Give the gift of sunshine this Christmas with Fahy Travel

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Royal Caribbean's Black Friday sale is in full swing, with unbeatable offers for all the family, including enticing prices for children on selected sailings this coming season.

MADRA launches its 2024 Dog’s Dinner Appeal

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

This Christmas, a small gesture can make a world of difference for a rescue dog. MADRA’s Dog’s Dinner Appeal is back, inviting animal lovers everywhere to donate just €5 to provide a meal for a rescue dog in need. This year, in addition to meals, supporters can also help by purchasing from an exclusive range of gift items, with all proceeds going directly to support the dogs.

Step into comfort and style with the Skechers Uno at Skechers Galway

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

When it comes to combining style, comfort, and performance, Skechers continues to lead the way. One of their standout collections, the Skechers Uno, brings all these elements together, and now, the latest addition to the lineup — the Uno Rugged boot — offers a fresh take on a classic.

An easy guide to your dream Caribbean cruise from JWT Cruises

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Planning a dream Caribbean cruise? Caroline O’Toole, head of cruises and luxury holidays at JWT Travel, shares her top tips.

Locally made gifts galore at Umbrella Le Chéile Artisan Market this weekend

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Shopping local couldn’t be easier this Christmas with the wonderful Umbrella Le Chéile Artisan Market, taking place this Sunday, November 17, from 11am to 5pm at the Galway Rowing Club. Situated right on the River Corrib in Woodquay, this fabulous indoor venue will hold host to an array of handcrafted products by artists, designers and producers from the west of Ireland.

A group run by traders, for traders, Umbrella Le Chéile’s focus is helping to support and promote local products that are handmade, environmentally friendly and sustainable. From fine art to handbags, gorgeous festive gifts to photography, there’s something for everyone, and maybe a little something for yourself!

Rediscover your best skin at Dr Laura Clinic

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Dr Laura Clinic in Galway has become a trusted name in skin health, offering results-driven, personalised care that goes beyond surface-level treatments. Specialising in conditions like acne, rosacea, and aging skin, Dr Laura and her expert team take a comprehensive, science-backed approach to transforming skin health.

Book your Christmas party at Pádraicíns Seafood bar in Furbo

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

The 'Ost na Mara' room in Pádraicíns incorporates a new patio with beer garden overlooking Furbo beach and Galway Bay.

Christmas cheer for your home at Nioclas O Concubhair Teo

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Visit Nioclas O Concubhair Teo and step into the Christmas spirit with an extensive selection of Christmas essentials.

Located in the heart of Connemara, this store has everything you need to create a festive and cozy atmosphere, including a beautiful variety of Christmas trees, dazzling lights, lush wreaths, elegant garlands, unique ornaments, and so much more available in-store.

Catch up with friends and celebrate Christmas at Sunday Lunch at The Arches

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Boasting delicious dishes and a scrumptious Sunday lunch, The Arches Hotel, Claregalway is the perfect venue to celebrate and catch up with friends this Christmas.

Christmas Party Nights at Clayton Hotel Galway

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Are you looking to plan the perfect Christmas party night? Then look no further than the award-winning four-star Clayton Hotel Galway. Whether it is a private party, shared big band party night, or just some nibbles in the bar, the Clayton Hotel Galway has the perfect offering for every taste.

Deck the halls

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Soon it will be time to raid the attic for boxes of tinsel and trinkets and embark on the annual decorating ritual. While we can’t help you unravel the fairy lights, here are a few tips to make decorating more fun and less about finance this year.

Irish beauty brands are in demand this Christmas

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

There is no shortage of amazing homegrown talent in the Irish beauty industry, and the wide range of beauty brands on shop shelves reflect this.

The new generation skin obsession

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

With more and more 10-year-olds blowing their budgets on serums and retinols, Lisa Geraghty asks if we are in the midst of a new skincare craze.

Ireland's mothers and sisters named as the nation's best gift-givers

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

As people dust off their Christmas stockings and write their festive wish-lists, CEWE (‘see-wee’), a leading European photo printing specialist, has released the results of its survey investigating Irish Christmas gift-giving experiences - good and bad.

When it comes to family gift giving, 31 per cent of those surveyed named their mammies and their sisters as the best gift givers at Christmas. On the flip side, dads and brothers were voted as being the worst at gift-giving by 26 per cent of those surveyed.

University of Galway invites you to 'Find your Masters' at upcoming open evening

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

A must for prospective postgraduate students interested in learning more about their options for further study, University of Galway's upcoming 'Find your Masters' open evening will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 4pm to 6pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time.

The Franciscans in Galway

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

In the graveyard at the back of the Abbey Church in Francis Street stands an interesting memorial carrying the De Burgo coat of arms and a long broadsword. The inscription tells us that it was erected in memory of William De Burgo who founded the Franciscan friary on St Stephen’s Island in 1296. The site was roughly where the Courthouse is today and the island was formed by the Galway River on one side and a branch of that river which ran through what today would be Woodquay and Mary Street and re-joined the main river. A second and smaller island lay between St Stephen’s and the town wall, so that in order to maintain communications with the town, two bridges were necessary, one at the junction of Mary Street and Abbeygate Street and the other at the Little Gate. The Abbey buildings lay immediately north of the present graveyard and between them and the river was ‘Sruthán na mBráthair’, a small stream that enabled the friars to bring boats in from the main river. The monastery was known as the Abbey of St Francis.

Top 10 European countries for swimming

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

A new study by Plitvice Lakes Tours has revealed Europe's best countries for swimming. They analysed the latest bathing water quality data from the European Environment Agency via Eurostat and the UK Environment Agency, looking into the number of coastal and inland bathing waters across Europe, their quality ratings and how this improved in 2023 compared to 2022. The best water quality was marked as "excellent" meaning these areas are perfect for swimmers.

Croatia has the highest number of excellent beaches and bathing waters in Europe, with 99% of Croatian beaches marked as such. It's inland bathing spots also improved in quality by 73% in 2023 compared to 2022, the second highest increase in all of Europe.

Agri Aware announce this years Incredible Edibles programme

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Agri Aware have announced the Incredible Edibles programme for 2024/2025. The programme aims to educate primary school students about the benefits of eating Irish-grown fruits and vegetables and has been going on for 18 years now.

Movember survey reveals over one-third of men struggle with their mental health

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

A recent study conducted by Movember, the leading men's health charity, reveals that while 82% of men recognise how important good mental health is for overall wellbeing, close to half (44%) of men in Ireland believe their social health and habits are unhealthy and over one-third of men say that they are struggling with their mental health.

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