story of how a humble market stall in the Saturday market grew into the successful business it is today.

Quality furniture and more at Seymours Loughrea

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Popular furniture retailer Seymours Loughrea offers a fabulous selection of furniture, carpets and rugs, sliding wardrobes, beds, and wood flooring from all the leading brand names. The company is celebrating four years in business in May.

Free home consultation service from Spellman TBW

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

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

Buttercups and daisies

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Weed - noun. 'A wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants.'

As if somebody has suddenly pushed a switch they are everywhere, and it is not just buttercups and daisies, there are countless weeds appearing in unwanted places — dandelions, clover, thistles, even rushes, mares tail, and ragwort. Wild flowers that are growing in a meadow might be pretty to look at but when they appear in your lawn they become an unwanted weed, spoiling the green carpet of grass that you are trying to nurture.

Luxury escorted tours with Insight Vacations and Fahy Travel Worldchoice

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Fahy Travel has teamed up with Insight Vacations, which provides premium escorted journeys that embody ‘the art of touring in style’.

Weight Watchers is getting Moycullen moving

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

The new Weight Watchers class in Moycullen (upstairs in The Coach House Pub) is getting great support from local businesses.

Genuine weight loss with System 10 will help you lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

What is causing my bloating?

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

By Dr Bhatti
Bloating is when your tummy is puffy, and feels stretched and uncomfortable due to temporary abdominal distension.

Your vision is precious — protect your eyes from the sun

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

We protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun, however we often neglect our eyes. Ultraviolet radiation can cause adverse effects to our eyes. Studies have suggested that prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause increased risk of macular degeneration of the retina (AMD), cataract of the intraocular lens, corneal damage, and ocular adnexal (conjunctival or eyelid) melanomas.

Simple hearing solutions from Blackberry Hearing

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

In 2015 John Ryan and Dave Gleeson established Blackberry Hearing in Two Mile House, a small village outside Naas in Kildare. The two were curious about the high cost of hearing aids and hearing solutions.

Wellness and gym membership at the g Hotel & Spa

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

With summer fast approaching it is time to look after both mind and body with the g Hotel. ESPA at the g has membership available from just €70 per month. ESPA membership offers a total solution for your spring into summer wellness, fitness, and spa needs.

Whether you are preparing for a holiday, taking part in a sporting event, or aiming to introduce a more balanced lifestyle in time for summer, the ESPA wellness and gym membership is the ideal flexible fitness membership in Galway. There is no joining fee and you can choose from one to three months' membership, as best suits your lifestyle. It is a membership that is there when you need it and fits around your schedule both in work and at home.

Health is not to be taken for granted

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Although modern medicine has made tremendous advances in surgical procedures and in the treatment of acute illness, for centuries holistic medicine has been – and remains – the mainstay of care for our health. It respects the person as a whole – the body, mind, soul, and emotions.

Transform how you look, feel, and function

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Are you interested in getting in shape, but you have a back problem or another joint issue such as hip pain or knee trouble? Have you tried jogging or going to the gym, but you find that it simply makes the problem area worse?

Improve your fertility with acupuncture

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

In Ireland up to one in six couples are affected by infertility. While the causes can be wide ranging including hormone imbalance, PCOS, endometriosis, and sperm disorders, the effects of being unable to conceive can be very distressing for the couple concerned.

Sometimes taking the natural route can lead you on the greatest journey

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Are you struggling with fertility issues? Are you having trouble starting a family? Many couples in the same boat have turned to Denise Christie from Health and Harmony in Loughrea, Co Galway. And for many she made their dreams come true.

When the teacher has gone

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Your pupils will teach you
Your patients will heal you

Your patients will heal you

‘Much that I would like to say must go unsaid.’

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

On December 7 1922, Pádraic Ó Máille TD and his friend Sean Hales TD of Cork, walked out of a hotel on Ormonde Quay, by Dublin’s river Liffy. They just had lunch, and were on their way back to the Dáil in Leinster House, a short drive away. Ó Máille, Galway city and Connemara’s first TD, had been appointed Leas Ceann Comhairle (deputy speaker ).

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