The sinking of the Neptune

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

This photograph was taken about 100 years ago and shows several boats from the Claddagh fleet moored at the quayside.

Give the gift of SALT this Christmas!

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Christmas shopping can be stressful. Trying to get the perfect gift for a friend or loved one can send the best of us into a tizzy.

New Family Feast offering at The Galleon!

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Mind the gap

Fri, Dec 08, 2017

A ‘gap year’ is the popular term for students who take time off to travel or work between secondary school and starting college or apprenticeships. The aim generally is to promote a more mature outlook with the benefit of some insight before taking the next step. Not everyone wants to go straight from school to college but before that decision is made, one needs to seriously consider what one wants want to achieve or it could end up being a wasted year. So what are the pros and cons of this choice?

Reasons for taking a gap year

How to help your student tackle stress

Fri, Dec 08, 2017

“I feel stressed; everything seems to be coming together, I can’t cope.” This is not an uncommon train of thought for some students with an impending Leaving Cert or set of Christmas tests looming around the corner. Given the normality of some form of stress in these situations, we may have a tendency to trivialise it, but when it comes up suddenly for teenagers, thick and undiluted, it can transport them to a state of panic overnight.

Stress is the body’s nervous system response to a perceived threat; in this case, sitting the Leaving Cert and fear of failure or underperformance. Physiological effects include increased heartbeat, increased blood pressure and breathing rate, tensed muscles, and inability to concentrate. Some people even claim a sense of suffocation. Over time, this can cause more serious long term problems which is why people are advised to visit their GP. According to Dr Harry Barry, who has written extensively on the subject, the key to breaking the cycle of stress is the ability to adapt and problem solve. "We need to teach our children resilience," he said. So rather than trying to eliminate stress, it is more about finding ways to control it. Stress is part of life and a little pressure helps us to perform better so we can look at it as valuable experience while still being cocooned to some degree at school. So how can parents help if they see their children are becoming overwhelmed?

Fancy a new approach to cruising for 21-45 year olds, well then look no further..River Cruising has just got a make over.

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Formerly Uniworld's River Baroness ship, the 120-passenger The B was renamed following an extensive redesign. The resulting staterooms include four suites, 26 balcony staterooms, 29 studio staterooms and two studios that have triple occupancy. All the cabins come outfitted with Bluetooth speakers and organic BeeKind toiletries. The B has an all-black exterior, and also features two rooftop venues, a spa and communal dining.

Time for tea at Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

It’s no secret that the Irish love their tea. The Irish drink more of this hot beverage per capita than any other country. The presence of tea making facilities is considered essential in any hotel room and is offered at breakfast, 'elevenses', lunch, dinner, and any time in between.

Discover The Kasbah Wine Bar

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Located at No 2 Quay Street in the heart of the Latin Quarter in Galway, above Tigh Neachtain, the Kasbah Wine Bar is the perfect spot to relax over seasonal and fresh, tapas-style food to share with friends with a choice of fine international wines.

GINgle Bells afternoon tea at the g just in time for Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

As a special addition to the already fabulous afternoon tea, the festive team at the g Hotel are putting a ‘g’ in ‘GINgle Bells’ with a new gin afternoon tea, partnered with Galway Gin. Aptly called the GINgle Bells afternoon tea, it is available daily from 12 noon to 6pm at €59 for two guests.

Study shows the air in your home may be putting your health at risk

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

A new study by the Asthma Society of Ireland, sponsored by Envirion and NuWave Sensors, shows that improving indoor air quality may help people with asthma manage their symptoms. The research suggests air quality monitoring and air cleaning could be a vital part of ongoing asthma management.

Overcome emotional eating

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Turning to food for comfort — either consciously or unconsciously — when stressed, anxious, bored, or upset is a long-standing habit that goes back to our very beginnings. Because what were we given when we cried as babies? Milk, from either a bottle or breast.

Fight back against wear and tear

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Has your doctor noted that you have “wear and tear”? What now? Should you be concerned? How bad is it?

Dr Bhatti’s natural pain relief programme for gut health and microbiome restoration

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Dr Bhatti has launched a new clinic in natural pain relief that is an ideal treatment for people suffering from painful conditions or stress related disorders.

After years of research and practice Dr Bhatti has put together a range of highly effective techniques into a specific programme for reducing pain and improving general health and wellbeing. The treatment currently on offer at his clinic in Ross House has been extremely successful with a number of conditions including muscular tension; hip, shoulder, neck, and back pain; osteo-arthritis and rheumatism; sinus problems; soft tissue injuries; correcting posture; chronic or repetitive strain injury; sports injuries; and it can even improve some clients' balance and co-ordination.

Majority of homes are not prepared for seasonal risks

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

More than three quarters of Irish people (77 per cent) will deck their homes out in festive decorations this Christmas. However, despite the great efforts that people go to in preparing their homes for Christmas, the majority (61 per cent) will take no steps to protect their home against risks such as chimney fires, electrical faults, or boiler breakdown. That is according to Aviva Home Insurance, which released the findings of its latest research this week.

George Conboy Electrical has all your home appliance needs

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

George Conboy Electrical has been providing a home appliance sales and repairs service for all major brands for almost 50 years.

Christmas shop now open at Dangan House Nurseries

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Dangan House Nurseries currently has an extensive range of Christmas trees for sale at the nurseries, from rooted trees to fresh cut trees.

Give the gift of travel this Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Are you stressed out trying to choose the perfect gift for a loved one? Why not give the gift of travel – Fahy Travel Worldchoice travel vouchers can be used against any package holiday, city break, or a cruise holiday.

The sweets of our childhood

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

A sweet is defined as having a taste of sugar or honey. It is not bitter or sour, but is pleasingly fragrant and agreeable. It is strange that while the taste never lingers too long, the memory of that taste can stay with you for life, particularly if it was one of the favourite sweets of your childhood. The sweet shops of yesteryear had a special smell, an aroma of temptation which you got as you went through the door. Even to look in the shop window was to make an imaginative journey of the various tastes that were on display. Our photograph today, which was taken about 40 years ago by Marja Van Kampen, will tick memory boxes for many people. The mouthwatering display was in Miko Cunningham’s shop window in Upper Abbeygate Street.

Up to 60 operations cancelled weekly at Merlin Park Hospital in wake of leaks

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Up to 60 elective orthopaedic operations are being cancelled each week at Merlin Park Hospital following the detection of a significant leak last month in a flat roof housing the hospital's two orthopaedic theatres.

Repairs were carried out when the initial leak occurred on September 4 in the theatres which date back to the 1950s. However, further leaks occurred the following week.

GMIT student wins Intel Women in Technology Award

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Patricia Cahill from Bullaun, Loughrea, a third year student on the BEng software and electronic engineering programme at GMIT, has scooped an Intel Women in Technology Award for academic excellence. Ms Cahill was one of eight final year students from colleges around Ireland presented with this award at a special ceremony in Dublin recently.

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