Al fresco dining on the terrace at The Lodge at Ashford Castle

Thu, May 05, 2016

Situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Cong, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is the ideal destination for those seeking a cosy hideaway retreat which is still close to the heart of everything the region has to explore.

O’Brien’s Wine Fair is coming to Galway

Thu, May 05, 2016

O’Brien's Wine Fair, the biggest wine fair in Ireland, will take place in Galway on May 12 this year. Due to the success of the event over the last five years in Dublin, the organisers have decided to bring the O’Briens wine fair to Galway.

Crystal healing in Amber

Thu, May 05, 2016

What are crystals? Crystals are holistic tools which we use to raise the vibration of our chakras in our bodies. The seven chakras are the energy centres in our body through which energy flows. The chakras are located from the top of our head to the lower part of our spine, each links to our external and internal organs, cells, and DNA. Our chakras change all the time from closed due to stress, illness, frustration, anger, and negativity to open from love, romance, passion, or creativity. Crystal therapy allows us to repair, fix, or align our chakras so the energy flows correctly through our bodies so we can vibrate to the highest frequency, allowing us to be the best we can be.

Herbal remedies for everyday health

Thu, May 05, 2016

What are the benefits of herbs and how can we use them in everyday life?

Self-development though aikido

Thu, May 05, 2016

If you are looking for a new challenge and have an interest in martial arts, traditional Japanese culture, or just stretching yourself physically and mentally, then consider taking up a beginners’ course in aikido.

Revolutionary nail fungal therapy treatment at Claregalway Foot and Laser Therapy Clinic

Thu, May 05, 2016

Nail fungal therapy, which has taken the world by storm, is now available in Galway. The new and revolutionary treatment is known as PACT and uses a photosensitive gel combined with LED light. It is safe and gentle, with no side effects, no drugs, and is fast and effective. It works regardless of severity and kills fungus and bacteria.

Fix your metabolism and lose two stone in two months

Thu, May 05, 2016

Your metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss. It is with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The potential for calorie burn and weight loss is huge. It even controls the results from your diet and exercise. By combining a great metabolism with balanced food and exercise, System 10 brings you the best weight loss plan of all.

Eliminate fibroids with Care Cure acupuncture

Thu, May 05, 2016

The most common symptoms of uterine fibroids are abdominal pain, decreased period cycle days, heavier menstrual bleeding, increased discharge, dropping down sensation of hard object in the stomach, and even frequent urination due to the bladder being pressed by the womb.

Relieve pain and stress and relax with Catherine Schreiber Therapies

Thu, May 05, 2016

Catherine Schreiber's practice is located at 33 Woodquay, Galway, and offers reflexology, EFT, and reiki. Catherine Schreiber is a reflexology practitioner for the past 11 years and used to work with doctors in France helping patients living with cancer and under treatment for the illness.

Wide range of suites available at An Siopa Troscan

Thu, May 05, 2016

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan in Moycullen, where all the suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional.

Moving is easy with Corrib Removals & Self Storage

Thu, May 05, 2016

Corrib Removals & Self Storage is a family run removal and storage firm. It has been in the business of helping families and businesses make simple, easy, and successful moves for more than 25 years.

Inspirations Gifts celebrates two years in business

Thu, May 05, 2016

Inspirations Gifts in Claregalway is now open two years and the proprietor, Emer Trill, would like to thank all her very loyal customers who have supported and encouraged her throughout the expansion of the shop.

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

Thu, May 05, 2016

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.

Make the most of your outdoor space with a carport

Thu, May 05, 2016

Carports Direct is a Irish owned company which supplies and installs made to measure carports. The team will advise you of the best option available without compromising the quality. All structures are made to suit clients' requirements.

Families and weddings Easter 1916

Thu, May 05, 2016

Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gifford were to have a joint wedding with his sister Geraldine Plunkett and her fiancé Tom Dillon, at the Rathmines church, Easter Sunday, April 24 1916. The confusion about the on/off Rising, the rumours about the possibility of Roger Casement being taken prisoner in Kerry, kept the couples guessing as to what would happen. But Joseph, one of the principle organisers of the Rising, probably knew more that what he said to his sister, that Grace ‘did not know the smallest thing about the political situation, and had no idea whatever of such things’.*

He felt it would not be fair to go ahead with their wedding at this time. He postponed it; while Geraldine and Tom went ahead. Geraldine and her tyrannical mother did not get on. Known as ‘Ma’ by her family, she ran the Plunketts’ vast property empire with a stern hand. In justifying her decision to carry on with her wedding in those difficult last days before the Rising, Geraldine explains that the ‘real reasons for marrying Tommy just then were that the Rising would put an end to my world, nothing would be the same again, and I was not going back to that hellhole of family life’.**

Newtownsmith

Thu, May 05, 2016

There is a very interesting map of “St Stephen’s Island” in Mary Naughten’s excellent little history of the Parish of St Francis in Woodquay. It is dated 1785 and shows the beginnings of what would be now known as Newtownsmith. It consisted mostly of small houses, yards, malt houses, and a burial ground. This ‘new town’ was largely built by the governors of the Erasmus Smith estate. In this suburb, a county courthouse was erected between 1812 and 1815, and a town courthouse during 1824. In 1823 it was objected that there were several suitable sites for a new courthouse ‘immediately in the town’ and that it was ’quite idle’ to lay foundations in Newtownsmith, or in any part of the suburb.

Ex-display model clearance sale at Furniture Connexions

Thu, May 05, 2016

This Friday and Saturday only, Furniture Connexions are having a massive two day clearance sale of ex-display models in their Briarhill, Galway store. Prices are being slashed from normal retail prices for this once off event and items are being sold on a first-come first-served basis. Among the items included in this clearance sale are fabric and leather sofa & corner groups, dining sets, mattresses, beds, bedroom furniture, bunk beds, TV beds, occasional chairs and coffee tables.

Garavan’s Irish Coffee Event packs more than a caffeine hit

Thu, May 05, 2016

Bartenders from all over Galway gathered recently in the celebrated Garavan’s Bar, Connacht’s Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year 2014 and 2015, to compete in what was described as the Irish Coffee event of the year. Run by Garavan’s, in association with Power’s Irish Whiskey, the bartenders showcased their skills by creating both a traditional and a signature Irish coffee for celebrity judges chef Kevin Dundon and Ireland’s top mixologist Ariel Sanecki.

Galway’s food is now the product of a creative generation

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

What is a city without its sights and smells and sounds? And taste.

‘They all died well, but MacDonagh died like a prince.’

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Padraic Pearse, the self-identified President of the Provisional Government, and Commandant-General of the Army of the Irish Republic was rushed to the gallows, or in this case to the grim stonebreakers yard at Kilmainham jail.

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