Hyperbaric oxygenation – a solution for long Covid?

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

In the ongoing battle against the enduring effects of COVID-19, known as long Covid, the spotlight has turned to hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) as a potential remedy. This innovative treatment involves subjecting individuals to high levels of oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure, helping to alleviate symptoms stemming from the vascular disruption and dysfunction inflicted by the virus.

Right at Home Galway — much more than in-home care

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Whether a family member needs a little extra help around the house, assistance recovering from a hospital stay, or someone to check in on them throughout the week, Right at Home's in-home care could be the answer. The company's quality home care services are built around your specific caregiving needs and preferences.

Top Irish skin expert Eavanna Breen outlines the most common causes of rosacea

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Top Irish skincare expert Eavanna Breen has put together her ultimate guide below on rosacea: What is it? Why is it such an Irish problem? How do we successfully tackle it?

Lawnmowers and garden machinery available at Ivors

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

When it comes to lawnmowers in Galway one name always stands out, Ivors.

Insulate your home in 2024 and enjoy the benefits for years to come

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

West Coast Insulation is a leading installer of home insulation in Galway and Mayo and has been installing home insulation since 2009. The company's success is largely down to two key areas — using the best products and having experienced and professional staff. As a family company, the team at West Coast Insulation have always prided themselves on providing the highest quality service.

Take your home to the next level with Komandor

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

When it comes to designing your living space, you want rooms to be both beautiful and practical. With the range of fitted wardobes, storage, and home office furniture from Komandar, it's easier than ever to strike this balance.

Top tips to stay safe while solo travelling

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Solo travellers have been urged to share their location and learn emergency phone numbers before embarking on a holiday alone.

Imperial’s new menu is food fit for an emperor

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

There has been an hotel on the site now occupied by the Imperial Hotel since the era of the Napoleonic empire. It was Bonaparte himself who quipped “an army marches on its stomach,” and if he had had the services of the Imperial’s head chef Ben Duncan, then Old Boney’s legions might still be trotting along nicely today.

Make the most of your freezer

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Recent research from safefood has revealed that the cost of food is the number one food related concern for 42 per cent of people.

Free bicycle mechanics training course with GRETB

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Do you find the complex mechanisms of a bicycle fascinating? If so, GRETB has an exciting opportunity for you. Starting on April 22, An Mheitheal Rothar, in collaboration with GRETB, is offering a free 26-week training course in bicycle mechanics.

Located at Unit 2 Adley Park, Tuam Road, Galway, H91 VX7V, this comprehensive programme will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of bicycle maintenance and repair.

Oranmore Schools’ Creative Cluster — it takes a community!

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Gaelscoil de hÍde, Scoil Íosaf Naofa, Maree NS and Calasanctius College, Oranmore have come together over the past two years to form a creative cluster. This cluster supports students of all ages to develop creative and critical thinking skills, learn to adapt and collaborate as well as to enjoy and explore artistic and creative expression – whether through traditional arts, STEM or other creative avenues. It has been an opportunity for local Oranmore schools to work together to develop creative projects and collaborate on new ideas based on their local experience and unique perspective.

To date, the Creative Clusters Initiative has given 591 schools in 168 clusters nationwide the opportunity to work together to develop creative projects and collaborate on new ideas based on their local experience and unique perspective. Each participating school received funding of €3,000 from the Department of Education.

What’s new at Merlin College

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Congratulations to first year student Oisin Flynn and his younger brother Tom Og for winning a bursary to exhibit their computer coding project Autistically Awesome at this year's Coolest Projects at DCU.

Catch up With Family and Friends at Palmers Bar and Kitchen

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Palmers Bar and Kitchen located on the grounds of Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate is the ideal location to catch up with family, friends and work colleagues. There is ample complimentary car parking available onsite and this bar and restaurants captures some of the finest views of Lough Corrib. Indeed there is a magnificent heated out door terrace for those wishing to spend a little longer outside enjoying a chilled glass of pinot grigio on these spring evenings. The interiors of Palmers Bar and Kitchen combine plush leather seats with marble tables set upon wooden parquet floors, whilst polished brass fixtures around the bar set the tone for a relaxed and inviting setting. Executive Head Chef of Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate, Ultan Cooke and his team have crafted a new and exciting lunch and dinner menu. The team’s ethos is to work with as many local food suppliers as possible including Moycullen Seafood, Corrib Free Range Eggs, Burkes Fruit & Vegetables, Curley’s Fruit & Vegetables and Gilligan’s Farm to name a few, for more information visit Palmer's Bar & Kitchen | Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate To book your table at Palmers Bar and Kitchen please phone 091 519678.

Cyril Mahony, a superb comic actor

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Cyril Mahony was born in February 1913 in the family home on Prospect Hill. His mother was Mary Teresa Cunniffe from Loughrea and his father Gerry was a member of the RIC who at one time was stationed in Belfast. He eventually left the force and came back to his mother’s house on Prospect Hill. She was Anne Flaherty from Conamara, a native speaker and a well-known maternity nurse.

TY — a worthwhile experience that allows pupils time, freedom and space

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Fourth Year in secondary school can be a topic of debate in some households. A school year between the end of Junior Cycle and Fifth Year in which attendence levels are low, out-of-class activaties are a regular occurence, study goes completely out the window and homework is practically nonexistent, may be seen to some as superfluous at best and a waste of time at worst.

Can I change career after my degree?

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

While many Leaving Cert students have already submitted their CAO, there will still be time to fill out the change of mind form if they want to choose a different CAO course, but it is important to remember that you do not necessarily need to be tied to a career relating to your degree forever. Nowadays there is great flexibility, and opportunities for people to change their careers. Many students do get stressed trying to pick a CAO course or apprenticeship as they feel they will be locked into this job or career for the rest of their life. There are however many ways in which you can change direction, even straight after your degree or apprenticeship.

Learn supervisory management or social media part-time with GRETB

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Are you looking to enhance your current role or advance your career? Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), Employer Services unit offers part-time programmes which are funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.

Discover the natural and historical delights of Mexico

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

As prices of flights continue to rise, longhaul destinations are looking more competitive for value this summer.

Hellmann’s launches AI-enabled tool to reveal your fridge’s meal potential

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Hellmann’s has created a new AI-enabled tool ‘Meal Reveal’ to help households use up more of the food they have in their fridge with great tasting recipes. Developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, people can use their phone to scan the ingredients in their fridge and be served with delicious recipe ideas to match those ingredients.

To use Meal Reveal, people scan food in their fridge using the camera on their mobile phone, sharing either video or uploading pictures on the app. The tool utilises generative AI capabilities in Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform to identify the ingredients. Then the tool further matches the foods to recipes to provide tasty recipe suggestions.

Five ingredients have never tasted so delicious

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Elevate your mid-week meal with this simple yet luxurious pasta recipe, starring M&S truffle soft cheese and best-in-season purple asparagus.

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