Relight your fire during lockdown

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The run up to Christmas can be stressful enough, but when we are also in a second lockdown and things seem full of uncertainty it can play havoc with our mental health. Maybe you have had enough of it all, and are feeling sick and tired of the situation and slipping into melancholy and depression. Chinese medicine, which uses powerful acupressure points and food-medicine for the body and soul, has some simple, easy tips to take care of yourself and raise your mood.

Western Podiatry Clinic is open for appointments

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The Western Podiatry Clinic would like to remind people that it remains open throughout the current Level 5 restrictions. Podiatry has been added to the healthcare list of essential services, and you are permitted to travel outside a 5km radius to attend medical appointments.

The clinic's podiatrist, Linda, will continue to adhere to guidelines regarding the wearing of the appropriate personal protective equipment and cleaning to the highest of standards. The clinic has stringent protocols in place ensuring your safety and the safety of those you live with.

Commemorative events on centenary of murder of Fr Micheal Griffin

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A programme of Commemorative events has been organised to commemorate the centenary of the murder of Fr Michael Griffin during the War of Independence.

St Nicholas’ Parochial School now enroling

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

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.

St Nicholas’ Parochial School is a co-educational primary school which very much values creativity, inclusivity, and diversity. Due to the school’s central location, the pupils have the opportunity to attend many different educational events taking place in the Town Hall Theatre, local book shops, the Galway City Museum, Galway City Library, and many other locations of interest. The school also makes great use of the large green area beside the school, known locally as The Plots.

GMIT conferrings to take place online

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

GMIT’s annual conferring ceremonies will be held fully online this year with 14 sessions taking place from Tuesday November 24 to Saturday November 28. The ceremonies, which will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube, will see some 1,800 students will receive higher certificate, degree, and postgraduate awards in more than 120 courses in business, engineering, creative arts and media, furniture design and technology, hotel, heritage and tourism studies, nursing, health sciences and social care, and science and computing.

Begin an exciting career in IT support with the GRETB

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The GRETB Training Centre in Mervue is currently recruiting for the IT support specialist traineeship.

NUI Galway survey finds children are more stressed and less motivated while schooling at home

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A study carried out earlier this year by researchers at NUI Galway's School of Education has found that children are more anxious and learn less when schooling at home.

Upskill or learn to drive with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Free driver training and door security courses are now available with the GRETB Training Centre.

Ivors — your local chainsaw and garden machinery expert

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Gardens are our little place of sanctuary from the stresses and strains of the outside world. Keeping them neat, even in the winter months, is important so they can be enjoyed to the fullest when they are looking their best in spring and summer. Ivors on the Rahoon Road, Shantalla, is the place to go to fulfil your garden needs.

Brighten up your Christmas

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Christmas is fast approaching, and as the excitement builds it is also time to start thinking about decking the halls with festive decorations.

Volkswagen Commercials has new ‘211 plate’ offers

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland has announced details of its new ‘211’ offers, with the main news surrounding the arrival of the new Mark 5 Caddy. With a zero per cent APR Finance offers, there are also purchase contributions of up to €3,500 for buyers.

Not all Irish Whiskey is Created Equal

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A Good Whiskey is often the ideal choice of Christmas Gift but staring at a shelf full of bottles can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. Let us offer some inspiration and knowledge we explore the world of Uisce Beatha.

Taco Thursdays

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Add a little spice to your Thursdays with the range of Mexican inspired foods available at your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

Bord Bia looks to Galway for future food and drink industry leaders

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Bord Bia has launched its 2021 postgraduate programme with up to 80 fully-funded places on offer at its Talent Academy, which include a fully funded masters at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, a tax-free bursary of €25,000 to €30,000, and a guaranteed work placement through the agency’s domestic and global network.

GMIT-led project supporting female food entrepreneurs shortlisted for prestigious award

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

An innovative GMIT-led project supporting the growth and sustainability of female food entrepreneurs in the European Union has been shortlisted in the Green Gown Awards 2020 (UK and Ireland).

Enjoy fresh fish delivered with Mary’s Fish

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Mary's Fish on the Old Monivea Road continues to supply fresh fish daily. The shop is open, and now each Thursday to Saturday Mary and her team are offering a takeaway service for home cooked mouthwatering fish and chips, scampi and chips, and homemade chowder.

The ideal Christmas break

Wed, Nov 11, 2020

The ideal Christmas break is available in one of Ireland’s most famous beauty spots for those looking for an escape from the restrictions of Covid-19. A walk along Salthill’s beautiful promenade is a pleasure any time of the year. Among the many advantages of a stay at The Galway Bay Seaview Apartments is the convenience of a bracing walk on this promenade, the madness of a Christmas morning swim or the pleasure of waving goodbye to 2020 as the New Year’s Eve sun goes down on Galway bay.

Gardenwise | What’s in A Name – Feeling Sorry for a Tulip...

Wed, Nov 11, 2020

You might remember me mentioning last week that I’d been ordering tulips, so just to remind you, you still have several weeks to plant the bulbs if you haven’t already. As they originate in the Middle East (not in Holland – the Dutch are just brilliant at growing and breeding them), they really need baking heat in summer, after the flower and foliage has yellowed and died down, in order to flower the following year. (Don’t we all.) This not always being forthcoming in Northern Europe, for every dozen you plant you could be lucky if two or three bother to show up in year two. That said, nothing else makes such a colourful display in late spring – so if you’re thinking of indulging, here are a few suggestions.

So There I Was: Saint Petersburg

Tue, Nov 10, 2020

Matt Cassidy is back again on his final leg of his Russian journey says you should check out its second city; Saint Petersburg.

Tomás Bán Concannon

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

Tomás Bán Concannon was born on Inis Meáin 150 years ago on November 16, 1870, the son of Páidin Concannon and Annie Faherty. He was called ‘bán’ because of his blond hair and to differentiate him from other neighbours of the same name. He was educated on the island and, unusually for an islander, in the Monastery School in Galway. When he was 15 his brother brought him to America where he went to a number of colleges and attended Eastman College in New York where he graduated with an MA in accountancy. He spent some time working in a business selling rubber stamps, then in his brother’s vineyard in California, and he later set up a business in Mexico. It was there he came across a journal called Gaodhal published by Conradh na Gaeilge in the US. So he learned to read and write in Irish in Mexico.

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