NUI Galway to welcome visitors to campus for open days this weekend

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

NUI Galway will welcome hundreds of prospective students, parents, guidance counsellors, and teachers back to campus for a weekend of undergraduate open days tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday.

University postgraduate and part-time programmes at St Angela’s

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

St Angela’s College, Sligo, once again invites applications for its range of postgraduate and part-time programmes starting in September 2022. The college has further developed some programmes to be delivered completely online, while other programmes will continue to be delivered using a blended learning approach, allowing students to meet and work with their peers.

Qualify as a secretary in GCC

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Galway Community College's legal secretary, medical secretary, and office administrator course is an extremely popular course due to its continued success rate with 90 per cent of graduates obtaining full time and part-time employment in a legal practice, medical practice, hospital administration, public service, and as office administrators in multinational companies within six months of graduating. The remainder of the students progress to higher education courses in ATU and NUIG, and to apprenticeship programmes.

GMIT launches new languages competition for secondary school students

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

The Department of Languages & Humanities, GMIT, together with support from Languages Connect, has launched a new languages competition for secondary school students designed to promote the study of languages in general and encourage students to continue with the study of a language into third level education.

Family holidays with Fahy Travel

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

There is still plenty of availability for the perfect holiday for you and your family this summer.

The team at Fahy Travel have vast knowledge and personal experience of all family holiday destinations. When taking young children abroad you need convenience – Fahy Travel has flights from Shannon or Knock. You also need to keep them busy – choose from a host of child friendly properties, and with advance booking discounts and low deposits still available you can also enjoy good value for money. All inclusive holidays offer great value and are now available in many resorts along the Mediterranean as well as in the Caribbean, allowing you to budget for your trip in advance.

Shannon Airport to kick-start its summer schedule next week

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Holiday options from Shannon are receiving a boost with a bumper summer season in store at the airport which will see 108 weekly departures to 26 destinations.

Survey reveals thirty-seven per cent of Galway adults may not be getting enough protein

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Thirty-seven per-cent of Galway adults believe they either do not eat enough protein, or are unaware if they are consuming the required amount in their diet, a new national survey has found.

Take some time out to treat your skin at Bliss Skin & Beauty

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Take some time during your busy week for yourself. An hour having a skin treatment can have immense restorative effects for your skin and your mind. It provides health, beauty, and wellness benefits especially as the season changes.

Life is busy, hectic even. Most of us don’t take nearly enough time out for ourselves to do something that will alleviate stress and help us regain balance. Spending an hour in a peaceful, relaxing, environment can help restore balance to your mind as well as your skin.

The best hanging egg chairs for 2022

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

An egg chair has become a must-have statement piece for your garden patio in 2022. It is the perfect place in which to curl up, relax, and unwind after a long day.

Get your garden ready for the growing season with Keanes Garden Centre

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

The team at Keanes Garden Centre pride themselves on the quality, value, and large range of stock available at all times of the year. They make shopping easy for you, from parking to shopping to loading your car.

At present the garden centre is offering a huge selection of vegetable plants, fruit bushes, fruit trees, seed potatoes, and much, much more. These are sourced in Ireland and in some cases the team grow their own vegetables from seed, so you know where your plants are coming from. With more than 50 years’ experience in Galway, Keanes Garden Centre can provide you with a garden shopping experience you will enjoy.

Spring is in the air at Slemons Daybreak

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Spring is in the air at Slemons Daybreak, Na Forbacha, with a wonderful selection of plants including a limited amount of vegetable plants to get your garden in shape for summer. Slemons Daybreak offers free home delivery covering Knocknacarra, Salthill, Barna, Furbo, Spiddal, Inverin, and surrounding areas. Call today on 091 867 433.

Hotel67 at The Gleneagle — something different is happening in Killarney

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Hotel67 - a new, unique, boutique style hotel located within the grounds of the iconic Gleneagle Hotel, recently opened its doors. This new concept, a hotel within a hotel, means guests can enjoy the quirkiness and intimacy of Hotel67 while still having access to the great leisure, dining and entertainment amenities of The Gleneagle. It is also the perfect place to stay when taking in a gig at The Gleneagle INEC Arena or INEC Club.

Cracking good value for all the family at the four-star Limerick Strand Hotel

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Hop on over to Limerick Strand Hotel this Easter for some wholesome family fun and enjoy a two-night 'Egg-splore a Little More' experience running from Monday April 11 to Sunday April 24 inclusive.

Ashford Castle launches exclusive dining and entertainment experiences in Quiet Man house

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

BY Declan Varley
Ashford Castle, Ireland’s premier five star hotel, has just launched a series of exclusive experiences at Squire Danagher’s, the original house featured in the ‘The Quiet Man,’ starring Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne, filmed in the 1950s.

Boost for region as Ryanair announces new Shannon Airport service to France

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

There has been a boost for the Mid-West as Shannon Airport announces a new service with Ryanair to France. The latest route from Shannon Airport will connect to the port city of Marseille in the South of France.

Discover Europe with a summer cruise

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Europe is set to be the hottest destination of 2022 with no fewer than eight ships sailing into its most stunning sites.

Dress for adventure with Craghoppers

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Craghoppers is known for innovation, technology, and sustainability in its ranges. With highly breathable and waterproof jackets, lightweight insulating mid-layers, and anti-insect technologies along with recycled materials, the new styles and refreshed old favourites will be a hit this summer and make Craghoppers an ideal partner for your adventures on the Wild Atlantic Way or your daily walk.

Is your skin causing you embarrassment?

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Therese Moylan Skincare Centre has the solution to problem skin

Say Yes to the Dress this weekend

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Bridal Pop Up Sale is having a massive two day sale at The Ardilaun Hotel this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, from 9am to 5pm each day.

There will be a whole host of bridesmaids' dresses and wedding dresses from leading designers, plus veils and accessories available to choose from on the day in sizes 2 to 30.

The day the war came to Galway

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

On September 3, 1939 at 11am, many Galwegians listened to the British prime minister’s broadcast declaring war on Germany. Very early the following morning, the following dramatic radio message came through to the Harbour Office. “Norwegian Motor Vessel Knute Nelson picked up 450 shipwrecked people, proceeding Galway. Due tomorrow morning, Tuesday 5th. Please arrange tender for landing same. Also notify pilot on Aran Islands. Please have medical supplies ready, From Master, September 4th”.

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