Galway woman at the helm of Ireland's first Fashion Week

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

A Galway face is taking centre stage as Ireland prepares for its very first-ever Ireland Fashion Week, set to run from October 6 to 10, 2025, in Dublin and beyond. Ashley McDonnell, born in Galway and now based between Paris and Dublin, is the driving force behind this landmark event, a stylish statement that Irish fashion can stand proud on the global stage.

Open Day at OxyGeneration

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

If you have been inspired by Galway’s Race Week, you will be glad to know that OxyGeneration understands the drive for peak sporting performance. Visit OxyGeneration's upcoming open days on Wednesday, August 6, and Saturday, August 9, and see for yourself.

Whether you are training for your next race, pushing for a personal best, or simply staying active, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) could support you with your goals.

Public consultation on draft guidance to support enhanced price transparency in pharmacies

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The PSI — the Pharmacy Regulator has launched of a public consultation on draft guidance1 to support enhanced transparency on the pricing of medicines, fees and professional services in pharmacy so that patients and the public can make informed decisions about their health and treatment.

Treating fatigue and improving energy with professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Fatigue, a sensation of exhaustion or lack of energy, is a?common complaint for which many people visit their doctor each year.

FSAI issues recall of spinach and salad leaves due to Listeria risk

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall of several branded spinach and mixed salad leaf products produced by McCormack Family Farms, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can cause illness in vulnerable individuals.

Racing for Rosabel kicks of Galway Race Week in style

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Racing for Rosabel dazzled once again in its 7th year, kicking off Galway Race Week in style at the Connacht Hotel. The sold-out event, in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms, a child loss project in partnership with the Irish Hospice Foundation, brought together fashion lovers, racing enthusiasts, and supporters for an afternoon of unforgettable glamour and meaningful fundraising.

A stylish start to Race Week

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The Connacht Hotel once again played host to one of Galway’s most cherished Race Week traditions – the annual Racing for Rosabel charity luncheon.

Hair and beauty tips, tricks and products for a stunning day at the Galway Races

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The Galway races are not just about thrilling competition and fast-paced action. They also offer the perfect occasion to showcase your style and elegance. Whether you are a seasoned racegoer or attending for the first time, ensuring you look your best is an important part of the experience. To help you get ready for a fabulous day at the races, The Hair & Beauty Company have compiled a list of hair and beauty tips and tricks that will have you turning heads as you cheer on your favourite horses.

Introducing ultrasound imaging at Foot Health Podiatry Claregalway

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Foot Health Podiatry Claregalway is one of the first podiatry clinics in Ireland to offer point of care ultrasound (POCUS) — a cutting-edge way to look inside the foot, diagnose issues quickly, and guide more effective treatments. The team can now accurately target pain sources and guide treatments effectively.

Empowering hope: Galway’s new egg donation programme with Cryos

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

ReproMed brings a new chapter of fertility care to Galway with the launch of its pioneering egg donation programme, delivered in partnership with Cryos International, one of the world’s leading donor banks. This initiative offers local families immediate access to donor eggs through a streamlined, no-wait process, combining medical expertise with compassionate care.

‘Calculated sunbed ban needed to bring public with us and change cultural attitudes’ says Daly

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon–Galway, Dr. Martin Daly, has called for a “calculated ban” on sunbeds, stressing that “any ban must have public buy-in if we are serious about changing Ireland’s attitude to the sun once and for all”.

Unlock radiant, hydrated skin: skin boosters and polynucleotides at Honest Wellness Spa

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

For those seeking a naturally radiant complexion, Honest Wellness Spa, Tuam Road, Galway is leading the way with advanced skin booster treatments and the latest innovation — polynucleotides, known as salmon DNA.

Supporting sporting performance with HBOT

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

If you’ve been inspired by Galway’s Race Week, you’ll be glad to know that OxyGeneration understands the drive for peak sporting performance.

Treating sinusitis and its related symptoms by acupuncture and manipulation

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Sinusitis is a common condition that affects many people each year. It occurs when the sinuses — the air-filled spaces in the nose and head — become inflamed and swollen, often as a result of an infection fallowing a cold or flu. Allergies, such as pollen in the summer, can make symptoms worse.

Five hair colour trends everyone will be asking for this summer

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The warmth is here, and it is here to stay. Whether you are going blonde, brunette, or somewhere in between, getting the shade right for your skin tone is everything. This season, it is all about rich tones, sunlit dimension, and colours that bring your hair to life in every kind of light.

Supporting healing after head and neck cancer with HBOT

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

July 27 is World Head and Neck Cancer Day. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness of cancers that affect the mouth, throat, voice box, sinuses, middle ear and salivary glands. The day is also a reminder that challenges can remain even after cancer treatment ends.

Many people who undergo radiation therapy for head and neck cancers are left with long-term side effects that can affect daily life.

Your Health Matters roadshow to visit Galway next week

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Your Health Matters’ Roadshow will be in Galway Shopping Centre on Headford Road next week, and Galway people are invited to go along to speak with specialist cancer nurses, ask any questions they may have, and seek support and advice.

Turn2Me launches menopause support group

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

National mental health charity Turn2Me has launched a free online menopause support group. It will run for the next two Wednesdays, July 16 and 23, at 6pm. All attendees are welcome, and no referral is required to attend.

ACT for Meninigis founder honoured by guest spot at global conference

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The esteem in which the work of ACT for Meningitis is held globally was illustrated recently by the decision of The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations to invite co-founder Siobhan Carroll to address its global conference in Cape Town.

Galway Contact launches new website to enhance services for older citizens

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Galway Contact, one of Galway’s longest-serving voluntary organisations since its establishment in 1981, has announced the launch of its new website: galwaycontact.ie

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