Two birds, one stone, with Accountancy Apprenticeship

Mon, Dec 06, 2021

When considering an apprenticeship in accountancy, it was the chance for hands-on experience which was the deciding factor for Diarmuid O’Connor, a science graduate from Kilconly.

Six surprising things that could ruin your run

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Are you failing to get better at running? There are plenty of hidden pitfalls that you can fall into that can stall your running progress. Here are some things that could well be ruining your run.

1. Over-focusing on your running form

Festive decorations and gifts at Bill Madden Nursery

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Pay a visit to Bill Madden Nursery this festive season. Located just a short distance from Galway city, Bill Madden Nursery provides a full service for both retail and wholesale with a full landscaping service. The nursery is an ideal place to shop for unique Christmas gifts and there are lots of display areas under cover so you can enjoy browsing no matter what the weather.

Mayo Clinic in USA heals wounds and radiation damage

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

The world-famous Mayo Clinic uses hyperbaric oxygenation for non-healing wounds and ulcers, tissue injuries, and radiation tissue injury.

Get creative this Christmas with gingerbread houses and kits

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

A gingerbread house makes the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas décor. Whether you want to build it yourself or buy it readymade, The Natural Bakery has gingerbread houses and gingerbread house kits available to buy now in its stores, or order online.

Enjoy a quick and easy dinner of bacon, mushroom, and pesto pasta

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

This simple pasta dish makes a great midweek dinner. Easy to prepare, this recipe from Bord Bia takes just 20 minutes, and is sure to satisfy everyone in the family.

Cook along online with Little Lou Cooks

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Cooking is many things to many people. Lou will admit it herself that she was not a great cook until she took herself off to GMIT to train as a chef at the age of 30. Under the guidance of the talented lecturers she learned to bake, make sauces, cook meat, fish, and vegetables. She then put it into practice in professional kitchens in Galway city for over a decade. Now her food is real, honest, home cooking. She shares her own recipes, with time saving tricks and handy tips to help cooks of all levels produce well balanced tasty food at home. She shares this knowledge with children and adults through her online cooking classes.

New sharing app is helping householders to reduce food waste

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Galway householders are helping stem the rising tide of dumped food in Ireland - estimated at over 19,000 tonnes a week.

Enjoy an authentic taste of Asia this Christmas from Spiced Barna and Salthill

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

SSpiced, the popular restaurant with outlets in Barna and Salthill, offers delicious authentic Asian dishes bringing together the best culinary traditions from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Connemara Brewing Company launches Christmas beer

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Connemara Brewing Company has launched its seasonal beer just in time for Christmas. Gabhar is a limited edition Czech-style dark lager made with a traditional lager hop that is dark in colour but light, sweet, and roasty on the palate. At 6.7 per cent ABV it packs a fair punch with a lovely warmth - perfect for long cold evenings.

GMIT publishes new book on digital education teaching and learning practice in the Connacht-Ulster Alliance

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

GMIT president Dr Orla Flynn has formally launched the Connacht-Ulster Alliance's first collaborative publication on digital teaching and learning practice across the three CUA institutes - GMIT, LYIT and IT Sligo.

Student Entrepreneur Awards competition now open for entries

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Enterprise Ireland is inviting students from third-level institutions nationwide with an innovative business idea with real commercial potential to apply to this year’s Student Entrepreneur Awards.

This year celebrates the 41st year of the Student Entrepreneur Awards which are co-sponsored by Cruickshank, Grant Thornton, and the Local Enterprise Offices, and are part of a drive aimed at encouraging students from all academic disciplines to start their own business as a career option.

Ashford Castle launches ‘meet the makers’ wine, dine and learn series

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Meet four of France’s leading winemakers and enjoy pairings with flavours of the West of Ireland

Enjoy wonderful Wexford with a Christmas break at the Ferrycarrig Hotel

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Ferrycarrig Hotel offers guests the chance to relax and unwind this Christmas with a choice of two and three night packages including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St Stephen’s Day on offer.

Take the stress out of Christmas this year. Spend the festive season in a cosy and tranquil 'home from home' atmosphere, where the friendly staff will ensure a memorable experience for all the family.

‘One of the most extraordinary persons’ Maria Edgeworth ever met

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

As the legendary Colonel Richard Martin neared the end of his life in Boulogne, where he had fled to escape his numerous creditors, a large four-horse carriage, on which two postilions, in jackets of dark-blue frieze, guided the coach on horse-back, arrived at the front door of Ballynahinch. It was dark, and its occupants were in a state of near exhaustion.

One hundred and ninety five years of the Patrician Brothers in Galway

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

In 1790, the Rev Augustine Kirwan, Catholic warden of Galway, established the Galway Charity School near the Shambles Barracks for the education of poor boys. For a variety of reasons, the school failed and eventually, the Brothers of St Patrick, also known as the Patrician Brothers, an order founded in 1808, were invited to take charge.

One hundred and ninety five years of the Patrician Brothers in Galway

Wed, Dec 01, 2021

In 1790, the Rev Augustine Kirwan, Catholic warden of Galway, established the Galway Charity School near the Shambles Barracks for the education of poor boys. For a variety of reasons, the school failed and eventually, the Brothers of St Patrick, also known as the Patrician Brothers, an order founded in 1808, were invited to take charge.

The turbulent life of Col Richard Martin MP - In three acts

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

Week IV. Further humiliation was heaped upon Colonel Richard Martin, who sought redress for the ‘dishonour to his bed, the alienation of his wife’s affection, the destruction of his domestic comfort, the suspicion cast upon the legitimacy of the wife’s offspring, and the mental anguish which the husband suffers’ (such was the legal language of the day), during his divorce trial against John Petrie, to be awarded only £10,000., exactly half of the £20,000. which he felt justified in demanding.

The Railway Hotel

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

This ancient site on the southern end of what we now know as Eyre Square was occupied by a Knights Templars convent in the 13th century. By the 17th century Robert Martin had a large house on the site, but this was taken from him by the Cromwellians and given to Edward Eyre. The Eyre family held on to the property and on May 12, 1712, Edward Eyre, son of the above, presented the land in front of his house to the corporation as a place of recreation for the people of Galway. In 1827, a man named Atkinson built houses at this end of the Square and by 1845, the site was occupied by a block of tenements owned by Fr Peter Daly.

Free blood pressure checks on November 29

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

Do you, or does a family member, suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension)? Are you taking medication to manage your blood pressure? Would you like your blood pressure checked? If yes, you are invited to a free blood pressure check on Monday, November 29, at the Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Newcastle, Galway.

The Cardiovascular Research Institute, Galway (CVRI), has teamed up with local heart and stroke charity, Croí, and the Department of Cardiology, GUH, to provide free blood pressure checks, plus an opportunity to speak to the medical professionals on blood pressure management, and learn more about the latest developments in treatment.

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