‘Were we dragging the city and country into a state of death and destruction?’

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Week II
On the Tuesday morning of Easter week 1916, Liam Ó Briain, 26 years old, and recently back from a three year scholarship in Germany, found himself in the thick of fighting. This was no longer, as he thought, an adventure. People were getting killed. Under intense machine gun fire Commandant Michael Mallin ordered his troops to abandon their Stephen’s Green trenches and barricades and retire to the College of Surgeons, and surrounding houses where Ó Briain and his men had burrowed through.

Honeymoon bliss in the Caribbean

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

What better start to your life together as Mr and Mrs than a honeymoon or wedding in the Caribbean? Here are five memorable spots.

Free green training to support Galway’s youth into work

Wed, Nov 02, 2016

Young Galway jobseekers are now being offered the opportunity to up-skill for emerging environmental job opportunities through a free ECO-UNESCO initiative called Green Options.

Tips for Planning your perfect Wedding

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

In association with the Galway Advertiser's classified website, www.classified.advertiser.ie we give some top tips for planning your big day

Galway, historic towns atlas

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

On Monday next, November 1st, President Michael D. Higgins will launch the latest title in a series of Historic Towns Atlases of Ireland. This one is on Galway and is compiled by Jacinta Prunty and Paul Walsh. It is essentially an illustrated history of the development of the built up area of the city as seen through 57 illustrations starting with the earliest printed maps of Galway, antiquarian prints, 19th century paintings and photographs. Many of these are in colour, and many are A3 in size.

Liam Ó Briain - Memories of the Easter Rising

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

One of the real benefits of the the centenary commemorations of 1916, is the amount of research and new material that has been published on the background to the Rising, and in particular on the personalities of the men and women involved.

Halloween school checks — exam and non-exam years

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Leaving Certificate Year
By now most students have, hopefully, settled into a pattern of homework and study. And, if not, then Halloween is definitely the time for parent and student to sit down and discuss plans.

Castle Ceilings training academy

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Castle Ceilings and Partitions Ltd in partnership with the GRETB and the CIF are recruiting for a free full-time day course with City and Guilds in interior systems.

Bodhran magic comes to Galway

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Rhythm is in all of us. All you need is the right inspiration to find it.

New after school initiative for teens

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Parents of young teens are often faced with a dilemma when their child starts secondary school. While the young person may be responsible enough to be left home alone, many parents are uncomfortable with a child coming home to an empty house.

The First Class Learning programme helping students achieve their potential

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

"This primary school student came to us struggling at maths and was not confident in his abilities. An individualized programme was devised to suit his needs and ability. Working just 10 minutes a day can make all the difference. After 18 months work, this student had progressed from a lower D to an A level grade. His confidence was restored and he was ready to tackle maths concepts that were new to him."

Corrib Dance Academy launches new Saturday Beginners class

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Due to demand this year for Saturday classes, CDA has launched an additional Saturday morning class ballet class for beginners.

Afternoon tea week of wonders 2016 at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Golf Course

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Following the success of the inaugural Afternoon Tea of Wonders, the five-star Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Golf Course has announced that this year’s event will take place from Saturday October 29 to Friday November 4.

From Saturday October 29 to Friday November 4 the Glenlo Abbey Hotel will marry a different theme daily with wondrous and mouth-watering creations from head chef Alan McArdle and his kitchen brigade.

Award-winning chef joins Ballindooley Stores

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Freshly cooked food to take away for busy people on the go is what Ballindooley Stores' All Ireland silver award winning chef and local resident Orla Corcoran prides herself in providing. She joined the shop last month after winning the prestigious top award for her dish at the Connemara Mussel festival in Tullycross.

Northwood Technology Ltd announces new business development manager

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Northwood Technology Ltd the nationwide security systems distribution business has announced the appointment of Dermot Keane to the position of business development manager for the western region.

Celebrate World Vegan Day 2016 at Evergreen Healthfoods

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Did you know that the first World Vegan Day was held on November 1 1994? Twenty two years on, this day has become the biggest day in the vegan calendar.

What is World Vegan Day? It is a day to celebrate all things vegan and to promote and raise awareness of veganism. World Vegan Day has grown into the biggest vegan celebration and awareness day of the year.

Your health is your wealth or is it?

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

With the lifetime community rating (LCR) now in place, it is worth bearing in mind that not having private health insurance does not mean that you can not get access to top quality healthcare if you want. If you are willing to bear the full costs of treatment, then you can have all the top quality healthcare you want, when you want. It is just that many people could never afford it.

Did you know that periodontal disease could cause heart disease?

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart? Could better brushing and flossing make the difference? The answer is yes.

How to reduce your belly fat in seven days

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Are you self conscious about your belly fat? If you would like to lose your stomach fat and get a great looking waistline, the answer is to burn real fat, lots more real fat. Unfortunately nearly all weight loss plans burn very little fat.

Kairos professional training diploma starts on November

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Kairos Therapy is a gentle approach of healing which clears all old emotional pain in a very gentle but powerful way.

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