The Garda Barracks, Salthill

Thu, May 10, 2018

The building which houses the Garda station in Salthill was originally called Forster Park and was constructed as a summer house by the Blake Forster family at the end of the 18th century. In 1850, it was bought by the Palmer family who were well known whiskey distillers, flour millers, and makers of porter. Most of their business was based in Nuns’ Island. Their coat of arms can still be seen on the facade of this building. We can presume that Palmer’s Rock (sometimes known as Saunder’s Rock), on the shore in front of this house, was named after a member of the family.

De Valera comes ‘home’ to a rousing welcome

Thu, May 10, 2018

Week III.
The fact that Liam Mellows was imprisoned in New York for endeavouring to buy arms from Germany, was fired from his job as a journalist, and kicked out of the Fenian movement was an embarrasment with many of his admirers. He infuriated old Fenians by urging Irish Americans not to join the army to fight for Britain on the battlefields of World War I.

Upskill with a QQI Level 5 bookkeeping award (Sage 50)

Thu, May 10, 2018

GPA Solutions is delivering its manual and computerised bookkeeping course to provide learners with good basic knowledge of manual bookkeeping and the practical knowledge of the workings of Sage 50 accounts.

Summer courses for adults and secondary school students at the French Institute

Thu, May 10, 2018

Would you like to make the most of the long summer days while learning, refreshing, or practising your French?

Dominican College Taylor’s Hill ranked top school in the country

Thu, May 10, 2018

This year a group of BT Young Scientists from Millstreet Community School, Cork, undertook a project to rank post-primary schools in Ireland. This was borne out of the fact that the league tables that appear in national media every year are based on incomplete, misleading, and often out of date data.

Simple hearing solutions from Blackberry Hearing

Thu, May 10, 2018

In 2015 John Ryan and Dave Gleeson established Blackberry Hearing in Two Mile House, a small village outside Naas in Kildare. The two were curious about the high cost of hearing aids and hearing solutions.

Genuine weight loss with System 10 will help you lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, May 10, 2018

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

'Slimming World changed my life'

Thu, May 10, 2018

Katharine Murphy Goodwin, a mum of two, joined Niamh’s Slimming World group in the Westwood Hotel, Galway, in November 2014 and reached her target weight in time for a family wedding nine months later.

Aikido: true victory is self-victory

Thu, May 10, 2018

If you are looking for a new challenge and have an interest in martial arts, traditional Japanese culture, or just stretching yourself physically and mentally, then consider taking up a beginner's course in aikido.

Public meeting on oxygen therapy for fibromyalgia

Thu, May 10, 2018

A public meeting will take place at OxyGeneration, Merchants Road, later this month on the use of hyperbaric oxygen as a supplementary therapy for fibromyalgia.

Celebrating twenty five years at Plexus Bio Energy

Thu, May 10, 2018

Plexus Bio Energy is this month celebrating 25 years of providing specialist treatments for a variety of different conditions from its base in Galway city.

Shape up with Ardrahan Laser Lipo, perfect for any occasion

Thu, May 10, 2018

Are you getting married, attending a wedding, or do you just want to get in shape for summer and need a bit of help with the 'battle of the bulge'?

Ardrahan Laser Lipo may have the answer. The business offers an inch loss treatment which empties out the fat cells, so this is not just a quick fix solution. Strawberry Laser Lipo is an FDA and ISO accredited and medically approved inch loss treatment.

Frozen shoulder

Thu, May 10, 2018

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, which means sticky shoulder, describes this condition accurately, it occurs in about five per cent of the population. More common in women than men, most women in the beginning of the condition may find it hard to reach the clasp of their brassiere or back pockets; it is worse at night and when lying on the affected side the pain can be excruciating and affect sleep.

Better hearing with both ears

Thu, May 10, 2018

Why do people have two ears? Basically, it is to widen the scope of your hearing so you can find out where sounds are coming from, and from what distance.

When the teacher has gone

Thu, May 10, 2018

Your pupils will teach you
Your patients will heal you

Park, sleep, and fly at the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport this summer

Thu, May 10, 2018

Make the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport part of your pre-holiday checklist this summer. Just a stone’s throw from Dublin Airport, this four star hotel offers great stay, park, and fly packages throughout the year. This includes free parking for the night of your stay, great value airport parking, and a 24 hour shuttle service running to and from Dublin Airport.

Norwegian Cruise Lines – freestyle cruising with Fahy Travel Worldchoice

Thu, May 10, 2018

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionised the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise holiday on their timetable with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options, and no formal dress codes.

Buttercups and daisies

Thu, May 10, 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.

Insulate now with homeowner grant available

Thu, May 10, 2018

With the government grant still in place, West Coast Insulation is recommending homeowners take advantage of the current grant scheme to insulate their homes. Homeowners can contact the Galway company for a free quotation for cavity wall and attic insulation.

Bring your dream home to life with Cherrymore Kitchens

Thu, May 10, 2018

Cherrymore Kitchens is one of Ireland's premier kitchen and bedroom manufacturers. Cherrymore has an extensive showroom at Oranmore Business Park where there are 30 kitchens and bedroom displays. Log on to cherrymore.ie to see the revamped website where you can also take a virtual tour of the showroom. Once you take the tour you will know it is worth a visit.

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