Street festivals

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

The first street festival held during the Quincentennial year of 1984 in Galway was organaised by High Street, Cross Street, and Quay Street from April 23 to 29. It was opened by Mayor Michael Leahy with the Army Pipe Band, St Patrick’s Brass band, St Patrick’s Boys' Band, Renmore Brass Band, and the Dockers Fife and Drum Band all playing on the streets. Later that evening, Gerry Macken’s Big Band played to a huge crowd from the back of a large truck which was drawn up across the street at the crossroads.

How Aran looked in the 1930s

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

When Thomas H Mason stepped onto the pier at Kilronan, Inishmór, in the summer of 1932, he described his feelings of surprise and sense of confusion. Writing in his masterly The Islands of Ireland * he realised that he was plunged into an Ireland he did not recognise. As an Irishman coming from the east coast, and geographically still in Ireland - he believed that he could have been 1,000 miles from Dublin.

You never know what you can find at Galway's markets!

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

After the madness of July, Galway embraces the slow pace of life and chill vibes that August provides the city and county.

Street festivals

Wed, Aug 14, 2019

The first street festival held during the Quincentennial year of 1984 in Galway was organaised by High Street, Cross Street, and Quay Street from April 23 to 29. It was opened by Mayor Michael Leahy with the Army Pipe Band, St Patrick’s Brass band, St Patrick’s Boys' Band, Renmore Brass Band, and the Dockers Fife and Drum Band all playing on the streets. Later that evening, Gerry Macken’s Big Band played to a huge crowd from the back of a large truck which was drawn up across the street at the crossroads.

How Aran looked in the 1930s

Wed, Aug 14, 2019

When Thomas H Mason stepped onto the pier at Kilronan, Inishmór, in the summer of 1932, he described his feelings of surprise and sense of confusion. Writing in his masterly The Islands of Ireland * he realised that he was plunged into an Ireland he did not recognise. As an Irishman coming from the east coast, and geographically still in Ireland - he believed that he could have been 1,000 miles from Dublin.

At that time he had never seen a currach, nor men and women dressed in home-made clothes, woven and knitted from the wool of their own sheep. Their features, he observed, were somewhat different from people on the mainland. They all spoke in Irish. ‘I felt a sense of wonder and interest which is common to travellers in strange places.’ As time passed by, of course, and Thomas found comfortable lodgings with Mrs McDonagh in Kilmurvey, he began to explore the Aran islands at his leisure. He became charmed by its spectacular landscape, the people and their stories.

Cad é an scéal? @ The Skeff!

Wed, Aug 14, 2019

On Friday 20th September at 7 pm,The Skeff invites you to join us in an exploration of common words and phrases and where their boozy origins come from. The title of the event “Cad é an scéal” translates from Irish as “What’s the story?” and they will have liquid refreshment from The Skeff’s own aptly titled “Scéal Ale” and also from Pearse Irish Whiskey.

NOCTURIA (FREQUENCY OF URINATION AT NIGHT) *CAN MICRO-IMMUNOTHERAPY HELP?*

Wed, Aug 14, 2019

DR. BHATTI IS THE FIRST DOCTOR IN IRELAND TO PRACTISE MICRO-IMMUNOTHERAPY.

People of the Tribes: Meet Eoin.

Tue, Aug 13, 2019

''I'm originally from Roscommon and have been living in Galway the last 5 years and I can't get enough of it. I've always had a soft spot in Galway in my heart, it's just so friendly, there is always something happening and the city is always alive. The atmosphere is just so electric. I love helping charities, I volunteer with Pieta House and many others, I always go out of my way to help other people''.

Let There Be Height

Tue, Aug 13, 2019

One of the most useful things you can do when planning garden improvements is thinking about how to introduce height into space. It’s such a useful element of design and can completely transform a garden, making it so much more interesting – but there are a few things to keep in mind if you want it to really work for you.

Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice, clients can now avail of Phone & Online Counselling from the comfort & privacy of their own homes.

Mon, Aug 12, 2019

Introductory offer: Phone & Online Counselling via a private and secure platform for adults.

Resolving Conflict and reducing stress

Fri, Aug 09, 2019

Are you ready to connect with your own authentic power and find stillness within? Are you Willing to communicate from your heart while navigating the complexity of human relationships? If you would like to bring peace into your life discover how empowering resolutions can help.

Have a healthy meal with Freshii

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Freshii, the global leader in the healthy restaurant category, is now serving healthy breakfasts on Cross St, Galway. The nutritionist designed menu, has something for everyone with a range of delicious bowls, burritos, and smoothies.

Pádraicíns

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

At this time of year many of us find ourselves making the pilgrimage to Connemara to drop our offspring out to the Gaeltacht to brush up on their Irish language skills. An excellent stopping off point for lunch or dinner is Pádraicíns Bar & Restaurant overlooking Galway Bay.

Eat, drink, dance with The Works At Massimo

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Enjoy a funky and lively atmosphere at one of Galway’s most beloved bars, Massimo - the perfect spot for your next party or social event.

NUI Galway researchers invite the public to lead on virtual clinical trial

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

The Health Research Board - Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN), based in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at NUI Galway has launched The People’s Trial, which challenges the public to get involved in creating, designing, and running their very own fun clinical trial.

Big is beautiful at Rocca Tiles

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Check out the new ranges of large and extra-large format tiles at Rocca Tiles.

I combined my scientific career with natural medicine and founded my own company

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

I graduated from CNM in nutrition, naturopathy, and herbal medicine. CNM was my first college of choice because it provided a comprehensive academic programme with practical hands-on clinic experience, while allowing me to complete it while working full-time as a post-doctoral researcher. Also, CNM courses are recognised and accredited internationally.

School transitioning wellbeing and resilience workshops with Next Step Forward

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

On Monday August 12 health and wellbeing expert Dorothy Scarry, a qualified primary and secondary teacher, will host a wellbeing and resilience workshop in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel.

The objective of the workshop is to enable students to begin to take ownership of their personal wellbeing and resilience through identifying stressors and establishing a plan for interventions for themselves that they can maintain while they make the school transition and beyond. The practical aspects of starting secondary school, such as dealing with new teachers, timetables, movement between rooms, homework, etc, are also covered in part three of the workshop. Everyone will leave the workshop with a bespoke personal wellbeing plan.

Lifesavers all

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Tuesday November 20, 1984, was a sad day in Galway. It was the day Jimmy Cranny died, and though he had no family, his extended family of many thousands of people he had taught to swim mourned him and marked the passing of a legend. He could be seen at the seashore virtually every evening of the summer for many, many, years teaching children the basics of swimming, and as some of them progressed to competitive swimming, he provided early morning training sessions for them at the canal on a daily basis.

Dear Mr Semple I am that girl……

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Anne Root (formerly Browne) was about 16 years-of-age when she went to work for the Blakes at Menlo Castle. She was employed as a housemaid, and joined two other house staff, a parlourmaid, and a cook Delia Earley, with whom she shared an attic room. She and Delia became warm friends, and shared a terrifying ordeal when they were trapped together on the roof of the castle as it burnt in a raging fire on July 26 1910.

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