Treat Mum this Mother's Day

Fri, Mar 10, 2017

So Mother's Day is nearly upon us; a day where we show our appreciation for the woman who does so much for us; Mum.

Hats off to style...

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

A Connemara based milliner is drawing on the elegant styles of the 1920s to the 1950s to find inspiration for her hats.

People of the Tribes : Meet Mitch

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

I am a Galway lad through and through. Made the big move in from the parish(Moycullen) a few years ago. Now living in the heart of the city, I truly have fallen in love with this place once again. Most of all,I love the music scene full of quality Bands, DJ's and excellent comedy. With all the festivals and the gigs lined up for this summer, I can wait to see what Galway 20/20 brings. Hon the parish..

Timeless Stripes...

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

          
This season if you want to blaze a fashion trail consider straight stripes. More stripes we hear you say? Yes, stripes will always be a mainstay of any fashionista's spring/summer wardrobe.

Food Festival and Slow Food Galway collaborate on schools ‘Grandmother’s Day’ competition

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The sixth annual Galway Food Festival will take place over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend from the 13–17 April 2017. This year’s festival theme will celebrate the relationship between ‘Food and the Community’ through an innovative food programme of over 100 events, focusing on Galway’s 21st Century cultural identity through food. One such event will see the Festival collaborate with Slow Food Galway to present the ‘Grandmother’s Day Competition’, which takes place on Good Friday during the Festival.

Claregalway heroes

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

In the years following the establishment of the Defence Forces, various classes of Army Reserves were experimented with between 1927 and 1939. In May 1927, a Class A Reserve was formed consisting of NCOs and men transferred to the Reserve. In January 1928, a Class B Reserve was set up with the object of building up the infantry arm of the Defence Forces. One joined voluntarily, but in doing so, committed to three months initial training and one month’s annual training thereafter. This group had practically ceased to exist by 1934.

Passage of time....

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

An interesting story has emerged linking a badly burnt survivor from the SS Athenia, a Galway pharmacy, and Glasgow’s Riverside Museum.

A lively and successful PLC open day at Galway Community College

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Galway Community College had a very successful open day last Tuesday, where city and county schools, mature learners, and those hoping to enhance their professional development visited the college.

Upskill with Galway Executive Skillnet

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Galway Executive Skillnet provides subsidised training courses to local businesses ranging from soft skills to management development. Popular courses include front line managers/assistant managers' development programme, QQI Level 6 award, which is delivered by Leap Leadership. The next course starts in Galway on March 30.

Learning Irish is fun with Cúrsa Gramco

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Cúrsa Gramco is a three week Irish language course run by Séamas Ó Máirtín and his dedicated teachers in St Mary’s College in Galway city. Mr Ó Máirtín decided to set up Cúrsa Gramco so as to make the learning of Irish an enjoyable and positive experience. The course incorporates an understanding of the nuts and bolts of the language so that students become independent learners. Study skills are central to the course so that students learn how to self-assess.

Official launch of new interior systems traineeship tomorrow

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The Galway Roscommon Training Education Board (GRETB) Training Centre and Castle Ceilings Ltd, in partnership with the CIF, are getting people back to work via a City & Guilds Level 2 diploma in interior systems – construction. The official launch of this programme will take place tomorrow, Friday March 10, at 1.30pm in the Castle Ceilings Training Academy in Ballybrit. It will be launched by Tom Parlon of the CIF and many of construction's biggest companies will be in attendance on the day.

Tips to make gardening fun for children

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

As the weather starts to improve, we hope, it is time to get out in the garden and begin the tidy up from the winter months and sow new seeds and plants to harvest during the summer months.

Let’s go karting at Galway City

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Since 2011 Galway’s only indoor karting track has seen thousands of people take to the kart for a go karting session. The track located in the Liosban Industrial Estate, minutes from Eyre Square lets little people of seven years to big people of 77 years have fun go karting, 7 days a week.

Spring cleaning — tips to help declutter the house

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Spring has arrived, the days are getting brighter and for many of us, it is a time to get the house in order after the winter months. De-cluttering is the best way to cut down on mess and get your home looking organised, tidy and clean. However, if like me you are a bit of a hoarder, a good tip is to think, do I need this or is it useful for me or my family now? And if not, consider recycling it by selling it, sending it the charity shop, yard sale or bin!

Hosting a Communion party at home

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

With Communion and Confirmation season just around the corner children and parents are getting ready to celebrate this unique occasion. The church ceremony is usually reserved for immediate family, grandparents and godparents, but after the ceremony, a First Holy Communion party at home is a great way to include your extended family and friends in this special day.

French Beauty in Galway

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Have you heard about your new beauty hot spot in Galway? Petite Beauté is a French beauty salon located in Forster Court in the heart of Galway city.

A flawless finish

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Lancôme New Teint Idole Ultra Wear is its best-selling liquid foundation and is now available in 40 shades, making it easier than ever to find your perfect shade match.

Bye bye frizz

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The First by Sweet Professional is the first straightening system in the world in shampoo form, according to Noel Maher Hair Company.

The long and the short of it

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

by Trevor Crowley
The message is clear: when it comes to your hair a half hearted style simply will not get you anywhere.

The message is clear: when it comes to your hair a half hearted style simply will not get you anywhere.

The world on your plate at One World Tapestry

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Asylum seekers and their children have spent years living in an institutional setting that was designed as a short-term solution. They are accommodated by the State in residential institutions, under a reception system known as Direct Provision. Direct Provision is intended to provide for the welfare of asylum seekers and their families as they await decisions on their asylum application. It ‘directly provides’ essential services, medical care, accommodation, and board with three meals a day provided at set times. When the the system was established in 2000, it was described as an interim solution to the high numbers of asylum seekers entering the State in search of protection, and the growing concerns about the risk of homelessness for that population. More than 15 years later, little has changed in the physical conditions, supports, or treatment of asylum seekers while they remain in these centres.

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