Deiseanna Suimiúla agus Éagsúla le linn na hIdirbhliana

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Cuireann an Idirbhliain i gColáiste Chroí Mhuire réimse leathan de chúrsaí éagsúla agus tarraingteacha ar fáil a ligeann do dhaltaí rud éigin nua a thriail, a gcuid scileanna agus spéiseanna a fhorbairt, muinín a chothú agus scileanna fíorshaoil a fhoghlaim. Seo roinnt samplaí den obair atá ar bun:

Galway's Continental Drift

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

What events must have taken place for you to be able to kick a pebble down the street? You might think, 'It was the construction guys that laid the gravel down, so it was all thanks to them'.

Exploring STEM in TY

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

My interest in vaccines and science began at a young age. However, it is only now in Transition Year that I have had the chance to explore this interest properly.

‘20th Century Boys’

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Traditional Irish music in the mid-20th century did not enjoy the revered position it now holds in Galway.

Alice Perry - An engineering pioneer

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The life of Alice Perry, the first woman in Ireland and the United Kingdom to graduate with an engineering degree, is a significant chapter in the history of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

An raibh a fhios agat??

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Teach an Spidéil
Is mainéar stairiúil é Teach an Spidéil atá lonnaithe le taobh Abhainn Bholuisce. Tá baint aige leis an teaghlach mór le rá, na Muirisigh.

Is mainéar stairiúil é Teach an Spidéil atá lonnaithe le taobh Abhainn Bholuisce. Tá baint aige leis an teaghlach mór le rá, na Muirisigh.

A man for every nation but his own

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

William Joyce was born in 1906 in Brooklyn New York to Michael Francis Joyce - a naturalised US citizen - and Gertrude Emily Brooke. However, in 1909 the Joyce family returned to their native Galway.

'I need a hero'

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

It’s a good year to be a superhero fan. You don’t need to be neck deep in the geek swamp to hear about all the new projects that we're being absolutely spoiled with these coming months.

Seapoint - A landmark for generations

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Along the Salthill Prom, Seapoint Casino and Arcade has stood as a landmark of fun and community for generations.

Established in 1949, the original building began as the Seapoint Ballroom and Restaurant, officially opening on July 17, 1949, by Joe Costelloe, the then Mayor of Galway. It was built by Noel Finan, who bought the site and transformed what had once been seawater baths into a grand entertainment venue that helped put Salthill on the map.

An Saol mar a Bhí

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

An Fharraige
le Emma Ní Churraoin

My experience of TY as a student with a learning disability

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Transition Year helps people learn about themselves and to move from one stage to another, whether it’s the stress of the Junior Cycle or not knowing what you want to become in future.

As a student with a learning difficulty, for example dyslexia and autism, TY has helped by challenging me to learn.

Scéalta ón Saol mar a bhí

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

An Chathair agus Coill Rua
le Michael Mac Niocaill

The benefits of youth camps and clubs within local community centres

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Within recent years, children have been spending less time playing with friends outside, and because of advancing technology, children currently over-rely on social media platforms to interact with their friends, much to the detriment of their physical and mental development. Gaps are worryingly appearing in a child’s ability to socialise and communicate with peers and adults.

Phoenix Stage School

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway is known for the arts and, as such, provides many opportunities across the county for the youth to get involved in performing arts. Phoenix Stage School is the perfect place to get onto the stage while learning valuable life lessons, performance and dance. It’s more than just a stage school, though; it’s a second home.

The history of Father Griffin

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Born in Galway in 1892 to Thomas Griffin and Mary Kyne, Father Michael Griffin had a very nondescript childhood, attending public school before being ordained in 1917.

Galway ranked second in Ireland's best pubs for fireside cosiness this winter

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

From city breaks in the capital to breezy coastal escapes, Irish pubs are a major calling card for winter holidaymakers looking to escape the cold while they explore the country’s beautiful landscapes.

A new study has analysed over 8,900 online reviews of pubs across Ireland to reveal the best cities for pubs offering fireside cosiness, helping people plan their trips this winter.

Transform your patio with QOLA

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

QOLA want to make your outdoor patio area as usable as the rest of your home. Based here in Galway, they specialise in high-quality aluminium verandas, pergolas and louvred roofs designed for Irish weather and Irish living.

Get the low-down on non-standard home insurance cover

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Most home insurance policies are designed for ‘standard’ homes, but not every home is considered standard. Whether the property is built with timber frames, has a flat roof or is a listed building, it may fall outside what is considered to be ‘standard’ in insurance.

The invisible details that define a great kitchen

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

When planning a new kitchen, most homeowners focus first on colour, cabinetry style or worktops. Yet the kitchens that truly stand the test of time are rarely defined by what you see, but by what you do not see.

According to the design team at Mark Lohan Kitchens, the difference between a kitchen that looks good and one that works beautifully lies in the invisible details.

'My heart health: A helpful guide to taking care of your heart'

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

National stroke and heart charity, the Irish Heart Foundation, has announced the publication of ‘My heart health: A helpful guide to taking care of your heart’, at an event in Westside Library in Galway.

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