A positive start to the New Year: why HBOT makes a meaningful Christmas gift

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

As the year draws to a close, many of us are craving rest, recovery, and a chance to feel more energised when January begins. This is why gifting wellness has become a thoughtful alternative to buying physical items, especially for people recovering from surgery or injury, managing chronic conditions, or simply feeling run down by the demands of daily life.

Minister Canney urges people to check passports before booking holidays

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has urged people booking holidays in the next couple of weeks to check that their passports are in date before booking flights or making travel arrangements.

The Mark Lohan Kitchens’ January sale launches this Friday

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

For many households across Galway the new year marks the moment to begin planning a renovation, extension or new build. And with the Mark Lohan Kitchens’ (MLK) January SALE launching this Friday, January 2, now is the ideal time to start designing the heart of your home, with 10 per cent OFF bespoke MLK kitchens throughout January.

Why now is the time to invest in Irish-made furniture

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

If upgrading your home is on your New Year priority list, there’s never been a better time to choose Irish-made. Beyond supporting local jobs and traditional craftsmanship, Irish furniture makers continue to set the benchmark for quality, comfort, and custom design.

Ten New Year’s resolutions that can improve your mental health

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

As people prepare to welcome the New Year, mental health charity Turn2Me is encouraging the public to rethink traditional resolutions and instead focus on small, realistic changes that support mental wellbeing.

Galway makers to feature at Ireland’s International Creative Expo in January

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Celebrating the theme of ‘Making Irish Stories’, Showcase will return to the RDS, Dublin from Sunday, January 18 to Tuesday, January 20 with 18 Galway makers among this year’s exhibitors.

Showcase® brings together hundreds of Ireland’s leading designers, makers and creative brands under one roof. Buyers from Ireland and across the globe are once again expected to attend the country’s largest annual trade event for Irish craft, design and creativity.

New Year’s food resolutions for a healthier 2026

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

If you are what you eat, as the old saying goes, then one of the easiest ways to improve your health and wellbeing is to make changes to your diet. As we prepare to ring in 2026, why not resolve to make next year a healthier one, starting with your plate.

Recycle your coffee grounds for beautiful hair and skin

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Before you next throw away your used coffee grounds, consider reusing them for their proven benefits for hair, skin and even winter home care.

Brussels sprouts could be the key to better eye health

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Love them or hate them, Brussels sprouts are a Christmas staple, and they could also offer unexpected benefits in terms of supporting eye health — a great reason to keep this and other festive foods on your plate into the New Year.

Celebrate the New Year at the world’s oldest lighthouse

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Are you looking for a special travel experience to ring in the New Year? Then take a trip to the world’s oldest operating lighthouse, on Hook Head in Co Wexford, where a unique historic event will take place on New Year’s Day.

Drinkaware encourages an alcohol-free start to 2026

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is encouraging adults across Ireland to consider taking part in Dry January 2026 — a month-long opportunity to reset habits, boost wellbeing, and explore a more mindful relationship with alcohol.

The Collegiate Church

Thu, Dec 25, 2025

The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas is without doubt the only building where a Christmas service has been held regularly for over 700 years. It is the largest medieval parish church in Ireland, cruciform in shape, with a large nave, slightly longer than the chancel, flanked by aisles which are wider than the nave. The aisles lead on to the north and south transepts which meet under the tower.

The Galway Market

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

The traditional Galway farmers’ market is mentioned in records as far back as 1260. It has been taking place in the empty space in front of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on most Saturdays since. It is an occasion where town meets country, as farming people from the hinterland come into town with their produce, which is of course important for the needs of the townspeople.

ATU and University of Galway students join forces to make Galway a better student city

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Students from Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and the University of Galway took part in the Innovate4Sustainability hackathon recently at PorterShed a Dó. The one-day event invited students to design innovative solutions under the theme 'Make Galway a Better Student City.'

Clarin College’s ‘Shrek Junior’ brings the house down

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Clarin College of Athenry's musical performance of 'Shrek Junior' was a massive success, receiving stellar reviews and standing ovations each evening.

Memorable travel experiences for 2026

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

December is the best time of the year to plan your next holiday. Caroline O’Toole, head of cruises and luxury holidays at JWT Travel, shares her top favourites to inspire your memorable travel experiences for 2026.

Ocean adventures

New tour and taste experience highlights Kerry’s spectacular seafood

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

A tasty new Kerry visitor attraction is bringing shellfish, aquaculture heritage, marine biodiversity and fourth-generation storytelling to the Wild Atlantic Way.

How to protect your home from a storm

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Storm Bram swept across Ireland last week, and while Galway escaped the worst of the winds, many homes in other parts of the country were left without power. With storm season now under way, Irish households are being urged to take proactive steps to protect their properties before the next storm arrives.

Salthill woman becomes Patient Champion following stroke

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

A Galway woman who had a stroke has graduated as a Patient Champion for a national heart and stroke charity.

A lasting solution for ingrown toenails at Foot Health Podiatry, Claregalway

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Ingrown toenails may seem like a minor nuisance, but anyone who has endured them knows how quickly they can disrupt daily life — causing persistent pain, recurring infections, and constant discomfort with every step. While temporary fixes may offer short-term relief, many people find the problem keeps coming back. At Foot Health Podiatry in Claregalway, a long-term, reliable solution is available, delivered by a CORU-registered podiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience.

Nail surgery at Foot Health Podiatry is centred on ensuring maximum comfort and confidence for every patient. The procedure is performed under a carefully administered local anaesthetic, allowing the toe to become completely numb before any treatment begins. This ensures a calm, comfortable experience guided by an expert who has successfully carried out this technique for decades.

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