Home & Garden
Get your garden in shape for winter with Colourfence
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.
Children & Parenting
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.
Education & Training
Launch of part-time courses in Galway Community College for January 2025
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Galway Community College of Further Education offers more than 40 part-time evening programmes. These courses cover many disciplines and currently cater for approximately 600 learners annually. There is a wide range of relevant accredited and general interest programmes available every September and January. All courses are classroom based and taught by highly professional tutors who are masters in their field.
Food & Wine
Get ready to Mingle and Jingle at The King’s Head
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Celebrate the festive season in true Galway style at The King's Head. This 800-year-old pub, located in the heart of the city, invites you to experience the warmth of an open fire, a winter drinks menu, and seasonal dishes — all perfect for cosy gatherings with friends, family, or a quick break from the shopping.
Health, Beauty & Fashion
Fascinating facts about vitamin D and why it’s important
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Vitamin D is often referred to as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, because our body produces it when it is exposed to sunlight. Most people can produce enough vitamin D from sunlight from late March or early April to the end of September. But it's often difficult to get enough from the sun alone for the rest of the year.
Travel & Outdoors
Go wild in Killarney
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Are you looking for a weekend that blends adventure, wellness and natural beauty? The Wander Wild Festival — Ireland’s premier outdoor and wellness festival — returns to Killarney from April 4 to 6. Set in one of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, the 26,000-acre UNESCO-protected Killarney National Park, this festival offers something for everyone who wants to embrace the great outdoors.
Old Galway
Jimmy Cranny, ‘Mr Swimming’
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Jimmy Cranny was born in Dublin in 1905. He was orphaned early in life, came to Galway when he was eight and it became his home from then on. He grew up to be a champion swimmer, a winner of the Prom Swim and a springboard diving champion of Connacht. He was a member of the Royal Lifesaving Society and became one of their first lifeguards. He later joined the Irish Red Cross.
