New €12m GRETB apprenticeship training facility opens in Mervue

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan officially opened the new apprenticeship training facility in Galway Roscommon ETB’s Mervue Campus on Monday.

Ireland's pets compete to be the next Nose of Tralee

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

The competition which combines The Rose of Tralee and Noah's Ark has returned, with the hunt now on for the winner of the 11th Nose of Tralee Pet Competition.

Esquires Coffee opens 16th Irish store in Wellpark Retail Centre

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Esquires Coffee has opened in Wellpark Retail Centre in Galway city, bringing the number of Esquires Coffee stores in Ireland to a total of 16.

Paint like a pro: Five ways to update your home’s exterior (without painting the walls)

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

If you want to freshen up your home’s exterior without the hassle of repainting your walls, there are a few smaller projects you can do instead. Read on to discover exterior painting projects you can take on to give your home a fresh, new look.

Fashion expert reveals how to master tenniscore

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

With Wimbledon currently under way, the spotlight is squarely on the trend of centre-court chic, as sports and athleisure wield their influence over the fashion scene. Google Trends reports a staggering surge of 345 per cent in global searches for 'tenniscore' over the past month, showcasing an undeniable fascination with the fusion of sports and style.

Survey finds one in four people with long Covid are severely affected

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Almost a quarter of people with long Covid have reported experiencing significantly reduced daily activities as a result of the condition, according to Dep Denis Naughten.

Sustainable spirits: Minister Hackett celebrates Ahascragh Distillery's green innovations

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Founders of Ahascragh Distillery Gareth and Michelle McAllister this week welcomed Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, along with representatives from the Irish Whiskey Association to its state-of-the-art premises for a special visit highlighting the distillery’s commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation in the drinks industry.

Ashling Hotel is first in Dublin to provide sensory and neurodiverse space for guests

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Dublin’s Ashling Hotel has unveiled its new sensory family bedroom, specifically designed for children and their family staying at the hotel.

Glenina Vets expansion ushers in new era for pet care in Galway

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

A cornerstone of veterinary care in Galway for nearly 40 years, Glenina Vets has future proofed its service for future generations of pet owners, by introducing new innovative equipment, renovating the current practice space and adding highly specialised veterinary staff to its team.

Exciting exhibition of unique furniture created by students in ATU

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

An exciting exhibition of unique furniture pieces designed and created by students in the National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design and Technology, Atlantic Technological University (ATU), was opened in the ATU Connemara campus on Tuesday, June 18 by Dr Michael Hannon, VP Academic Affairs and Registrar, ATU Galway-Mayo.

Ireland's best sea swimming beaches ranked by new study

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The Lagoon Activity Centre has revealed the results of a new study ranking Ireland's top sea swimming beaches, coinciding with National Water Safety Awareness Week.

Begin an exciting career in IT support with the GRETB

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The GRETB Training Centre Mervue are currently recruiting for the IT Support Specialist Course.

This course will commence in September 2024 and offers trainees excellent opportunities to gain Microsoft and CompTIA certifications. The certifications delivered are globally recognised and provide a key knowledge base for anyone wanting to begin a career in IT support.

Playing it safe

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic caused devastating social and economic disruption worldwide. The lockdowns, in particular, had far-reaching effects on many crucial aspects of daily life, including people's behaviour.

Have an eco-conscious wedding this summer season

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

If you are interested in being an eco-conscious bride, there are many ways in which you can transform your wedding day into one that is more environmentally responsible.

Celebrate your special day at Blackrock Cottage

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Looking for a romantic setting with a cosy atmosphere and a meal to remember as you celebrate your wedding day? Then look no further than Blackrock Cottage in Salthill.

Wonderful sea views at the Connemara Coast Hotel

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Enjoy oceanside weddings at the picturesque Connemara Coast Hotel.

Yum, yum — the icing on the cake for your wedding day

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Anything goes at weddings these days when it comes to cakes and after having loads of time to think about it, there is plenty of opportunity for creativity. Go with what your taste buds demand, whether that be traditional fruit cake, chocolate cake, carrot cake, Madeira cake, or Baileys cheesecake.

Gain industry-aligned skills with Innopharma Education.

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Innopharma Education deliver QQI-accredited certificate, degree and post graduate programmes. As a result of its focus on high-demand sectors including BioPharma, MedTech, digital transformation and food science, many of their courses commencing in September 2024 have received Springboard+ or HCI funding.

Galway in song

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Our first illustration today is of the cover of the sheet music for the song ‘Galway Bay’ as sung by Bing Crosby. It was written by Dr Arthur Colohan, apparently in memory of his brother who was drowned somewhere near Seapoint. I have also been told that it got its first airing in the hotel at the top of Prospect Hill. It seems Colohan, a medical student, was in there with a group of his fellow undergraduates when he told them he had written a song and sat down at the piano to play and sing it for them. The legend is that they fell all over the place laughing. He of course had the last laugh as his song became one of the world’s best sellers, topping the charts in Britain in1950.

The Town Hall, a brief history

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

In 1639, the Corporation ordered that some of the shops and buildings adjacent to the market be pulled down and “all the same be reduced into a strong sufficient stone house, covered with slate and to be underpropped with good stone pillars, whereby way through it shall be to the said church”. The proposed building was to be opposite the present Anthony Ryan’s shop and was to be a Tholsel or premises for the town clerk, for the Corporation records and for meetings of the Common Council.

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