Artisan still one of Galway’s favourite

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Above Tigh Neachtain's landmark pub is home to Artisan, one of Galway's more interesting and constantly evolving restaurants. Artisan enjoy a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship with their downstairs neighbor, Neactains, and have teamed up to offer a lunch menu. The gastropub-style lunch menu pairs each dish with a drink option such as craft beer, artisan cider or select wines from the pubs extensive beverage list.

Enjoy afternoon tea at the Loughrea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Afternoon tea is an indulgent treat that everyone should try. The Loughrea Hotel and Spa is now serving afternoon tea in the beautiful surrounds of the Sky Lounge on the Roof Top Garden which boasts panoramic views of the Galway countryside and Loughrea Lake.

You can indulge in delights such as homemade chocolate brownie, mini strawberry and fresh cream pavlova, freshly baked scones, and freshly cut sandwiches, served with freshly brewed tea or coffee, for just €15 per person, or with a glass of prosecco for just €20 per person.

Traditional Carvery Sunday Lunch is back at The Ardilaun

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Due to popular demand, the traditional carvery Sunday Lunch returns to the Camilaun Restaurant at The Ardilaun Hotel in Taylors Hill, from this Sunday onwards, and is the perfect lunch stop for catching up with old friends, making some new ones, or simply celebrating a family occasion, and is the perfect way to while away a lazy afternoon.

Survey reveals Irish travel preferences for 2016

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Some 80 per cent of holidaymakers from Ireland will avoid travelling to places they perceive to be at risk from terrorist attacks but will not allow such threats to stop them from holidaying, according to new research from 123.ie.

The 123.ie Holiday Survey was carried out amongst 771 adults in Ireland and covered a range of issues including popular foreign and Irish destinations, risk, travel insurance, favourite authors, and must-have items for travel.

Fahy Travel to hold cruise night for Royal Caribbean — on Aran

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

A senior director of one of the biggest cruise companies in the world is coming to Galway to promote sales — on the Aran Islands.

Mount Falcon Estate — Enter the world of sheer relaxation

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

A calming break away is an investment in yourself. A calm mind brings inner strength and self confidence. To achieve both, the Mount Falcon Estate in Ballina, Co Mayo is the ideal location.

Keeping warm this winter

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Unfortunately it is coming into the time of year where we must start thinking seriously about keeping our home warm for the winter. There is nothing worse than sitting in the cold and it is important we use the most economical fuel available to keep heating costs down over the cold period. The reality is that Ireland unfortunately gets very cold in the winter and fuel is big business.

Galway fires

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The Connaught Buildings on Mainguard Street originally housed Connolly’s, one of the largest hardware and fancy goods shops in Galway. It had an impressive four storey facade on the front and five storeys on the Church Street side. In 1934 the ground floor was leased by four tenants. A fire started on the first floor, the flames spread rapidly, and smoke could be seen rolling from the building. Half clad figures fought their way bravely down the stairs which threatened to give away any minute. The damage was extensive and estimated at £1,000, but much of the sum was made up of the stock of the ground floor tenants which included a lock-up fruit and vegetable shop rented by Mr P Hennigan. A Mr McDonnell and his brother had a tailoring business on the first floor.

Justice at last for the Indian Empire incident?

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Despite the excitement, the prospects, the agreement to carry mail, and new luxury ships, the Galway transatlantic adventure headed by J. Orwell Lever ended in failure within six years.

But, as Tim Collins wrote in an earlier article,* ‘as an historic failure, its record is impressive. Ultimately the Galway Line employed 16 steamers (eight paddle-powered, and eight screw-powered) which made a total of 55 return voyages across the Atlantic between 1858 and 1864. The voyages were made during winter months as well as during the calmer summer sailing season. Six ships were involved in serious accidents due to ice and fog as well as storms, while five made only one trip, or foundered on their first crossing.**

Bringing colour to the streets with the Tapas Trail

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The best thing about travel is the opportunity to eat new, exciting things, and sometimes you don’t need to travel very far to see food in a whole new light. The Campo Viejo Tapas Trail has just finished its second run in Galway, it gave just the opportunity to be a tourist in your own home. The passion, generosity, and vibrancy of Spain came to the streets of Galway from August 24 to September 7, taking place twice a week, on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9pm and Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm.

NUIG graduation dinner at Brasserie on the Corner

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Congratulations! You have done all the work, now it is time to celebrate your graduation.

Galway’s Yo!Fit on a par with international fitness trends

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Combining strength work, cardio fitness training, stretching, and mindfulness, all-in-one fitness and wellbeing class Yo!Fit has already brought the latest New York fitness concepts to Galway.

Lose weight the right way with Clifden Slimming World

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Super slimmers in Clifden have lost a whopping 1,951lb (139 stone) in weight — that is the equivalent of 10 small cars! Altogether the members of the Clifden Slimming World group are now 1,951lb lighter than they were at the beginning of 2016. The members, who attend the group every week, follow Slimming World’s food optimising eating plan created by the organisation’s team of expert nutritionists, which encourages them to fill up on satisfying foods such as pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish, pulses, and fruit and veg.

Combat insomnia with Care Cure Acupuncture and Chinese medicine

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Do you find it difficult to fall asleep at night? Is your mind racing? Do you wake up and find you are unable to fall asleep again? Do you suffer from restless leg syndrome?

Renowned psychics come to Galway

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Galway’s own School of Natural & Spiritual Science, Ireland’s premier new centre for personal/business development, will host two luminaries of the psychic world for an evening of mediumship on Friday September 23.

Urban wellbeing

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The stunning Urban Wellbeing centre, owned and designed by the talented Tracy and Ed Dunbar, offers a five star health, beauty, and fitness experience all under one roof. With easy access to the city centre and ample free car parking facilities, this is a completely new health, beauty, and fitness concept designed specifically for the Galway community.

Exercise — medicine for your heart health

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Exercise4Health is back this October, helping the people of Galway take control of their heart health. This programme, designed specifically for those who due to a number of health issues are reluctant to engage in exercise, those who are new to exercise, and those who see exercise as their medicine to engage in a meaningful, evidence based, fitness programme.

Curves Galway — real women, real results

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

After a gap of four years a mother and daughter team opened a brand new Curves in Liosban Business Park in late June, and Galway women have reacted positively to its return.

Fix your metabolism faults to lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Your metabolism controls your health, weight loss, and body shaping “switch”. It is the foundation upon which the effects of diet and exercise are built. It opens the doors to getting way more results from any dieting or exercise you do. Nothing can compensate for a bad metabolism.

Metabolism faults like sluggish thyroid [affecting 35 per cent of adults], constipation [40 per cent adults], high blood sugar [50 per cent of adults], and toxic liver, can limit or stop your weight loss and body shaping no matter how much dieting or exercise you do. On the other hand too much dieting and exercise will slow your metabolism and limit results too.

Short evening courses at NUI Galway

Mon, Sep 05, 2016

The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development offers a series of 8-week, non-accredited courses in a number of different subject areas including Archaeology, Writing, Drama, Film Studies, History, Art History, Languages, Health & Well Being, Literature & Poetry, Ecology & the Environment and many others.

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