‘The two luckiest Girls in Galway’

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Knowledge of how to read the sea is a rare gift. Patrick Oliver, one the last of the Claddagh fishermen, who once had a fleet of 200 boats in the bay, carries on the family tradition successfully catching lobster and crab. Patrick knows the local coastal waters like few others. When on Thursday morning August 13 2020, he heard that the two young women, Sara Feeney (23) and Ellen Glynn (17), who had set out from Furbo beach on their inflatable paddle boards the evening before, were still missing, he phoned his brother Dave who had been out all night on the Galway lifeboat searching.

Bohermore and some of its people

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

On the 1651 map of Galway, Bohermore is shown as running from The Green (Eyre Square) to the present Cemetery Cross where the ‘Old Gallows’ was located. There was also a gallows ‘where justice is executed’ near the Green. To the left and right of Bohermore, the land was known as St Bridget’s Hill and the region around Prospect Hill was known as Knocknaganach (Cnoc na Gaineamh), the Sandy Hill.

Viking invasion planned for Bank holiday weekend

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Visitors to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Craggaunowen Bronze Age Park are in for a bank holiday bonanza as Shannon Heritage announce a whirlwind weekend of entertainment and invasions from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th June.

Alpine adventures

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

The team at Fahy Travel highlight three popular destinations in the Alps to help you plan your next adventure.

Green Earth Organics farm shop is re-opening this weekend

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Kenneth and Jenny Keavey’s family farm is situated just 10 miles from Galway city near the village of Corrandulla, Eircode H91 F9C5. They converted the farm to an organic vegetable farm in 2004 and have been growing vegetables and delivering organic produce nationwide for more than 17 years. They farm 20 acres and have 2.5 acres aside for an area of wildlife biodiversity, native trees, and red clover/grassland. They have planted more than 7,000 trees on their land, and now that they have run out of space they donate a percentage of all purchases to native tree planting charities. They are certified by the Irish Organic Association and everything they sell is organic.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Dominguez was born in Jerez, Spain, famed for its sherry production, and was raised in Ireland. She is a holder of the WSET Level 4 diploma in wines and spirits and is currently a student on the prestigious Masters of Wine programme, the only MW student in Ireland. Her expertise stretches far beyond Spanish wines, extending to all notable wine regions of the world. Under her meticulous and quality-orientated selection process, she sources stand-out wines at a range of price points and styles, representing wineries from both undiscovered and classic regions. Her selection is based on offering unique and expressive wines with personality, and on bringing Irish consumers as close as possible to an authentic wine experience.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Great food is in the Eyre at the Skeff Bar

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

A flavourful menu has taken the Skeff Bar by storm. Galway’s iconic Eyre Square favourite has introduced an exciting and enticing menu that has something to suit not only every palate, but also every dining occasion; from hearty breakfasts and light bites, to sensational sizzling fajitas, beautiful burgers, and tender steak sandwiches cooked to perfection.

How to protect your sight and hearing on holiday

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Whether you are planning on soaking up the sun abroad or simply making the most of the Irish summer at home, it’s important to make sure you are looking after yourself to make sure you get the most out of your holiday.

How to zone your garden

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

When it comes to design, a garden is similar to an open-plan room: it is one space in which you will relax, entertain, eat, and even cook.

Child-centred primary education at Cuan na Gaillimhe

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Cuan na Gaillimhe - a Steiner education is a multi-denominational, co-educational, child-centred, community national school that seeks to nurture ‘the hand, the head, and the heart’ of every child.

Galway students win top prizes in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Two Galway students have won top prizes in this year’s 68th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

Skills to Advance - supervisory management QQI Level 6 online course

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) is delivering this online and highly funded training opportunity to upskill and certify aspiring and experienced staff. The course, funded through the Skills to Advance scheme, covers the following topics:

• Performance management.

Students encouraged to get thinking caps on ahead of the official call for applications for BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2023

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

After two years of virtual exhibitions, Ireland’s biggest and brightest showcase for young STEM talent will return to an in-person event in Dublin between January 10 and 14 2023. The live event will once again bring science and technology to life with amazing student projects, spectacular exhibits, influential guest speakers, and immersive displays.

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