Salthill village, 1920

Thu, May 21, 2020

It is hard to believe that this is what the centre of Salthill village looked like exactly 100 years ago. The house on the left belonged to a Mr Kelleher who was a member of the RIC. It later became a guest house called the Rockville which eventually expanded into a small hotel and, like many such premises in Salthill, it was fully licensed. It had high standards, the porter always wore a white coat and the waitresses wore proper uniforms. The distinguished writer Donal Mac Amhlaigh worked here for a while during the fifties.

‘That rapture of friendship that so possessed and satisfied me.’

Thu, May 21, 2020

In 1911 the successful and popular Theodore Roosevelt had recently completed his two-terms as president, but was still a man of incomparable influence, when the Abbey Theatre opened in New York on Monday November 27.

Why pay more for your prescriptions?

Wed, May 20, 2020

Have you priced your prescription yet at PURE Pharmacy? Now located in Salthill…

Pure Pharmacy are the value pharmacy chain, bringing affordable medication to the people of Ireland. With stores nationwide, the ethos of Pure pharmacy is to pass on discounts to their customers and allow them to save up to 60% on their current prescription prices.

Recipe of the Week: COLLERANS SLOW COOKED IRISH SPRING LAMB WITH HERBS AND ONIONS

Wed, May 20, 2020

SLOW COOKED IRISH SPRING LAMB WITH HERBS AND ONIONS Recipe.

Gardenwise | Paving the Way to a Great Garden

Wed, May 20, 2020

At this most enchanting time of year – ‘Sweet the evening air of May’, and all that – what better subject to focus on than paving? Sand and cement, jointing, hardcore and quarry screenings? Unromantic it may be, but good paving is far more important to your garden than pretty flowers.

Tuco’s Taqueria reopens for Takeaway and Delivery!

Mon, May 18, 2020

Galway’s award-winning Mexican restaurant reopened last week for Takeaway and Collection. After two months of closure due to Covid-19 restrictions, the business has relaunched with an online ‘click & collect’ and delivery service via their website www.tuco.ie.

G Conboy Electrical - open for business

Thu, May 14, 2020

As we near the end of week nine of lockdown, some of us will see the gradual return to normality from next week onwards as certain restrictions are lifted for certain workers. However some businesses have been working away, providing essential services to people around Galway so their lives can function as smoothly as possible.

Covid 19 pandemic - impact on Leaving Cert students

Thu, May 14, 2020

There has been a rapid shift in students’ lives from “the norm” to one of uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic which is impacting people all over the world. The pandemic has caused increased levels of stress, anxiety, and fear for individuals and communities. Students are experiencing a number of difficulties dealing with the many layers created by Covid-19. While efforts are being taken to contain the spread of Covid-19, which is critical at this point, there are a number of concerns and issues being raised psychologically for people and in particular students. Leaving Cert students are dealing with a disruption to their typical way of learning and a level of uncertainty surrounding achieving their goals and aspirations.

There have been increased levels of anxiety, worry, concern, hopelessness, and despair for many students. Difficulties have been further exacerbated for students already experiencing mental health issues. It is natural for some students to experience strong emotional reactions to the changes that have occurred since the closure of schools in March 2020. GMIT would like to reassure students and parents that we are mindful of the types of unique experiences students may present with in the next academic year.

Lockdown provides new opportunities

Thu, May 14, 2020

As we come to the end of week nine of lockdown, many of us are now firmly into the swing of our new routines. Routine is important to get us through tough periods like we are experiencing now, however, it is not the worst thing in the world to tweak your schedule to keep your mind fresh.

Try Oscars Seafood Bistro takeout menu

Thu, May 14, 2020

BY OSCARS SEAFOOD BISTRO TEAM
The May bank holiday weekend marked the 20th anniversary of Oscars. The first ever night in Oscars 20 years ago saw the business do three covers; there was no social media, smart phones, or modern communication.

Moycullen Country Market returns

Thu, May 14, 2020

Moycullen Country Market made a welcome return after an eight week break last Friday to the delight of locals and newbies.

Gourmet Food Parlour Salthill launches new takeaway and delivery service

Thu, May 14, 2020

Gourmet Food Parlour has announced the launch of its new takeaway and delivery service from its restaurant in Salthill. In these challenging times for the restaurant business, Gourmet Food Parlour has had to adapt in every way it can to the change in our normal day-to-day lives.

A memorable day for Galway

Thu, May 14, 2020

It was a joy to be a Galway person on the first Sunday of September 1980, the day our hurlers ended years of frustration, perennial underachievement, near misses, noble defeats, controversial defeats, the hard luck stories, the emptiness.

The man from New York

Thu, May 14, 2020

The first time Lady Gregory met John Quinn was on Sunday August 31 1902 at a Feis Ceol she had partly organised in the memory of Ó Raifteirí the poet. The occasion also marked Lady Gregory’s first steps into the Celtic revival movement which would absorb her energies throughout her long life, and define her reputation for ever.

Gardenwise | Clothe your Walls with Clematis

Wed, May 13, 2020

I’ve always loved clematis ever since I started gardening – a wall or fence completely smothered in its blooms is a lovely sight to behold. As a garden designer, I include them in planting plans for clients quite a lot – depending on the individual garden (and the garden owner ) - because, if chosen carefully, clematis can make a glorious addition to any garden.

Recipe of the Week: COLLERAN’S POT ROAST LOIN OF PORK IN CIDER WITH CELERIAC

Wed, May 13, 2020

COLLERANS POT ROAST LOIN OF PORK IN CIDER WITH CELERIAC Recipe.

The future of the farm to fork experience

Thu, May 07, 2020

When Siobhán Sloane dreamed up her Farm to Fork Experiences in the foothills of the Sliabh Aughty mountains in Co Galway, the only transport she considered was the coach to the artisan farms and restaurants. Now she has swapped coaches for couriers, turning her food tour into an online farmers' market store delivering farmhouse cheese and wildflower honey.

'My child’s health inspired my new career in nutrition'

Thu, May 07, 2020

I decided to study nutrition at CNM after experiencing the impact diet changes had on my little girl’s health. She was very poorly between the age of one and three, with frequent trips to the hospital due to recurrent chest infections and asthma-like symptoms. She was prescribed corticosteroids, antibiotics, and a variety of inhalers, but I was frustrated at simply managing my daughter’s symptoms with medication and not actually seeing any progress in her health. We received no nutritional or lifestyle advice.

NUI Galway to host virtual Open Scholarship Week

Thu, May 07, 2020

NUI Galway will host a virtual Open Scholarship Week (OSW2020) to showcase the importance of research and education that is accessible to everyone. The event will take place online from May 11 to 15.

Open Scholarship is a global movement towards research and educational practices that are collaborative and transparent. The aim is to make research and educational resources such as publications, data, research outputs, and teaching and learning resources, publicly available as early as possible, as well as actively encouraging participation in the research process by the general public and co-creation of knowledge.

'In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity'

Thu, May 07, 2020

In the words of Albert Einstein, “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity”, while these words may not currently fully resonate with Leaving Cert students, and their families, there may be opportunities available which could have otherwise been missed. Leaving Certificate students considering attending third level in the autumn will have given some consideration to financial implications; if they haven’t, then their parents probably have. It may take time to apply for scholarships and/or grants, and you could take this opportunity to explore potential financial supports which could be available to support you when studying in third level. The Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is certainly an opportunity for many, along with specific support available directly from your third level institution of choice.

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