Recipe of the Week: COLLERANS CLASSIC ROAST STUFFED CHICKEN WITH STREAKY BACON
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
COLLERANS CLASSIC ROAST STUFFED CHICKEN WITH STREAKY BACON Recipe.
Read more ...Eyre Street at the turn of the century
Thu, May 28, 2020
Edward Eyre arrived in Galway with the Cromwellian army, became a major political figure, and secured extensive grants from the Corporation and a considerable amount of property in both the city and county, mostly from displaced Catholic families, in the period 1660 to 1670. Most of this property was outside the town walls and included areas that we now know as the railway station, Forthill Cemetery, Victoria Place, Merchants Road, the Commercial Dock, Woodquay, Suckeen, and Eyre Square.
Read more ...Hearing voices in the wind
Thu, May 28, 2020
I have often wondered how the unusual name of Zetland found its way to the head of Cashel Bay in the heart of Connemara. It is, of course, the name of a well known hotel today. The hotel was founded in the closing years of the 19th century, by the son of a mountain farmer, JJ O'Loughlin, who had a canny instinct for business. The hotel was originally called The Zetland Arms, and before that The Viceroy's Rest. All these names allude to the hotel's distinguished patron Lawrence Dundas, Viceroy or Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1889 to 1902, in which year he became the Marquis of Zetland.
Read more ...Recipe of the Week: COLLERANS BEEF AND GINGER STIR FRY
Wed, May 27, 2020
COLLERANS BEEF AND GINGER STIR FRY Recipe
Each week a local business shares a yummy recipe for you to cook at home! This week's recipe is brought to you by Collerans Butchers. This flavoursome Asian-inspired dish serves four and is the third of our Maeve Collerans recipe series. Continue reading for the step by step method and list of all ingredients for you to try to make it at home.
Why pay more for your prescriptions?
Mon, May 25, 2020
Have you priced your prescription yet at PURE Pharmacy? Now located in Salthill...
Pure Pharmacy are the value pharmacy chain, bringing affordable medication to the people of Ireland. With stores nationwide, the ethos of Pure pharmacy is to pass on discounts to their customers and allow them to save up to 60% on their current prescription prices.
Read more ...Introducing ifoodsalthill - restaurant-quality food at home!
Mon, May 25, 2020
Ifoodsalthill is the new online delivery and collection service brought to you by O’Reilly’s bar and kitchen in Salthill. With restaurants around Ireland shut, we at O'Reilly's have tried to come up with new ways to satisfy our customers’ desire for restaurant-quality food at home.
Read more ...Creating a roadmap to college
Thu, May 21, 2020
The cancellation of the Leaving Cert exams, as announced by Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh last week, has provided some clarity for students and parents while facilitating the emergence of further uncertainties. The Department of Education has provided a guide to help explain why this decision was reached, what it means for students, parents, and teachers - and how it will happen.
Read more ...Peggy’s Bar & Restaurant — quality food to take away
Thu, May 21, 2020
Peggy's Bar & Restaurant, situated in Aucloggeen, Claregalway, directly across from Annaghdown GAA grounds, is renowned for its good food and great service, and has built up a very loyal clientele over the past seven years under the management of Aiden Leonard.
Read more ...Store with Barons Self Storage while you renovate your home and garden
Thu, May 21, 2020
If you are looking to renovate, Baron's Self Storage has you covered while you work.
Located just one mile from Eyre Square on the Tuam Road, Barons Self Storage has more than 50 different sized units ranging from a locker space to a storage unit of up to 4,000 square feet which can be taken from two weeks to an indefinite period with only one week's notice needed to move out of the storage facility. There are no rates or service charges, just a monthly bill.
Read more ...Salthill village, 1920
Thu, May 21, 2020
It is hard to believe that this is what the centre of Salthill village looked like exactly 100 years ago. The house on the left belonged to a Mr Kelleher who was a member of the RIC. It later became a guest house called the Rockville which eventually expanded into a small hotel and, like many such premises in Salthill, it was fully licensed. It had high standards, the porter always wore a white coat and the waitresses wore proper uniforms. The distinguished writer Donal Mac Amhlaigh worked here for a while during the fifties.
Read more ...‘That rapture of friendship that so possessed and satisfied me.’
Thu, May 21, 2020
In 1911 the successful and popular Theodore Roosevelt had recently completed his two-terms as president, but was still a man of incomparable influence, when the Abbey Theatre opened in New York on Monday November 27.
Read more ...Why pay more for your prescriptions?
Wed, May 20, 2020
Have you priced your prescription yet at PURE Pharmacy? Now located in Salthill…
Pure Pharmacy are the value pharmacy chain, bringing affordable medication to the people of Ireland. With stores nationwide, the ethos of Pure pharmacy is to pass on discounts to their customers and allow them to save up to 60% on their current prescription prices.
Read more ...Recipe of the Week: COLLERANS SLOW COOKED IRISH SPRING LAMB WITH HERBS AND ONIONS
Wed, May 20, 2020
SLOW COOKED IRISH SPRING LAMB WITH HERBS AND ONIONS Recipe.
Read more ...Gardenwise | Paving the Way to a Great Garden
Wed, May 20, 2020
At this most enchanting time of year – ‘Sweet the evening air of May’, and all that – what better subject to focus on than paving? Sand and cement, jointing, hardcore and quarry screenings? Unromantic it may be, but good paving is far more important to your garden than pretty flowers.
Read more ...Tuco’s Taqueria reopens for Takeaway and Delivery!
Mon, May 18, 2020
Galway’s award-winning Mexican restaurant reopened last week for Takeaway and Collection. After two months of closure due to Covid-19 restrictions, the business has relaunched with an online ‘click & collect’ and delivery service via their website www.tuco.ie.
Read more ...G Conboy Electrical - open for business
Thu, May 14, 2020
As we near the end of week nine of lockdown, some of us will see the gradual return to normality from next week onwards as certain restrictions are lifted for certain workers. However some businesses have been working away, providing essential services to people around Galway so their lives can function as smoothly as possible.
Read more ...Covid 19 pandemic - impact on Leaving Cert students
Thu, May 14, 2020
There has been a rapid shift in students’ lives from “the norm” to one of uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic which is impacting people all over the world. The pandemic has caused increased levels of stress, anxiety, and fear for individuals and communities. Students are experiencing a number of difficulties dealing with the many layers created by Covid-19. While efforts are being taken to contain the spread of Covid-19, which is critical at this point, there are a number of concerns and issues being raised psychologically for people and in particular students. Leaving Cert students are dealing with a disruption to their typical way of learning and a level of uncertainty surrounding achieving their goals and aspirations.
Read more ...Lockdown provides new opportunities
Thu, May 14, 2020
As we come to the end of week nine of lockdown, many of us are now firmly into the swing of our new routines. Routine is important to get us through tough periods like we are experiencing now, however, it is not the worst thing in the world to tweak your schedule to keep your mind fresh.
Read more ...Try Oscars Seafood Bistro takeout menu
Thu, May 14, 2020
BY OSCARS SEAFOOD BISTRO TEAM
The May bank holiday weekend marked the 20th anniversary of Oscars. The first ever night in Oscars 20 years ago saw the business do three covers; there was no social media, smart phones, or modern communication.
The May bank holiday weekend marked the 20th anniversary of Oscars. The first ever night in Oscars 20 years ago saw the business do three covers; there was no social media, smart phones, or modern communication.
Read more ...Moycullen Country Market returns
Thu, May 14, 2020
Moycullen Country Market made a welcome return after an eight week break last Friday to the delight of locals and newbies.
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