Survey finds bread is the food thrown out most often at home

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

New Environmental Protection Agency research shows that 48 per cent of people say bread is the food they throw out most often. The research, carried out for National Stop Food Waste Day last weekend, explored our habits which contribute to the more than 220,000 tonnes of household food waste produced in Ireland every year.

Lake Garda: An Italian escape perfect for families, couples and touring holidays

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda, is one of Europe’s most versatile holiday destinations. Nestled between the regions of Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, it combines dramatic mountain scenery, charming lakeside towns and a warm Mediterranean atmosphere — making it ideal for families, couples and travellers exploring northern Italy.

Family fun this Easter at the four-star Abbey Hotel, Roscommon

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Families looking for the perfect Easter getaway can enjoy a memorable and relaxing break at the four-star Abbey Hotel Conference and Leisure Centre in Roscommon, which has announced a special Easter family package designed with comfort, great food and seasonal fun in mind.

Paint like a pro: How to paint a room

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

With a little know-how, the right tools, and relatively little expense, you can transform any room in your home.

Get your garden looking spectacular for spring with Colourfence

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Ivors for top quality garden machinery to give you the garden of your dreams

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Gardens are our places of sanctuary from stresses and strains of the outside world, and keeping them neat is important so they can be enjoyed to the fullest when they are looking their best in spring and summer. Ivors on the Rahoon Road, Shantalla, is the place which can help fulfil customers' garden needs.

Special offers and events to celebrate one year of FLYEfit

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

FLYEfit Galway is celebrating a major milestone this month as it marks its first year serving the local community.

Choosing the right mattress could be the key to a better night’s sleep

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Ahead of World Sleep Day on Friday March 13, Respa Beds is encouraging people across Ireland to look at one of the most important factors in a good night's sleep - choosing the right mattress. With more than 75 years of experience, this leading Irish bed and mattress manufacturer is highlighting how the right combination of comfort, support and mattress design can play a meaningful role in helping people sleep more soundly and wake feeling better.

Managing chronic pain with traditional Chinese medical acupuncture and manipulation

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than three months or continues after an injury has healed. Unlike short-term pain, it no longer serves a protective purpose and can become a long-term health condition. The pain may be constant or intermittent, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain that limits daily activities. Over time, chronic pain can interfere with sleep, mood, concentration, work performance, and overall quality of life.

Rest is recovery: HBOT and sleep, recovery and health

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

World Sleep Day on March 14 is a reminder that sleep is not a luxury, it’s a biological necessity.

Portiuncula University Hospital to mark World Kidney Day

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

World Kidney Day, which takes place today (March 12), marks a worldwide initiative aimed at raising awareness of kidney disease and the importance of prevention and early detection. This year’s theme, 'Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet', highlights the connection between environmental sustainability (air pollution, heat stress) and kidney disease, promoting eco-friendly, equitable, and accessible kidney care.

Yourells hair group wins Best Hair Salon and Best Customer Experience at the Salon Awards Ireland

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Yourells Hair Salon has been awarded Best Hair Salon and Best Customer Experience at the prestigious Salon Awards Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Howya Chipeen! Prátaí relaunches under new name

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Prátaí, Galway's beloved city centre ‘chip shop’, is entering an exciting new chapter with the launch of its new name, Chipeen.

Do you want to get lucky in HYDE Bar this spring?

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Located in the heart of the city, the stylish and creative HYDE Bar is adding a playful twist to weekday brunch with the launch of Roll the Dice, running from March 8 until the end of April.

Age & Opportunity is recruiting volunteer telephone mentors in Galway

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Age & Opportunity, the national organisation working to create opportunities that empower older people to enhance individual and community wellbeing, is recruiting volunteer mentors in Galway for its telephone mentoring service FitLine.

Women’s health and recovery: a 360° approach

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

With International Women’s Day on March 8, and awareness campaigns for ovarian cancer and endometriosis running all month, March is a time to focus on women’s health.

A Pitch Perfect View:

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

If you were to design a football stadium in a dream, you’d probably put it right on the water’s edge. You’d flank it with snow-capped mountains, dot the surrounding hills with Renaissance villas. ?In Como, this isn’t a dream. It’s just a standard match day at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

Spring is here — and it's time to start counting frogs

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Galway County Council’s Biodiversity Office is asking people to help record sightings of the Common Frog in their gardens and local areas across County Galway.

Post Leaving certificate course options

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Post Leaving Certificate courses are usually one-year programmes (mainly QQI Level 5 and 6) which are delivered by further education colleges all over Ireland. Some of the larger further education colleges in Galway include Galway Technical Institute, Galway Community College, Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar and Glenamaddy Community School, which collectively provide a vast range of PLC courses.

University of Galway announces two new scholarships

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

University of Galway has announced two new scholarships in collaboration with Davy, Ireland's leading provider of wealth management and investment banking services.

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