CareerClub for senior cycle students and their parents/guardians comes to Galway

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Are you a student starting senior cycle in September or currently in fifth or sixth year? Are you the parent/guardian of such a student? Then CareerClub might be just what you need.

The countdown is on to Pathways

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Whether you are sitting the Leaving Cert this June, thinking about what subjects to choose for senior cycle, or planning your next steps in college or your career, now is the time to plan a trip to Pathways. Organised by the Galway Advertiser group, this event promises something for everyone planning their next steps.

The New Park Hotel in Athenry ticks all the boxes

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

In the historically significant heritage town of Athenry, there are a lot of dining options. You can get Italian, Chinese, Indian, or any amount of modern Irish. It wasn't always this way. The original place to go was the New Park Hotel, and it still is a stand out destination for people travelling through the town.

Celebrate the national feast day with a traditional Irish recipe

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delicious traditional recipe from Bord Bia. Showcasing the best of Irish ingredients, this smoked salmon with boxty pancakes and soured cream is the perfect manner in which to celebrate the national feast day this weekend. Boasting wholesome and flavoursome ingredients, this recipe, which serves four, is certain to be a warm tasting favourite for all the family and makes for a great brunch or lunch dish.

Indulge in traditional afternoon tea this spring at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Hotel Meyrick has long been recognised as a home of afternoon tea in Galway city. As spring arrives, treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence and a little time out from the real world.

SFA award for The Foods of Athenry

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

From a converted bike shed to a thriving bakery in the west of Ireland, accidental entrepreneurs Siobhan and Paul Lawless won the Food and Drink category at the SFA 2019 awards last week.

Paint the town green with Iceland

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

St Patrick’s Day is almost here, and Iceland has an array of big value offers on Irish favourites in-store now to help you celebrate.

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

How Saera lost four stone with Slimming World

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Saera Ní Fhinneadha started her Slimming World journey in May 2017. At the time, she was very unhappy with her weight, and her confidence and self-esteem were very low. "When I joined, I didn’t tell anyone, as I had tried a few different weight loss programmes before and none of them had lasted," she recalled.

Get fit, have fun, and make new friends with Be Fit with Fran

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Be Fit with Fran is run by Francesca, a personal trainer and fitness instructor. She offers cardio dance fitness classes, intense dance toning classes, and personal training sessions.

Lead a fun and active life without incontinence worries

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

We all know the dreadful feeling of sneezing or coughing suddenly while having coffee with friends or while out shopping and experiencing incontinence. Help is available to give yourself back your freedom without fear of leaks.

Antibiotics may not be the best treatment for acne

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Taking antibiotics for your acne is a huge mistake, according to Therese Moylan, an acne expert who has 25 years' experience treating acne.

Spring is in the air at Spellman Tiles Bathrooms and Wood Flooring in Oranmore

Thu, Mar 14, 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.

Modern – typically refers to a home with clean, crisp, lines and a simple colour palette.

Custom Built Kitchens — kitchens tailored to your needs

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Custom Built Kitchens is the place to visit if you are looking for bespoke made-to-measure furniture. You will find a huge range of beautiful kitchen displays in solid timber, painted, and high gloss finishes. There are also 11 bedroom displays on show, and this is a great way to see what the product you are purchasing will look like in a real life setting.

Have your oven spring cleaned by a professional

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

It is time to get your oven in top shape for the spring and summer months ahead. The Galway Oven Cleaning Company will deep clean your oven using its eco friendly system in 1.5 to two hours, leaving it cleaner than you have seen it since you bought it.

George Conboy Electrical has all your home appliance needs

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

George Conboy Electrical has been providing a home appliance sales and repairs service for all major brands including Hoover, Whirlpool, Neff, Bosch, Hotpoint, Electrolux, and Creda for almost 50 years.

The County Infirmary

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

A meeting of the corporation held on April 17, 1766, decided that “A committee consisting of the principal gentlemen of the town, be, and are accordingly appointed to inquire and find out a proper place within the county of the town of Galway for erecting a public infirmary or hospital for the reception of the poor, sick and disabled persons.”

Galway Observer, May 27, 1922

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

“On Thursday night a crowd numbering several thousand assembled inside the Square, and two men set to work sawing at the base of life-size bronze monument of Lord Dunkellin, a brother of the notorious landlord, Lord Clanricarde of Portumna. In a scene reminiscent of the downfall of Saddam Hussain’s statue in Baghdad, shortly after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, a rope was fastened around Dunkellin’s neck, and with a mighty pull, down it fell amidst great applause.”

Discover the Maldives from €2,452pps

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

With its stunning white sands, tropical warm turquoise waters, and laid-back atmosphere, the Maldives is as close to paradise as you can get. The Maldives is the perfect destination to enjoy a romantic honeymoon, or a luxurious and peaceful getaway.

Travel to America with Corrib Travel

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

From national parks and theme parks to dazzling futuristic cities, the USA has something for every traveller. Whether it is the laid-back jazz of the Deep South or the iconic sights of DC, this country promises unique and diverse experiences for everyone who visits. The team in Corrib Travel can help find you something to suit everyone, whether it's a road trip on Route 66 or a sightseeing escorted tour in California, a shopping trip in New York, family fun in Orlando, or the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls.

The USA is a real mixed bag on the weather front, which is no surprise given its size. Florida boasts temperatures in the high 20s in autumn and spring, with things getting much hotter in the summer months. Showers and thunder are more frequent around this time, but they blow over pretty quickly. And hurricane season is between June and November, although serious storms are pretty rare. On the east coast, New York veers from the 30s in July to almost-freezing in January and February. This is the time that you are most likely to see the Big Apple blanketed in snow. In the west, Las Vegas’ desert climate means the seasons are not as dramatic. Temperatures consistently climb above 30°C between June and September and dip to around 15°C in the winter. It is pretty rare to be caught in a shower here, too.

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