Enjoy delicious food at your leisure in The Lounge Bar at Clybaun Hotel

Thu, May 18, 2023

A place that needs no introduction, The Clybaun Hotel has a long established history for comfortable, luxurious surroundings, pleasant staff and delicious food, creating standards that are set to become even higher with the addition of The Lounge Bar, which incorporates everything The Clybaun excels in.

Discover your new favourite wine at Cavavin Ireland

Thu, May 18, 2023

Cavavin Ireland’s wine tasting nights have taken Galway by storm. All events are sold out, and even with the addition of new dates, places fill up fast. The feedback has been phenomenal as it really is one of the best places to taste wine in Ireland.

Ensure you find time to exercise amid a busy lifestyle

Thu, May 18, 2023

If you are living a busy life and trying to balance your work, personal life, family responsibilities or study, it can be difficult to find the time for exercise in your routine.

Ardán and CÚRAM’s Science on Screen programme releases latest animations

Thu, May 18, 2023

Four original short animations created by Irish animators to explore and explain science research have recently been completed. The short films were created through a strand of the highly successful Science on Screen programme, a partnership between CÚRAM Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Medical Devices and Ardán. The animations are the product of a new strand of CÚRAM and Ardan’s Science on Screen scheme and were launched in 2022 in association with the National Talent Academy Animation (NTAA).

Slimmers in Galway collect bags of donations for the Irish Cancer Society in the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw

Thu, May 18, 2023

Slimming World members in Galway are celebrating their fabulous weight losses by donating the clothes they have successfully slimmed out of to the Irish Cancer Society. They have so far donated more than 800 bags to raise vitally needed funds for the cancer charity.

Home pelvic routine: affordable, convenient, discreet pelvic floor muscle training

Thu, May 18, 2023

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist and clinical specialist in women’s and men’s pelvic physiotherapy, is providing an affordable solution for incontinence and other pelvic conditions for women and men. Her practice is located at Suite 16, Bon Secours Consultant’s Clinic, Renmore, Galway, and she also has a new clinic in Dublin.

Hyperbaric oxygenation — paying your oxygen debt

Thu, May 18, 2023

People often ask how hyperbaric oxygenation can help with so many different medical conditions and injuries. Cells require oxygen to metabolise and create the energy needed to fuel your body. This is particularly true when it comes to healing, as oxygen is an extremely important factor in all aspects of this process.

How to take care of wool furnishings

Thu, May 18, 2023

Now is the perfect time to clean any wool products in the home, as the warmer days are ideal for allowing them to air dry. Wool is an extremely durable material and, with the right care, can be used for many years.

'It was in the air'

Thu, May 11, 2023

Prior to 1961, public performance of Irish traditional music in Galway took place primarily in the form of céilís in large dancehalls — namely in the Hangar, the Commercial and the Astaire. These were enormously popular — remember the hundreds of bicycles parked outside the Hangar on a Sunday night — but they began to go out of fashion in the sixties and were regarded as old fashioned and backward.

Bill King’s passion for the sea was inspired by his Granny Mackenzie

Thu, May 11, 2023

Week IV
After the war Commander Bill King and his wife Anita tried to settle into some kind of normal life, in a rather draughty and damp 15th century Norman castle at Oranmore. After their extraordinary experiences during the war, life in Galway was, to say the least, a disappointing end to the previous six years of dangerous living and fearful events. Life was lived on the edge.

Women’s health seminar on post natal and pregnancy health

Thu, May 11, 2023

Dr Audrey Kinahan, pharmacist from University Pharmacy, and Aoife NI Eochaidh, physiotherapist from International Pelvic Physiotherapy Management, are running a seminar for mums-to-be and new mums. The seminar will be held in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, on Tuesday, May 16 from 7pm to 9pm. Audrey and Aoife will be giving their top tips for pregnancy and post-natal health.

Join System 10's six-week programme and lose 14lb of body fat

Thu, May 11, 2023

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can help you transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Eliminate symptoms of irritable bowel diseases with hyperbaric oxygenation

Thu, May 11, 2023

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) is used to treat inflammatory bowel conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It is a safe and proven way to reduce inflammation and improve gut health by increasing blood flow and circulation to the affected areas.

The best pelvic floor is only a click away

Thu, May 11, 2023

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, clinical specialist in women’s, and men’s health, is providing an affordable solution for incontinence and other pelvic conditions for women and men. Her practice is located at Suite 16, Bon Secours Consultant’s Clinic, Renmore, Galway, and she also has a new clinic in Dublin.

New Pirate Queen inspired Grace’s Cocktail Lounge launches this Friday at the Skeff Late Bar and Kitchen

Thu, May 11, 2023

The spirit of daring and adventure evoked by Ireland’s celebrated Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley, has inspired the naming of the latest addition to the historic Skeff Late Bar and Kitchen.

Chocolate and peanuts — the perfect combination

Thu, May 11, 2023

Wow your guests with AVOCA’s glossy peanut butter and chocolate tart. The smooth, creamy peanut butter filling is perfectly balanced by the buttery biscuit base and the rich chocolate ganache topping.

Cava Bodega celebrates 15 years

Thu, May 11, 2023

Multi-award-winning Spanish restaurant Cava Bodega in Galway city, owned by JP McMahon and Drigin Gaffey, is celebrating its 15th birthday this month.

Get growing with your local community garden

Thu, May 11, 2023

“One day I walked through the garden gate, and I never left” says Catherine in Ballinfoile Mór Community Garden. This is a what members throughout Galway city say about their community gardens in all sorts of ways. At this time of the year, you can feel growth in the air along with the sense of belonging and purpose which being a member of a garden brings.

Create your dream home with Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms

Thu, May 11, 2023

Are you building your dream home? Thinking of renovating? Don’t get stressed and frightened by all the current debate on price increases, materials shortages, and poor service – Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms is here to save the day and help you get your project completed on time, on budget, and to a top quality finish.

GTI to host HeadstART pop-up end of year art exhibition by art portfolio preparation students

Thu, May 11, 2023

Galway Technical Institute presents the artists and designers of the future in their 2023 pop-up end of year student art exhibition. As the name HeadstART suggests, students from the Art Portfolio Preparation QQI Level 5 programme have a great head start on graduating from the programme at GTI, where they are equipped with the skills and art and design understanding that supports them in successfully progressing to a range of further education or third level opportunities.

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