Doors done properly – and everything that goes with them

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Doors are one of the most used elements in any home or building, yet they’re often treated as an afterthought. Whether internal or external, a door needs to perform properly long after the installation is finished.

Get your garden looking spectacular for spring with Colourfence

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Light up your life with the 'Citylites' showroom at Peter Curran Electric

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Peter Curran Electric Ltd is Galway’s largest electrical wholesaler, with its 'Citylites' domestic lighting showroom catering to all manner of household lighting tastes and needs.

Ballybane’s destination for award-winning kitchen design

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Ballybane has become a recognised hub for craftsmanship, design and local enterprise, and it is here that Mark Lohan Kitchens has established its Galway showroom — a destination space for homeowners across the city and county planning kitchens for the years ahead.

Transform your home and garden in style with Álainn Home & Garden Solutions Ltd

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Álainn Home & Garden Solutions Ltd is proud to be part of the thriving business community in Ballybane, providing high?quality home and garden improvement solutions from its base in the SCCUL Enterprise Centre.

Happy feet equals a happy life with Footwise Podiatry

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

When people suffer from foot pain, it can cause great discomfort and inhibit their quality of life. For the team at Footwise Podiatry, Ballybane, their priority is to ensure that patients receive the best care so they can leave the clinic satisfied and pain-free.

The Athy Doorway

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

The Athy family is of great antiquity in Galway. According to Hardiman they were “From the earliest times highly respectable." They are descended from Gerard de Athee who was born in France at Athee sur Cher. He was a well-known knight and military leader for Richard the Lionheart, King of England.

Level up your career with a Postgraduate degree from ATU

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is inviting prospective students to explore its wide range of postgraduate opportunities with applications open this February for courses starting in September 2026.

Register for beginner bodhrán course now

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing bodhrán but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time.

GRETB hosts 300 principals and deputy principals

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) hosted over 300 principals and deputy principals at the Education Training Board Ireland's annual conference.

Flying Solo This Valentine’s? Wander Wild Festival offers adventure, not itineraries

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

This Valentine’s season, solo travellers are being encouraged to swap chocolates and candlelit dinners for connection, movement and meaningful adventure at the Wander Wild Festival, taking place from April 17 to 19, in the spectacular setting of Killarney National Park.

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas to Launch in Málaga This June

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Legend of the Seas, will officially launch in Málaga this June, with Fahy Travel attending the highly anticipated event.

“Royal Caribbean is one of the most innovative cruise companies in the world, continually elevating the art of holidaying at sea,” said Annette Hynes, award-winning sales consultant with Cruise Worldwide at Fahy Travel on Bridge Street.

Say it with flowers this Valentine’s Day

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Bringing together flowers, food, and a great day out, ‘A Taste of Bloom’, curated by Neven Maguire, is the ideal gift for your loved one this Valentine’s Day.

Consumer group releases new research and guidance on tipping in Ireland

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

New tipping research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revealed that nine out of 10 consumers in Ireland tip at least some of the time, with women and people over 35 among those most likely to tip.

Look slimmer instantly

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

After the excesses of Christmas, and, for some of us, the excesses of January (the final slices of the Christmas cake, the least loved biscuits left behind in the tin, or the remainder of the Selection boxes), your attention may be turning to your waistline and how best to disguise its expansion. Here are a few simple ways to do just that:-

Finding The One

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Are you a man looking for a new signature scent to usher in spring? A refined, woody fragrance that effortlessly exudes class and refinement? If so, look no further than The One for Men eau de parfum from Dolce and Gabbana (50ml - €102).

New spinal cord injury home support in Galway

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

People living with spinal cord injuries in Galway, who often face delayed discharge from hospital or find themselves unable to come home at all because of a lack of community support services, can now avail of a new Spinal Cord Injury Home Support Service.

Upgrade your garden with a durable bin store

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Are you tired of bins ruining the look of your home or garden? Keep your outdoor space tidy, secure and stylish with a durable metal bin store.

The Galway train

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

By 1848, construction of the railway line west from Dublin had reached Mullingar and the following year, the Chancellor of the Exchequer agreed to advance a loan of £500,000 towards extending the line to Galway. The board of the Midland and Great Western Railway entered into a contract with William Dargan to construct the entire length of line from Mullingar to Galway. Dargan’s success in building the Howth to Dublin railway had earned him a bonus of £300 and this he used to set himself up a a railway contractor.