Parenting website MyKidsTime.com celebrates ten years

Thu, Mar 08, 2018

Award winning parenting website MyKidsTime.com is marking a decade in online business, and to celebrate, founders Jill Holtz and Michelle Davitt, along with editor Emily Manning, recently hosted a birthday party at Collins Barracks, National Museum of Ireland (Decorative Arts and History) in the beautiful setting of The Palatine room.

Sports Fan Favourite – Harry’s at Water Lane

Wed, Mar 07, 2018

Harry’s at Water Lane opened in December and is already building a reputation as one of the best places to watch live sports in Galway city. The Bohermore bar can show three different sporting events at the same time, so it’s no wonder Harry’s is proving so popular.

Medical Herbalist launches online shop!

Wed, Mar 07, 2018

Medical Herbalist, Patrick Murphy has launched his online shop, allowing customers to purchase the business' natural herbal and food supplements at the click of a button. Established last month, the online shop was set up to cope with huge demand from customers all over Ireland, Patrick says; "We had a large demand from people who live outside County Galway. Many of them were phoning the office looking for the natural products and herbs that the business supplies. "So the idea of an online shop was the solution, making the process easier for ourselves but more importantly, for our valued customers, to purchase their selected items."

Perfect Early Spring Perennials

Tue, Mar 06, 2018

Let’s consider some of the earlier perennial plants that do so much to extend the growing season in the garden. As a garden designer, I’m constantly looking for ways to improve people’s enjoyment of their outdoor spaces, and even though the year’s still young, there are so many beautiful plants that can brighten up borders in early spring, so it’s well worth seeking them out.

Treat your mum to Afternoon Tea at SALT @ The Glass Factory

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and SALT @ The Glass Factory is launching Afternoon Tea just in time for the big day. If you’ve been struggling with ideas for what to buy the most important woman in your life, this could be the answer you’ve been seeking.

The ‘Green Grass’ in The Claddagh

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

This photograph of ‘The Green Grass’, also known as ‘The Big Grass’, in The Claddagh was taken on July 29, 1914. It was taken from roughly where the Claddagh Hall is today. There was a wide expanse of grass off to the left towards where South Park is today. In the early days parts of it were tidal, the tide would come in here in the form of a series of streams. In Peadar O’Dowd’s wonderful book Down By The Claddagh, there is an image of this area with a very large stream in the foreground. These streams were gradually filled in, thus creating the kind of surface we see in the photograph. There were occasional sandy patches visible on the grass.

Christobel Pankhurst tells Galway audience: ‘Now is the time’

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

At a time of feverish debate about Home Rule, and noisy Sinn Féin meetings, the fact that Christabel Pankhurst addressed a well attended meeting in Galway’s Town Hall on October 21 1911 was an important event in the political history of the town.

Picking the right subjects for your career path

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

Part two of a two-part series
Last week we addressed some of the most common questions surrounding subject choice.

Open day at GTI on March 6

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

An open day will take place at Galway Technical Institute on Tuesday March 6 from 10am to 4pm. The event will give prospective students an opportunity to explore the college and find out about the exciting job-driven courses on offer, and to participate in events throughout the college.

GMIT to hold annual tourism careers fair next week

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

More than 60 hotel and tourism employers from around Ireland, the US, and Europe will take part in GMIT’s Galway International Hotel School annual careers fair, which takes place in the Dublin Road campus on Wednesday March 7.

Upskill with payroll award (QQI Level 6)

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

Matte to Metallic to hold make-up masterclass in Galway

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

If you are obsessed with make-up, you will be excited to hear that the Matte to Metallic crew are coming to town. Matt O'Flaherty Chemists and Makeup Revolution Ireland are having a lunchtime masterclass on campus at Aras Moyola in NUI Galway at 1pm on Tuesday March 6.

Sleeved wedding dresses

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

You know what is amazing? When it comes to your wedding dress, you can choose to wear something that you feel utterly confident in, as well as looking gorgeous.

Real lunchtime value at Osteria Italiana

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

As we noted before on these pages, when on holidays it is often the case that the best and best-value restaurants are often off the beaten track. That does not mean you have to walk miles to find them — a terrible meal on La Rambla in Barcelona or in the shadow of the Vatican’s walls will cost you plenty. A lovely meal a few meters down almost any side street could cost half that. Just a couple of minutes away from the main streets of Galway and just paces from Eyre Square, Osteria Italiana is such a place and one of the city's most authentic Italian eateries.

Kirby’s of Cross Street to celebrate its new look with a Very Nifty promotion

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

In recent weeks Kirby’s of Cross Street has undergone a complete refurbishment and the team are very excited about the restaurant's new look.

Hearty healthy soups at SuperSubs

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

There are a lot of well kept secrets in the west. John Huston’s beach is one. It is all about the ingredients when it comes to this undiscovered beauty spot. It is situated on an inlet on the rugged Atlantic shoreline. It has pristine white sand. It is small enough to be intimate yet big enough to be striking. And it has that extra bit of magic of having been used as a west of Ireland hideaway by one of the most famous directors in Hollywood in the last century. Part of the magic of the beach is that not many people know it exists, but those who do will tell you that it is one of the best little beaches in the world.

One of the best kept secrets in foodie circles is the soup at SuperSubs. Made fresh and delivered every morning to the SuperSubs outlets, this soup is as tasty as spending a day on one of the most beautiful beaches in the country and having it all to yourself. This product is 100 per cent fresh and 100 per cent natural. You can get hearty veg, butternut squash, the delicious tomato and red pepper, and a lot more. And when you combine it with a light sandwich you can have a nice filling lunch that is under 300kcal.

Get March off to a great start at The Galleon

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

The Galleon Restaurant in Salthill is renowned for its wonderful family ethos, great food, amazing attention to detail, and excellent customer service. This week, the long-established restaurant has some super offers to get March off to a great start, including a Kids Eat Free promotion and a deal that will allow you enjoy a main course for just €5.

Get free electricity — use solar power

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

With the advent of solar renewable energy, we can now harness the free energy produced by the sun and use it as electricity in our homes and businesses.

Free home consultation service from Spellman TBW

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

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

Spring sale at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

G Furniture and Carpets in Northpoint on the Tuam Road has some great offers available in its spring carpet and rug clearance event now on.

The company guarantees some of the best value for money in Galway in carpets and flooring with a brilliant selection of carpets and vinyl flooring available at not-to-be-beaten prices. Mardi Gras 100 per cent wool carpet (was €28 per square yard) is now available at €7.99 per square yard. Room size carpet ends are available from €59, and bedroom carpets start from €4.99 per square yard.

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