Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre to host second English Language education international conference in Galway

Thu, May 17, 2018

Following the school’s 30th birthday conference last year, Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre will hold another ELE conference event on May 19 at the Harbour Hotel, Galway. The event is open to all English language teachers as well as academic managers.

The event brings together a group of presenters who are experts in their fields and includes John Hughes, ELT author with National Geographic Learning, discussing how to make critical thinking an everyday part of your teacher toolkit; Thom Kiddle, director of Nile Training, Norwich, UK, focusing on professional development through student progress; and Jo Watson, Eaquals sponsored speaker who will look at providing feedback and correction techniques.

Free information roadshows to showcase local employment and education opportunities

Thu, May 17, 2018

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board and Galway Rural Development are linking up with series of information roadshows.

Osteria Italiana Da Simone — an authentic slice of Italy

Thu, May 17, 2018

From the bright lights of Milan to the small, charming, streets of Galway, Simone has delighted the palates of food lovers wherever he has crafted his dishes.

Classic dining restaurant and wine bar AJLA opens in Clarinbridge

Thu, May 17, 2018

AJLA is now open at The Bridge Centre, Clarinbridge. This classic dining restaurant offers exciting brunch and lunch menus showcasing the very best of locally sourced produce.

Galway restaurant awarded AA rosette and AA four star status in the same week

Thu, May 17, 2018

Dillisk on the Docks is celebrating its first birthday this week, and what better birthday present than being awarded its first AA rosette for culinary excellence. The excitement did not stop there as Harbour Hotel Galway, where Dillisk on the Docks is located, also received four-star status.

Regular sports massage keeps injuries at bay

Thu, May 17, 2018

As the evenings get longer and brighter Galwegians are enjoying a range of sports from pounding the Prom in their running shoes, to enjoying a spot of tennis or hitting the road on a bike. Increased activity also coincides with more sports injuries, but thankfully there are steps we can take to prevent them.

The most common causes of injury include overuse of muscles, muscle tightness, and muscle weakness. Muscles are less likely to become injured though when blood flow to the area is improved through massage and the muscles are elongated and stretched.

Natural fertility with Health and Harmony

Thu, May 17, 2018

When you visualise your perfect family, the primary focus of that picture is a healthy child or children. Although it may sound obvious, many do not realise that the foundations for a healthy baby are laid many months prior to conception. A healthy egg, top quality sperm, and a luscious womb lining are all essentials for pregnancy – and guaranteeing you have all three lies in the work you do in the months beforehand to maximise your health. Nutrition, lifestyle, and stress levels all play a part in ensuring a healthy pregnancy and the ultimate dream of a healthy baby.

Free home consultation service from Spellman TBW

Thu, May 17, 2018

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

Cherrymore offers a complete home fit-out

Thu, May 17, 2018

Are you building your dream home? So many new builds start off and have top spec insulation, windows, heating systems, etc, which are all very important. However the dream turns into a nightmare when it comes to house finishes as the budget dwindles away.

You may need a new mattress

Thu, May 17, 2018

You cannot beat a good night’s sleep – it leaves you feeling fit and happy, and thinking sharply. The foundation of good sleep is a comfortable bed and the right mattress, but mattresses don’t last forever. Even if it looks OK, your mattress may not be giving you the support or comfort you need for a good night’s sleep.

Buttercups and daisies

Thu, May 17, 2018

Weed - noun. 'A wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants.'

As if somebody has suddenly pushed a switch they are everywhere, and it is not just buttercups and daisies, there are countless weeds appearing in unwanted places — dandelions, clover, thistles, even rushes, mares tail, and ragwort. Wild flowers that are growing in a meadow might be pretty to look at, but when they appear in your lawn they become an unwanted weed, spoiling the green carpet of grass that you are trying to nurture.

Discover Hong Kong direct from Dublin

Thu, May 17, 2018

Cathay Pacific will offer a new non-stop service from Dublin to Hong Kong from June 2. This new service will operate four times a week. Visitors from Ireland can enter Hong Kong without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, 1823

Thu, May 17, 2018

This drawing of the Collegiate Church was done in December 1823 (at about 2pm according to the clock) by EW Thompson. It was presented to the vestry by another EW Thompson of Tullymore, Broughshane, Co Antrim, in 1947.

‘The most malignant man in Irish history’

Thu, May 17, 2018

After the enthusiastic reception at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel on June 23 1919, Eamon de Valera was deluged with invitations. For the next 18 months he kept the cause of Ireland before the American public. Criss-crossing the country he addressed public meetings, and state legislatures, receiving on the way a plethora of honorary doctorates, including being adopted as a chief of the Indian Chippewa nation. He quickly won the goodwill of William Randolph Hearst and his chain of newspapers. He was given maximum publicity wherever he appeared, which proved to be an effective answer to British propaganda.

Knorr’s Great Carvery Competition open for entries

Thu, May 17, 2018

Ireland has become known as a food destination with customers seeking out high quality food and experience.

Top flowers to grow this summer

Wed, May 16, 2018

As the summer fast approaches, temperatures start to rise and the likelihood of sun being forecast increases; slightly.

People of the Tribes : Meet Jackie.

Tue, May 15, 2018

My name is Jackie Meenahan form Ballina Co.Mayo. I'm at this job most of my life, I had a fish shop in Ballina which I retired from many years ago, I was fed up doing nothing so I decided to go on the road around the country selling seaweed and I've never looked back since. Its great for my mental health, I come to Galway every Friday to the Moycullen market, make a few bob selling the ol dillisk which comes from Achill Island and make new friends along the way.

People of the Tribes: Meet Patrick.

Tue, May 15, 2018

Hi, I'm Patrick. I moved to Galway in '95 after living in London for five years, where I went to college and met now my wife. We then decided to go to America in '96, lived there for twenty years running our own businesses and we always longed to come back to Ireland. The ideal place to settle was Galway (my wife is also from Athenry). As I owned restaurants I knew I wanted to be involved with food, so I came across a fire engine in Portlaoise and I said ''Why don't I use this as a catering food truck?''

Viva la Diva!

Tue, May 15, 2018

As I write the tulips are making a wonderful show in the garden and every time I look out the window they lift the spirits. They have to be one of my favourite flowers, both for growing and cutting and I could never have too many. Which is just as well, as in our climate they are the least reliable of spring bulbs – hence the diva reputation. For every dozen you plant, eleven or twelve will perform beautifully the following spring, but in the year after that you would be lucky if two or three bother to show up.

The Mindful Commute

Mon, May 14, 2018

Did you know that there are almost 45,000 people working & commuting daily in Galway? And well over half of us go to work in single-occupancy cars. I’m sure you’ve felt that pain on the morning and evening commute…

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