Scoil Íde, seventy years a-growing

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

On this day 70 years ago, June 1 1953, Scoil Íde opened for the first time. In 1952, the Sisters of Jesus and Mary purchased Allen’s Hotel on Dalysfort Road which had been run by John and Angela Allen. It had at one time been known as Daly’s Fort House, a high-class hotel run by a Mrs Galbraith. She sold it to a Mr Miller of Persse’s Distillers who used it as a private house and he sold it on to the Allens. Many will remember it as the place where Bruce Woodcock, the English Heavyweight champion, trained for his famous fight with Máirtín Thornton.

Reading messages before Hitler saw them

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Week III
Not only was Emily Anderson regarded as the best codebreaker working at the Government Code and Cypher School (GCCS) at Bletchley Park, she had an instinct for recruitment. She brought several brilliant codebreakers on board. One discovery was the remarkable Patricia Bartley who at 24 years of age, made the surprising breakthrough into the German diplomatic code, known as ‘Floradora’, a sister code to the better-known German military code, Enigma.

How to become a psychologist in Ireland

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. Psychology is a very popular course choice both at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Ireland. There is a Bachelor of Science in Psychology available at University of Galway, ATU Galway, and TUS Athlone. All of these courses are four year (Level 8) degree courses, offering work placements in a variety of settings in year 3, which will improve any student’s employability.

GCC to offer degree course in science and engineering with ATU outside the CAO system

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Galway Community College (GCC) has announced its involvement in the delivery of a four-year science degree programme in collaboration with Atlantic Technological University, as part of the new tertiary programme initiative announced by the Minister for Higher and Further Education, Simon Harris, earlier this year.

Multiple sport and fitness qualifications are available at Galway Community College

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Get all the qualifications you need for a career in the sport and fitness sector at Galway Community College. GCC has the widest range of fitness courses in the west.

Meet your surgeon — Dr Kevin McDonald of Tir na nOg Clinic

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Welcome to Tir na nOg Clinic, a family-run establishment specialising in hair transplant surgery. At the forefront of the clinic is Dr Kevin McDonald, a highly skilled and dedicated surgeon with an unwavering commitment to his craft. Hailing from Baldoyle in Dublin, Dr Kevin pursued his medical education at the University of Galway (then UCG), where he completed his studies in 1999. His expertise lies in cardiothoracic surgery, the field he specialised in after graduating.

Increase general health and wellbeing with Oxygeneration

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Hyperbaric oxygenation has been around for decades but is once again gaining popularity due to the multiple health benefits it provides in a safe, non-invasive way. This innovative treatment has gained recognition for its ability to enhance general health and wellbeing. One notable advantage of hyperbaric oxygenation is its antibacterial effect on the body.

Lose up to two stone and keep it off with System 10's ten week programme

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can help you transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

How to deal with exam stress

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

National mental health charity Turn2Me has published seven tips on dealing with exam stress on its website, ahead of the upcoming Leaving Cert. The charity said that these last few days before the Leaving Cert are crucial for students to prepare to perform to the best of their abilities, but emphasised that this can only be done when they also take care of their mental health.

Galway adults urged to get blood pressure check 'before damage is done'

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging people in Galway to have their blood pressure checked as part of a new campaign to drive awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure.

Top tips for bank holiday barbecue safety

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Safefood ambassador Nico Reynolds is offering practical tips on how to safely enjoy a barbecue over the bank holiday weekend.

New whiskey distillery approved for Carna

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Údarás na Gaeltachta has welcomed Galway County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a whiskey distillery, shop, café, tasting bar and heritage centre at Páirc Ghnó Charna, Roisín na Maithniach, Carna. Údarás had applied for planning permission for the facility on behalf of Drioglann Iarthar na Gaillimhe Teoranta.

Sizzling summer vibes — Queen Street barbecues are perfect for all events

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

With summer in full swing, it’s time to gather your friends, family, clients, and colleagues together and fire up the barbecue.

Equipped with a fully functional outdoor barbecue and surrounded by a stunning private courtyard, make Queen Street your summertime party location. Conveniently located just off Eyre Square, this city centre venue is the perfect place for your special event.

Discover the rich heritage of Gran Canaria

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Clodagh Connolly from Fahy Travel has recently returned from a trip to Gran Canaria, in conjunction with the Spanish tourist office.

Shannon Airport is gearing up for surge this June Bank Holiday

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Shannon Airport is gearing up for a surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming June Bank Holiday weekend, when over 42,000 passengers are expected to travel through the airport.

The airport has forecasted an impressive 18.5% increase in passenger numbers over the June Bank Holiday period compared to the same period last year, up 3 per cent on the same period in 2019.

Preparing for the Leaving Cert

Mon, May 29, 2023

Two weeks to the Exams.
For Leaving Cert students, school days are now over, and the stark reality of sitting English Paper 1 at 9.30am in two weeks’ time is staring you in the face.

Miss Anderson of the Foreign Office

Thu, May 25, 2023

Week II
Shortly after the 1916 Rising, and two years into the First World War, Galway, along with all other towns in Ireland, was on edge. The authorities regarded with suspicion people who had expressed nationalist sympathies, or even more scary, if they were German. The week long Easter Rising had taken place on April 24 until 29th, when three months later the notorious Battle of the Somme began on July 1 which would grind on until November.* People tended to see enemies everywhere.

Tomás Bán and Helena Concannon

Thu, May 25, 2023

Tomás Bán and his wife Helena made an outstanding contribution to the cultural enrichment of Galway, and indeed of the country generally, in the first half of the last century.

GIY aims to deliver GROW At School programme in primary schools across Connacht

Thu, May 25, 2023

The not-for-profit social enterprise Grow It Yourself (GIY) is aiming to raise €1 million in order to deliver the food education and mental health programme GROW At School in primary schools across the country for the academic year 2023/24.

Schools mark National Confidence Day

Thu, May 25, 2023

Positivity, empowerment, encouragement and hope will be the focus in schools today (Thursday), when children will get to celebrate National Confidence Day in classrooms across the country.

A host of Irish celebrities have come together to participate in an inspirational and motivational half hour show, produced by STARCAMP with Gala Retail for the children of Ireland, with contributions from An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, Alisha Weir (Matilda in the movie by the same name), Rory’s Stories and Cillian O’Connor, an Irish favourite in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent.

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