Education & Training
University of Galway researchers secure prestigious funding support
Thu, Jul 02, 2026
Researchers at University of Galway have been awarded European Research Council funding supports to progress two research projects.
Home & Garden
Paint like a pro: How to paint exterior walls
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Painting your walls is a great way to protect your exterior and boost your home’s kerb appeal. If you want to refresh your exterior walls, but don’t know where to start, read our guide below.
Health, Beauty & Fashion
Irish pharmacists warn against replacing prescription medicines with social media health trends
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
From collagen powders and natural supplements to LED light masks and AI advice, Irish community pharmacists have united to say misinformation is one of the biggest threats facing healthcare today.
Food & Wine
Connacht Hospitality Group celebrates multiple finalist places at prestigious Bar of the Year Awards
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Connacht Hospitality Group (CHG) is celebrating an outstanding achievement after securing multiple finalist places at the prestigious Bar of the Year Awards, highlighting the group's continued commitment to excellence across its award-winning hospitality venues.
Travel & Outdoors
River cruising makes a splash with Irish holidaymakers
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
River cruising is continuing to grow in popularity among Irish holidaymakers, with award-winning travel specialists Fahy Travel reporting increasing demand for this relaxing and immersive way to explore Europe.
Old Galway
The National Bank
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
The Galway Vindicator of October 3, 1866, contained the following report … “For some four or five years now, The National Bank has had in its possession a plot of ground on the east side of Eyre Square directly opposite Forster Street and adjacent to the Provincial Bank, which was purchased from the proprietor Mr Levingston for £600, for the purpose of erecting thereon a new building, the present bank being in St Augustine Street which was considered too backward for the improving business of the concern in Galway.
