Galway claims 5 winners at annual Food Awards Ceremony!!

Fri, Nov 08, 2019

The Food Awards Ireland 2019 welcomed over 300 guests at The Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin Airport on Monday, November 4th in an annual celebration of those who work hard to provide us with delicious dishes and unique experiences when we visit their establishments.

Anthony Ryans Massive Warehouse Sale at Galway Racecourse with knock down prices of up to 70% OFF Homewares and Fashions!!

Fri, Nov 08, 2019

Anthony Ryans Massive Warehouse Sale takes place at the Galway Racecourse for four days from this Thursday November 14th to Sunday November 17th

Diving at Blackrock

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Up until the mid-19th century, there was a cluster of thatched cottages at Blackrock. on the Night of the Big Wind [January 6, 1839] these were literally blown away by the ferocity of the storm and the tide and most of the occupants had to move inland. They were mostly fishermen and there had always been a tradition of fishing in the area. Blackrock was also a favourite place for men bathing, and in 1885, Mr Moon and some of his friends decided to place a springboard there. Unfortunately they did not have ‘planning permission’ from the owner of the land, Colonel O’Hara, and he had the board removed and made it difficult for the bathers to get to the rock at all. It ended up in court and the urban council stepped in and signed a lease giving a public right of way to the bathing area.

‘I am bloody, raw, nerves hanging out all over the place.’

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

If Sylvia Plath was hoping for some kind of rapprochement between herself and her husband Ted Hughes during their brief stay with the late Richard Murphy at Cleggan, Co Galway, in September 1962, she was to be quickly disillusioned. In fact she would be abandoned, and plunged into despair. Yet following a visit to Coole Park, and Thoor Ballylee, Sylvia was to take away a spiritual connection with the poet WB Yeats, and a feeling of peace in the tragic build up to her suicide some five months later.

Premier Wardrobes — a name you can trust

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

It is well known that wardrobes play a crucial role in keeping our valuables, particularly our clothes and shoes, organised. But they also enhance the overall look of the entire room, so it is important that when installing a wardrobe it should complement the room's décor. So when it comes to having a wardrobe custom made we want a name we can trust to provide us with the best of quality and style.

Order your sofa in time for Christmas at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from modern to traditional.

Love your bedroom sale with EZ Living Furniture

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Whether you love your bedroom or your bedroom is in need of a little extra loving, EZ Living Furniture is here to spread it with its “love your bedroom” sale. The sale will take place from November 1 to 10, giving customers plenty of time to choose wisely and fall in love with the new bedroom collection.

What’s the buzz with bees?

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

The bee is among some of the hardest working creatures on Earth. The pollination service bees provide is vital for food production and biodiversity. In fact, if we no longer had bees, aside from the huge upset to our ecosystem, we would quickly lose apples, tomatoes, coffee, and cocoa. Our crop production would be forced to switch to staple crops, rather than the more nutritious options. Currently almost two-thirds of the crops that feed the world rely on pollination by insects or other animals, and the bee provides us with an abundance of fruits, nuts, and seeds of variety and quality.

Guaranteed inch loss at Ardrahan Laser Lipo

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Are you struggling with a post C-section baby pouch, or do you find it difficult to lose fat from your hips (love handles)? Do you have stubborn exercise-resistant fat that, despite endless trips to the gym, just will not go away? Then Ardrahan Laser Lipo may have the answer for you.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

Great strides forward in foot drop treatment

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Orthotics are devices applied to the body to maintain or alter the position of a joint or body part and are used to reduce pain, improve functional mobility, and reduce the risk of further injury. Orthotics assist in the treatment of a range of pathologies including foot drop. But what is foot drop?

Get fit for pregnancy and birth with ante and post natal physiotherapy

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Do you leak urine with coughing and sneezing, or when you run with your growing bump or after your toddler? Do you sometimes have to rush to the loo, or experience leaks before you get there? Stress and urge urinary incontinence can be treated. Imagine how good it would feel to be dry again. It is possible to have your freedom and happiness back.

Pelvic girdle and back and neck pain can be a problem for pregnant and post-natal women. Help is available with physiotherapy to get your back, neck, pelvis, hips, and tummy back in shape and treat any other muscle or joint niggles. Stay fit and enjoy your pregnancy and maternity leave without pain with physiotherapy for ante-natal care and pain relief.

Applying to the CAO

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

For Leaving Certificate students all over the country CAO season is now under way with the opening of the online application facility on November 5.

While many students will know exactly what they want to do at this stage and it will just be a matter of filling out their application form, others thy are still unsure. In fact every year students struggle with trying to figure out what the next step is for them after they finish school. There are so many different options available to students now, and the main thing is not to panic, take your time and do your research.

‘I was so excited my dream course existed’

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

CNM is a pillar for natural heath therapies where like-minded people can work together to change the worldwide approach to health problems. I think it is a great place.

The Arlington Hotel launches its new Christmas shopping break package

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Perfectly located in Dublin city centre, The Arlington Hotel is within walking distance of the main shopping districts of Henry Street, O’Connell Street, and Grafton Street. The Arlington has launched its Christmas shopping break package just in time for the busy festive season.

Fly Knock to Majorca from March 2020

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

A new service for holidaymakers from the west of Ireland to Majorca in sunny Spain will commence on March 31 2020 from Ireland West Airport with its newest airline partner Lauda. The new service will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays from March to the end of October, and provides further choice and sun holiday options for people living in the west, midlands, and northwest. Lauda is a 100 per cent owned subsidiary of Ryanair Holdings plc, a low-cost carrier based in Vienna in Austria and currently flying to 38 destinations across Europe.

Free cabin upgrade with MSC and Cruise Worldwide at Fahy Travel

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Are you thinking of a cruise in 2020? For a limited time only, MSC is offering a free upgrade from an interior cabin to an ocean view balcony cabin. Cruises must be booked by November 24 to avail of this offer.

Diving at Blackrock

Wed, Nov 06, 2019

Up until the mid-19th century, there was a cluster of thatched cottages at Blackrock. on the Night of the Big Wind [January 6, 1839] these were literally blown away by the ferocity of the storm and the tide and most of the occupants had to move inland. They were mostly fishermen and there had always been a tradition of fishing in the area. Blackrock was also a favourite place for men bathing, and in 1885, Mr Moon and some of his friends decided to place a springboard there. Unfortunately they did not have ‘planning permission’ from the owner of the land, Colonel O’Hara, and he had the board removed and made it difficult for the bathers to get to the rock at all. It ended up in court and the urban council stepped in and signed a lease giving a public right of way to the bathing area.

In April, 1904, the urban council sought tenders for the erection and maintenance of the springboard at Blackrock. This structure was quite primitive and consisted of a wooden walkway with the board at the end, all supported by some metal poles. It was eventually replaced by this more elaborate structure much further out into the water which we see in our photograph today (which was kindly given to us by Cliona Clarke). Swimming galas were held here, usually under poor conditions, the idea of a swimming pool with lanes was a pipe dream then.

A Brief History of (sustainable) Fire

Wed, Nov 06, 2019

Our newest product, PiniKay eco logs, might just accelerate the transition back to sustainable fuels. The ‘PiniKay’ name is a nod to the machine that compresses waste wood from sawmills into dense log-shaped briquettes that burn long and hot like coal and peat but without the ash. Or the carbon footprint.

Loved by locals and visitors alike

Wed, Nov 06, 2019

Every time I pass through Salthill I am reminded how beautiful the promenade is, and what a facility we have on our doorstep, for those of us fortunate enough to live in the Galway area. My instinct is always to stop the car, get out and walk. ‘We should do this more often’ is invariably the reaction from family members. And so we should. A self catering stay at the Galway Bay Sea View Apartments in Salthill is now available for as little as €199 in total for a three night break for four people. With 34 large sized apartments, the venue offers an ideal break for families, couples and groups of friends.

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