People of the Tribes: Meet Danielle Holian

Tue, Apr 23, 2019

Hi! I’m Danielle Holian. I’m a Galway girl. I dabble into a variety of different creative media fields of journalism, photography, songwriting, marketing, and I have just released a debut book of poetry.

A Ravens Street Festival down Galway's Westend - Easter Street Feast sees thousands flock to Galway's Westend!

Tue, Apr 23, 2019

WHY DO I FEEL HUNGRY ALL THE TIME?

Tue, Apr 23, 2019

Feeling hungry is a sign of good health but if you are eating all around you and if your stomach is still grumbling after a full meal, then there could be some other reason causing your symptoms.

Green habits, green pots and lots of lovely green leaves

Tue, Apr 23, 2019

The gentlemen with whom I share my home (one husband and one child) are disinclined, at the best of times, to partake of vegetables of any description, and though they might be tolerated as a necessary evil occasionally – on top of a pizza, for instance – salad leaves of any kind seem to give rise to a red line. They are, after all, food for rabbits – and I suppose I must have been a rabbit in a former life because they are one of my absolute favourite things. It winds me up though, that the only way to buy them is usually as a whole head of one kind of lettuce – boring! – or as a mixture in a bag – much more interesting and delicious, but it’s hard to get through a whole bag by yourself before they get limp and lifeless, and I hate waste. So this week I’ve been planting my own ‘cut and come again’ lettuce.

Galway Actors' Workshop announces new course for young adults

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Galway Actors' Workshop has announced its pilot season of eight-week courses for young adults between the ages of 13 and 18, with a choice of Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 10pm (starts May 8) or Saturdays from 10.30am to 1.30pm (starts May 11), at the Anno Santo Hotel.

More than forty years of history at Dangan House Garden Centre

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Dangan House Garden Centre is 42 years old this year. This is the story of how a humble market stall in the Saturday market grew into the successful business it is today.

When Mrs Cunningham found a sixpenny piece while walking in the old walking garden of Dangan House in 1962, she felt it was a sign that maybe one of her children would earn a living within its walls. Her sons Paddy and Peter were drawn to market gardening from the age of 11 or 12, when they started to sell daffodils in the Saturday morning market, and when they received scholarships to study horticulture they were determined to make the most of the opportunity.

Rug and carpet sale now on at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

G Furniture and Carpets in Northpoint on the Tuam Road has some excellent offers available in its spring carpet and rug clearance event.

Spring is in the air at Spellman Tiles Bathrooms

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Now that spring is here our thoughts turn to how to bring a fresh new look to our homes, and with so many styles to choose from – modern, industrial, Scandinavian, rustic, shabby chic, the list goes on — the team at Spellman TBW are here to help you find the perfect tile to work with your style.

Silversea event in Fahy Travel

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Imagine travelling to the ends of the earth, exploring the immaculate natural world as never before. Would you like to experience countries untouched by tourism and discover disparate cultures while travelling along stunningly beautiful shores?

The Spanish Arch from Long Walk

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Long Walk was originally built as a wall by the Eyre family in order to construct a mud berth. Among those who lived there around the time this photograph was taken were Tom Gannon, Sarah O’Donnellon, Mrs Hosty, and Pateen Green. There was an entry through a large archway into a courtyard known as Green’s Alley and the five houses there were occupied by the Andersons, McDonaghs, Canavans, Gorhams, and Finnertys. A Mrs McDonagh lived next door in a building known as The Hall and further on lived Mrs Lee, John Folan, Bideen Joyce, Ella McDonagh, Mrs Folan, and Mike Walsh.

Sir William Wilde - broken by the death of his children

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Seven years after the Mary Traver’s case, in which Sir William Wilde, a famous doctor and socialite in the Dublin of the mid 19th century, emerged legally unscathed, but socially damaged, a far worse scandal threatened to ruin his reputation entirely.

Horticulture course is blooming in Galway Community College

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The QQI Level 5 horticulture course in Galway Community College offers students the chance to acquire a vast knowledge of many different aspects of the amazing world of horticulture. Huge emphasis is placed on plant identification and students spend some time each week learning and identifying new plants. Another great way to learn plants is to work with them, and from September until the following May students maintain the great collection of plants in GCC.

Learn to sail with Galway Bay Sailing Club

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Did you ever dream of sailing in the open sea, crashing through waves as you steer your craft with the wind in your face? Whether you enjoy exhilarating challenges or just like to float around in the sun, the beauty of sailing is that there are days for everybody. Sailing is a pastime which lasts for life. From age seven to 70, once you experience the feeling you will never let it go.

Galway woman’s cancer journey inspires her to share her story

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

As a trainer and owner of International School of Make Up Artistry, I have had the privilege of meeting amazing and inspiring women and men all the time, sharing their journey in becoming a make-up artist and helping them to get started with their career in the beauty industry. It is one of the many perks of my role. Which leads me to speak about one of the most inspiring and positive women I have ever had the honour of teaching — Olive Shaughnessy.

Castlegar NS to hold astro bingo fundraiser

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Castlegar NS is undergoing a major school extension with two classrooms, an office, a sensory room, and a car park scheduled for completion at the end of August. As part of the works the school has launched a fundraiser for its new astroturf facility due to open in September 2019.

Why are so many Irish students now opting to study in the Netherlands?

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

There are now more than 1,000 Irish students registered on degree programmes, taught through English, in Dutch universities. Dutch admissions officers are reporting to EUNICAS that this number is likely to be significantly higher this September.

This phenomenon is radically changing the palette of third-level opportunities available to Irish students who can now access a wide range of programmes in institutions with a very high international reputation, at a cost lower than studying at home. “The numbers enrolling in Dutch universities, and in other continental European universities, represents a refreshing opportunity for Irish students seeking an alternative outside the troubled third-level sector in Ireland. Significant numbers of students are rejecting offers from high-points courses, to accept offers from Dutch universities,” said Guy Flouch of EUNiCAS (www.eunicas.ie), the Irish-based European Universities Application and Support service. So why The Netherlands? Firstly, these are excellent programmes in highly-ranked (11 are higher ranked than UCD) and well-resourced institutions.

For a taste of Mexican, try Vocho

Wed, Apr 17, 2019

Mexican cuisine has been a food delight that has long pleased the palates of people throughout Galway and Ireland. Often including items from every food group, including protein, grains, and vegetables, Mexican dishes are as healthy as they are delicious and for those who adore the food, there is good news with the opening of Vocho; a restaurant which specialises in Mexican street food.

Miss Galway 2019/20: The Search is On

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

Think you have what it takes to be crowned as Miss Galway 2019/20? Fancy being the next Rosanna Davison?

People of the Tribes: Meet Marguerite.

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

I always wanted to follow my heart in life. It was just one of those things. I studied biochemistry and then psychology, but something was missing. I loved what I did, but I wasn't in love with it. I suppose, one day I just said to myself, if you are going to really find your thing, you better do it now. Time is moving along. I just did it. I don't know why, but I switched on the laptop and wrote a children's book.

Paddy Fitzpatrick gives the Thumbs Up to Herbal Medicine

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

Paddy Fitzpatrick, aka 'Fear an Hata', TGAG documentary was widely regarded as an extremely fit and athletic man. He was playing football well past middle age. It was a normal day for him to climb the hill or shinny down a cliff rope to the shore well into his eighties.

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