Ski with Fahy Travel — winter 2020/2021 sale now on

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

If you are looking for a ski holiday for the winter ski season 2020/2021, Fahy Travel's sale is now on. The company offers a great selection of snowboarding and skiing holidays across the best ski resorts worldwide.

Are you building or renovating? Then it is time to contact Dalgan Windows

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Dalgan Windows is a family run business manufacturing and installing windows and doors to an international quality standard. The company, which is based in Shrule, Co Galway, is one of the leading suppliers of windows and doors in the country.

The Dalgan Windows product range includes windows and doors in a choice of timber, uPVC, and aluminium. Dalgan Windows also specialises in commercial fabrication and installations.

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from modern to traditional.

Insulate your home in 2020 and enjoy the benefits for years to come

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

West Coast Insulation is a leading installer of home insulation in Galway and Mayo and has been installing home insulation since 2009. Its success is largely down to two key areas — using the best products and having experienced and professional staff. Being a family company, West Coast Insulation has always prided itself on providing the highest quality service.

Have your oven spring cleaned by a professional

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

It is time to get your oven in top shape for the spring and summer months ahead. The Galway Oven Cleaning Company will deep clean your oven using its eco friendly system in 1.5 to two hours, leaving it cleaner than you have seen it since you bought it.

Weed control with Gardener’s Choice bark mulch

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Gardener’s Choice is the safe solution to the problem of weeding. A layer of Gardener’s Choice bark to a depth of 4in (100mm) will prevent the emergence of weeds.

I have nothing to wear……

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Can't find anything to wear? It is usually not due to a lack of clothes, but because of the chaotic arrangement in our wardrobes.

Out with the old, in with the blue with EZ Living Furniture

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly calm? Or maybe you felt slightly on edge. Whether we are aware of it or not, the colours we surround ourselves with have a massive effect on our subconscious mind. In fact, it is the very reason fast food chains have bold and flashy colours that make us order more, and eat faster. Similarly, it is also why hair salons and hospitals may have more subtle colours, to make us feel more relaxed and at ease.

In these stormy times, let Colourfence keep your garden beautiful

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

The holy grail of fencing is transforming gardens across the UK and Ireland. It may do "exactly what it says on the tin" but let's face it, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

In fact owning a timber fence is not much fun either with costly, time consuming, maintenance and repairs almost every year. The alternative to timber fencing, that goes up and stays up, Colourfence fencing solutions are made from innovative Colourbond steel. This fencing is virtually maintenance free — just give it an occasional wash down with water to keep it looking as good as new, so you never need to pick up that paintbrush again.

Montpellier Terrace in the 1950s

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

According to An Foras Forbartha’s book Galway Architectural Heritage, “Montpellier Terrace curves around the corner to the Crescent. The first two houses are of three bays and two storeys over basements with rendered walls and railings in front. They date from c1840. Next are two houses without basements of two bays and three storeys with elliptical headed door-cases fronted by simple railings.

Warden Bodkin’s right hand is missing…

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

During the afternoon and evening of Sunday July 12 1691 the people of Galway could hear the distant thud of cannons as two armies in the Cogadh na Dá Rí (war of the two kings) was nearing its climax. The Irish army, led by the inept French general, Charles Chalmont, Marquis de Saint-Ruhe, known as Saint Ruth, and the heroic Earl of Lucan, Patrick Sarsfield, had taken a stand on Kilcommodon Hill, below which lay the village of Aughrim, some 5km from Ballinasloe, Co Galway.

Catholic Ireland had become embroiled in the struggle of King James fighting to regain his throne from the usurper King William and his wife Mary. James was the last Stuart and the last Catholic monarch of Britain and Ireland. He had antagonised his Protestant parliament when it refused to repeal some anti-Catholic laws. Parliament insisted on its primacy over the crown, and had reasonable evidence to believe that the king would turn the country back into a Catholic state. The row led to pro Stuart (Jacobian) revolts in Scotland and Ireland, and became a side-show to the religious wars in Europe. The French king, Louis XIV, would have liked a Catholic England at his side, and sent weapons and generals to help the revolt in Ireland where James had fled, where he hoped to use it as a stepping stone to regain his crown.

Celebrating Eilís Dillon

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Eilís Dillon was born on March 7, 1920, in Galway. Her parents were Professor Tom Dillon and Geraldine Plunkett, who was a sister of Joseph Mary Plunkett. They were very republican and were forced to move a number of times. They lived for a time in Daingean House and later in Barna for a few years. Eilís went to Barna National School where she became fluent at Irish, later to the Presentation, and later still to the Ursuline Convent in Sligo. She worked for a while in the hotel business.

Are you interested in becoming a make-up artist? Learn from the best with The International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

The International School of Make-up Artistry will hold an open day on Saturday March 7 from 2pm to 4pm. This is an opportunity to watch a make-up demonstration by one of the school's tutors, meet the college co-ordinator to discuss all course options and details, and meet some of the graduates.

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. The college offers a variety of full time and part time diploma courses, along with a range shorter courses. The courses covers all areas of beauty make-up including day, evening, bridal, different age groups, fashion/trend, and special effects make-up. The diploma course at the School of Make-up Artistry also includes a module on make-up for professional photo shoots. Qualifications from this course are recognised in Ireland, UK, Australia, Bahrain, Channel Islands, China, Cyprus, Kenya, Malta, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, USA, and Zimbabwe.

NUI Galway researcher wins prestigious Irish Cancer Society award

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

NUI Galway researcher John Daly was named PhD Researcher of the Year at the recent Irish Cancer Society Research Awards. Mr Daly, who is currently doing a PhD with NUI Galway, was presented with the award for his studies into combatting multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer for which there is currently no cure.

GMIT celebrates International Women’s Day with public events in all campuses

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

GMIT has announce an exciting programme of events to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day on the theme ‘Each for Equal’ (#EachforEqual). International Women’s Day on March 8 celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and is a collective day of global celebration and a call for gender equality. GMIT is marking this special day with a series of events running until March 12 in all campuses.

Discover a rewarding career in teaching

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

There has never been a better time to become a teacher. If you are passionate about teaching, take the first step by starting your master's with Hibernia College and join an alumni network of almost 10,000 teachers.

Iceland Ireland launches luscious Lunch Bowls from Slimming World

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Iceland Ireland has launched a new selection of Slimming World meals that will brighten the mood of any office worker, even on the dullest of days.

Doctor 365 walk-in medical centre and out of hours service opens in Galway

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Doctor 365 is a new extended opening hours GP service that has opened its doors in Galway, offering patients access to be seen by a doctor seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Perfect vision on the pitch thanks to Specsavers Galway stores

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Specsavers Eyre Square and Headford Road specialise in children’s eye care and provide expert advice on the best eyewear ranges for kids. This includes contact lenses, which can be perfect for afterschool sports and other recreational activities. Contact lenses are a great alternative for active children on the go, as glasses are not always the most practical option for GAA, gymnastics, or running around in the park after school.

Girona — the city of sieges

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

At a fare of €41.98 in October, how could I not resist a short trip to Girona in Catalonia? I was accompanied by two friends. We decided that, as the trip was Saturday to Tuesday, we would manage with just a small backpack.

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