Twenty years of teaching natural therapies

Thu, Feb 22, 2018

This year marks the 20th anniversary of CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine) being established in Ireland. Today, CNM is Ireland and the UK’s leading training provider in a range of natural therapies. CNM diploma courses range from nutrition, to herbal medicine, acupuncture, natural chef, and more.

Mindful self-compassion training

Thu, Feb 22, 2018

Our evolved brain is more concerned with our safety and obtaining resources than with our happiness. This can lead to a narrowing of our perception. For example, if while shopping you are received well in five shops, but the sales assistant in the sixth shop is unpleasant, what will you remember about your shopping trip later that evening, the five pleasant sales assistants or the unpleasant one?

Eamonn Deacy Park

Thu, Feb 22, 2018

The townland in which this park is situated is known as Terryland or Tirellan, derived from the Irish Tír Oileáin (the Land of the Islands) which was so named because the river divided into many streams, thus creating islands in the area. It is in the civil parish of St Nicholas in the Barony of Galway.

How could ‘hysterical’ women be allowed to vote?

Thu, Feb 22, 2018

Home Rule, the campaign for self-government for Ireland within the United Kingdom, was the dominant political movement of Irish nationalism from 1870 to the end of World War I. It dominated all local and national papers in Ireland. Men fiercely argued its pros and cons while Ulster protested that if Home Rule was introduced it ‘would fight, and Ulster would be right.’

Final Call for Hedges travelling to...

Tue, Feb 20, 2018

February is a good month to crack on with planting a new hedge if that’s on your to-do list for the coming year. You can of course buy hedging plants in pots and plant them at any time of year as long as the ground isn’t frozen, and if you only need a small number of plants that should work well.

Why you should use an online resume builder

Mon, Feb 19, 2018

Writing a successful resume can truly be a difficult challenge for some jobseekers and online resume creators make that task a lot less frightening for many people.

Make Family Memories this Easter in the Heart of Ireland…

Fri, Feb 16, 2018

If you are thinking of your well-deserved family break then look no further. The Athlone Springs Hotel has it all.

TIPS FOR EXPO VISITORS - Jobs Expo Galway 2018 - Saturday September 8th 2018

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

With a wide variety of exhibitors at Jobs Expo, it is the perfect place to meet representatives from both national and international companies. We want you to make the day as productive as possible – so here are some useful tips to help you get the most out of your visit to Jobs Expo.

Discover a rewarding career in make-up artistry

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

The International School of Make-up Artistry in Galway has a wide variety of diploma courses to suit all ages and levels. If you are just starting out and would like to become a professional make-up artist, or if you currently have a qualification in make-up or beauty and you would like to enhance your skills, the school has a course to suit.

Galway Community College to hold open day for students enrolling September 2018

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Galway Community College is holding a first year open day on Thursday February 22 from 4pm to 5pm. Senior cycle applicants are also invited to attend with teachers and career guidance counsellors present to give advice and answer any questions students or parents may have.

Staff would be delighted to welcome incoming students and their parents/guardians for a tour of the state of the art facilities.

Start your path to a career in healthcare

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Career Path College, trading as the Irish Ambulance Training Institute, a Galway based company providing training nationwide, has new and exciting training packages to suit those interested in a career in the healthcare industry, the ambulance service, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Grow your enterprise with LEADER-supported training

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

The first few months of the year is a good time to think of the future, to explore options and to develop ideas. If you have ever thought of starting or expanding your own enterprise, then LEADER in Galway Rural Development could help.

Galway school wins big as part of the Irish Life Health Schools Fitness Challenge

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Gort Community School took the top prize in three categories at the recent Irish Life Health Schools Fitness Challenge.

QQI Level 5 and 6 payroll awards

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

GPA Solutions is delivering its successful QQI Level 5 and 6 payroll awards this spring. These awards will provide learners with a working knowledge of the Irish payroll system and a valuable qualification to add to their CV.

New light bites menu now available at SALT

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

SALT Restaurant & Bar at 163 Upper Salthill has just launched a new light bites menu, offering a tasty alternative for evening dining. The menu is available downstairs at SALT and runs from 5pm until 10pm from Tuesday to Saturday.

New Bohermore bar has a winning formula

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Harry’s at Water Lane opened in mid-December and since then Geoff Kinsella and Steve Harris have been serving up a welcome mix of quality drinks, great service, and delicious barbecue and burgers. Looking at the online reviews, the bar already has a loyal cohort of happy customers. What is the secret to the popularity of this new hotspot on Bohermore?

“We made sure the bar looked great from the beginning, and that we can give our customers a great experience every time they visit,” said Harris. “For example, we can separate our sound system, so two different sporting events can be shown at the same time without interfering with one another.”

Beyond the West event to showcase Irish food and drink producers in Galway next month

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

The Local Enterprise Office Galway, in collaboration with Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Údarás na Gaeltachta, is busy preparing for the upcoming Beyond the West food and drink showcase, a trade-only event to support Irish producers to get a foothold in the marketplace. This exciting free event will be held on Tuesday March 6 from 10am to 1pm in Galway.

McDonald’s Galway celebrates fifty years of the Big Mac

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

To celebrate 50 years of its iconic burger, McDonald’s has announced the introduction of two new sizes of Big Mac, available in all McDonald’s restaurants in Galway and nationwide until March 20.

Galway’s best of the best

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Back by popular demand, the new edition of Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide - The Best of the Best, the famous “glovebox bible”, is a highly selective, independently assessed guide to the very best of Irish food and hospitality.

Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Osteoporosis Clinic Ireland is a multidisciplinary clinic, providing a unique triple therapy approach, that has been developed to assist people with or predisposed to bone health issues. Osteoporosis is a silent disease affecting one in two women and one in four men over the age of 50 in Ireland, although all age groups can be affected.

Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable at all stages. Therefore it is important to address your bone health, especially if it is hereditary. There are usually no warning signs an individual has developed osteoporosis and it is often only diagnosed when a bone is fractured.

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