Look fabulous with Modella Fashion

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Modella Fashion, located in Corrandulla village, Co Galway, has a great range of dresses, suits, separates and more to help you look fabulous for any occasion.

Brown Thomas Galway welcomes Gym Goddess pop-up

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Brown Thomas Galway has an exciting pop-up with sustainable Irish leisurewear brand, Gym Goddess, in store until Friday August 25.

Magnificent Maldives

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

The Maldives, winner of multiple awards in 2020, 2021 and 2022, including the World’s Leading Destination Award, are perfect for an unforgettable break, with some great value currently available on holidays to Kuramathi.

Kuramathi is one of the more popular islands in the Maldives among Irish holidaymakers. Unlike many of the quieter islands in this archipelago, Kuramathi has a variety of restaurants and bars to choose from, along with full diving facilities.

Hyperbaric oxygenation: a natural boost to combat fatigue

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, fatigue has become a common complaint, affecting millions of people worldwide. However, there is a promising solution that offers relief and promotes overall wellbeing: hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT).

Alternatives to the CAO application process as a route to career advancement

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

by Brian Mooney
Ireland was transformed as a society by the introduction of free second-level education more than 50 years ago. It enabled children to build careers based on the pen rather than the shovel, but left in its wake an unhealthy focus on the third-level academic pathway through the CAO application system as the preferred option of the vast majority of parents for their children.

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board announces tertiary degrees in partnership with ATU

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

New access routes for four-degree courses in the West have been announced by Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris.

Apply now for University of Galway MBA scholarships

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) can often be a costly endeavour, and many aspiring professionals may find it challenging to follow their dreams to pursue an MBA, purely on account of the financial element, despite knowing the huge return on investment and gains to be received, when one completes an MBA degree.

G Conboy Electrical covers all your home appliance needs

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

G Conboy Electrical has been a Galway institution since it was opened in 1965 by George and Rita Conboy. With more than 50 years' experience providing home appliance sales and repairs service for all major brands including Hoover, Whirlpool, Neff, Bosch, Hotpoint, Electrolux and many more, G Conboy offers an array of repairs and services.

Operating exclusively from its location on New Road, H91 WP30, the store offers easy access and parking, and customers can call in with their home appliances and the G Conboy Electrical team will check them out and advise on repair or replacement. A wide selection of spare parts for electrical appliances is available; be it a pump for a washing machine or an element for a cooker, G Conboy has you sorted, as well as offering a selection of vacuum cleaner bags.

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at better bedding

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

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

Top hats

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Emma Larkin was interested in art since she was a child. She liked drawing people and animals. She had a particular interest in cartoons and loved creating fun pictures from her favourite shows.

Hyperbaric oxygenation: a crucial intervention for diabetic foot ulcers

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

In Ireland, a nation with approximately 300,000 people living with diabetes, the incidence of amputations among diabetic patients has reached a concerning level. Reports indicate that 671 patients underwent amputations due to diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) last year, which not only results in life-altering consequences for individuals but also poses a significant economic burden on the healthcare system. These statistics emphasize the importance of implementing this evidence-based treatment to tackle this growing crisis.

Cheeseburgers revealed as Galway’s favourite street food

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

A recent survey by HelloFresh reveals that cheeseburgers are Galway's favourite street food. A whopping 41 per cent of the county selected the cheesy classic as their top choice.

Galway Hooker 8-Year-Old whiskey blend officially launched

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Irish whiskey lovers rejoice because there is an enticing new option on the market to savour – the Galway Hooker 8-Year-Old blend.

This month, the Galway Hooker 8-Year-Old whiskey (43.3%) was officially launched, and customers can now enjoy this age-statement offering, a fine whiskey that has been finished in a Banyuls cask from the Basque region.

Dylan Meets – Fintan Hyland of Gourmet Tarts

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

An occasional series of interviews from Dylan McLoughlin

How to prepare for Ireland’s high-level pollen count

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Hay fever sufferers across the nation are being warned to prepare for a very high pollen count. Those with allergies may find themselves succumbing to sneezing, headaches and itchy eyes as a result. However, the experts at Specsavers are here to help with their tips on how to best ease symptoms.

Discover why cruising is such a popular holiday option

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Recent research shows that 70 per cent of holiday makers, when asked, are ready to consider cruising. It can be difficult to know where to start - so many cruise companies, itineraries, cabin types etc.

In memory of Criostóir

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

A ballad is a form of verse, a poem or a song that tells a story. It can be considered either poetic or musical and is written in short stanzas with a rhyming system abcb. These forms of folk songs were often anonymous retellings of local legends, stories of particular events or characters.

Donal Mac Amhlaigh

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Donal Mac Amhlaigh was born on Cappagh Road in Barna on December 10, 1926. His father James was a native of Kinvara who fought with the East Clare Brigade of the IRA in the War of Independence and who later joined the Irish Army. His mother was an Irish speaker, Mary Condon from Cappagh. They had three sons and a daughter in family. Pádraic Ó Conaire was a regular visitor to their house.

The ‘Gaelicising’ of Galway city

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Week II
After 1922, and the establishment of the Irish Free State, the new government took the opportunity to consider the funding and the general structure of the National University of Ireland, of which University College Galway (UCG) was now a constituent college.

Careers in law

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Law can be studied in most universities in Ireland including University of Galway, Galway ATU, Athlone TUS. University of Galway offers a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL), law and business, law criminology and justice, as well as a BA in law which is offered through general arts. Athlone TUS offers a Bachelor’s in law and a Bachelor of business and law. All of these courses provide a comprehensive basis in the core law subjects such as company law, criminal law, constitutional law, law of contract, property law, tort and European law. These are the subjects that are required to sit the solicitor and bar exams.

Many of these university degree courses also offer a work placement or study abroad option which provides an enriching learning experience for the student while also making them more employable. Traditionally, many of those who studied law, went on to study for their solicitor (FE exams) or barrister (Bar entrance) exams and carved out a career either as a barrister or a solicitor. Nowadays, however, there are a lot more alternative law careers available. Becoming a solicitor can take anywhere from three to seven years, depending on the degree a person studied and how a person progresses through their exams. Becoming a barrister is more costly and also involves a one-year work placement commonly known as ‘devilling’ after you have a completed a one-to-two-year Bar course in King’s Inn, Dublin. More information on these pathways can be found on the Law Society webpage for those considering a career as a solicitor, and for those wanting to purse a career as a barrister, they can check out the King’s Inn website.

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