It was with great sadness last weekend that we learned of the untimely death of Joe McDonagh. Our sincere sympathies go out to Joe’s family on this great loss. In the coming weeks, months and years there will be many tributes to Joe and his role in so many facets of life in Galway. He will be… Read more »
Three years ago, he weighed 19 stone and smoked 20 cigarettes a day—now John Quinlivan is running marathons for fun. The Oranmore man’s inspiring journey from couch potato to marathon man has seen him shortlisted as one of the six finalists for the Rock ’n’ Run Idol contest being held in the lead up to the… Read more »
Female Entrepreneur is an expression Helen McArdle of Feed the Pulse hadn’t given much thought to over the years—even though she has almost always worked for herself. In 2010 Helen started McArdle catering with her husband, Owen and sons, Glen and Dan. They started to provide healthy meals for the elite sports men and women… Read more »
Kamil is at it again. The talented filmmaker whose previous efforts have shot Galway across the globe is about to embark on his latest project. And he wants you all to take part in it. The Galway Advertiser has teamed up with Kamil for the event that will take place on Saturday June 11th in… Read more »
When you think about it, social media—and, in particular, the accessing of it through smart phones—has been as big an influence on modern day society and culture as anything else over the past 50 years. Information, gossip, scandal, it is all now readily available at a person’s fingertips. While the pursuit of knowledge is far… Read more »
Dragons were always synonymous with fire anyway—but the modern version of the mythical beast has now made an investment that will ensure a family firm from Galway has a grate future ahead! That’s after EcoGrate—the Claregalway business owned by Joseph Goodfellow and his daughter Carmel—agreed to a major cash injection from two of the modern-day Dragons after… Read more »
How many of us have thought over the years about how great a fresh start would be. A clean slate, a chance to start again in a neighbourhood, city and country. Well, a new start is the happy by-product of emigration. Embedded in your community in Ireland, you’re a wife, mother, daughter, friend, lover (if… Read more »
Tomatoes can be difficult to grow well, but I think a proper watering regime is one of the keys to an abundant crop. The secret to watering tomatoes properly is that you need to water deep. A healthy tomato plant is a thirsty beast, supported by a deep root system—so in other words, there’s no… Read more »
In just over a decade from now, Salthill will celebrate a century of being one of the best known seaside resorts in Ireland, in the roaring twenties, thousands flocked westward annually to get their taste of Ireland’s Riviera. Walking along the Prom, sampling the fresh sea air, eating ice-creams and partaking in the seaside activities,… Read more »
Galway’s iconic Pádraic Ó Conaire statue could be making its way back to Eyre Square before the end of the summer. A replica of the popular original statue is currently being completed in the Cast Foundry in Dublin. A final coating is required and it is hoped that the Ó Conaire replica, which is made… Read more »
The death has occurred of Michael Walsh, Gortatleva, Claregalway, Galway. Sadly missed by his sons Hugh and Brendan, grandchildren Aisling and Senan, daughter-in-law Meg, brother Johnny, sister Mary, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and friends Reposing at his home on Friday evening from 6–8pm. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Assumption and St James’ Claregalway on Saturday at 11am… Read more »
From thousands of entries, the Budweiser Dream Big campaign is now down to the final four and among them is the only representative from the West of Ireland, Galway actor Eugene Horan. At stake is the ultimate prize, a €50,000 trip to the USA to pursue their dream, along with their Best Bud. Mr Horan… Read more »
