Finline Furniture – annual sale now on

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Finline Furniture, the 100 per cent Irish, family run, sofa manufacturer only hosts one sale per year, which usually sees crowds flooding to the showrooms on January 2. The company's fabulous showrooms are open seven days a week on The Tuam Road and the great local staff are extremely knowledgeable on all things interior related.

Creating a true sense of cosiness in your home

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Now that winter’s chill is very much prevalent it might be time to think about ways to bring some extra touches of comfort and cosiness to your home.

New year – new beginnings with GRETB training courses

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

The New Year means new beginnings so it is time to consider re-training to change career or learn a new skill. The team at GRETB Training Centre are aware that 2020 was a difficult year for everybody, and for 2021 the centre has introduced online/blended courses to most of its suite of courses.

Happy New Year from the French Institute Galway

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’, perhaps more so than ever, in what looks like being an extraordinary but challenging year. So, why not start the year by joining a French class with the French Institute Galway? The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Irish language classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Are you looking to start the New Year with a new hobby? Why not start now and book your place on one of the Irish courses from Conradh na Gaeilge? Classes are tailored to your needs, with a course for complete beginners, a refresher course for those who are slightly rusty, and intermediate classes for those who would like to advance to the next level with their language learning.

You can choose the course that suits you with an option of studying in class or online. The physical classes depend on Government guidelines. For €145, you get 10 weeks of interactive language learning, free access to the weekly online discussion group, as well as membership for Club Áras na nGael.

Galway’s Pro-Cathedral, a building of some significance

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

At early Mass on Christmas morning 1842, there was a dreadful accident at Galway’s Pro-Cathedral during which 37 people were killed, and many more were injured. Known as the Parish Church, and completed just twenty-one years before, it was by far the largest Catholic church in the town, surprisingly built in preCatholic Emancipation times.

Blake’s Castle, Quay Street

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

This drawing of Blake’s Castle was done in 1847 by George Victor Du Noyer, a Dublin born artist, geologist, and antiquarian who spent much of his life recording natural features and archeological sites around the country in the 19th century.

Healthy butternut squash ‘risotto’

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

After an overindulgent Christmas and festive season, the New Year offers an opportunity to make some changes to get your eating back on track. Start your New Year right with this delicious and super easy dinner recipe, sure to keep you on track to a healthier you.

Butternut squash barley ‘risotto’ is a tasty twist on the much loved classic risotto dish. Packed full of nutrients and goodness, this meal is low in calories, low in fat, and high in fibre and protein. It is also ideal for meal prepping and batch cooking as it only takes 30 minutes to create (10 minutes prep time and 20 minutes cooking time).

The pandemic has significantly changed how we shop, cook, and eat

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

How we shop for food, cook, and eat has changed significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic, an international survey led by Queen’s University Belfast reveals.

Positive changes such as an increase in home cooking and cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients were recorded. However, there were also negative trends, such as a reported increase in saturated fat intake.

Travel trends — what to expect in 2021

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

By Fergal O'Keeffe
We start this year with great uncertainty but what we do know is that things will get better with an end to travel restrictions hopefully in sight for the second half of 2021. There may be dark clouds above us now but there is hope on the distant horizon.

Make this year for you – Avail of new free stop smoking service

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

One of the best things that you can do for 2021 is to stop smoking. Avail of the new QUIT service and this can become a reality. With the help of a Stop Smoking Advisor, you will get free expert support throughout your journey to become an ex-smoker as well as advice on stop smoking medications that help relieve withdrawal symptoms. This new service is provided by the HSE Health Promotion & Improvement team.

Make this year for you – avail of new free stop smoking service from the HSE

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

One of the best things that you can do for yourself in 2021 is to stop smoking. Avail of the new Quit Smoking West Service and this can become a reality. With the help of a stop smoking advisor you will get free expert support throughout your journey to become an ex-smoker as well as advice on stop smoking medications that help relieve withdrawal symptoms. This new service is provided by the HSE health promotion and improvement team.

How to take 20/20 vision into 2021

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

Every year, January marks a fresh start, with a renewed focus on our health and wellbeing. We all hope the challenges of 2020 will soon be behind us, and now is the time to shake off some of the bad habits acquired during periods of lockdown. Specsavers has advice for those who have not given their vision and hearing health the care it needs during the last few months.

Irish language classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

Do you want to start the New Year with a new hobby? Why not start now and book your place on one of the Irish courses offered by Conradh na Gaeilge? The classes are tailored to your needs.

Keeping things bubbly

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

New Year’s Eve has arrived, and so it is time to celebrate and look forward to the New Year ahead. If you are looking for the perfect prosecco or Champagne to ring in the New Year, look no further than these stylish and trendy drinks available at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

Whiskey of The West

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

In the last Whiskey Review for the year, I’d like to give an honourable mention to some great Irish Spirits that have made the West of Ireland their home.

Merry Christmas from West Coast Insulation

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Galway company West Coast Insulation would like to wish all its customers a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year, and thank them for their custom during 2020. For some good news at this time of the year, the Galway company has announced it will be continuing to offer an increased grant amount of €1,123 into 2021. The company will also continue to take the grant directly off the price which covers a high percentage of the cost.

Real Christmas trees the prevailing choice for families

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

An estimated 150,000 extra families have made the switch over the last three year from plastic to a real Irish Christmas tree, as growers expect to sell well in excess of half a million real Irish Christmas trees this year in Ireland.

Treating rheumatism and related syndromes with acupuncture

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Normally, once you have been diagnosed with rheumatic disorders such as arthritis, neck/back pains from disc problems, fibromyalgia, etc, you will be told to “live with” these diseases, take drugs that may risk some unexpected, even dangerous, side effects, change your lifestyle, and even accept loss of mobility. In addition, the long-term pain may also cause related psychiatric symptoms including anxiety and depression, which are recognised as chronic pain syndrome.

Sleep well this Christmas season with Better Bedding

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Christmas is here and it's that time of the year when our sleeping patterns go off the rails.

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