Flying Solo This Valentine’s? Wander Wild Festival offers adventure, not itineraries

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

This Valentine’s season, solo travellers are being encouraged to swap chocolates and candlelit dinners for connection, movement and meaningful adventure at the Wander Wild Festival, taking place from April 17 to 19, in the spectacular setting of Killarney National Park.

Look slimmer instantly

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

After the excesses of Christmas, and, for some of us, the excesses of January (the final slices of the Christmas cake, the least loved biscuits left behind in the tin, or the remainder of the Selection boxes), your attention may be turning to your waistline and how best to disguise its expansion. Here are a few simple ways to do just that:-

Finding The One

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Are you a man looking for a new signature scent to usher in spring? A refined, woody fragrance that effortlessly exudes class and refinement? If so, look no further than The One for Men eau de parfum from Dolce and Gabbana (50ml - €102).

New spinal cord injury home support in Galway

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

People living with spinal cord injuries in Galway, who often face delayed discharge from hospital or find themselves unable to come home at all because of a lack of community support services, can now avail of a new Spinal Cord Injury Home Support Service.

Upgrade your garden with a durable bin store

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Are you tired of bins ruining the look of your home or garden? Keep your outdoor space tidy, secure and stylish with a durable metal bin store.

Finding generational love down by the sea shore

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Both Margie Connolly’s late brother, Eugene, and her uncle Joe, wanted her to tell people about a place in Co Galway that was very close to their hearts.

Kickstart your year and lose up to two stone in 10 weeks

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

System 10 is very different to other weight loss programmes. It is about amazing weight loss done the right way. It focuses on real fat burning by fixing your metabolism [mostly hormone imbalances]. Fixing your metabolism and burning real fat will give you your best weight loss ever.

The benefits of ADHD coaching for individuals

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

ADHD is far more than an attention challenge; it is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects executive functioning such as organisation, planning, working memory, time management and emotional regulation.

Find out how HBOT can help you reach your health goals

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

As we embrace the "New Year, new you" season, it is the perfect time to prioritize your body’s natural healing processes. Whether you’re looking to reach a new fitness peak, recover from a lingering injury or surgery, or to simply feel more refreshed, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can offer the restorative boost you need.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) works alongside your existing medical care, helping to reduce inflammation and boost collagen production, helping wounds and muscles repair more efficiently.

The hottest fashion trends to watch for this season

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

As winter comes to a close and nature starts to bloom again, spring isn’t just a season of renewal; it’s a runway of fresh fashion statements waiting to be embraced.

Living a life that is true to yourself

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

The fear of looking back on his life as he breathed his last and realising that he had not lived it being true to himself was one of the main reasons why Adrian Varley (33) stopped drinking. That fear was far greater than giving up alcohol, says the former Galway Senior footballer.

Inspired to inspire: Elizabeth McGrath turns weight-loss success into support for others

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

For years, Elizabeth McGrath felt frustrated by her inability to maintain a healthy weight. She often felt uncomfortable, lacking in energy and not at her best. Living with ongoing lower back problems — which eventually resulted in spinal fusion surgery after years of pain and medication — became a powerful wake-up call. Elizabeth knew she needed to improve her health, yet feared that doing so would mean giving up the foods she loved and feeling constantly hungry.

How to have a healthy 2026

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

It’s mid January and by now, after the excesses of Christmas, your thoughts may be turning to a healthier lifestyle. If you were one of the unlucky people to be struck down with the flu and are still wiping your fevered brow and coughing and spluttering or are slowing regaining your energy, then good health may well be a priority for you for the new year.

New Year, New Habits: Why Looking After Your Hearing Health Supports Active, Healthy Ageing

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

A new year brings an opportunity to reassess priorities and adopt habits that support long term wellbeing. While many people focus on fitness, nutrition, or stress reduction in January, one crucial aspect of healthy ageing is frequently overlooked: hearing health.

Síorstíl returns for a second series

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Fíbín Media has announced the premiere of the second series of Síorstíl. This revolutionary fashion competition challenges seven talented designers to transform second-hand and recycled materials into high-fashion masterpieces.

Weight loss with real-life support

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight and found it hard to keep going, you’re not alone. Most people don’t need another fad or a “quick fix” – they need a plan that fits real life, plus the support to stick with it. That’s the approach Grace Joyce takes in her Galway clinic.

Everything starts with a private one-to-one consultation. The team sit down with you, get to know your routine, your goals, and what’s realistically achievable, and then build your programme around you. Your food plan is nutritionally designed and calorie-specific to you – not a generic menu. And it’s based on normal, natural, everyday foods – nothing weird, nothing extreme, and no “all-or-nothing” rules. It’s designed to be practical, not restrictive, and it works alongside busy family lives, work schedules and social occasions.

ADHD coaching to help you thrive

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

ADHD is far more than an attention challenge; it is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects executive functioning such as organisation, planning, working memory, time management and emotional regulation.

With ADHD coaching, the goal isn’t to “fix” your ADHD, but to understand it deeply enough to harness its strengths while developing effective strategies for areas of challenge. Clients discover that what they once viewed as personal failings are common ADHD experiences that can be effectively managed with different approaches, techniques, tools and mindset. ADHD coach Fiona Timothy supports her clients to maximise their potential, create their goals and an accountable plan. She works with adults who are newly diagnosed, those in the process of diagnosis, or those who are already aware of their ADHD.

A positive start to the New Year: why HBOT makes a meaningful Christmas gift

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

As the year draws to a close, many of us are craving rest, recovery, and a chance to feel more energised when January begins. This is why gifting wellness has become a thoughtful alternative to buying physical items, especially for people recovering from surgery or injury, managing chronic conditions, or simply feeling run down by the demands of daily life.

Ten New Year’s resolutions that can improve your mental health

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

As people prepare to welcome the New Year, mental health charity Turn2Me is encouraging the public to rethink traditional resolutions and instead focus on small, realistic changes that support mental wellbeing.

Galway makers to feature at Ireland’s International Creative Expo in January

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Celebrating the theme of ‘Making Irish Stories’, Showcase will return to the RDS, Dublin from Sunday, January 18 to Tuesday, January 20 with 18 Galway makers among this year’s exhibitors.

Showcase® brings together hundreds of Ireland’s leading designers, makers and creative brands under one roof. Buyers from Ireland and across the globe are once again expected to attend the country’s largest annual trade event for Irish craft, design and creativity.

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