By The Tuam Herald – CORRANDULLA organic vegetable business Green Earth Organics is one of the winners in this year’s National Organic Awards. The company, headed-up by Kenneth Keavey, received the Direct Selling Award for its 100 per cent Irish Veg Box. The business sells online making it easy for shoppers to access locally-grown, organic produce…. Read more »
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R.I.P. Tommy Nolan, Loughgeorge, Claregalway.
The death has occurred of Tommy NOLAN Loughgeorge, Claregalway, Galway ( formerly Middle Street and Renmore, Galway), ( suddenly), beloved husband of Bernie and much loved father of Sinéad, Tomás and Diarmuid. Sadly missed by his wife and children, sister Marie, son-in-law Ger, Tomás and Diarmuid’s partners Laura and Crea, his adored grandchildren Mia… Read more »
GIY Monthly Column – November 20
We have a pretty fixed view of what makes up the human body – cells, blood, tissues, bone and so on. But, did you know that inside your gut you carry around a whopping 2kg of microbes, which consists of over 1,000 different species of bacteria that outnumber our cells 10 to 1? Most… Read more »
Top quality surrounds and service at the Claregalway Hotel
By Caroline Whelan, Galway Advertiser Upon driving up to the Claregalway Hotel, the personal touch of a family run establishment is immediately obvious. There are beautiful displays of locally grown flowers to be seen everywhere. You enter the hotel and are struck by its modern yet classic feel. It is quite special in his… Read more »
Galway Bay FM News scoops prestigious national radio award
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National retail award for Horkan’s Garden Centre
Horkan’s Garden Centre in Turlough, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, has been selected as one of the top two garden centres in Ireland and as one of the top 30 retail stores across all sectors by Retail Excellence Ireland. This is a major accolade in the Irish retail industry and this year the quality of entries was… Read more »
How can we become more ethical consumers?
If you walked into a grocery store today, you would have many options available to you in terms of purchasing a product. Organic or Inorganic? Free-Range or battery? Fairtrade or unfairly produced? Although you may not know it, these are all choices that you make when you buy food. The difficulty is in making the right choice…. Read more »
R.I.P. Stephen Burke, Knockoe, Claregalway.
The death has occurred of Stephen BURKE Knockdoe, Claregalway, Galway Peacefully, at Stella Maris Nursing Home, Cummer. Sadly missed by his sister Nora U.S.A., sister-in-law Teresa, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace Reposing at Lackagh Mortuary on Sunday evening from 6.30pm with removal at 8pm… Read more »
Coláiste Bhaile Chláir updates
Zumba On Monday the 19th of September Suzie Doherty and Michelle McGuire opened up Wellfest week with their highly energetic and enthusiastic Zumba classes. Before 9am the hall was set up, the Zumba music was on, lights were dimmed, the disco ball filled the room, brightly coloured gym gear was in sight, and we knew it was time for students… Read more »
R.I.P. Pat O’Connell, Cregboy, Claregalway.
The death has occurred of Pat O’CONNELL Cregboy, Claregalway, Galway / Ballyneety, Limerick ( Formerly Ballyneety, Co. Limerick), ( suddenly), beloved husband of Kathleen and much loved father of Pádraic and Eamonn; Sadly missed by his wife and sons, brothers Willie and John, sisters Sr. Margaret Mary and Sr.Teresa, daughters-in-law Mary and Síle, sisters-in-law, granddaughters… Read more »
News from Coláiste Bhaile Chláir
Cuireann Coláiste Bhaile Chláir Céád Fáilte roimh na daltaí agus muinteoirí nua a thosaigh linn i mbliana. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh said. Hurling We had a massive turnout for our first training session of the year recently, with 30 first years and 16 second years in attendance. Our first years then competed in a… Read more »
Loading up on and loving everything local
Keeping consumers and producers happy can be tough. Shoppers can be a hard bunch to please – and of course they’re always right! Small producers aim to please, yearn for success and very often get swallowed up in their attempts to make it with what they love doing most. A nifty initiative that is beginning… Read more »