Choose the Dominican Republic for your holiday this year

Wed, Apr 05, 2017

With Summer on the horizon many of us will be looking towards a chance for a get away. Living in Galway, one of the main reasons we want to jump on a plane and fly away is because of the lack of sun. The Canaries, the Balearic Islands, France, and the USA are all destinations we flock to when heading abroad. But have you ever thought about the Dominican Republic (DR)?

Man's best friend

Fri, Mar 31, 2017

Companionship is one of the main reasons we bring a dog into our lives but owning a dog can have several health benefits for you and the family.

Ten ways to take the pain out of homework.

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

"I will do it in a minute," "It's not fair, we get too much", "What's the point of it?". These are all too familiar wails from students when faced with homework.

Fun card games for families to play

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

From Go Fish to Snap nothing beats a family game of cards as an inexpensive activity to do with the kids. Expect loads of laughter and a bit of controversy as you work your way through some of our favourite fun card games for families. All games use a standard 52-card deck.

1. Old Maid

Study tips to help study smart

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

With exams looming for many students stress levels are rising and panic may be setting in. So we have put together some study tips to help study smart and ace those exams.

Tips to encourage a reluctant reader

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

A reluctant reader is someone who can read but has little or no interest in reading beyond what they have to read for school, college or to get through everyday life.

If your child is a reluctant reader, there are ways you can help and encourage them to read for fun and escapism as well as education.

Adventures in Music’s Cushion Concerts for children

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

THE BRILLIANT Galway guitarist Aengus Hackett will give two concerts this weekend as part of Adventures in Music’s current Cushion Concert series for children and families.

The concerts takes place on Saturday at 3.30pm in Áras Uilinn, Church Road, Moycullen, and this Sunday at 2pm in the St Patrick’s Band Hall, Galway city. Aengus’s approach to the guitar and music incorporates infliuecnes from jazz, left-field rock, folk, and African music. Children are encouraged to interact with musicians, ask questions, and see instruments up close and in action.

Michael Newell, The ‘Bicycle Man’

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Michael Newell was born near Headford, and went to school in Roscrea where he played rugby for the school. He emigrated to New Zealand for a while before returning to Galway to take over a premises on Sea Road that had been occupied by Dan Whyte the barber, and his daughter Rita, who taught Irish dancing there. He set up an ice cream parlour that became a great haunt for local teenagers. He made his own ice cream and ice pops but the biggest attraction was the novel (for the time) milk shakes that he made, and then topped them off with strawberries or raspberries or some other fruit. “It was almost impossible to look in the window without feeling a huge need for an ice cream.” He would roll up a piece of paper into the shape of a cone, put a twist on the end of it and pop a measured number of bulls eyes into it, a process which always fascinated the children. He was ahead of his time but he was not really a businessman.

‘A New Israel for Iarchonnacht?’

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Although many of us swallowed hard at Desmond Fennell’s cry for a ‘new Israel for Iarchonnacht’ we knew what he meant. In the 1970s the Irish language was fast slipping away, even in the Connemara Gaeltacht. Of course there were many who cherished Irish. There were Gaeilgeoirí in Dublin and elsewhere who delighted in Irish conversation. I often heard Irish spoken with ease and fluency among shoppers in Galway city.

Exciting opportunity to start your career in information technology with a free Microsoft certified course from GRETB

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

If you are looking to kickstart your career in IT and are currently unemployed then this course from GRETB could be the perfect opportunity for you.

In this Microsoft certified programme you will be introduced to the exciting world of coding using Microsoft C# (C Sharp) and computer networking technology. The 13 week programme is designed for entry level applicants interested in pursuing a career in information technology.

Make the right career move

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Galway Community College (GCC) continues to offer a wide range of PLC courses in business. The college offers courses in all the business QQI awards areas. QQI Level 5 courses in marketing, public relations, and web design, legal and medical secretary, and the new digital marketing course makes GCC a very exciting college to further your education and enhance your career.

GMIT to host free digital skills events as part of Learning Week

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is inviting the public to attend a series of free digital learning events in its Mayo and Galway campuses as part of the national All Aboard 2017 initiative. GMIT is one of 16 higher education institutions hosting the initiative in partnership with Ireland’s National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, including primary and secondary schools, businesses, and community groups.

Easter revision courses at Mill Street

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Enrolments for the Leaving and Junior Cert intensive Easter courses are currently being accepted at The Galway Study Centre in Mill Street. Classes will start on Tuesday morning, April 11, and continue until Saturday, April 15. Bookings will continue to be accepted up to Friday, April 7, provided there are places vacant. However, as many subjects are almost booked out, there is limited availability at this stage.

NUI Galway to host conference on electronic conveyancing and title registration

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

NUI Galway is organising an international conference entitled ‘The Future is Now! eConveyancing and Title Registration’, which will take place in Galway on April 7 and 8. The conference, which will take place in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, will be chaired by Supreme Court Justice Miss Mary Laffoy and Court of Appeal Judge Michael Peart.

Brownes of Tuam

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

The hammer is coming down on pubs across the county. While licensed premises are being sold – the demand has nothing to do with their appeal as working pubs. Closed pubs are being purchased mostly for alternative uses as the supply of pubs in County Galway seems to be far exceeding demand. The trade hit a huge slump in recent times, contributed to by the practice of below cost selling of alcohol in supermarkets.

Innovation and flavour top new PoppySeed spring-summer menu

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

The team at PoppySeed Gourmet Cafés is passionate about making creative homemade food and the new spring-summer menu is its best yet.

Discover authentic Italian cuisine at Venice

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Venice Italian Restaurant is settling into its new, larger, premises at No 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, and this popular eatery is expanding its menu and wine list to celebrate the move.

Spruce up your garden with Colourfence — the ultimate garden fence

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

The holy grail of fencing is transforming gardens across the UK and Ireland. It may do "exactly what it says on the tin" but let's face it, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

In fact, owning a timber fence is not much fun either with costly, time consuming, maintenance and repairs almost every year. The alternative to timber fencing, that goes up and stays up, Colourfence fencing solutions are made from innovative Colourbond steel. This fencing is virtually maintenance free — just give it an occasional wash down with water to keep it looking as good as new, so you never need to pick up that paintbrush again.

Tile store in Oranmore – Spellman TBW really is a one-stop shop

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Spellman Tiles Bathrooms and Wood Flooring in Oranmore invites people to visit its showroom where they can view a wide range of wall and floor tiles, bathroom suites, and shower enclosures as well as a wide range of solid, engineered, and laminate flooring.

Spring flooring sale now on at G Furniture

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

G Furniture and Carpets in Northpoint on the Tuam road has some really good offers available in its spring carpet and flooring sale. The company guarantees the best value for money in Galway in carpets and furniture, with a brilliant selection of carpets and vinyl flooring available at amazing not to be beaten prices. Mardi gras 100 per cent wool carpet in a range of colours, plain and striped, was €35sq yard, now available at €11.99sq yard. Room size carpet ends are available from €49 and bedroom carpets start from €4.99 sq yard. It also has a large selection of quality new season rugs available at sale prices.

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