Transition year: Is it a good idea?

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Transition year is a popular choice for students when they complete the Junior Certificate. Since its introduction in 1974, the programme has grown rapidly, now being offered at 75 per cent of schools nationwide. Teenagers are given the perfect opportunity to mature, acquire new skills, and gain both work and life experience. All well and good, but is it really a good idea?

Still your mind at Fernwood

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

What better place to still the mind and replenish the body than in the heart of Connemara?

Best Cellars Price Drop at Cavavin

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The team at Cavavin want customers to enjoy great wines at the best price. That is why they have introduced Best Cellars - Price Drop, taking customers' favourite wines and giving them even better value.

This week's wines are:

Magnetti's Salthill marks one year in business

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

This weekend, Magnetti's Salthill is celebrating its first year in business. Over the past year brothers Sean and Marco Magnetti have brought a real touch of Rome to Salthill. The restaurant has seen remarkable success and is well-liked by both locals and visitors thanks to its authentic Roman “pizza al taglio” and breathtaking location on the Salthill Promenade overlooking Galway Bay.

Festive treats at the Maldron Hotel Sandy Road

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us. Why not let the team at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road help you to celebrate this Christmas season.

Relive the roaring 20s over brunch in Queen Street

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Walking into the Queen Street restaurant in the Victoria Hotel, is like getting a glimpse of Galway in the roaring 1920s, but with all of the creature comforts of the modern day.

Spooktacular cookies

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Get the children screaming with delight this Halloween with these spooky sweet treats from Siúcra. They are frighteningly delicious.

Enjoy some home-cooked chips this weekend

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Home-cooked chips are a deliciously simple way to enjoy locally grown potatoes, either with a main meal or as a stand-alone snack.

Top quality Irish furniture and expert service at Better Bedding

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The new look Better Bedding on the Sean Mulvoy Road has a reputation for providing quality pieces at affordable prices. Making a purchase here means that the new addition will not only complement, but in many cases transform your home for the better. It will also stand the test of time.

Breast cancer reconstruction surgery

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Hyperbaric oxygenation helps with breast cancer treatment complications in so many ways that it is invaluable to know that it’s covered by Irish Life Health at OxyGeneration.

Lose up to 18lb in System 10's six week programme

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can 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.

Exercise can revolutionise your pelvic health

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

A wonderful company from Galway, IPPM, founded by Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist and clinical specialist in women’s and men’s health, is providing an affordable solution for incontinence and other pelvic conditions for women and men.

Bye bye dry eyes, hello hydration

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Many people get dry eyes. It is not usually serious and there are things you can do to help. You may have dry eyes if your eyes are itchy, sore, gritty, red, blurry, sensitive to light, or more watery than normal.

Them bones them bones need....loading!

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Oestrogren is the female body’s natural bone builder. Without oestrogen this bone building activity is interrupted and bone loss is accelerated. For this reason pre/post menopausal women are at increased risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis). As bone loss is silent, it is imperative to be proactive in managing bone health during the menopause and beyond.

A lone figure at Bohermore cemetery

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

William Joyce recorded his final broadcast on April 30 1945 as the last great battle of the war raged. Russian troops, after a desperate struggle, finally wrenched Berlin from the grip of the Nazis. The once great city was then little more than streets of rubble. In an iconic World War II photograph Soviet troops fly the Soviet flag over the Reichstag May 2 1945.

An historic air mail flight from Galway to Berlin

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Ninety years ago, on October 22, 1932, a Fox Moth plane piloted by Captain Armstrong took off from Oranmore carrying mails and two passengers, Peggy Kenny and Kitty Curran, thus starting the first Irish-Continental European air mail delivery and the first passenger service. The mails were handed to the pilot by the postmaster Mr C Lynch. Bad weather at Athlone meant they had to fly blind a few hundred feet above ground for some time. This ‘feeder’ part of the overall journey was sponsored by Galway Harbour Board to the tune of £80. The flight took 55 minutes, it took the ladies four hours to get home on the train.

University of Galway launches new civic engagement scholarship

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

University of Galway has launched the first civic engagement scholarship in an Irish higher education institution, cementing its position as a centre for excellence in engaging students in societal change, social impact, and building civic skills.

Do you want a job in a pharmacy?

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The pharmacy retail counter assistant course has been running for 20 years at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway. The course regularly provides staff to pharmacies in both full and part time positions as pharmacy assistants, cosmetic sales assistants, and pharmacy managers. Over 80 per cent of course graduates have secured employment in pharmacies.

This course will give you extensive knowledge of over the counter (OTC) medicines and a 10 week full time placement in a pharmacy where you will work as part of a pharmacy team which gives invaluable experience of the job and may also offer an opportunity to pursue a pharmacy technician qualification in the future.

How to Pick Out the Perfect Fragrance for Her

Mon, Oct 17, 2022

Searching for the perfect gift for a special lady in your life? Fragrance is always a safe bet. However, unless you're absolutely certain about her preferred perfume, choosing fragrance can be a minefield. Not sure what her signature scent is? Can't discern the difference between warm and woody perfumes? Not to worry. Our guide breaks down all the basics, giving you the best chance of singling out the right scent for her.

Furnish your living room for less with these essentials

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Why do we always find ourselves in the living room? Well, it may be because this particular room can fulfil a number of different functions. After all, it’s where we typically entertain guests and ourselves. We socialise, relax, watch TV, and sometimes play board games in this space. Some will even use this area for homework and casual dining too, so it’s no surprise that it will need to be redecorated and furnished more often than other rooms in the home.

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