Brighten up your Veganuary with these spicy jackfruit tortillas

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

YR Sauce is spicing up Veganuary with this delicious vegan tortilla recipe.

Pasta with bacon and leeks

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

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

Enjoy Ireland's biggest outdoor playground — the million acres of Coillte

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Welcome to Ireland’s biggest outdoor playground. It boasts one million acres of lush forests, wild bogs, magical mountains, flowing rivers, and beautiful beaches - all waiting to be enjoyed and explored.

175,000 passengers fly through Ireland West Airport in 2021

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

2021 has proven to be another tough year at Ireland West Airport as the impact of COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact on passenger numbers. Last year just 175,000 passengers passed through the airport, the second consecutive year where annual passenger numbers have fallen below 200,000, following passenger numbers of just 143,000 in 2020.

When compared to pre pandemic levels, passenger numbers in 2021 declined by 79% compared to the record high of 807,000 passengers in 2019.

Sofa trends for 2022 made 'EZ'

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Are you looking to upgrade your living room with a fresh look and a trendy sofa for 2022? Staying ahead of the curve when it comes to furniture design is tricky, or at least it was until now. The team at leading furniture retailer EZ Living Furniture want to share their knowledge with you.

The beauty of slow decorating

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

A lick of paint and some new cushions are certainly ways to update a home, but to reap the rewards of decorating for years to come, you need to take it slowly.

Clean your oven for spring

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

With the time for spring cleaning edging closer it is time to get your oven in top shape for the year ahead. Galway Oven Cleaning Company will deep clean your oven using its eco friendly system in 1.5 to two hours, leaving it cleaner than you have seen it since you bought it.

The team at Galway Oven Cleaning Company also clean ranges and Agas, which takes longer but has equally impressive results with no fuss and no mess.

Breathe healthy air in the classroom

Wed, Jan 12, 2022

The WINIX ZERO Pro is an extremely powerful and fully automatic air purifier that cleans your indoor air environment from allergies, fine dust (PM2.5), dust, mould spores, viruses, bacteria, VOCs and odours.

Nollaig na mBan

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Owing to liturgical differences, the Churches of the Eastern Roman Empire celebrated Christmas Day on January 6 while those in the Western Roman Empire Churches did so on December 25. In October, 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar as a correction to the Julian calendar, which meant Christmas Day was now celebrated on December 25, and “Old Christmas” on January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany. This feast day celebrates the manifestation of the Son of God on earth, and also marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas.

‘An unbroken history of more than one hundred years’

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

In 1831 Patrick Broderick, from Loughrea, was charged with insurrectionary crimes at the Galway Assizes, and cruelly sentenced to spend the rest of his life in a criminal colony ‘beyond the seas’ in New South Wales, Australia. He was barred from ever returning to his native land. His wife Mary, son John and daughters Ann and Catherine, were left destitute on the infamous Clanricarde estate, one with more than 2,000 tenants.

Seventeen new apprenticeship programmes planned for this year

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced 17 new apprenticeship programmes will be developed during 2022.

Happy New Year 2022 from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’. Start this New Year by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Drumadore Drum School

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Drumadore is Ireland’s largest provider of group drumming lessons. The school wants children to have fun through drumming together and get all the benefits of friendship through music. Director of the school, Eimhin Cradock, is super passionate about what he does and uses all of his experience as a primary school teacher, Macnas drum director, and former Saw Doctor to bring drumming to as many people as possible.

Irish language classes for all levels at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

If you are looking for a New Year’s resolution, why not learn Irish as a new skill, or get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this spring. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, want to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or are looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, the Áras offers a wide range classes. From beginners' Irish to more advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

Classes will be starting on January 25 and 26 and online registration is open from January 11.

Loin of bacon with warm fennel, rocket, and blue cheese salad

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Bacon is the ultimate comfort food, and goes well with a lot more than cabbage. The oyster sauce and orange in this recipe, which comes from Bord Bia, are a great combination and work really well as both a glaze and a salad dressing.

Get your optimum physical and mental health in 2022 with Alan Quin Fitness

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Post-pandemic, fitness and lifestyle coach Alan Quin has developed a programme that will appeal to busy people who may have concerns about safety and privacy or may not favour the conventional gym.

He is offering a bespoke service where he will travel to you and train you from the comfort of your own home. Initially he will go through a lifestyle assessment and a series of very simple physical tests. He can then discuss your subsequent fitness goals and design a tailor-made programme.

A ‘new you’ for ’22

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

January is famous for New Year’s resolutions. There is something so motivating about pressing the ‘reset’ button and starting a new year with a fresh set of goals – a brand new year for a brand new you. If you are ready to make 2022 the year that you take control, lose weight, get fitter, and gain confidence, read on. Here are seven secrets of success – all backed up by the latest research into weight loss and behaviour change, from your local Slimming World weight loss experts.

1. Don’t go hungry

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Better Bedding

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at Better Bedding, where all the suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional.

Happy New Year from West Coast Insulation

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

The team at Galway company West Coast Insulation wish all their customers a happy and prosperous New Year and thank them for their custom during 2021.

And they have some good news for homeowners looking to get their home insulated this year. West Coast Insulation has announced it will be continuing to offer an increased grant amount of €1,100 into 2022. The company is also continuing to take the grant directly off the price which covers a high percentage of the cost. West Coast Insulation has an agreement with SEAI which provide the grants that it can handle the paperwork on behalf of the homeowner. This means the homeowners get their grants taken directly off the price and no longer have to wait for grant refunds.

Why NUI Galway is the University of choice for 2022

Tue, Jan 04, 2022

It’s a time in our lives that many of us can relate to. Life after the Leaving Cert. When what feels like all the studying in the world is narrowly behind you and all of a sudden, you’re faced with one of the most important decisions of your life. As daunting as it can be, choosing where to study can become one of the most rewarding decisions you’ll ever make.

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