The Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe — style and class in a relaxing environment

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

I was recently invited to a tasting of the new menu in the Canal Gastro Bar and Bistro, Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe. On entering the lobby of the hotel one cannot help but be impressed. Tall ceilings and marble finishing immediately suggest style and class, without making me question my decision to go with a casual shirt and pants combo.

Nearly half of Irish people would consider fillers

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

According to new research from Thérapie Clinic, the majority of Irish (58 per cent) are uncomfortable with starting to look older and almost half (47 per cent) would consider anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers to counteract this.

The research has revealed that Irish attitudes to cosmetic beauty are rapidly changing and the majority of us (60 per cent) now admire the improvements injectables and fillers can make to a person’s appearance.

Storm or flood damage?

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

For a permanent, no maintenance solution to all your fencing problems, look no further than Colourfence.

Winter sale at G Furniture must end this Sunday

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

The winter sale at G Furniture and Carpets on the Tuam Road in Galway ends this Sunday with huge savings across all departments. The company guarantees the best value for money in Galway in carpets and furniture, with savings of up to 70 per cent on special sale items and end of line ranges.

Wide range of suites available at An Siopa Troscan, Moycullen

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

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

Active 24 Fitness — twenty four hours, seven days a week

Thu, Feb 04, 2016

Open 24 hours, seven days a week, Active 24 Fitness at The Connacht Hotel will ensure that you are getting the best out of every visit to the club. It offers a variety of memberships with something to suit everyone and every schedule, including family, off-peak, student, active retired, pool only memberships, and corporate memberships. So if you, or your company, like the idea of an active 2016, get in touch with Active 24 Fitness today.

Active 24 Fitness and Leisure has extended its January offer of one month free until February 7, so now is the time to make a difference to your health for the coming year. Let Active 24 Fitness steer you in the right direction. Staff are highly trained and offer tailor made fitness programmes to all new members along with personal training options.

Hayley Coleman Make Up Masterclass at Girls Night Out in the G Hotel.

Tue, Feb 02, 2016

Leading make up artist and beauty blogger Hayley Coleman will be showcasing the newest spring make up looks at a Girls Night Out Make Up Masterclass in the G Hotel next Wednesday night 10th February at 7pm.

Bring your friends, enjoy a glass of bubbly, and take home a luxury goody bag while learning the tricks of the trade from Hayley, a former Brown Thomas MAC make up artist.

The First Galway Brigade, 2nd Battalion

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

During the War of Independence, the Volunteers, for organisational purposes, divided the country into divisions. Connacht and County Clare were split into four such sections. In each of these, the members were divided into brigades, battalions, companies, and flying columns. The First Galway Brigade was divided into three battalions, Castlegar, Claregalway, and Headford.

Dáil Eireann - ‘The only Government that I recognise’

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

Following the throwing out of the so called Galway Resolution in December 1920, by which some Galway county councilors attempted to reject the authority of the newly elected Dáil, to rescind the process of passing on the rates' revenues to the Dáil (rather than to the British authorities); and to absurdly propose to bring the War of Independence to a close by directly offering to negotiate with the British prime minster David Lloyd George, the council'c vice-chairman, Alice Cashel, was arrested almost immediately.

‘The Galway Resolution’ - An attempted coup by some county councillors

Fri, Jan 22, 2016

On December 3 1920, at the height of the War of Independence, quite an extraordinary event happened in Galway County Council. It passed a resolution, known as ‘The Galway Resolution’, repudiating the authority of the newly established Dáil; it rescinded the resolution for the collection of rates, (which were collected locally, and passed on to Dáil Éireann, and not to the British authorities), and incredibly, Galway County Council now offered its offices to negotiate peace, directly with the British prime minister, David Lloyd George.

It was an extraordinary development after a terrible year of violence, and sacrifice in Galway. That year, 1920, saw murder and mayhem come to a climax.

GALWAY c1200 to c1900

Fri, Jan 22, 2016

The above is the title of a newly published folding map by the Royal Irish Academy. It has been compiled by Jacinta Prunty and Paul Walsh using the extensive topographical information which they collected while working on a forthcoming book entitled Galway in the Historic Towns Atlas series. They also studied old maps of the city. This map extends from Newcastle Road to College Road and from Terryland to Nimmo’s Pier. The map and its extensive indices are unrivalled in their detail and afford a unique window into the earlier medieval topography and way of life in the city.

The heavy black line represents the old walls of Galway superimposed on a current ordinance map of the city centre. The various symbols we see are all described on the index to the map and also dated. So, for example E30 is listed as a ‘Meal and Flour Mill, 1656’.

FAI Junior Cup finalists 1941

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

John O’Dowd was a Galway born printer who went to work in Kilkenny and became involved with the formation of a junior soccer league in the area. In 1931, his widowed sister, Mrs Brigid Mulryan from Woodquay, died and left four children. John gave up his Kilkenny job and returned to Galway to mind the children. He worked for a while in the Connacht Tribune and later in the Galway Printing Company.

Soldiers of 1916 - ‘generally understood in the masculine sense’

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Despite the crucial role many women played in the 1916 Rising, very few were given the credit they deserved. In fact some were refused a pension for many years because they were not ‘men’. In at least one case, the valiant role played by Nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell was simply airbrushed out of history.

SuperSubs at Supermac’s

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

The first Supermac's opened its doors in 1978 on Main Street, Ballinasloe. Since that first opening Supermac's has grown steadily, its restaurants becoming a firm fixture in towns and cities across Ireland. There is always one nearby when you have a hankering for a Mighty Mac, even on the Aran Islands. Supermac's sponsors arts, culture, and sport within the communities it operates in, including its association with Galway hurling which is the longest running inter-county GAA sponsorship in the country, well over 20 years. In 2013 a new deal was signed seeing both hurling and football in Galway sponsored by one organisation for the first time. The new deal includes sponsorship of Galway football and hurling across all age groups from underage through to minor, u21 and senior.

Sea Gastronomy by Michael O’Meara named Cookbook of the Year

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Galway chef and author Michael O’Meara's book Sea Gastronomy: Fish and Shellfish of the North Atlantic has been named Cookbook of the Year by John and Sally McKenna of McKenna's Guides.

Food and entertainment aplenty available at Studio Eglinton Street

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Studio, located at 20 Eglinton Street, is Galway's funkiest new eatery and late night entertainment venue. Located close to Brown Thomas, Studio serves food all day and offers an extensive cocktail menu, selection of mainstream and craft beer, and a bespoke wine selection.

Studio's eclectic and modern interior has meant that it is becoming the venue of choice for many be it for a night out, a special occasion, or a staff party. The focal point of the bar and eatery is the specially commissioned retro style trademark Studio neon lighting, and another cool feature is the use of reclaimed vintage brick at the venue. The rhythmic in-house Studio sounds will add to your experience with an excellent line-up of exciting acts, DJs, and entertainment provided on a weekly basis.

Twenty four hour inspiration at Active 24 Fitness & Leisure

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Galway's first 24 hour gym has already inspired lots of people to make a difference to their health during 2015 and has made a massive impact in its first year of the new opening hours. January is a busy month for the health and fitness industry generally, but extending the opening hours to offer members a more flexible work out-life balance is seeing results. Interest in the 24 hour opening has been incredible, and the positive appeal of the 24 hour opening is sure to interest many. So if you have not put in place your 2016 resolutions yet, it is not too late, visit Active 24 Fitness & Leisure and be inspired.

Water Babies spring term

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Water Babies' spring term starts the week of February 1 and the company is now taking bookings for classes. Classes take place in the Clayton Hotel, Salthill, Claregalway, Athenry, and Enable Ireland in Newcastle.

Water Babies is run by Jamie and Lisa Cobbe and currently teaches more than 650 babies and toddlers per week in Galway, Sligo, and Mayo.

Record demand for weight loss tea this January at Therapie Clinic

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

You may have heard of Cha Yi tea, the slimming and detox tea that is causing a stir. This is no ordinary tea; far from it in fact, this is an amazing revolutionary tea blend which, because of its ancient Chinese herbal properties, is helping people everywhere to shed excess weight quickly, naturally, and safely, simply by drinking two cups of it every day.

Discover SmartPoints, the new plan from Weight Watchers

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Go to the Weight Watchers class in Oranmore all day Tuesday and say hello to a healthier, happier, more confident, you with the brand new plan SmartPoints.

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