Enjoy four star luxury at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown is one of the finest four star hotels in Dublin, offering superb conference and meeting facilities, together with stylish dining options to suit everyone’s taste. The hotel is a luxurious contemporary lively hub, with 155 beautifully appointed bedrooms, very popular with ladies' groups where shopping or going to the theatre or races is a must. This hotel is easily connected to many of Dublin’s most popular tourist destinations which are right on the doorstep. It stands in the heart of Dublin 15.

The hotel is conveniently located within a short distance of Ballycoolin, Damastown, and Blanchardstown Corporate Parks 1 and 2, to name a few.

Amazing Agadir

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Holidays to Agadir are well suited to couples and groups of friends looking for a fun getaway in the sun, while the resort is also a really good choice for an imaginative family beach holiday. Agadir enjoys sunshine throughout the year and is a great choice for a winter sun holiday.

Galway company West Coast Insulation offers €1,000 grant package

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

West Coast Insulation is recommending homeowners take advantage of the new grant scheme which is now the highest level it has ever been at €1,000.

Homeowners can contact the Galway company for a free quotation for cavity wall and attic insulation. The grant will cover a large percentage of the costs of the work and when ordering with West Coast Insulation, the grant comes straight off the price. Furthermore West Coast Insulation, which has been in business since 2009, will look after all applications forms to make the process as simple as possible for homeowners.

Spruce up your garden with Colourfence — the ultimate garden fence

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The holy grail of fencing is transforming gardens across the UK and Ireland.

How to deal with moss issues

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Having had such a wet summer and early autumn, lawns may be riddled with moss more so than ever.

The ideal time is rapidly approaching to address these moss issues, not only targeting the moss itself, but more importantly the cause of it, according to lawn treatment company Greenhand.

Oranmore’s hidden gem is Spellman TBW’s one stop shop

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Spellman Tiles Bathrooms Wood Flooring in Oranmore is inviting customers to visit its showroom where they can view a wide range of bathroom and kitchen wall and floor tiles, bathroom suites and showers, as well as solid, engineered and laminate flooring.

Handmade curtains, blinds, wallpapers and bespoke sofas at La Maison Chic

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

La Maison Chic, which has been established for the past 12 years, has relocated to the Tuam road, beside Topaz station and opposite Rocca Tiles.

Minutes of an historic meeting

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Our illustration today is of the minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Galway city branch of Sinn Féin which was held in Keane’s Hotel, Eyre Square, on February 15, 1907. T Breathnach was in the chair.

Inspirations for a poet

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Week II
‘I could be a month telling you what happened on that night , and I wouldn’t have a tenth told, not in years if I was to tell all I went through in those eight hours fighting waves…’ began Pat Concannon who told the poet Richard Murphy about his struggle to survive the great storm of October 28 1927 when a small fleet of local fishing boats were caught off guard while hauling in nets filled with mackerel and herring. Forty-five men, from the small communities of Inishkea, Lacken, Inishboffin, and Cleggan, drowned that night. It was by far the worst sea disaster of its kind along the Connemara coast.Concannon provided an authentic account for Murphy’s lengthy poem The Cleggan Disaster, included in his Sailing to an Island collection*.

We were out walking one Christmas and thought why don't we do something together in business!

Tue, Sep 26, 2017

September marks a special anniversary in the lives of Mary McSweeney and Margaret Gallagher. The twins will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the aptly named Les Jumelles ladies' boutique in Galway city.

MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENT MAKES A COMEBACK IN IRELAND!!

Mon, Sep 25, 2017

The first, full-contact, medieval tournament in Ireland for over 400 years happened at Claregalway Castle in 2015 and returns this weekend September 30th to October 1st from 12pm-6pm.

Hairstyles for autumn 2017

Fri, Sep 22, 2017

In association with the Galway Advertiser's classified website, we discuss some of the major hair trends for autumn/winter.

Find your ideal kitchen at Cherrymore Kitchens & Bedrooms

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Cherrymore Kitchens & Bedrooms is one of Ireland's premier kitchen and wardrobe manufacturers. This year Cherrymore celebrates 21 years in business. Throughout this time the company has been continuously expanding and is always at the forefront of new door styles and designs.

Beautiful array of Quality Irish Furniture and Accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Located in An Fuaran, Moycullen, An Siopa Troscán stocks everything from bigger pieces such as three piece suites, beds and sideboards, to smaller items like lockers, pictures, lamps and mirrors. The store has developed a reputation for providing quality pieces at affordable prices. The main ethos behind this store is to support as many Irish manufacturers as possible and therefore secure Irish jobs. Sofas and three piece sitting room suites are made by Co Monaghan based upholsterer Martin McKenna. These stylish suites have an internal beech frame meaning they are extremely durable and will last for decades. All suites are made to order and any different specifications can be catered for. So while there is a standard size, each item can be individually customised to order. There is a huge range of colours and fabrics available to choose from to suit any decor scheme. The suites can be delivered free of charge, less than two weeks after they are initially ordered. Pictured is our Saoirse 3 piece suite, available in any colour. Was €2,499, now available for just €1,969. For more information call 091 868 992, log onto www.siopatroscan.ie or follow the store on Facebook for the latest offers which include 20% OFF Irish Made Respa Mattresses.

The Lion’s Tower

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The Lion’s Tower was part of the old city wall. In the last century, it was situated on Eglinton Street between the Garda Barracks and the Savoy Cinema. Our photograph today, which we show you courtesy of the Board of Works, dates from about 1950 and shows the tower as seen from the yard beside the barracks.

The moaning came from the room next door

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

In the early 1960s the poet Richard Murphy spent an eventful decade ferrying visitors on his converted traditional Galway hooker type boat, the Ave Maria, between Cleggan and Inishbofin, and to the islands beyond. It provided rich pickings for the poet. He kept a diary of the journeys, the characters who came on board, and the excellent fishing that anglers enjoyed, which he included in his finely observed autobiography The Kick, recently republished to celebrate his 90th birthday.*

It was a healthy, and sociable lifestyle, but out of the blue he was struck down by a mysterious illness. The day following his 39th birthday, August 6 1966, he developed a fever and a sore tongue. He was brought to the Regional Hospital (now University College Hospital), and, probably because it was feared that his fever was contagious, put into a room on his own.

Kai and Loam named among top twenty most sustainable food businesses

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Galway restaurants Loam and Kai have been named on the shortlist for the most sustainable food service business, the only Irish restaurants alongside 18 other businesses, as part of the Food Made Good Business 2017 awards.

Galway schools urged to join revolt against food waste

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Galway schools are being asked to join a nationwide campaign against food waste as world hunger levels rise to new alarming levels.

Hunger Heroes, run by Irish aid agency Concern Worldwide, raises awareness of the global hunger crisis and teaches children how they can help solve it.

Celebrate the 2017 festive season with a Christmas party at the iconic Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Overlooking Eyre Square, Hotel Meyrick is the home of Christmas in Galway city centre, and the ideal location for a Christmas party or get-together. With three unique event spaces including the beautiful Connemara Suite, the magical Hotel Meyrick serves up a feast of festive experiences with delicious food, exceptional service, and lively entertainment. It is a truly beautiful venue, none more so than over the Christmas period. It is full of atmosphere and right in the heart of the city.

Painting and drawing classes at GTI

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Have fun this autumn, explore your creativity, and get back to drawing and painting with a group of like-minded people at Galway Technical Institute.

Classes start on October 10, 11, and 12 and take place from 7pm to 9pm at GTI for 10 weeks. The class tutor for this term is Catherine Corcoran BScHons, HDipEd, BA art and design. Ms Corcoran has been teaching drawing for more than 15 years in Galway Technical Institute as part of the adult education programme and has also taught painting for several years with the Paintbox, Galway.

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