Great hotel offers for those travelling to the West — and not just for visitors

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

One of the few disadvantages for those of us fortunate enough to live in the West of Ireland is that we rarely get a chance to stay in a local hotel, as a tourist. That is likely to change this summer, as we will be encouraged to holiday closer to home, and many of us have ruled out foreign travel until 2022 at the earliest.

The temptation will be to look more closely at the options in our own areas, and to experience our local attractions and amenities through the eyes of a visitor to this place. Whether visiting Galway city from Mayo or the midlands, or leaving the city for a break in Connemara, Mayo, Clare or Athlone, many people were pleasantly surprised in 2020 at how much fun they had, holidaying at home.

Gardenwise | Upwardly Mobile – Spring Flowering Climbers

Tue, Apr 06, 2021

I love all of the signs of spring, but one of my absolute favourites is the new growth of climbing plants. The early shoots of clematis, honeysuckle and climbing roses have a way of gladdening the heart – I want to cheer them on as they climb, outwards and upwards, to embrace the new season. Climbers that flower in spring are especially valuable as they distract the eye from still-bare borders and from the messy brown foliage of bulbs that have just finished flowering.

Galway Sinn Féin to hold Easter Rising online commemoration

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

The 105th anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 will be commemorated online this year as last year by Galway Sinn Féin.

Applications now open for NUI Galway MBA scholarships

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Following the recent announcement of its global AACSB accreditation (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), NUI Galway’s JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics is now accepting applications for its 30% Club Scholarship for September 2021. Now in its fourth year, the scholarship aims to advance female leadership in business organisations and is a key influence in the increased number of female participants applying to and joining the university’s MBA programme.

The 30% Club Ireland was officially launched in January 2015 with a goal to achieve better gender balance at all levels of business in Ireland. The 30% Club believes that gender balance on boards and executive leadership not only encourages better leadership and governance, but further contributes to better all-round board performance, and ultimately increased corporate performance for both companies and their shareholders.

Mountbellew students through to finals of Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Four transition year students from Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew have qualified for the national finals of the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition, taking place this month. Their final presentation and interview is due to be held on April 15 via Hopin conferencing.

Easter egg cheesecake

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Treat yourself this Easter with this quick and easy no-bake cheesecake with an Easter twist. This delicious dessert consists of half a chocolate Easter egg filled with a buttery biscuit base and topped with a rich and creamy filling.

Enjoy Easter Sunday at home with the Maldron Hotel

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Celebrate Easter Sunday with a delectable three course meal from Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway. Save the stress and dirty dishes, and enjoy the precious time together in the comfort of your home without the price tag.

Crack the Easter family roast with Iceland Ireland

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Iceland Ireland has everything you need for this Easter and, to help take the stress out of the prep, Iceland Ireland has two great meal deal offerings that will make sure you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the family. Each of these meal deals will feed a family of six to eight people at the amazing value of €20 or €15, that will leave no one at the dining table hungry. These meal deal offers are available until April 4 across all 27 Iceland Ireland stores nationwide.

A summer tram on William Street, 1904

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Our photograph of William Street shows the horse-drawn open-topped summer tram heading towards the terminus on Eyre Square.

Two men of destiny meet on Tawin Island

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

In his interesting biography of Éamon de Valera,* Diarmuid Ferriter wrote that in December 2000 gardaí seized 24 love letters from de Valera to his young wife Sinéad, which were being advertised for auction by Mealy’s of Castlecomer. It was believed that the letters were stolen in the mid 1970s from the de Valera family home. The owners who had bought them in the UK some years previously in an effort to ensure their return to Ireland, were unaware that they were stolen.

Grow potatoes for a high yield from a relatively small growth space

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Where would the nation be without the humble potato?

Inject hi-tech into your life with Triton HOST digital mixer shower

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

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

Essential cleaning tips as barbecue cooking season fast approaches

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Real barbecue masters know that it takes maintenance, but only little effort, to keep your barbecue in pristine condition.

Lawnmowers available at Ivors

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

When it comes to lawnmowers in Galway one name always stands out, Ivors.

Local hotels adopt safety first policy

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

‘If that goes well, then we can consider hospitality in June’, was the message on Tuesday from Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, referring to the numbers for virus cases, in hospitals, new variants and vaccine rollout all going in the right direction in the coming weeks.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin agreed that the public can expect ‘to enjoy much greater freedom later in the summer’. While unable to be specific regarding dates for the reopening of the hospitality sector, a path has now been outlined which suggests that we may be able to holiday in Ireland from June, or possibly July.

Gardenwise | Sitting Comfortably Whatever the Weather

Mon, Mar 29, 2021

If word on the grapevine is anything to go by, garden furniture has been eagerly sought after since the Christmas decorations were packed away. Last year taught us that we definitely need outdoor spaces to meet family and friends in, and since that’s likely to continue, everyone’s looking to make them more comfortable.

Galway family’s new cookbook helping to bring people on an adventure

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Camping Soul Food, the bumper 60 meal cookbook with a difference, is restirring that sense of adventure through its pages as each recipe is paired with a soul song and playlist to listen and dance to while you prep and cook. The dishes can be cooked anywhere that your travel and adventure take you, even if it is to the back yard or a local park.

Become a founder member of McAllister Distillery Ahascragh

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

As construction on the new whiskey and gin craft distillery in the village of Ahascragh nears, McAllister Distillers has launched a founders cask programme for those who want to get on board with the venture.

Becoming a founder member by purchasing a cask will contribute to realising the vision for the Ahascragh distillery. Individuals, families, groups of friends, clubs, or corporate entities now have the opportunity to own their own cask of whiskey from McAllister Distillery Ahascragh and benefit from the growth and global demand of Irish whiskey.

Shaping the world through travel

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Representatives of the pub, restaurant, and hotel trades will come before the Oireachtas Tourism Committee this week to outline the effects of the pandemic on their industries.

Contact lens hygiene tips to avoid putting health at risk

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Hand hygiene has never been more important than now – especially when it comes to touching our face and eyes.

That is why Specsavers is reminding people of the correct way to handle contact lenses and minimise the risk of issues or infections.

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