Tribe time cocktail corner

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Coming into the cold and wet weather what better way to warm up then with a spiced pumpkin sour. This is very easy to make at home and enjoy in the cocktail below, or use the pureé in a hot drink with a drop or two of brandy or rum.

Make your home your own with Roomers interiors

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Roomers interiors, Briarhill Business Park, Galway, is a bright, vibrant, interior design store which covers all your requirements for curtain and blinds as well as wallpapers and paints.

The upholstery division manufactures stunning Chesterfield couches and occasional chairs and headboards with matching divan bases with all the leading fabric brands. The company is also launching its Richmond interiors furniture collection which its designers have hand picked, along with the stunning Wade upholstery range of suites and occasional chairs offering 100 per cent leather and large corner groups in rich velvets as well as its own comprehensive fabric ranges.

Everything for autumn in the garden at JW Tools

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

As the evenings grow darker and the leaves begin to fall gardeners are planning their final spin around the lawn before stowing away their lawnmower until spring. Yet there will still be little jobs to do in the garden over the coming months and JW Tools has the tools in stock to help.

Whether you need a leaf blower, a shredder, or a chainsaw the professional and friendly staff can offer advice and suggest the best tools and garden products to suit your gardening and maintenance needs. Hand-held leaf blowers are on sale from €249 and handy chainsaws for chopping firewood from €199. The company also stocks saw horses, from €99, which are very convenient when cutting logs for firewood.

Quality Irish furniture at An Siopa Troscan

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan in Moycullen, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional.

Caprice Café Shortlisted for Prestigious Award

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

Caprice Café, located at the corner of Church Lane and Market Street has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Fit Out Awards’ this years in the Hospitality section.

Tribeton ticks all the boxes

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Tribeton is on Merchants Road, in the building formerly known as McDonagh’s which dates from 1825 and features flourishes that reflect its art deco origins. In a previous life this building was the administration area for McDonagh’s timber yard across the street, where the Eyre Square Shopping Centre now stands, and the site of the beginning of the big fire of 1971. This inferno spread throughout a six acre block, causing an estimated £2 million worth of damage to 26 premises. Some of us will remember fondly going to McDonagh's paint and hardware to see the wire pulley system that took orders and receipts on a Willy-Wonkaesque journey overhead. It has had many reinventions since then, as a furniture and lighting store, a media centre for the Volvo Ocean Race, and an art gallery for the Galway International Arts Festival. Most recently it was a homeware store and woollens shop, stuffed full of tables and chairs, cushions, and jumpers.

Afternoon tea at Ballynahinch Castle

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

At Ballynahinch Castle, the focus is always on doing things as well as possible, and afternoon tea is no exception. A polished and considered experience to savour, afternoon tea at Ballynahinch Castle is both a traditional high tea and a very current showcase of Connemara’s finest products.

The perfect place to lunch

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

The Imperial Hotel, bar, and restaurant, located right on Eyre Square, is the perfect place in which to take a break from your shopping, or from your busy working day. Whether it is to stop in for a coffee/tea and a sandwich, or to have a full dinner, The Imperial Hotel, Bar and Restaurant caters for everyone.

A full bar and restaurant menu featuring fresh fish and Irish steaks is available all day, while carvery lunch is served from 12 noon. Children are always welcome with a full children's menu also on offer. The bar grill has a traditional, yet comfortable, atmosphere where hospitality and service is paramount. Known traditionally as 'the meeting place of Galway', The Imperial bar is the perfect place to settle in to watch live sports or meet friends for coffee and a snack.

Tribe time cocktail corner

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

The Clover Club, named after a group of men who met in the Bellevue-Stratford hotel Philadelphia who called themselves the 'Clover Club', dates back to 1896. Light, bright, and fluffy with a slight accent of citrus to balance the sweetness from the syrup, it is great as an after work relief drink.

Galway’s two Michelin Star restaurants retain their awards in latest guide

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Galway's Michelin Star restaurants — Loam, located just off Eyre Square, and Aniar on Lower Dominick Street — have retained their Michelin Star status in the new Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2017 published this week.

Loam is a restaurant and wine bar that serves simple and seasonal dishes with produce supplied by local farmers. Aniar serves contemporary Irish dishes inspired by the west of Ireland. These two inclusions in the guide bring to 10 the total number of Michelin star restaurants in the Republic of Ireland.

Great food and fun events at 56 Central this winter

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

56 Central has long been the home to good quality food and drinks in Galway city centre, and this winter the chefs are working hard to provide you with not only good quality but also at good prices.

New autumn menu at Seven

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

While many crimes against food are committed by pubs claiming the title of 'gastro', it is safe to say that Seven is not counted among them. It has earned its spot on the 'great places to lunch' list through consistently good food, inventive menus, and friendly staff.

Corporate hampers now available at Taste of France

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Taste of France is a unique French shop, located in Cross Street Lower, 30 metres from Shop Street in the heart of Galway city. Owned and run by Thierry and Catherine Schreiber, natives of France, this store offers a wide range of products produced by well known French suppliers from all over France known for their made-in-France tradition from areas such as Provence, Drome, and Basque country.

The shop is now offering French hampers — originial, colourful, and tasty, and consisiting of a wide selection of quality French products, beautifully presented in a wicker basket or other gift packaging, always expertly wrapped and finished.

Milano on Middle Street

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

It is easy to see why many parents of young children avoid restaurants and prefer to eat at home. The thrown food will hit only members of the immediate family, and few things match the embarrassment of a meltdown in a restaurant. But sometimes it’s necessary, and even fun, to eat out. Many parents want to dine out in a way that doesn’t involve plastic trays or eating leftover cocktail sausages while watching over your child in a pool of multi-coloured balls. It is important to choose a child-friendly restaurant, preferably one casual and loud enough to absorb any noise your little darlings might make. Years ago, before Dominos had come to town and Papa Johns was not even invented, there were only two options for pizza, for two different stages of your life. Monroe’s in Dominick Street was our preference for a slice before children, a great pre– or post–pub spot. In Galway, when you first have a baby, the traditional starting point is Milano on Middle Street.

Coeliac awareness event in Tuam next week

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

The Coeliac Society of Ireland, in association with SuperValu, will hold an in-store event in Tuam next week as part of a nationwide series of events on coeliac disease and gluten-free living.

Participants can look forward to samples of gluten-free products, advice from The Coeliac Society, tips on understanding food labels, and an opportunity to speak with a dietician.

Juicy Lucy brings ‘no added anything’ juices to the market

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

For many, this time of year means a new start. Many people make plans for an October and November light on wine and carbs and heavy on kale, ginger, and cucumber to look their best for the party season. A large number of people turn to juices because they feel bloated and sluggish, dependent on caffeine and junk food cravings; there are many options for home-made juices and smoothies and myriad books and gizmos to aid you in the quest for perfection,

New restaurant Dulse to open in Barna tomorrow

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

As chapter one ends after 10 years in Mulberry's, chapter two begins with Dulse restaurant. Dave O'Donnell is the new chef patron at Dulse. After 22 years' experience in top establishments, he is excited to bring his experience and passion to Dulse.

Gin masterclass at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

The Gaslight Bar & Brasserie is celebrating the world of gin on Thursday September 29, as it hosts a gin masterclass in association with Gins of the World from 7.30pm.

The excitement surrounding the introduction of new gin brands globally and the growth in popularity of gin has led to many referring to a ‘gin revolution’. Galway’s favourite city centre destination is joining forces with Gins of the World to showcase three world class gins on the night. Guests attending the gin masterclass will savour premium gins — Shortcross, Gin Sul, and GinRaw — as they learn the unique story of each and how best to serve.

The perfect place to lunch

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

The Imperial Hotel, Bar, and Restaurant, located right on Eyre Square, is the perfect place in which to take a break from your shopping, or from your busy working day.

Gin masterclass at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

The Gaslight Bar & Brasserie is celebrating the world of gin on Thursday September 29, as it hosts a gin masterclass in association with Gins of the World from 7.30pm.

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