Get baking, Galway and help CHI, says Donal Skehan

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Award-winning food writer and TV presenter Donal Skehan has returned as Ambassador for the 18th Annual Great Irish Bake for Sick Children, calling on people across Galway to roll up their sleeves and help raise vital funds for sick children in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals and urgent care centres.

Food Academy, supported by SuperValu, opens for applications

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Ireland’s food and drink producers are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 Food Academy programme, which is supported by SuperValu, as the initiative opens applications for its 13th year.

Ireland’s most prevalent pests revealed

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

From creepy crawlies to pesky rodents, new research by pest control company Catch A Pest has discovered Ireland’s most prevalent pests.

Galwaywoman named Ring’s first Irish ‘Voice of the Nation

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Galway resident Isibeál Ní Cheallaigh has been named Ring's first Irish 'Voice of the Nation' following a nationwide casting call that captured the hearts of Irish accent lovers across the country.

New Line opens the largest tile, bathroom and flooring showroom in the West

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

For homeowners across Galway and Connacht, finding the right balance of quality and value for a home renovation just got easier. New Line, a name long associated with quality tiles, flooring and bathrooms, has opened a new flagship showroom in Tuam, now the largest of its kind in the west of Ireland.

Galway voices to feature at Thriveabetes 2026

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Thriveabetes 2026, Ireland’s only volunteer-led national Type 1 Diabetes conference, is organised by volunteers from across the country. Galway has a significant presence at this year’s Thriveabetes conference, with both speakers and volunteers contributing lived experience, advocacy and professional expertise.

Shannon Airport welcomed 40,000 passengers travelling this St Patrick’s Day period

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Shannon Airport enjoyed one of its busiest St. Patrick’s Day periods in recent years, with 40,000 passengers going through its doors - a 7% increase compared to 2025 figures.

Exceptional value and stress-free travel

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

In an age where travel options are endless but planning can feel overwhelming, Fahy Travel offers a growing range of touring holidays and better value than the standard package on some dates.

Fallers of Galway

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Stephen Faller was born in Germany and came to Galway as a young man. Our first photograph, c1890, shows him at the door of the business he set up in Dominick Street in 1879.

Gentian Hill

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The correct name of this area is Blake’s Hill which comprises approximately 30 acres. An early Admiralty chart refers to it as Mount Blake. It is a drumlin, as is Carragh Hill, a continuation of it. Gentian Hill was a much smaller area further north but the whole area is now referred to as Gentian Hill. There is a ringfort on top of the hill which became evident from aerial photographs.

Studying medicine and healthcare disciplines in Poland

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

While the Irish government has pledged a €28.5 million investment to deliver over 1,100 new healthcare places across key healthcare disciplines such as Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, Social Care, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Radiography and Veterinary Medicine nationwide, it is not yet known how these extra places will affect demand for these courses.

Jes students visit Lough Corrib Angling Federation Trout Hatchery

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

TY Students from Coláiste Iognaid returned to Lough Corrib Angling Federation Trout Hatchery in Oughterard to release their hatched out fry.

Galway oyster farmers honoured at Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The Irish Food Writers’ Guild has announced the recipients of its 2026 Food Awards, recognising excellence, sustainability, community and outstanding contribution across Ireland’s food and drink sector.

Survey finds bread is the food thrown out most often at home

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

New Environmental Protection Agency research shows that 48 per cent of people say bread is the food they throw out most often. The research, carried out for National Stop Food Waste Day last weekend, explored our habits which contribute to the more than 220,000 tonnes of household food waste produced in Ireland every year.

Lake Garda: An Italian escape perfect for families, couples and touring holidays

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda, is one of Europe’s most versatile holiday destinations. Nestled between the regions of Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, it combines dramatic mountain scenery, charming lakeside towns and a warm Mediterranean atmosphere — making it ideal for families, couples and travellers exploring northern Italy.

Family fun this Easter at the four-star Abbey Hotel, Roscommon

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Families looking for the perfect Easter getaway can enjoy a memorable and relaxing break at the four-star Abbey Hotel Conference and Leisure Centre in Roscommon, which has announced a special Easter family package designed with comfort, great food and seasonal fun in mind.

Paint like a pro: How to paint a room

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

With a little know-how, the right tools, and relatively little expense, you can transform any room in your home.

Get your garden looking spectacular for spring with Colourfence

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Ivors for top quality garden machinery to give you the garden of your dreams

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Gardens are our places of sanctuary from stresses and strains of the outside world, and keeping them neat 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 which can help fulfil customers' garden needs.

Special offers and events to celebrate one year of FLYEfit

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

FLYEfit Galway is celebrating a major milestone this month as it marks its first year serving the local community.

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