Porridge emerges as a favourite lockdown comfort food

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

Flahavan’s is inviting families across Ireland to take the porridge pledge, making a positive change to their daily breakfast routines and incorporating healthy, wholesome, porridge oats into their diets to start each day right.

Porridge has emerged as one of the nation’s most popular breakfast options through lockdown. Research carried out by Bord Bia highlighted that families now have more time to enjoy meals together (41 per cent) and that 31 per cent are choosing familiar favourite foods more often as a result of the lockdown.

The Galleon launches takeaway service

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

The Galleon has been a real institution in Salthill since 1965, and at times like this when communities need to pull together more than ever, the team at The Galleon have made the decision to keep going during the shutdown, and is offering a takeaway service on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Living well after breast cancer

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

Gayle McDonagh is a firm believer in giving back to the community. So, during October when the Irish Cancer Society runs its annual Cups against Breast Cancer fundraiser as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she organises a coffee morning at her home in Co Galway.

The Galleon Restaurant open for take away!

Wed, Oct 21, 2020

The Galleon has been a real institution in Salthill since 1965 and at times like this we need to pull together as a community, more than ever. The Restaurant have made the decision to keep on Truckin’! They are going to offer a take away service Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Gardenwise | Pots of Cheer for Darker Days

Wed, Oct 21, 2020

It’s been a particularly lovely autumn and just now the leaf colour on the trees is a sight to behold. The sunny weather and blue skies we’ve been enjoying help to make the landscape – and the garden – sing with colour. But thoughts are turning now to the weeks and months ahead- how can we keep the garden looking cheerful over winter, until the spring bulbs arrive?

Your True Style - showing you the path to your own personal style.

Tue, Oct 20, 2020

Your True Style By Claire Ryan creates a space for women to get into the habit of paying attention to their own style. To help them figure out their own personal style, get their confidence back or elevate their visual presence.

What if a man was abducted and forced into marriage?

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Daniel O’Connell has weaved in and out of the Diary columns in recent weeks and unexpectedly he appears again, not as the great political champion that he was, but in the interesting study of Marriage in Ireland 1660 - 1925. *

NUI Galway launches Ideas Academy Halloween camp

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

NUI Galway, in partnership with the HEA, recently launched the Ideas Academy Halloween camp. The academy is an online Halloween camp for second level students in transition year and senior cycle who want to create ideas that enhance the quality of life, and reimagine how ordinary problems related to Covid-19 can be solved in extraordinary ways.

The one-week free camp will focus on developing the entrepreneurial and innovation mindset of participants experientially using tools such as design thinking and the lean canvas together with getting first-hand experience of third level studies from different disciplines. The camp will be a positive environment for young entrepreneurs to develop, test, and pitch their ideas. The initiative is a cross campus partnership of LaunchPad, the student enterprise hub at NUI Galway, BioInnovate Ireland, the JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics, and the Discipline of Surgery.

GMIT to host online coding activities as part of DojoMór 2020

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

GMIT is among the institutes hosting hosting DojoMór2020, an exciting online coding event for people aged seven to 17, taking place on Saturday October 24. The event will see young people right across Ireland learn to create a simple game, build a website, and programme some electronics. This a free event; interested participants can register for one or more workshops at www.dojomor.ie.

DojoMór2020 will involve multiple local classroom workshops being streamed live to attendees from around the country from staff in colleges such as GMIT, CIT, IT Tralee, Waterford IT, Maynooth University, Dundalk IT, Letterkenny IT, and Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, as well as from Offaly County Council. The event is funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

CompTIA Network+ online tutor support and workshops course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Build your career in network administration with a 10-week online course starting on November 2. This self-directed course will have one online workshop per week through a learning platform with a tutor. The tutor will provide support for the other three and a half days.

How to make the change to a sales role

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Q: I am considering moving into a sales role. I am an outgoing person who likes dealing with people. I think I would thrive in a commercial environment. I have not got much experience and due to the current situation, I would like some advice on how to make the move and succeed in the role? What are the main skills I need? (BC, email).

Autumn and spice and everything nice

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Autumn has arrived, and with it, crisp mornings and cold evenings. It is the perfect time to curl up on the couch with a hot seasonal drink to warm up. These autumn drink recipes are easy to make and are sure to be the perfect pick-me-up after a cold day.

The g Hotel & Spa launches new millinery afternoon tea

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

This autumn, the g Hotel & Spa has announced a new afternoon tea in collaboration with local milliner Caithriona King Design, with inspiration from her autumn/winter collection 2020.

Treat yourself and 'take it home' with Trattoria Magnetti

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Trattoria Magnetti is now bringing its delicious pastas, pizzas, and desserts straight to your home.

Enjoy sticky lemon chicken with rice this weekend

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

With recreating your favourite restaurant dishes at home becoming more common, Siucra teamed up with Gastro Gays to create the perfect fake-away dish.

When is rest, physio, or an MRI needed for your knee pain?

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

If you know someone who is currently experiencing knee pain, or if you are currently frustrated with knee pain and are fed up of relying on painkillers or worried about your knee pain leading to surgery or a full knee replacement, then it is important that you read this article.

Allergies explained

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Joyce Clegg, managing director of The Allergy Clinic in the Galway Clinic, explains how allergies work.

Evergreen healthfoods' guide to immune support

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Our immune health needs to be maintained year round, but this is even more important in the winter months as various illnesses travel around. Many of the supplements we take are applicable for all ages (such as vitamin C and microbacteria, both of which are reliable immune health supplements), albeit in differing strengths; however there are some nutrients and tips which are more beneficial for certain ages than others.

Treat your feet at Galway Podiatry Clinic

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

As winter approaches why not arrange a “foot NCT” at Galway Podiatry Clinic.

The excellent team of fully qualified and experienced podiatrists in Galway Podiatry Clinic, located at 34 Upper Abbeygate Street, are committed to protecting the health of all patients by providing a safe, clean, environment following strict hygiene protocols and protective equipment. They are friendly and approachable and are happy provide treatment, advice, and a range of products to help prevent the onset of dry skin, corns, cracked heels, and chilblains, common problems during the winter months.

Laya is bringing digital healthcare to everyone

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Six months into the pandemic, many people now find they are nervous about attending GP or hospital appointments due to concerns about Covid-19. Laya Healthcare is encouraging people to look after their general health during the pandemic. The company, a major player in the health insurance market in Ireland, also operates a number of health and wellbeing clinics which can provide treatment for minor injuries and illnesses.

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