Food & Wine
Galway householders urged to become brown bin champions
Thu, May 29, 2025
As Ireland celebrates its fourth National Food Waste Recycling Week, new research highlights both the remarkable progress made in brown bin usage and the ongoing challenge of contamination. With over 200,000 new brown bins rolled out nationwide since the start of 2024, bringing the total number of brown bin owners across Ireland to approximately 1.2 million, householders in Ireland are embracing food waste recycling like never before. However, a recent study of over 1,000 adults reveals that despite widespread brown bin usage, contamination remains a concern, potentially compromising the quality of compost and hindering our efforts towards a circular economy.
Children & Parenting
Spread 'pawsitivity' this Father's Day while supporting the ISPCA
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
The ISPCA has launched its one-of-a-kind “Paws for Dad Jokes” campaign to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15, offering a celebration of all the cheesy, groan-worthy, heartwarming dad jokes.
Travel & Outdoors
Four-star Abbey Hotel Roscommon, a welcoming retreat in the heart of the Irish Midlands
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of County Roscommon in the heart of the Irish Midlands, the four-star Abbey Hotel stands as a beacon of relaxation and hospitality. Established in the early 1960s by the Grealy family, the Abbey, with its warm ambience and friendly staff, invites guests to unwind and experience the true essence of Irish charm and genuine hospitality.
Home & Garden
For your security, choose Nightguard
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Are you happy with your security? Are you happy with your alarm being monitored in Dublin, Cork, or elsewhere?
Health, Beauty & Fashion
Get set for summer - Slimming World’s five healthy habits that will leave you feeling fantastic
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Get at least five a day
Fruit and vegetables provide a range of different nutrients. Many are high in fibre, and a fibre-rich diet is associated with a lower risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type two diabetes and cancer. Plus, they are typically low in calories and help to fill us up
Education & Training
Changing course choices with the CAO change of mind form
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Now that many students have completed the Leaving Cert, it is an ideal time to reflect on their previous CAO choices and avail of the change of mind facility, based on anticipated exam results. The change of mind form is open until July 1 at 5pm and students can change their mind as many times as they like, up until this date, free of charge. No further CAO changes can be made after July 1. Students should avoid last minute changes to reduce any potential errors and complete the form well in advance of the deadline. It is important to note that courses marked as ‘restricted courses’ typically require assessments or interviews and must have been included in the original CAO application before the closing date of February 1, 2025. Students are therefore unable to apply to ‘restricted courses’ with the CAO change of mind facility.
Old Galway
The Lazy Wall
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
The Lazy Wall was a feature of life in old Salthill. It was situated opposite the Grand Hotel and beside the old RIC barracks. It would be roughly where the west-bound lane opposite where the BonBon is today. It consisted of a long concrete seat, boarded on top, backed by a stone wall. It was not very comfortable but it attracted lots of people, mostly tourists, most of whom were country people.
