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The first member of the Hartmann family to arrive in Galway was Alphons. His older brother Joseph was already established in business in Limerick. Joseph went back to Triburg in the Black Forest in Germany in 1895 to get married, and when he and his bride were about to return to Ireland, his father asked him if he would take Alphons with him.

A delegation from Westport recently travelled to the smarter travel town of Freiburg, which is located in south west Germany near the Black Forest, for a smarter travel study tour. The university city is know for its advanced environmentally friendly practices and therefore the tour from Westport explored the area over two days in order see how Westport can approach the development of such sustainable mobility as Freiburg.

The only coffee shop in Athlone directly by the river Shannon, Shannon Crafts & Coffee Dock on The Strand has a great view of Athlone Castle, the town bridge, and St Peter and Paul’s Church, with outside tables where you can relax in a lovely atmosphere.

Castlebar confectionary company Just Desserts Ltd has been awarded the ‘Oscar’ in Irish food awards - the Blas na hÉireann Gold Medal.

For someone who has been cooking in a variety of kitchens for fourteen years, Shane Nolan is still a total enthusiast who is committed to providing quality, down-to-earth, home-cooked food at fair prices to his band of loyal customers in Marshes Street, Thomastown. According to Shane, "the restaurant specialises in steak, fish and meat with an amount of organic fare included on the menu.” Shane, a multiple award-winning chef, who originally hails from Carlow, has been plying his trade in Marshes Steakhouse since the summer, and prior to that, introduced a successful food menu for the first time, in the local pub, the Coach House, during his time there.

Sometimes it’s nice to step away from all the hustle and bustle of daily life and retreat to a tranquil environment where you can relax while enjoying good fun and wine.