Meet the Hawaiian pastry chef turning heads in Galway’s cake scene – ‘Pastry is a science, and that’s why I love it’

The Hawaii native, who trained in one of the top gastronomic schools in Paris, is now making a name for herself in the Irish restaurant scene Galway pastry chef Asia Mahealani has made it to the finals of the Irish Patisserie Championships A Galway pastry chef who earned a coveted spot in this year’s Irish … Read more

‘Go shooter!’ – ‘Happy Gilmore’ star surprises Clare ferry staff during Cliffs of Moher visit

Hollywood actor Christopher McDonald, best known as Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore, delighted Doolin Ferries staff while touring the Cliffs of Moher. Hollywood actor Christopher McDonald poses alongside Doolin Ferries staff PIC CREDIT: Facebook/Doolin Ferries A Hollywood actor has been spotted exploring the west of Ireland this week as he surprised staff onboard a ferry … Read more

Misunderstood Heron: Galway County Council defends decision to shut down popular food truck

During a county council meeting on Monday, April 28, Chief Executive Liam Conneally said that there had never been any planning applications made by the Misunderstood Heron to develop and operate in the Leenane area. In recent weeks, the council were contacted by a member of the public regarding ‘unauthorised activity and development’ on the … Read more

Misunderstood Heron: ‘We were left with no choice’ – Galway County Council defends decision to shut down popular food truck

During a county council meeting on Monday, April 28, Chief Executive Liam Conneally said that there had never been any planning applications made by the Misunderstood Heron to develop and operate in the Leenane area. In recent weeks, the council were contacted by a member of the public regarding ‘unauthorised activity and development’ on the … Read more

Six year old killed in Galway crash remembered as ‘bright spark’

Dozens of flower bouquets, colourful drawings from classmates and photographs adorned the room as those who knew Ula passed through to pay their respects to her grieving family, including her heartbroken parents Egle and Linas, who bravely and graciously thanked each person for coming. Ula’s life was cut cruelly short when she was involved in … Read more

‘Mad Men’ star drops into Clare barbershop for a trim – ‘We had a wonderful conversation’

Jimi’s Barbershop owner James Coughlan with actor Jared Harris PIC CREDIT: James Coughlan/Facebook A Clare barbershop was delighted to receive a visit from Hollywood royalty this week as Mad Men actor Jared Harris called in for a haircut and a beard trim. Jimi’s Barbershop in Kilrush welcomed the star through their doors on Thursday – … Read more

Iconic Galway shop closes after nearly 150 years in business

Councillor Andrew Reddington (second from left) poses with staff at Dooley’s Shop in Corrandulla, Galway Credit: Facebook Dooley’s has been passed down over five generations Credity: Facebook/Dooley’s A beloved Galway shop has said its final farewell to customers as owners close their doors after nearly 150 years of business. Dooley’s convenience store in Corrandulla is … Read more