Pan-fried hake with mussels

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Hake and mussels are a great combination, and the chilli adds a bit of heat to this recipe from Bord Bia.

Opportunity to improve people’s health and happiness comes to Galway

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

As we emerge into 2022, Slimming World, the well loved weight loss organisation, is looking for successful members with a passion for helping others. Slimming World is inviting people who have successfully lost weight at a local group – either former or current members – to start their own weight loss group.

Why don't the stretches I do help my back pain?

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Like most health conditions, low back pain is a chronic problem. Patients with low back pain typically suffer off and on for years. Back pain seems to come on when we overexert or do something out of the ordinary, such as moving boxes or when returning to a sport we have not tried since our school days.

Your last interaction of the day

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

The time you spend with your spouse right before you drift off to sleep is arguably the most important interaction you will have all day.

Inject high tech into your morning with the Triton HOST Digital Mixer Shower

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Technology is a huge part of our daily lives so it’s no surprise it’s finally reaching the bathroom.

Ideal for injecting a little high-tech into your morning, digital showers blend first-rate performance with cutting-edge design, allowing the user to start their unit remotely for maximum control. Triton HOST Digital Mixer Shower (from €500, mix and match accessories sold separately) should be the first thing on the shopping list for tech savvy shower users. The stylish, contemporary digital mixer offers a wide range of mix-and-match accessories so you can create the look you desire.

The bells of St Nicholas

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

There are 10 bells in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, cast at seven different dates from 1590 to 1898. They were hung for ringing by Mr HS Persse when he gave two new bells in 1891. After some time it was seen that the vibration was putting a great stress on the old tower and ‘chiming’ was substituted for ‘ringing’. Unfortunately the method of chiming was not satisfactory and one after another of the bells cracked, until, in 1930, only three of the bells could be used, the Clock Bell being only used for the hour’s strike and the Clifton bell being out of tune.

A Claddagh Christmas long ago

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

These were the memories of Christmas in the Claddagh long ago as recalled by Martin Geary of Father Griffin Road and published in this paper in 1979.

The little miracle that saved Galway Arts Festival 1985

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

It seems laughable today but in 1958 Archbishop John Mc Quaid of Dublin, obsessively monitored Irish life to the extent, that he did not have to ban a film, book or play outright, it was sufficient for his secretary to make it known that the archbishop had wondered if that (name of film, book or movie) was the sort of thing a good Catholic should witness.

Fáilte Ireland unveils first viewing points along the Burren Discovery Trail

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Fáilte Ireland has unveiled the first viewing points along the Burren Discovery Trail, a new looped route off the Wild Atlantic Way designed to encourage visitors to explore more and stay longer in the Burren.

Gold Cobra team from Scoil Bhríde Mercy Tuam win Junk Kouture audience award

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

A group of transition year students from Scoil Bhríde Mercy secondary school in Tuam have been named audience favourite at Junk Kouture in a public vote hosted by RTE. The winning team - Nia Lydon, Beibhinn Gleeson, and Katelyn Boyle - now in fifth year at Scoil Bhríde, facilitated by their art teacher Lisa Browne during transition year, fashioned hundreds of reused cable ties and broken phone charger leads to create a showstopping outfit called Gold Cobra.

Harris announces new €2,000 support for apprenticeship employers

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced the introduction of an annual grant of €2,000 for employers who employ apprentices in one of the 37 apprenticeships which have been established since 2016.

Hyde Bar launches new limited edition gin

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Hyde Bar on Forster Street, rightly known as the home of gin in Galway city, has just increased its offering by bringing out its own gin. This is the second time the chic venue has created its own gin. The very limited batch was distilled and bottled by Clonakilty Distillery in County Cork. Clonakilty Distillery, like the Connacht Hospitality Group, is a family business, so this was a perfect partnership.

Majority of people don't know the correct temperature at which to cook their turkey

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

BY DECLAN VARLEY
New research from safefood has shown that while ownership of meat thermometers is increasing, over three quarters of people (78%) are not aware of the correct temperature to which turkey should be cooked to. 1 A meat thermometer helps to remove the guess work from cooking a turkey, ensuring a tasty and safe meal for all.

Celebrate the season with a festive seafood plate

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

This delicious seafood plate with Dublin Bay prawns, crab, and organic smoked salmon makes a great Christmas starter or festive lunch. The quantities in this recipe, courtesy of Bord Bia, are perfect for lunch, just cut down the amount of seafood if you are serving it as a starter.

Serves four; preparation time 20 minutes.

Twice baked organic smoked salmon or trout soufflés make the perfect festive starter

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

If you are still looking for ideas for a tasty starter for Christmas dinner, these seafood soufflés could be just the thing. They can be made ahead, stored in the fridge and finished off at the last minute. They will puff up again and the crème fraîche will turn golden.

Free introductory counselling consultation

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

O'Neill Phone and Online Counselling is offering a free 15 minutes consultation (by appointment), via a private and secure platform, for new clients.

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain with professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

Do you need a three piece suite?

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Buying furniture can be overwhelming for some people as the options for how to arrange living room furniture are nearly endless. A simple rule of thumb is to start with the largest piece first, usually the sofa, in some cases the armchair. Orient the piece towards the room’s most prominent feature - TV, fireplace, gallery wall, or window. Next, position smaller seating options such as a one seater, two seater, or love seats opposite or adjacent to the first piece. Better Bedding has a full range of seating options and the team are available to discuss your space and needs to find the right solution for you.

Weatherproof your wood this winter

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

As winter begins to works its magic, it’s time to take stock of outdoor spaces and furniture to make sure the wood is weather-proofed and protected ready for the cold weather ahead.

Free treatments for Europeans visiting Ireland

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Free hyperbaric oxygenation treatments are available at OxyGeneration under the European Union Cross-Border Healthcare Directive. Unfortunately, it Is only (outside of Ireland) European residents who can use OxyGeneration. Irish people have to go abroad under the directive if they cannot get a suitable appointment in the National Hyperbaric Medical Unit at UHG. Any medical professional in consultation with the patient can give a letter of referral, including a nurse, a dentist or doctor.

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