The boy from the Jes, who became the voice of Germany

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

The late Billy Naughton, College Road, said he spluttered into his cup of tea, when he instantly recognised the upper-class, nasal drawl, of William Joyce reporting continuous Nazi victories on Radio Hamburg, Reichsrundfunk, during its English-language broadcast in October 1939. He was ridiculed as ‘Lord Haw-Haw’ and was the butt of Musical Hall jokes, yet he was listened to and despised for his clever mix of fact and lies.

The Galway Woolen Mills

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

In 1895, the Galway Woolen Mills opened in Newtownsmith on land that was owned by Marcella Burke. The project was set up to provide employment, especially for young women, rather than to generate profits. Fr Dooley, the diocesan administrator, was the driving force behind the project and it was known locally as “Fr Dooley’s Mill’ long after he died in 1911. He took over three houses in order to build the mill. The hours were long and the pay was not great, 7/6 for women and 18 shillings for men.

Hotel Newport - Great value within easy reach

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

As the evenings close in, and our spare time is limited to the standard weekend, with maybe an extra day thrown in if we are lucky, I always prefer to look for a short break in a destination that can be reached in little more than an hour.

Japan is set to reopen to tourists next week

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

If you want to experience a unique and dynamic culture that effortlessly combines the ultra-modern with deep tradition, soon-to-reopen Japan offers just that.

Discover the delights of vibrant Tokyo, the ultimate futuristic cityscape, admire breathtaking Mount Fuji, the icon of Japan, explore Japan's ancient history in Kyoto, and its more sobering recent past in Hiroshima.

Love yourself, love your bed

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Loving yourself requires a long-term commitment to the triumvirate of health — proper nutrition, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. When you really want to treat yourself, you may even invest in the occasional pampering or luxury experience to reward yourself and recharge.

The Kingfisher Club has everything you need to get in shape and improve your health

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

The Kingfisher Club is more than just a gym, it is a Gold Standard award winning leisure centre with excellent facilities and offers everything you need. From a fully equipped gym and 25m heated swimming pool to more than 100 virtual Les Mills fitness classes a week, Kingfisher gives you everything you need to improve your physical and mental health.

Bring your garden indoors for winter

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Keen horticulturalists are being urged to bring their gardens inside and protect vulnerable plants during the colder months ahead.

Heart-warming Heartstopper is a deserved hit

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Heartstopper is a Netflix original TV series based on the graphic novel series by Alice Osman. Originally a webcomic on Tumblr and Tapas, volumes 1 and 2 of the books was published by Hachette Children’s Group in 2019. It’s a story of ‘boy meets boy, boys become friends, boys fall in love.’ Both the books and show demonstrate the feeling of first love, friendships, coming out, and mental health. One season of the show has been released, with seasons two and three confirmed by Netflix.

Coláiste Muire Máthair — your new school adventure starts here

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Starting a new school is a landmark moment in the life of a child. It can be a daunting prospect, filled with anxiety and excitement. However, it is also the beginning of a new adventure, a chance to make new friends, to try new sports and activities, to learn new subjects, a time to stand on your own two feet with a newly-found air of independence.

ATU engineering lecturer wins Learning Technologist of the Year award

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway-Mayo civil engineering lecturer Dr Wayne Gibbons has won a prestigious award for creating and developing a suite of digital open badges to enhance a module to keep students motivated throughout their studies and increase their employability.

Coláiste Éinde — supporting students to reach their potential

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Coláiste Éinde is a co-educational, voluntary, secondary school situated in Salthill. The school caters for boys and girls from first year to Leaving Certificate, including an optional transition year programme. For nearly a century, the school has helped students mature into young adults with a balance of skills, knowledge, experience, and values that enables them to enjoy fulfilling lives and rewarding careers. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Galway, today’s vibrant school community continues in this proud tradition of excellence in education.

The Department of Education, in its latest Whole School Evaluation, praised the school’s positive atmosphere of care, support, and affirmation. Coláiste Éinde’s dedicated staff provide an extensive programme of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to support the holistic development of students, in addition to the wide variety of subjects on offer at both Junior and Senior Cycles. Coláiste Éinde is proud of its happy and positive environment which ensures that all its students are cherished equally and allowed to develop their own individuality in a comfortable and safe setting. Parents are encouraged to show a keen interest in their children’s education and parent-teacher liaison is viewed as vital in encouraging progress.

Master maths and English with Kumon

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

The Kumon maths and English programmes are individually tailored to students of all ages and abilities. The aim of these worksheet based programmes is to discover the potential of each individual and develop their ability to the maximum.

Moores Butchers now open in Terryland

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Moores Butchers, situated in Terryland Shopping Centre, offers a wide variety of locally grown products including dairy and gluten free options at affordable prices.

Bananas still top choice for babies and toddlers

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Bananas are still the top choice of parents when it comes to picking a baby and toddler snack food, according to the results of the National Parenting Product Awards competition.

For the eighth time in the competition’s nine year history, Freddy Fyffes – the popular pre-packed bananas from Irish banana producer Fyffes – was the winner in the Feeding and Weaning section, based on research conducted among parents and industry experts.

Enjoy a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, in Gorse Eatery

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

By Róisín Kilroy
Nestled away in rolling hills and a perfectly groomed golf course, is Gorse Eatery based in the top floor of Barna Golf Club.

Nestled away in rolling hills and a perfectly groomed golf course, is Gorse Eatery based in the top floor of Barna Golf Club.

Hotel Newport - Great value within easy reach

Wed, Oct 05, 2022

As the evenings close in, and our spare time is limited to the standard weekend, with maybe an extra day thrown in if we are lucky, I always prefer to look for a short break in a destination that can be reached in little more than an hour.

Doomsday Prep: The Irish Chapter

Tue, Oct 04, 2022

*Contributed Article.
The idea of preparation is something that’s central to the human experience. Baking a cake, going running, and taking exams, among thousands of other things, are all activities that require care in their undertaking. For many of us, though, it’s probably fair to say that preparation isn’t our best skill. Others take the concept to its logical extreme by making plans for the most unlikely scenarios.

The idea of preparation is something that’s central to the human experience. Baking a cake, going running, and taking exams, among thousands of other things, are all activities that require care in their undertaking. For many of us, though, it’s probably fair to say that preparation isn’t our best skill. Others take the concept to its logical extreme by making plans for the most unlikely scenarios.

‘A pale granite dream, afloat on its own reflection’

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Mitchell Henry’s final days in Kylemore were sad ones. His adored wife Margaret had died at 45 years-of-age, and rested in a simple brick mausoleum in the grounds of his palatial Kylemore Castle. His political life, into which he put a great deal of personal effort, advocating on behalf of all Irish tenants the rights for them to own their own land, was out manoeuvred by Charles Stewart Parnell and the Land League. Henry described the Land League methods as ‘dishonest, demoralising and unchristian’. He probably was not surprised to lose his Galway seat in the general election of 1885. He blamed ‘Parnalite intimidation’.

The Corrib Hosiery Factory

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

This factory was situated in Newtownsmith in a tall building that later became part of the ESB complex. It was quite a big employer of the day in the city, employing mostly young girls and women.

Health and fitness maxims

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

I just brainstormed some health and fitness maxims or quick ideas that I hope give you something to think about. My goal with this article is that a few of these maxims might resonate with you and make you delve deeper into that subject. Here they are.

1. Don't charge your phone in your room. It will ruin your sleep. Use a stopwatch for an alarm. Leave your phone in another room.

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