Barcelona-Girona flight from Shannon is just the ticket

Thu, May 26, 2022

The summer season has gotten off to a sizzling start with the inaugural service to Barcelona-Girona taking off from Shannon Airport recently.

The legend of the last battle in Connemara

Thu, May 19, 2022

During the war of Independence the West Connemara IRA brigade, under the command of Petie McDonnell, was an effective and disciplined force. It had moved its headquarters to the Muintir Eoin residence of Pádraic Mór Ó Máille, a two-storey farmhouse, backed by rock and heather covered hills, which stood on a small rise, along the Maam to Leenane road. It offered commanding views of the Maam Valley.

One hundred years ago this week…

Thu, May 19, 2022

John Henry Foley was one of the greatest artists this country produced in the 19th century. He was a world famous sculptor who was commissioned to produce many public works in different parts of the world including Galway. The statue he produced here was of Lord Dunkellin, a 2.5 metre high bronze on a polished Peterhead red granite base which stood on two steps of Aberdeen granite about 20 yards inside the main gate into the Square. ‘In none of the great works which have given him world-wide celebrity has he shown more genius and skill than in the present instance where, with only the slender assistance of a photograph, has he been able to produce the faithful likeness.’

Atlantic TU MSc programme named Best Masters in National Education Awards

Thu, May 19, 2022

Staff in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) are this week celebrating a win at the Education Awards 2022, where the university's two year Master of Science in design and innnovation was named Best Masters Programme.

Delivered from the ATU Galway campus, the part-time multidisciplinary course was first offered two years ago in response to a number of reports including the National Planning Framework (NPF) Project Ireland 2040, which sets out the priorities for shaping the future growth and development of Ireland and the west and northwest region. The NPF stipulates that increasing innovation capacity “will depend on creating places that can foster enterprise and innovation and attract investment and talent”. The enterprise agencies forecast that the number of research and development (R&D) personnel needed in the enterprise sector will increase significantly in the next number of years.

CELTA is your ticket to an exciting career as a teacher of English

Thu, May 19, 2022

With so many TEFL courses to choose from these days, it can be hard to decide what the best option is for you. If you are struggling to decide, ask yourself these questions.

Summer camps return to the Kingfisher Club

Thu, May 19, 2022

The Kingfisher Club summer camps are back this year with an action-packed summer sports camp in Kingfisher NUI Galway and exciting swim camp in Kingfisher Renmore for boys and girls aged between four and 13 years. The summer camps provide a fun, exciting, and safe way for your child to spend the school holidays this summer while making new friendships and unforgettable memories.

An exam survival guide for Leaving Cert students and parents

Thu, May 19, 2022

It is normal for examination students to feel stressed coming up to the written papers. Here are some simple tips that can help you to dial down the anxiety levels.

Take a deep breath: after two years of stop-start schooling, June 8, 2022, sees the beginning of the written papers in this year’s Leaving/Junior Cert examinations.

Get ahead in maths or English this summer with Kumon

Thu, May 19, 2022

Summer offers a marvellous opportunity to start developing your child’s skills in English or maths. With only 20 minutes of daily study, the individualised programme designed for your child builds study skills while establishing the robust academic foundation for further advancement.

Croí webinar to discuss living well with heart failure

Thu, May 19, 2022

Are you, or a loved one, living with heart failure? Join Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity, and leading experts, for a webinar to learn how to manage this condition. This free webinar takes place online using Zoom on Thursday, May 26, from 7pm to 8 pm.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Thu, May 19, 2022

Skin cancer is now the number one most diagnosed cancer in Ireland. As part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, top Irish skin expert Eavanna Breen wants to remind people of the importance of protecting your skin from the sun, as the summer fast approaches.

Step into a slimmer you this summer

Thu, May 19, 2022

For many of us, this summer will be the first time in three years that we have had a proper sunshine holiday. If you would like to lose weight and hit the beach feeling fitter and healthier, local weight-loss expert Maura O’Connor, from Slimming World, shares her top tips on how making small changes now can get you on track for a slimmer summer.

Do you need help finding the perfect chair?

Thu, May 19, 2022

A comfortable one is the simple answer, but this question is a bit more complex as thoughtful consideration is needed to be given to the particular needs of the individual, to find the right match. Sometimes our loved ones may be at a “classic” age, and we want to make life just a little bit easier for them.

Light up your home with a splash of red

Thu, May 19, 2022

The story goes that in 1832, when JMW Turner found his painting Helvoetsluys exhibited side by side at The Royal Academy with John Constable’s The Opening of Waterloo Bridge, he was not prepared to be upstaged. To redress the balance between his watery-toned seascape and Constable’s richly coloured work, he strode into the gallery, added a red buoy to the centre of his painting, and walked out. Outraged, Constable is said to have remarked that Turner “has been here and fired a gun.”

County Galway chef named Aramark Ireland’s Healthcare Chef of the Year

Thu, May 19, 2022

Nora O’Malley, from Lettermore, has been named Aramark Ireland’s Healthcare Chef of the Year 2022.

Ms O'Malley, who works at Áras Ronáin Community Nursing Unit in Aran, wowed judges with her deconstructed mikado as part of a challenge to create a gluten-free dish in a live cook-off. The final took place in the Unilver Chefmanship Centre in Dublin last week to coincide with Coeliac Awareness Week.

Perfect midweek pasta

Thu, May 19, 2022

This speedy pasta dish makes the perfect midweek meal. The leeks add a slightly sweet flavour and pair really well with the bacon.

Pasta with bacon and leeks

GIYers invited to join Energia Get Ireland Growing Day 2022

Thu, May 19, 2022

GIY and Energia are calling on communities across Ireland to take part in Energia Get Ireland Growing Day on Saturday, July 2.

Hook Lighthouse celebrates Hooked on the Sea Festival this June Bank Holiday weekend

Thu, May 19, 2022

Hooked on the Sea 2022 will be running across the Peninsula, a host of marine-themed events for all ages across the June Bank Holiday Weekend.

Top three things to do in Offaly this summer

Thu, May 19, 2022

Offaly, part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, is accessible from almost everywhere in Ireland, the perfect place for a short break with the chance to get away from it all and enjoy unspoilt nature and a great outdoor experience.

Discover a new generation of cruise ship

Thu, May 19, 2022

Welcome aboard the Norwegian Prima, a new Project Leonardo class cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line designed to elevate every expectation.

Be the first to explore the greater wide open and enjoy the expansive outdoor deck space on the most spacious new cruise ship at sea. Dip into the horizon at Infinity Beach, walk over water on the new glass bridge, and discover many more amazing experiences.