QQI Level 5 and 6 payroll awards

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

GPA Solutions is delivering its successful QQI Level 5 and 6 payroll awards this spring. These awards will provide learners with a working knowledge of the Irish payroll system and a valuable qualification to add to their CV.

Level 5 awards will provide learners with a thorough knowledge of basic PAYE computations to include the cumulative, week one, and emergency tax basis. Learners will learn and understand PRSI and USC computations, how to deal with starters and leavers, file Revenue forms, and year end procedures. This course will run over four days, one day a week, commencing in March in Galway.

New light bites menu now available at SALT

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

SALT Restaurant & Bar at 163 Upper Salthill has just launched a new light bites menu, offering a tasty alternative for evening dining. The menu is available downstairs at SALT and runs from 5pm until 10pm from Tuesday to Saturday.

New Bohermore bar has a winning formula

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Harry’s at Water Lane opened in mid-December and since then Geoff Kinsella and Steve Harris have been serving up a welcome mix of quality drinks, great service, and delicious barbecue and burgers. Looking at the online reviews, the bar already has a loyal cohort of happy customers. What is the secret to the popularity of this new hotspot on Bohermore?

Beyond the West event to showcase Irish food and drink producers in Galway next month

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

The Local Enterprise Office Galway, in collaboration with Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Údarás na Gaeltachta, is busy preparing for the upcoming Beyond the West food and drink showcase, a trade-only event to support Irish producers to get a foothold in the marketplace. This exciting free event will be held on Tuesday March 6 from 10am to 1pm in Galway.

McDonald’s Galway celebrates fifty years of the Big Mac

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

To celebrate 50 years of its iconic burger, McDonald’s has announced the introduction of two new sizes of Big Mac, available in all McDonald’s restaurants in Galway and nationwide until March 20.

The Mac Jr and the Grand Big Mac will bring burger fans the same delicious Big Mac taste they know and love – the only difference is the size.

Galway’s best of the best

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Back by popular demand, the new edition of Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide - The Best of the Best, the famous “glovebox bible”, is a highly selective, independently assessed guide to the very best of Irish food and hospitality.

Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Osteoporosis Clinic Ireland is a multidisciplinary clinic, providing a unique triple therapy approach, that has been developed to assist people with or predisposed to bone health issues. Osteoporosis is a silent disease affecting one in two women and one in four men over the age of 50 in Ireland, although all age groups can be affected.

Snap Fitness opens in Eyre Square, Galway

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Snap Fitness has started its expansion into Ireland with its first 24/7 site located in the heart of Galway city centre. Conveniently located on Eyre Square adjacent to TK Maxx, this privately-owned facility will be the first of many Irish sites for the company, which currently has 49 open in the UK and growing.

Do you want a smile like Khloe Kardashian or Zac Efron?

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Many people are not happy with their smile. Maybe you are one of them. If you are inclined to keep your mouth closed in photographs, or cover your mouth when you laugh in company, read on.

Balneol — a tonic for healthy joints

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

You have always been active and you always have wanted to be, yet time is beginning to tell. Your joints and muscles are even more important as you become older, so when you recognise that all is not quite as it should be, you need to act.

Mary Kelly is not only a fitness fanatic but also a keen walker, so when she started to notice aches and pains and her movement slowing down she was determined to find a solution.

Fix your metabolism for long term weight loss

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health, and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Bright eyed children at Optique Opticians

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Your children's eyesight is precious. Visual problems can affect their abilities in schoolwork, sport, and social development.

Quality furniture at An Siopa Troscan, Moycullen

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional. Pictured is the Roisin suite, floor model now €1,799 (was €2,499).

The benefits offered by underfloor heating

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Underfloor heating is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners and for large projects due to its energy efficiency and the comfortable feeling it delivers.

Caribbean dreaming with Royal Caribbean and Fahy Travel

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Are you dreaming of crystal clear waters, palm trees swaying in the light sea breeze, powder white sand between your toes, and tropical sunshine warming your face? This does not have to be just a dream — Caribbean cruises have never been more affordable. Royal Caribbean has some of the best ships in the Caribbean and is offering amazing value for later on this year.

An Irish Airman

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Week VI
On February 4 1918 Lady Gregory’ sent a telegram to WB Yeats to tell him about Robert’s death. She told him that she found it ‘very hard to bear’. She added a postscript: ‘If you feel like it sometime write something down that we may keep - you understood him better than many.’

On February 4 1918 Lady Gregory’ sent a telegram to WB Yeats to tell him about Robert’s death. She told him that she found it ‘very hard to bear’. She added a postscript: ‘If you feel like it sometime write something down that we may keep - you understood him better than many.’

The end of the old Claddagh

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

In 1812, there were 468 cabins or houses, all thatched, in The Claddagh. These were occupied by 50 families, totalling 1,050 males and 1,286 females. That was a lot of people and houses in a relatively small geographical area and could be described as a “clachan”, a large irregular group of houses clustered closely together. All of these houses were single storey buildings, only the two-storeyed Aran View House and the early 19th century coastguard houses were higher.

Apprenticeship opportunities

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

One of the many options outside of CAO is the apprenticeship route and one of the old reliables, the ESB Networks Apprenticeship Programme, is now open for applications.

Even though information regarding apprenticeships is available online, parents often feel they are out of the loop as regards deadlines and initiatives.

The Lovely Lenten Rose

Tue, Feb 13, 2018

One of the challenges facing a garden designer is how to make a garden look good all year round. The choice of plants for spring, summer and even autumn is endless, but when it comes to the colder months of the year you need to rely heavily on shrubs and ornamental grasses that will add colour and structure even in winter. Fortunately, there are loads of these to choose from and I relish the challenge of producing planting plans to suit different locations and soil types – always remembering that they need to look good and perform reliably. When winter flowers are needed, one of my favourite plants to design with is the hellebore or Lenten Rose.

Great news, Dela has just launched their Supper club... #DinnerwithNotions.

Mon, Feb 12, 2018

The Dela Pre Supper Club is inviting diners to join them from Tuesday to Saturday to enjoy their organic, local menu after 6pm in their casual eatery in Galways westend. The westend eatery has launched their pre-supper club #dinnerwithnotions from Tuesday to Thursday until 7pm and on Friday and Saturday evening until 6:30pm.

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