In their green and black jerseys, we remember them still

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Father Tom Burke’s Hurling Club was founded in 1898. It was called after the very famous Galway-born Dominican priest and preacher whose statue can be seen today on Father Griffin Road. Its membership was composed in the main of fishermen from the Claddagh. In their very early days, teams had 21 players.

Night of the Big Wind, or The End of the World

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

There have been violent storms before and since the Big Wind of Sunday 6 to Monday 7 January 1839, but it was generally agreed at the time that nothing comparable could be remembered by the oldest inhabitants of this island.

It began with people noticing that despite a period of dull, cold weather, with light snow showers in the afternoon of that Sunday, it became noticeably warm with a light breeze. By late afternoon it was noted that the air ‘felt like air in a hot house’. About 9 pm strong westerly winds swept over the entire country, developing into hurricane force which raged from about midnight until it finally subsided at about 5am the following morning.

Learn more about the University of Galway MBA at upcoming virtual open evening

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

University of Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will host a virtual MBA open evening on January 19 at 6pm. The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Yvonne Comer, former rugby international, CEO and co-founder at RugbySmarts, and National Businesswoman of the Year Winner STEM 2022, discusses what influenced her decision to undertake an MBA at University of Galway:

University of Galway to hold information event for mature students

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Adult learners considering full-time or part-time studies for the 2023-24 academic year can learn more about their options at an information event being held at University of Galway next week.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks this New Year

Thu, Jan 05, 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.

Build healthy habits for 2023 with Slimming World

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Here are five top tips from Slimming World on how to start making positive changes second nature this year.

Give yourself a margin of safety

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

In late August of 2005, one of the most dangerous tropical storms in history began brewing. The waters of the Gulf of Mexico were unusually warm that month, and the high temperatures transformed the ocean basin into a giant cauldron with the optimal conditions for growth.

Discover the benefits of tai chi

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

The Galway Tai Chi Academy was founded over 25 years ago by Niall O Floinn, currently one of Ireland’s highest qualified tai chi instructors and renowned both nationally and internationally for his expertise and excellent teaching skills.

Italia ‘90 Superstar Toto Schillaci to open exhibition for all the family

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

An exhibition “Chasing the ball” — A display of football stickers featuring Ireland and Italy at the World Cup 1990-2002 will be launched today Thursday at Printworks Building, Dublin Castle.

Seven food scraps you can use in the garden

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

With food prices on the rise and many stretching budgets to buy the essentials, those looking to reduce food waste should make the most of their leftovers by using them in the garden.

Re-using food and leftover waste is not only restricted to composting, which requires time, effort and can be a learning curve for many. There are lots of other efficient ways to utilise food scraps and encourage a thriving garden at the same time.

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Tue, Jan 03, 2023

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Learn more about the University of Galway MBA programme

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

University of Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will host a virtual MBA open evening on January 19 at 6pm. The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Oughterard pupils hold art exhibition

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Scoil Muire Doireglinne recently held an exhibition at Oughterard Courthouse featuring pupils' artwork created as part of the Artist in the School Scheme.

Ukrainian Christmas Eve spider and the Christmas tree

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

You might have heard about the German pickle stories where adults hang a pickle in a Christmas tree and the first child that finds it gets an extra gift. Now if you thought that was unique and culturally different, then you ought to know that Ukrainians put spider webs in their Christmas trees.

Traditions of the Christmas Tree

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Christmas Trees as they came to be now started around the late 1400s into the 1500s. In what’s now Germany (was the Holy Roman Empire then), the Paradise Tree had more decorations on it (sometimes communion wafers, cherries and later pastry decorations of stars, bells, angels, etc. were added) and it even got a new nickname the ‘Christbaum’ or ‘Christ Tree’.

The trees became very popular throughout the country from the mid 1840s, when reports of ‘the Royal tree’ were printed in newspapers. In 1848, a drawing of “The Queen’s Christmas tree at Windsor Castle” was published in the Illustrated London News. It showed Queen Victoria, her German Husband Prince Albert and their young children around a tree which was set-up on a table. The drawing was republished in Godey’s Lady’s Book, Philadelphia in December 1850 (but they removed the Queen’s crown and Prince Albert’s moustache to make it look ‘American’!).

Wilfrid Scawen Blunt in Galway Gaol

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Blunt was an aristocratic English writer, a person of remarkable ability who, as “the best looking man in England was credited with having refreshed the blood of several ancient families”. He was always against colonialism and sympathetic to small nations, so it was no surprise that he became an ardent supporter of Home Rule for Ireland. In 1887, he was in Ireland to study the grievances of the people when he heard that evictions had recommenced on the 56,000-acre estate of Lord Clanricarde in Woodford.

Try some new bubbles for the New Year

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Christmas may be over but there is still lots to celebrate, tubs of chocolates to get through, and lots of TV to watch. Something to sip during all of this sounds good, perhaps something bubbly and refreshing after the big feast.

Magical meringues

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Chocolate dipped meringues are a perfect for festive parties or as a New Year gift. These light sweet treats will melt in your mouth, just like snowflakes in your palm of your hand.

Bring your dining room into the New Year with EZ Living Furniture’s winter sale

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

The year 2023 is almost upon us and with it comes a whole host of new interior trends. Trying to stay up to date with the latest furnishings can be costly, especially if you want to decorate every room in your home. But if you are clever and take advantage of seasonal sales, enhancing your interiors doesn’t have to cost the earth.

Start 2023 on a positive note with a new diary

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

New Year is a time for new beginnings and resolutions. While we may not be the best at sticking to these changes, setting goals and tracking our progress helps to keep us on track.

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