‘Poor, brave, fighting little Tawin’ - wins major language battle

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Following the success of Séamus Ó Beirn’s play An Dochtúir at the Oireachtais in Dublin 1904, it was presented to full houses at Galway’s Town Hall immediately on the player’s triumphant return. Among the audience one evening was Sir Roger Casement, the notable humanitarian, a British consul by profession but, ironically, an anti-imperialist by nature.

Six surprising things that could ruin your run

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Are you failing to get better at running? There are plenty of hidden pitfalls that you can fall into that can stall your running progress. Here are some things that could well be ruining your run.

1. Over-focusing on your running form

New home pelvic routine courses

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh is a chartered physiotherapist and winner of the BPW and Irish permanent Galway Young Business Woman of the Year Award.

GMIT welcomes report promoting consent and preventing sexual violence in higher education institutions

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

GMIT welcomes the publication by THEA of the PROPEL Project Report “Promoting Consent and Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Institutions” and supports the call for further funding, increased resources and robust policies and procedures at national and institutional level to help Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) address the challenges.

The report, published this week is the culmination of a body of work undertaken by THEA in order to assist technological higher education institutions to implement the national Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions: Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive – Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions, published in April 2019.

How you can forge a career with the Marine Institute

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

In 2021, the Marine Institute is profiling our people, sharing their study and career paths, the work they do at the Marine Institute and the important contribution their work delivers.

Knocknacarra pupils are Galway’s Global Goal Getters

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

The work of pupils from St John the Apostle NS, Knocknacarra, is being showcased in the new Our World Irish Aid Awards online magazine, Global Goal Getters, launched this week.

Éan launches new home kit meal kits

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Galway’s inventive Bakery & Wine Bar Éan - a recent addition to the city’s dining scene and sister restaurant to Michelin-starred Loam - which opted to temporarily close its doors in December because of the pandemic has reopened for takeaway (Thursday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm).

So you want to be Deliveroo’s food Rooviewer?

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Do you consider yourself a true foodie fanatic? Can you tell your Five Guys fries from your Bunsen’s? Your Lemon & Herb from your Extra Hot? If the answer’s absolutely, then listen up: Deliveroo has announced it’s on the hunt for a food ‘Rooviewer’ from Ireland who will be given a year’s worth of free credit to taste test menus in return for foodie feedback.

Savoury croque monsieur with carrot and beetroot salad

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Take the basic croque monsieur to a new level by teaming with a crunchy carrot and beetroot salad for a perfect midweek lunch.

A croque monsieur is a sophisticated toasted ham sandwich, with a cheesy bechamel sauce topping to make this sandwich extra tasty.

Life as a travel influencer couple in Mexico

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Mexico has become a mecca for travel influencers, jet-setting celebrities and hippies as they flock to Tulum on the Caribbean coast. This beach resort town on the "Mayan Riviera" is booming from an influx of tourists and remote workers, not without some controversy.

The Best Online Casinos in Ireland: Find the Right One for You

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

Are you searching for excellent online casinos to play in Ireland? On this page you’ll find a list of the best 5 Irish casinos and how to choose one that matches your expectations. When you consider factors such as bonuses, security, and games you stand a good chance of ending up with a great casino.

The Science Behind the Gambling Addiction

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

As people enjoy gambling, whether as an occasional activity or a main hobby, knowing the dangers of gambling addiction are being more widely understood. More researchers are studying how gambling addiction works and understanding how gambling addiction starts.

St Patrick's Day recipe: Wild Garlic Focaccia

Mon, Mar 15, 2021

Focaccia is a traditional Italian bread, that is essentially a dough that has been banged down into a slab with the use of one’s fingers! It is a very enjoyable bread to make with the kids. If you do not have access to wild garlic, you can use fresh basil instead.

The handing over of Galway Gaol

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Galway City and County gaols were built at the beginning of the 19th century on a large site which took up most of Nuns Island. Construction was conditional on a right of way, the road all around the walls, also being built. James Hardiman, the historian, described it as follows: “The Prison …. Is built in the form of a crescent …. The interior of which is divided into eight wards ….. separated by walls which form so many radii of a circle, and, terminating in the rear of the governor’s house, bringing the whole range within many of his windows, by which means he can, at a single glance, survey the entire.”

Séamus Ó Beirn made his difference as a doctor

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

The praise lavished on Dr Séamus Ó Beirn by the Tuam Herald (February 22 1908), for his lectures and lantern slides on the scourge of tuberculosis in Connemara, was justified. The journalist said he is ‘a plain dispensary doctor whose soul is aflame with Christian charity, and the love of his native tongue’.

St Nicholas’ Parochial School now enroling

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

St Nicholas’ Parochial School is currently taking enrolments for the academic year, 2021/22.

St Nicholas’ is situated in Waterside, Woodquay, beside the Town Hall Theatre, close to NUIG and UHG. The school is known to many as ‘the hidden gem in the heart of the city’ and has a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway.

Coláiste Cholmcille, Indreabhán

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Tá Coláiste Cholmcille, Indreabhán, atá faoi phátrúnacht Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna na Gaillimhe agus Ros Comáin, ag glacadh le hiarratais ó scoláirí do rang na chéad bhliana don scoilbhliain seo chugainn, 2021-’22. Is féidir an fhoirm iarratais a íoslódáil ó shuíomh idirlín na scoile, www.colaistecholmcille.ie, nó ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig [email protected], nó is féidir glaoch ar an scoil ag 091 593119 chun foirm iarratais agus pacáiste eolais a fháil.

Is scoil lán-Ghaeilge í Coláiste Cholmcille ina bhfuil rogha cuimsitheach d’ábhair ar fáil. Tá dea-cháil ar an scoil as an aire a thugtar do na scoláirí agus de bharr an réimse leathan d’imeachtaí atá le fáil inti, idir spóirt, cultúr, folláine agus féin-fhorbairt. Cuirtear an-bhéim ar fhorbairt phearsanta an scoláire.

GTI Awarded Erasmus+ accreditation and excellence label

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

GTI has been awarded accreditation and the excellence label under the new Erasmus+ Programme.

The perfect Mother's Day breakfast

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Treat your mother to an extra special Mother's Day breakfast this Sunday with this delicious French toast stuffed with banana and maple syrup recipe. Creating this tasty breakfast treat could not be any easier with all of the ingredients available at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

High steaks

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Treat yourself to this delicious fillet of organic beef with organic potato cake and herby butter this weekend. The dish takes a little preparation but is well worth the effort. Enjoy as a special lunch, or serve with a side of vegetables of your choice for a hearty dinner.

This recipe, courtesy of Bord Bia, serves four people.

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