College House and Monastery School

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

This property originally consisted of College House, fronting on Market Street, and the Monastery School to the rear of Bowling Green with the residence of the Patrician Brothers to the east of the enclosed quadrangle and the out offices to the west thereof.

Galway primary school teachers reminded to register for the Blue Star Programme

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Primary school teachers in Galway are being invited this week to register for the Blue Star Programme. In its 14th year, the award-winning programme teaches children about the European Union. To date, more than 1,200 schools and an estimated 200,000 pupils have completed the programme, with 18 schools in Galway participating last year.

Accessing alternative routes into higher education

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

As the Leaving Certificate results are released, many students across Ireland feel a familiar tension. The pressure is intense, as these results often seem like the be-all and end-all, determining future success.

Údarás launches pilot scheme on marine renewable energy and sustainability for transition year students

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

MIDC Páirc na Mara is launching an innovative pilot programme for transition year in seven Gaeltacht secondary schools in Galway for the 2024-2025 school year. This programme will focus on marine renewable energy and sustainability, emphasising sustainable development goals.

2013 camogie captain is Best Dressed at The RDS Dublin Horse Show

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

This year’s Best Dressed winner at the 2024 RDS Dublin Horse Show was Lorraine Ryan Kelly from Galway, who walked away with a €10,000 cash prize from 1664 Blanc. The 2013 Galway senior camogie captain wore a hat by Caitriona King, a bronze lace blouse by Julie Caufield, black trousers by No Name Style, black shoes and a black handbag with gold detailing which she borrowed from her mum.

Aran Island Ferries and Aran Island hospitality to celebrate multiple family business milestones in 2024

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Step into Aran Island Gaeltacht life, where tradition, innovation and technology work hand in hand against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery for a unique and quality tourist experience.

Health expert warns as Google searches for chia seed drinks skyrocket

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The modest chia seed has skyrocketed in popularity within the health and wellness community. Recent Google search data reveals a remarkable 3,214 per cent increase in searches for "how to make chia seed drinks" and "chia seed diet". This dramatic surge underscores the increasing fascination with chia seeds as a versatile and health-boosting superfood. However, Sarah Jefferies, a food safety expert from Pediatric First Aid, cautions against some potential risks.

Blackrock Cottage introduces new dinner menu

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The award-winning team at Blackrock Cottage have introduced some tasty new dishes to their brunch and dinner menus. The popular restaurant at the end of Salthill Promenade has become a firm favourite with foodies all across Galway and beyond, and there is no doubt that this revamped menu will win some more new admirers in the coming weeks and months.

85% of Irish seek workcations, research reveals

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Irish travellers are embracing a new era of exploration, driven by a desire for sun-soaked beach holidays, flexible workcations, and authentic experiences off the beaten path. New research from bunq, Europe’s second-largest neobank, highlights that 56% of Irish consumers prefer beach destinations, while a staggering 85% are eager to combine work and travel, reflecting a new growing trend toward work-life balance. The study also reveals a rising interest in unique and undiscovered destinations, as travellers seek more meaningful and personalised journeys.

Common decorating mistakes that can devalue your home

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Embarking on a DIY painting and decorating project can be a fulfilling endeavour, offering a personal touch to your living space and potentially enhancing your home’s aesthetic and value.

Patrick Murphy’s Herbal Clinic to hold open day for the launch of Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Patrick Murphy's Herbal Clinic invites you to a special event on August 31, where the much-anticipated Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula will be launched. This event, held at the Clayton Hotel in Galway, offers a unique opportunity to discover how this award-winning formula can help with a range of digestive issues.

DBC Chartered Physiotherapy launches women's health physiotherapy

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

DBC Physiotherapy has been at the forefront of delivering personalised and effective care to individuals seeking rehabilitation and pain management solutions in its state of the art rehab facility in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. With a commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of the community, the team are expanding their services to include women’s health physiotherapy led by chartered physiotherapist Maria Weaver.

Maria joined the team at DBC Physiotherapy in Athlone in January 2024, having graduated from Coventry University in the UK and working for 14 years in both the NHS and private practice, where she treated a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including pelvic girdle pain, low back pain in pregnancy and postnatal aches and pains. More recently, Maria has further developed her experience in the women's health field, competing courses to include internal examinations.

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland supports people with an MS diagnosis

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

More than 10,000 people in Ireland are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a complex neurological disorder which affects the central nervous system (CNS) - the brain and the spinal cord.

Top athletes choose HBOT

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) might sound a bit technical but it’s actually pretty straightforward. You sit in a special chamber where the air pressure is higher than normal, allowing your lungs to take in more oxygen than normal. This might seem like a small thing, but this extra oxygen can have some pretty powerful effects on your body.

Enhance your home with a bespoke TV unit

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

TV designs today come in all shapes and sizes but currently the trend is towards long, curved or rectangular flat screen designs. Komandor produces made-to-measure TV units with a variety of different accessories (feet, handles, drawers and small doors) meaning the team can create unique, attractive designs.

To create a TV unit, the team can join together cabinets, bookcases and shelves in many different ways. It does not have to be a stand-alone unit.

Galway Cathedral

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The first bishop of the Diocese was George Browne (1831-1844). He was followed by Lawrence O’Donnell (1844-1855); John McEvilly (1955-1883); Francis Carr (1883-1888); Francis McCormack (1888-1908); Thomas O’Dea (1908-1923); Thomas Doherty (1923-1936); and Michael Browne (1937-1976).

Free schoolbooks ease back to school burden – Dolan

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Free schoolbooks will ease the financial pressures on parents of primary and secondary school students, a Galway Fine Gael Senator has said.

Discover your passion for baking: join the GRETB Bakery Traineeship course

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Galway, a city known for its vibrant culture and warm hospitality, is now offering an enticing opportunity for aspiring bakers to turn their passion into a fulfilling career. Introducing the GRETB Bakery Traineeship Course – your gateway to a world of delectable pastries, aromatic bread, and sweet success.

GRETB presents a new and innovative bakery traineeship. Making baked goods is not just enjoyable and tasty, it can be a way to increase your employability while doing something you love.

Choosing paint colours for a north-facing room: top tips

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

By John Kavanagh, manager, Pat McDonnell Paints – Galway

Best Dressed at the RDS Dublin Horse Show today

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Best Dressed at the RDS Dublin Horse Show takes place on Thursday August 15 where, back by popular demand after an absence of a few years is the Most Creative Hat category sponsored this year by Pichet, a Bib Gourmand restaurant which celebrates fifteen years in business this summer. Over the last decade women (and men) have entered this category wearing ingenious creations, from a hat with a fully working RDS clock tower to one covered in hundreds of paper butterflies.

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