‘I could not think of marrying such a barbarian.’

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

In 1839 Catherine Cohalan, from Aughrim Co Galway, was abducted from her home by a man named James Cohalan probably a cousin. Here her seizure had been agreed by the couple beforehand because Catherine did not want to marry Michael Campbell, a man whom her father had arranged for her to marry the following week.

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Thu, Oct 08, 2020

Galway United’s fixture against first division title-chasers Drogheda United at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday has been postponed due to two players testing positive for Covid-19.

Galway United confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that the game would have to be rescheduled for a later date in October.

Consumers urged to recycle end-of-life devices

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

Industry experts have warned of the dangers of running out of raw materials for batteries if we fail to recycle old ones. A surge in sales of devices such as laptops, drones, power tools, and e-scooters has seen demand soaring for cobalt and lithium, which are essential for the production of rechargeable lithium batteries that power these devices.

Nutritious French onion soup is the ultimate comfort food

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

This French onion soup with cheesy dumplings is simple and fast to make. The ultimate comforting dish, it is perfect for a cold evening and with the added cheesy flavour, it is a meal in a bowl.

From Salthill to Roscam: Deliveroo reveals Galway’s eating habits during lockdown

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

Galwegians made a lot of sacrifices during the lockdown earlier this year, but missing out on delicious food was not one of them. With dining out no longer an option, people turned to companies like Deliveroo for some much needed comfort food at home.

As a result, Deliveroo has put together a picture of our dining habits and takeaway preferences during the lockdown.

Galway City Museum recognised for its sea science exhibition

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Galway City Museum has been recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2020 Travellers' Choice award-winner for Top Tourist Attraction in Ireland. Based on a full year of TripAdvisor reviews, award winners are known for consistently receiving great traveller feedback, placing them in the top 10 per cent of attractions around the globe.

Dressing your home for autumn

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

The signs of autumn are everywhere. The chill in the air, the golden leaves, the darkness descending earlier in the evening, and the welcoming open fires.

Some nasty close shaves in Galway

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Baker’s Hotel and Billiard Rooms on Eyre Street was run by Captain Baker who had served with the British army during the war. It was much frequented by the Black and Tans, some of whom (including Edward Crumm) stayed there. Baker’s daughter Eileen, who had recently saved a little boy named Hennessy from drowning in the canal, gave evidence at the military enquiry into the death of Constable Crumm. The local volunteers suspected her of being too friendly with the Tans, and because of that she had a startling experience on the morning of September 18, 1920.

Widow Wilkins and the delicate matter of her ‘breach of promise’

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

The case of Blake v Wilkins in 1817 was so eagerly anticipated that every lodging house in Galway, ‘even the humblest in the town was' was filled to overflowing.

Children’s swimming classes in Clarinbridge

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Braemor Swimming Club has announced its return to classes in Clarinbridge on Fridays at 5.20pm and 6.10pm. The 5.20pm class caters for beginners and improvers. Under Braemor's expert care even the most nervous child can learn to swim. The club's experienced, qualified, teachers pay close attention to all pupils' technique, ensuring they learn to breathe correctly on front crawl.

The 6.15pm lane swimming class focuses on all four strokes and ensures pupils can swim for longer distances with ease. Swimming is an essential survival skill which all Braemor pupils can and do attain.

GRETB Training Centre to offer beauty therapist traineeship in Tuam

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

A new beauty therapist traineeship will start in Tuam in November. The programme has been running very successfully in Tuam since 1998. Over the years the course has evolved and changed based on the needs of the sector. A very sizeable number of past students are working in salons all over Ireland and abroad and many have opened their own salons and are running very successful businesses. A number of past students have also won prestigious national awards.

Galway Executive Skillnet extends availability of its back to employment programmes

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Have you been out of work due to the Covid-19 pandemic? Galway Executive Skillnet can help you get back on your career path.

Arthritis Ireland launches free online courses

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Arthritis Ireland has launched a series of free online courses this autumn to support people during Covid-19.

Is burnout killing your weight loss?

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Did you know that your adrenal glands (on top of your kidneys) hugely impact your weight loss success? In many people, adrenal burnout results in little or no weight loss. Even more important, these glands hugely influence your physical health, mental health, and ageing.

How to avoid a mid-day slump

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

We all have times in the day when we have a slump during the day and work can be a struggle. I have five tips below that might help avoid the slump and keep you powering through. I hope they help. None of these tips will work if you don't! Make sure you try a few.

Make a break for it with Treacy’s Hotel Group

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Are you thinking about making a break for it this autumn? Treacy's Hotel Group has created great value packages at its hotels in Waterford, Wexford, and Clare. The Treacys Trio offer is the group's top selling autumn package with three nights B&B for only €99 per person and is a massive hit with our guests.

BIM and Chef Network partner up in a tour of Connemara’s seafood highlights

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency, has teamed up with Chef Network, a professional community which connect chefs across the country, to promote the seafood experience of Taste The Atlantic.

Enjoy a home-made fakeaway

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Enjoy an evening of your favourite takeaways without the guilt. Check out these delicious fakeaway meals using healthy, nutritious, ingredients available at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

Caesar Stack's the big hunger-hitter of the SuperSub range

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

I have been a fan of the SuperSubs at Supermacs offerings for sometime now because of the speed of the service, the quality of the fare on offer, and the wide range of toppings and fillings that one could build into a sub if you have the creativity.

Celebrate the spud this National Potato Day

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Bord Bia’s National Potato Day 2020 will take place tomorrow, Friday October 2. The annual celebration honours one of Ireland’s favourite foods, the versatile and delicious potato.

As part of this year’s #NationalPotatoDay campaign, Bord Bia will share a series of potato recipes and kitchen skill videos on its social media channels, along with simple and easy-to-prepare potato recipes on BordBia.ie.

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