Dropping maths after the mocks

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

By now, most of the mock results are back, and for many students this means reconsidering whether or not to remain doing specific subjects at honours level (H) or changing to ordinary level (O). This is particularly relevant with maths, given that there are 25 bonus points to be attained if you achieve a H6 (40 per cent).

Easter revision courses at Mill Street

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

The Galway Study Centre is offering an intensive week of revision during Easter. Leaving Cert and Junior Cert courses will take place during the second week of the holidays from Tuesday, April 3, to Saturday, April 7. Bookings are also being taken for a strictly supervised study programme for Leaving Cert students which will take place from Monday, March 26, to Friday, March 30.

Are you prepared for PAYE modernisation?

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

PAYE modernisation will be operational from January 1 2019. For those already working in payroll, or those who would like to pursue a career in payroll, this is an excellent time to acquire a new skill and a good understanding of the Government's plans for PAYE modernisation.

GPA Solutions is delivering its successful QQI Level 5 payroll award in Galway this spring, which will cover the most up to date developments in payroll and prepare learners for future changes in how payroll is processed.

Live rugby and great food choices for St Patrick’s Day at SALT

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

SALT Restaurant & Bar in Salthill is pulling out all the stops for St Patrick’s Day with several menus running throughout the day and all the live rugby action on SALT’s new screens.

Quay Bar and Brasserie at The Lodge at Ashford Castle

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Cong, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is the ideal destination for those seeking a cosy hideaway retreat which is still close to the heart of everything the region has to offer. Only 40 minutes' drive from Galway and neighbouring Westport and Connemara, the hotel is superbly located for an adventure of exploration or an opportunity to simply sit back, relax, and completely unwind.

St Patrick’s Day at the Connemara Coast

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Saint Patrick’s Day, or Lá Fhéile Pádraig, is the biggest celebration of Irish heritage and culture, enjoyed not only in Ireland, but across the world. Being the most widely celebrated national festival, it is easy to see why there is such a feeling of connectivity around the world on this day.

A Taste of Chocolate supper club at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie this Easter

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Easter is coming, which heralds the next supper club event at the popular Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at the Hotel Meyrick on Eyre Square. This Easter Saturday, March 31, celebrate your love of chocolate by booking the Taste of Chocolate supper club at €36 for three courses.

Simple hearing solutions from Blackberry Hearing

Thu, Mar 15, 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.

They were also curious why, despite amazing and advancing hearing aid technology, many people had less than positive views about hearing aids. Despite what appeared to be the obvious advantages to wearing modern hearing aids for those with hearing loss, many were reluctant to try them out.

Spring into shape with Galway's newest Slimming World group

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Linda had always struggled with her weight, but since discovering Slimming World and shedding an amazing six stone, she has found a new lease of life.

Get in shape for summer

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Personal trainer Ronan Graham of Ocean Fitness in the Salthill Hotel reveals his top tips for health and fitness.

Why health insurance is a must for your family

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

In Ireland, we are fortunate to have access to a public health system that treats children if they get sick.

How to reduce your belly fat in ten weeks

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Are you conscious about your belly fat? If you would like to lose your stomach fat and get a great looking waistline, the ke y to success is having the right plan of action. The answer is to burn real fat, lots more real fat. Unfortunately nearly all weight loss plans burn very little fat.

Sail away on a river cruise with Corrib Travel

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Imagine yourself reclining under a deep azure sky, as the polished teak deck moves almost imperceptibly with the rhythm of the Mediterranean and a refreshing evening breeze ruffles the air.

For more than 1,000 years, the great rivers of Europe — the Seine, the Rhine, the Danube, and more — have been the travel and trade routes of choice.

Spotlight on Clifden in Britain

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Eye-catching outdoor ads are highlighting the Wild Atlantic Way in key roadside and city centre locations across Britain this month.

Fly to Bristol year round from Knock

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Ryanair has announced that its Bristol services from Ireland West Airport Knock will operate all year round from March 25. Flights to Bristol operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, making it an ideal destination for a city break.

Women complain at ‘blatant’ discrimination in teaching profession

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Week IV
The discrimination between salaries paid to male teachers and those paid to women was highlighted in a deputation of the Connacht Irishwomen’s Suffrage Federation to the local MP for Galway Stephen Gwynn. The fact that there was such a difference in salaries highlighted yet again the powerlessness of women who had no vote to influence fairness.

Liptons in Galway

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

In 1871, Thomas Lipton from Glasgow used his savings to open his first shop. By the 1880s he had more than 200 shops. He was an entrepreneur, and when he realised that there was potential for growth in the market for tea, and that the product was too expensive, he went to Ceylon and bought his own tea plantation. He sold his tea at low prices in one pound, half pound, and quarter pound packets, and he advertised it very cleverly: “Direct from the Tea Gardens to the Teapot,” or, “Treat your Lips to a Cup Of Lipton’s Peko Tips Tea, two shillings and eight pence per pound.”

JAPANESE TAPAS NIGHT AT RAW THIS FRIDAY!

Wed, Mar 14, 2018

Win a meal for two at Caprice Cafe

Wed, Mar 14, 2018

To celebrate this we are giving our loyal subscribers the chance to win a meal for two in Galway's most popular venue - Caprice.

Loveliest of Trees

Tue, Mar 13, 2018

With daylight increasing all the time this month, spring is definitely in the air, and if you don’t already have a tree in your garden for spring blossom, now is the time to remedy that. These are really the last couple of weeks for planting bare root trees before the growing season begins in earnest. If you can’t get to a specialist nursery, don’t worry, you’ll have loads to choose from at your local garden centre.

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