A writer comes for Christmas 1945

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

Back in Connemara for Christmas, which she insisted on calling Christ Mass, Ethel Mannin opens the door of her little cottage, located between Roundstone and Clifden, close to Mannin Bay. She has been away for some time. She lights fires in all three rooms, to drive away the musty smell and damp, and soon she is comfortable sitting by the window looking out at the sea, the mountains beyond. She was back to stay until restlessness, or some political challenge, calls her away again.

GMIT careers service launches online CV tool for students entering the jobs market

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

The GMIT careers service has launched a new online CV tool, CareerSet, to support GMIT students as they prepare to enter the competitive placement and jobs market.

The new resource enhances the current virtual career supports offered by GMIT, to ensure high quality CV standards and improve student employability.

'Why I trained in acupuncture'

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

I trained as a social scientist with a PhD from the London School of Economics before discovering my interest in acupuncture and naturopathy.

Supporting young people in a time of uncertainty

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg is a youth council for young people aged 12 to 17 years in education in or living in Galway city. In 2020 the committee worked on the topic of mental health, as voted on at the AGM in 2019.

This year has been an especially difficult year for everyone, and in particular for young people, managing the interactions between online schoolwork, friendships, and family were a struggle that many young people found difficult to deal with. These difficulties were magnified by the isolation and disruption caused by Covid-19.

Galway social enterprise wins prestigious national award

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

Meals4Health, a Galway-based social enterprise that provides fresh ready meals to suit the dietary needs of older people and those needing specialised nutritional support, has been announced as winner of the Social Enterprise of the Year at the Charity Impact Awards.

Give your home the ultimate festive flavour this Christmas

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

Christmas is a time when we dress up our homes so they feel a little magical.

From wreaths on the front door, hanging decorations on the Christmas tree and festive ornaments on shelves and mantles, the aim is to add a touch of spectacle which will enchant.

The Christmas markets of Germany

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

The Galway Advertiser has teamed up with podcast host Fergal O'Keeffe to share soul-lifting travel memories about day-dream worthy destinations. Every week he aims to fuel readers' wanderlust while we all wait for post pandemic travel to hopefully return next year.

Palmers Bar & Kitchen opens at Glenlo Abbey

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

The newest addition to Glenlo Abbey’s dining offering, Palmers Bar & Kitchen is a contemporary gastropub offering exciting all-day dining.

Crowe’s launches new home food box business

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

For many years, Crowe’s in Bohermore offered meals like many other pubs, but this year saw the development of an new offering in response to the new reality for the business.

Make it a night to remember or Bring a taste of The House Hotel, Home this Christmas!

Tue, Dec 15, 2020

It is never too early or too late to start planning your Christmas festivities. Thank to The House Hotel it has never been so easy. The Hotel has it all it all under one roof! Make your Christmas celebration in Galway an occasion to remember at The Yard Kitchen/Bar for a seasonal experience in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter & close to Eyre Square or bring a taste of The House Hotel, Home with their brand new festive House @ Home Gift Hamper range.

Final call for Galway primary schools to enter 'Someone Like Me' national primary schools’ art competition

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

The National Disability Authority has extended the deadline for entries to its 'Someone Like Me' primary schools' art competition to Friday December 18, allowing pupils an additional two weeks to put the finishing touches to their creative projects celebrating the things that unite children of all abilities.

The long journey from Bowling Green was over

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

The Joyces finally arrived in Zurich on 17 December 1940 exhausted after weeks of torturous negotiations with the German, Vichy-French and Swiss authorities. They had sought refuge in Switzerland during World War I, now they hoped to do so again. To add to the stress of it all they had to leave their daughter Lucia behind in a psychiatric hospital in Brittany which was behind German lines. Joyce hoped that once settled in Zurich he could use all the influence he could muster to have her follow them to safety.

The Galway camogie team, 1937

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

It is heart-warming to see the Galway Senior Camogie Team travelling to Croke Park on Saturday to play an All-Ireland final against Kilkenny, so, to honour the team of 2020, we thought to show you the team of 1937 who, having beaten Sligo in the Connacht final, went on to beat Antrim in Killester in the semi-final of that year. The score in the game was Galway 5 – 0 to Antrim’s 3 – 3.

So There I Was: Buenos Aires

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Travelling abroad in 2020 has pretty much been a no go option for most of us due to the pandemic. No doubt our travelling itches are growing more irritable by the day so Matt Cassidy is here to provide a few suggestions on where we should go next year (fingers crossed). Here he starts his South American adventure in Buenos Aires.

100 years since Oranmore’s Joe Howley was shot

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

In the centre of Oranmore, stands a statue to a local man who was shot in Dublin one hundred years ago this week. Joe Howley, Officer Commanding Number One Brigade IRA Galway was killed leaving what is now Heuston Station, Dublin on December 4 1920, and was pronounced dead at 12.30 a.m. December 5 in George V Hospital Dublin.

Clonbur Medical Centre welcomes new GP to team

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Clonbur Medical Centre welcomes Dr Louise Freeman to the practice.

Essential physiotherapy service remains open to treat bladder and bowel incontinence

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, phone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, post-natal pelvic conditions, and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by regular phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc, or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Most Irish health insurance companies provide some cover for pelvic physiotherapy and, if needed, also they provide some cover for pelvic physiotherapy electrotherapy devices. Physiotherapy being an essential service, the clinic remains open during the pandemic, but is strictly adhering to Government guidelines. Letters are issued to patients travelling to the clinic to attend appointments.

'Tis the seasoning

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

With the Christmas festivities in full swing, Christmas Day is fast approaching. Take the stress out of the day with these seasonal side dishes that are sure to be the perfect accompaniment to your Christmas feast.

Say it with pizza this Christmas

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Gifting this festive season will be all about what comes to your door, and thanks to The Dough Bros, you can say thank you this Christmas with a gourmet DIY pizza kit.

The Creamery Bistro announces Christmas menu

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Probably best know for its delicious homemade ice cream and fabulous cafe, the folks at The Creamery have announced late opening hours for Christmas. Ronan and his crew have been busy ensuring customers can enjoy a well organised, safe, and beautifully decorated dining atmosphere.

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