Fly to Santa in Lapland from Ireland West in 2018

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

Grenham Travel, Sunway and Ireland West Airport have teamed up to give you the opportunity to win a fantastic prize for one adult and one child to visit Santa in Lapland in December 2018. Simply visit grenhamtravel facebook and enter their Like and Share competition. A fairytale world of snow covered forests and the opportunity to meet Santa himself is what makes a holiday to Lapland the perfect choice for treasured memories.

Ring in the New Year in style at SALT

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

Have you been tasked with organising the New Year’s Eve celebrations for your family and friends this year? Here’s an idea…leave the planning to the team at SALT Restaurant & Bar at 163 Upper Salthill and you can concentrate on looking fabulous!

Are you building or renovating? Then it is time to contact Dalgan Windows

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

Dalgan Windows is a family run business manufacturing and installing windows and doors to an international quality standard. The company, which is based in Shrule, Co Galway, is one of the leading suppliers of windows and doors in the country.

The Dalgan Windows product range includes windows and doors in a choice of timber, uPVC, and aluminium. Dalgan Windows also specialises in commercial fabrication and installations.

Home buying serves as primary trigger for Irish life insurance customers

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

The decision to enter the property market serves as the main factor in Irish people’s decision to purchase life insurance and/or mortgage protection recent research from AA Ireland has found.

Successful careers forum at The Bish

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

The parents' council at The Bish, together with the students, management, and staff, are very grateful for the support they received for their recent careers' forum.

Get your exam preparation off to strong start this New Year with a comprehensive revision maths course

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

The New Year has arrived, and it is time to get serious about your exams. Students preparing for exams should think carefully about the benefits of a structured revision course.

January is an excellent time to start getting your exam preparation off to a great start with a revision maths course. Starting with coordinate geometry, there will be a series of focused courses for both senior and junior cycle maths students. Both courses are targeted for higher level students. The Leaving Cert course is suitable for transition year up to Leaving Cert students, and the Junior Cert one is suitable for third year higher level students only.

Drawing and painting classes at GTI

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Have fun this New Year, explore your creativity, and get back to drawing and painting with a group of like-minded people.

Christmas revision courses at Galway/Mayo Mathematics Academy

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Galway/Mayo Mathematics Academy (GMMA) is running Christmas maths revision courses in preparation for Leaving Cert and Junior Cert examinations in 2018.

The Salthill Social — a great restaurant and more

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Remember when The Spanish Arch was a car park and there was nothing much on Middle Street except the Augi; back when BT was Moons and Nora Barnacle's house was just another house; before Westside was called Westside and there was nothing Latin about the Latin Quarter — that was when Salthill was the undisputed centre of all nightlife in the west of Ireland. While those days are long gone, Salthill seems to be reinventing itself once more.

Goose Valley Farm is taking orders for Christmas

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Goose Valley Farm in south Galway is currently taking orders for Christmas.

All birds ordered will be cleaned and packaged, ready for the oven on Christmas Day. Collection day is set for Saturday, December 23. Craig will also be giving tours of the farm (bring your wellies). You are welcome to join the team at Goose Valley for a cup of tea, nibbles, and traditional Nova Scotian eggnog.

Are you tired of being tired all the time?

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

We have natural sleeping and waking patterns, knows as circadian rhythms, which refer to fluctuations in body temperature, hormone levels, energy levels, and sleep. These occur over a 24-hour period, driven by the brain’s biological ‘clock’. These natural rhythms from day to night allow us to have an abundance of energy throughout the day, but also encourage us to wind down and switch off at night in order to have six to eight hours of restful and restorative sleep.

Don’t let unwanted facial hair ruin your confidence

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Unwanted facial hair is a major concern for women of all ages and the idea of never having to wax, pluck, shave, thread, or bleach ever again is extremely enticing. This has caused many women to seek laser hair removal in the hope of saying goodbye to their unwanted hair.

Don’t let unwanted facial hair ruin your confidence

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Unwanted facial hair is a major concern for women of all ages and the idea of never having to wax, pluck, shave, thread, or bleach ever again is extremely enticing. This has caused many women to seek laser hair removal in the hope of saying goodbye to their unwanted hair.

Understanding arthritis

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? Arthritic conditions range from extremely rare to run of the mill.

Love yourself, love your bed

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Loving yourself requires a long-term commitment to the triumvirate of health – proper nutrition, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. When you really want to treat yourself, you may even invest in the occasional pampering or luxury experience to reward yourself and recharge.

This may include a periodic trip to the spa, an extravagant meal, the latest designer bag, high-end gadget, or a special weekend away. While these all may leave us feeling temporarily rejuvenated, we really need to aim for that gratifying feeling each and every day. It may seem like wishful thinking, but there really are healthy, time-saving, and cost-effective ways to pamper yourself on a daily basis. In fact, the best way is so simple that you can do it in your sleep — literally.

Brighten up your home this Christmas at An Siopa Troscán

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Everyone likes to give their home a lift at Christmas time. An Siopa Troscán, full of treasures both large and small, is the perfect place to visit, to choose the perfect match for your home, from pictures, vases, nests of tables, lamps and bookshelves, to larger pieces such as dressers, kitchen tables, bedroom ranges, and suites of furniture.

Are you building or renovating? Then it is time to contact Dalgan Windows

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Dalgan Windows is a family run business manufacturing and installing windows and doors to an international quality standard. The company, which is based in Shrule, Co Galway, is one of the leading suppliers of windows and doors in the country.

Remembering Tom McHugh

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

This is the Galway football team that played Tyrone in the 1956 All-Ireland semifinal in Croke Park. They are, back row, left to right: Seán Purcell, Gerry Kirwan, Joe Young, Jack Kissane, Frank Evers, Mattie McDonagh, Tom McHugh, and Billy O’Neill. In front are Mick Greally, Tom ‘Pook’ Dillon, Sean Keely, Jack Mangan, Frank Stockwell, Jack Mahon, and Gerry Daly. The first score in the game was a brilliant point by Galway’s Tom McHugh. Galway won a thrilling close game that featured a high degree of sportsmanship, and went on to beat Cork in the final.

‘You may snore if you please’ (Per me vel stertas licet)

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Hands up those of us who did Latin in school?.....three? five? ..OK 12 of us. I know Latin is still sold to some young students as the key to understanding European culture and heritage. Old school masters argue that Latin is better for you than Sudoku, better, even, that The Irish Times Crosaire crossword. Yet when I came across my old Kennedy’s Revised Latin Primer, I was filled with an old familiar dread. There it all was, the boring conjunctions of verbs, and the declensions of nouns; all the miserable rules of grammar and syntax, possibly the driest book ever created, and not a joke between its covers.

Go to Xi'an Street Food for an authentic bite of China

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

Chinese cuisine has been a food delight that has long pleased the palates of people throughout Galway and Ireland.

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