More than forty years of history at Dangan House Garden Centre

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Dangan House Garden Centre is 42 years old this year. This is the story of how a humble market stall in the Saturday market grew into the successful business it is today.

Rug and carpet sale now on at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

G Furniture and Carpets in Northpoint on the Tuam Road has some excellent offers available in its spring carpet and rug clearance event.

Spring is in the air at Spellman Tiles Bathrooms

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Now that spring is here our thoughts turn to how to bring a fresh new look to our homes, and with so many styles to choose from – modern, industrial, Scandinavian, rustic, shabby chic, the list goes on — the team at Spellman TBW are here to help you find the perfect tile to work with your style.

Modern – typically refers to a home with clean, crisp, lines and a simple colour palette.

Silversea event in Fahy Travel

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Imagine travelling to the ends of the earth, exploring the immaculate natural world as never before. Would you like to experience countries untouched by tourism and discover disparate cultures while travelling along stunningly beautiful shores?

The Spanish Arch from Long Walk

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Long Walk was originally built as a wall by the Eyre family in order to construct a mud berth. Among those who lived there around the time this photograph was taken were Tom Gannon, Sarah O’Donnellon, Mrs Hosty, and Pateen Green. There was an entry through a large archway into a courtyard known as Green’s Alley and the five houses there were occupied by the Andersons, McDonaghs, Canavans, Gorhams, and Finnertys. A Mrs McDonagh lived next door in a building known as The Hall and further on lived Mrs Lee, John Folan, Bideen Joyce, Ella McDonagh, Mrs Folan, and Mike Walsh.

Sir William Wilde - broken by the death of his children

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Seven years after the Mary Traver’s case, in which Sir William Wilde, a famous doctor and socialite in the Dublin of the mid 19th century, emerged legally unscathed, but socially damaged, a far worse scandal threatened to ruin his reputation entirely.

Horticulture course is blooming in Galway Community College

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The QQI Level 5 horticulture course in Galway Community College offers students the chance to acquire a vast knowledge of many different aspects of the amazing world of horticulture. Huge emphasis is placed on plant identification and students spend some time each week learning and identifying new plants. Another great way to learn plants is to work with them, and from September until the following May students maintain the great collection of plants in GCC.

Learn to sail with Galway Bay Sailing Club

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Did you ever dream of sailing in the open sea, crashing through waves as you steer your craft with the wind in your face? Whether you enjoy exhilarating challenges or just like to float around in the sun, the beauty of sailing is that there are days for everybody. Sailing is a pastime which lasts for life. From age seven to 70, once you experience the feeling you will never let it go.

Galway Bay Sailing Club has been introducing adults to sailing for more than 10 years and its training course will give you the spills and thrills you have been looking for. You will understand the basic theory of sailing by learning about boat setup, winds, tides, and safety. You will sail on both small two handed dinghies and an ocean going yacht.

Galway woman’s cancer journey inspires her to share her story

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

As a trainer and owner of International School of Make Up Artistry, I have had the privilege of meeting amazing and inspiring women and men all the time, sharing their journey in becoming a make-up artist and helping them to get started with their career in the beauty industry. It is one of the many perks of my role. Which leads me to speak about one of the most inspiring and positive women I have ever had the honour of teaching — Olive Shaughnessy.

Olive Shaughnessy decided to enrol on one of our courses after she had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and she was such a bright light and a pleasure to teach.

Castlegar NS to hold astro bingo fundraiser

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Castlegar NS is undergoing a major school extension with two classrooms, an office, a sensory room, and a car park scheduled for completion at the end of August. As part of the works the school has launched a fundraiser for its new astroturf facility due to open in September 2019.

Why are so many Irish students now opting to study in the Netherlands?

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

There are now more than 1,000 Irish students registered on degree programmes, taught through English, in Dutch universities. Dutch admissions officers are reporting to EUNICAS that this number is likely to be significantly higher this September.

This phenomenon is radically changing the palette of third-level opportunities available to Irish students who can now access a wide range of programmes in institutions with a very high international reputation, at a cost lower than studying at home. “The numbers enrolling in Dutch universities, and in other continental European universities, represents a refreshing opportunity for Irish students seeking an alternative outside the troubled third-level sector in Ireland. Significant numbers of students are rejecting offers from high-points courses, to accept offers from Dutch universities,” said Guy Flouch of EUNiCAS (www.eunicas.ie), the Irish-based European Universities Application and Support service. So why The Netherlands? Firstly, these are excellent programmes in highly-ranked (11 are higher ranked than UCD) and well-resourced institutions.

For a taste of Mexican, try Vocho

Wed, Apr 17, 2019

Mexican cuisine has been a food delight that has long pleased the palates of people throughout Galway and Ireland. Often including items from every food group, including protein, grains, and vegetables, Mexican dishes are as healthy as they are delicious and for those who adore the food, there is good news with the opening of Vocho; a restaurant which specialises in Mexican street food.

Miss Galway 2019/20: The Search is On

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

Think you have what it takes to be crowned as Miss Galway 2019/20? Fancy being the next Rosanna Davison?

People of the Tribes: Meet Marguerite.

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

I always wanted to follow my heart in life. It was just one of those things. I studied biochemistry and then psychology, but something was missing. I loved what I did, but I wasn't in love with it. I suppose, one day I just said to myself, if you are going to really find your thing, you better do it now. Time is moving along. I just did it. I don't know why, but I switched on the laptop and wrote a children's book.

Paddy Fitzpatrick gives the Thumbs Up to Herbal Medicine

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

Paddy Fitzpatrick, aka 'Fear an Hata', TGAG documentary was widely regarded as an extremely fit and athletic man. He was playing football well past middle age. It was a normal day for him to climb the hill or shinny down a cliff rope to the shore well into his eighties.

Planting out sweet peas

Mon, Apr 15, 2019

If you’re thinking of growing sweet peas this year, this weekend is a great time to plant them in the garden - and I can’t think of a better way to spend the bank holiday than prepping the garden for the summer season ahead. You can grow them from seed, in which case you would need to have sown them indoors or under glass in January or early February, but most garden centres are stocking young plants about now. Either way, make sure they are hardened off before you plant them outside, to lessen the shock they’ll get from moving outside into a colder environment.

MORE WOMEN SUFFER FROM IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME THAN MEN

Mon, Apr 15, 2019

MORE WOMEN SUFFER FROM IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME THAN MEN

Tip for summer renovating

Mon, Apr 15, 2019

We are almost halfway through May and summer is here, apparently. Even though the weather may not suggest it, summer is always a good time to get stuff done around the house.

Mary Travers and the price of her honour

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Week II
In 1864 just when Sir William Wilde had begun to build the holiday home of his dreams, overlooking the upper Lough Corrib, near Cong,* his family was involved in a vicious libel case that was to cost him dearly.

In 1864 just when Sir William Wilde had begun to build the holiday home of his dreams, overlooking the upper Lough Corrib, near Cong,* his family was involved in a vicious libel case that was to cost him dearly.

A pig fair in Eyre Square

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Hely Dutton, in his survey of County Galway in 1824, wrote: “In every considerable town there is a market for fat cattle and sheep once a week. The earliest cattle fairs in Galway were held at Fairhill (hence the name) but in the 19th century, they moved to Eyre Square. It was where the farmer sold his product to other farmers, to butchers and to visiting dealers. It was where town and country met, where the rural people would come to town to sell, then buy whatever necessities they needed before returning home."

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