Roses – a Who’s Who

Tue, Jun 05, 2018

If you’re tempted to give roses a try after reading last week’s Gardenwise, or indeed to expand your collection if you’re already a rose grower, it might be useful to talk about the different kinds of rose plant you’ll find available if you visit your local garden centre. I really do believe that there’s a rose for every garden and would hate to be without them. One of my favourite things in summer is to cut a few blooms for the house, often plonking them informally into a jam jar or drinking glass and leaving them where I can inhale their heavenly scent.

Maths help for primary and secondary school students

Thu, May 31, 2018

There is no doubting the importance of mathematics in everyday life. It is used in developing reasoning, creativity, abstract and spatial thinking, problem-solving, and communication.

One day courses in Sage 50 accounts and Thesaurus Payroll

Thu, May 31, 2018

GPA Solutions is delivering a one day accounts course in Sage 50 in Galway on Wednesday June 13. This one day course aims to provide participants with an overview of Sage 50, with a view to maintaining debtors and creditors ledgers, including emailing invoices, statements, remittance advices, and processing electronic payments. Learners will prepare monthly accounts, bank reconciliation, and file VAT returns with ROS.

MSc in biomedical science via distance learning/modular available at NUI Galway

Thu, May 31, 2018

The MSc in biomedical science (via distance learning/modular) is ideal for those interested in earning a master’s degree while remaining in employment. Developed for working graduates of engineering, technology, or science who wish to upskill or change career direction, this flexible programme allows you to complete your degree in two to six years.

NUI Galway launches new part-time course in politics and society for secondary school teachers

Thu, May 31, 2018

NUI Galway’s Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development, in conjunction with the School of Political Science and Sociology and the School of Education, has announced the launch of the Higher Diploma in Arts (politics and society) due to begin in September 2018.

Flavours at Flannery’s

Thu, May 31, 2018

In Galway, most of the hotels can be divided into two types. The first kind have been built in recent years as result of the economic boom, largely run by professional management companies whose brief is to merely keep the business afloat and get 'heads in beds'. Flannery's is the other sort of Galway hotel — part of the landscape and the fabric of life in the city east area, providing employment and welcoming guests from Ireland and many parts of the world since it first opened in 1969.

Indulge in traditional afternoon tea this summer at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, May 31, 2018

Hotel Meyrick, long recognised as the home of the perfect afternoon tea in Galway city, has introduced a new traditional afternoon tea menu for the summer months.

Get fantastic results with EirLite counselling & weight loss clinic

Thu, May 31, 2018

It has been more than a year since independent Cambridge Weight Plan consultant Vivienne Cummings opened the doors to her counselling and weight loss clinic, EirLite. Since then, she has served clients in Galway and Mayo and is now expanding the EirLite team.

Slimming her way to a healthier, pain-free life

Thu, May 31, 2018

Emma joined Slimming World 18 months ago, within that time she has transformed her relationship with food, gained a support network, and has lost over two stone.

Choosing a bed that is right for you

Thu, May 31, 2018

Many of us will suffer a bout of back pain at some point, and if you are one of the unlucky ones, you will find that the state of your bed will quickly become a priority.

Huge savings at the EZ Living Furniture summer sale

Thu, May 31, 2018

EZ Living Furniture, Ireland’s leading retailer of quality furniture and home accessories, has announced the start of its 2018 summer sale.

Free home consultation service from Spellman TBW

Thu, May 31, 2018

Spellman TBW offers a free home consultation service, helping you to bring some focus and clarity to your home improvement project.

Call the team today to make an appointment.

Create storage and space in style with N17 Superstores and Rauch sliding wardrobes

Thu, May 31, 2018

The Rauch sliding wardrobe collection is now available at N17 Superstores, allowing customers to design a free-standing wardrobe to meet their individual storage needs. Wardrobes can be designed to complement an existing bedroom or to complete the design of a new bedroom.

Customers can choose from a selection of models in various colours to suit the décor of their rooms, or to complement any of the bedroom suites available in N17 Superstores' showrooms.

The thrills of a theme park holiday

Thu, May 31, 2018

If your idea of holiday fun is looping round rollercoasters, then get ready to strap yourself in for endless theme park thrills at a variety of locations within easy reach of Europe's biggest and best rides. Whether it is feeling the magic of Disneyland® Paris, the awesome rollercoasters at Tivoli World near Benalmadena, or the wild PortAventura in Spain, Corrib Travel has hotels and apartments that are perfectly placed close to Europe's best theme parks!

The Jes Leaving Cert class of 1968

Thu, May 31, 2018

It is interesting to meet someone again after a long period of time, especially someone with whom you spent five days a week for about six years, but that is what school reunions are all about. People will have inevitably aged and may have gained bellies, more wrinkles, their hair greyer than before, or maybe have no hair at all, so there is often a little tension mixed with the expectation of meeting them again. But the end result is generally delight at reviving old friendships, at the renewed camaraderie, at all the nostalgia, the memories of sporting occasions, the sharing of photographs and, of course, the stories about particular teachers. Indeed, some who were slogged or mistreated by teachers may use the reunion as a kind of revenge. Inevitably, some stories will have taken on legs — “The older we got, the better we were”. The reunion is also an occasion to remember colleagues who have died in the interim.

What the so called ‘empty frame’ may have looked like...

Thu, May 31, 2018

Last month Galway Diary explored the sham legend that grew around the so-called ‘Empty frame’ on the wall of the Lynch’s Chapel, or Lady’s chapel, in the historic St Nicholas’ Collegiate church. The late Canon George Quinn pronounced that this was the very frame in which the Bishop of Clonfert, Walter Lynch’s sacred icon of the Madonna and Child once hung, before he was forced to flee just before the arrival of Cromwell’s soldiers in April 1652.

People of the Tribes: Meet David.

Tue, May 29, 2018

Hi, my is David Walsh. I'm from Limerick originally and as much as I love my city, I have made friends here and settled in beautiful Galway two years ago. I have fond memories of Galway as a kid and knew in my heart I would live here someday. It's full of culture and art and it supports entertainers, one of the many reasons why I chose Galway. I have been practising magic since 1993 and my passion is stronger than ever for the craft that has given me so much, I'm now 38 and I'm still a student of magic. I perform on the street with a table but sometimes without to give me more freedom to approach people David Blaine style. The street is the purest arena to perform in, it's raw, challenging and very honest as your not hired to be there. You must showcase your skills and let them decide who to glorify. Tipping the hat or liking my facebook page, it's all accepted with a smile. I get on all well with the other buskers and feel since race week last year I have definitely made a name for myself on shop street. Magic is a performance art and it's something I'm passionate about and to have the opportunity to make someone's day for me that's a gift that simply has to be shared. Magic has huge popularity in the last few years from TV specials to Britain's Got Talent and behind. Magic is in everyone's hearts and I'm just pulling the strings sometimes. My legacy is simply that I strived to be the best magician I could and my audience enjoyed the experience. I will always be a street performer and I will have love for Galway City.

Greenfly? Bring it on…..

Tue, May 29, 2018

My garden design clients are often nervous about growing roses in their gardens as there’s a perception that they take a lot of maintenance and “you have to spray them a lot”. This is really not so. Certainly if you want a really, really low maintenance garden, there’s a host of other shrubs you can use to give you structure, colour and interest all year round. To get the best from roses, an occasional prune and feed does make a difference – although those are easier to do than you might think.

Concepts 10th Birthday Party!

Mon, May 28, 2018

Fans of fashion from all over Ireland will descend on Oranmore, today June 7th to join in the 10th Birthday celebrations of Concepts Ladies Fashion which has become a major fashion destination for Ireland’s fashionistas. Opened in 2008 by owner Joan Lynch, the store has grown in strength over the years and now with a full-time staff of ten, the store attracts many ladies to Oranmore in search of that perfect outfit.

People of the Tribes: Meet Carly.

Mon, May 28, 2018

Hi, my name is Carly Zimmerman, and I’m from the U.S. where I made my home in New Orleans. I work as the Volunteer Manager at Galway International Arts Festival, and this will be my third Festival season in Galway.

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