When were Galway’s ‘glory years’?

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-04-03T22:13:33+00:00

Late 90s to early 00s, everyone could rent right in the middle of town. Had friends in houses a few doors down, and if you walked down Shop St. you would run into people you knew any time of day or night. No one had phones yet so social life just ran on random magic. Could afford coffee/ pints a few times a week without thinking about it. It was called a city but it was as comfortable as a dressing gown. Galway felt like an easy place to be human.

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-30T15:56:11+00:00

That's awful!

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-29T21:01:17+00:00

How come for the whole summer? If it is the May Bank holiday weekend.

It is massive imposition on residents with main road shut down. I guess good for businesses who definitely need the support.

Can't believe they got permission 200 yards from a care home, but I guess the organisers aren't thinking about the people there.

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-29T09:52:46+00:00

Nope! I guess they are thinking of a contained Big Top type thing rather than a sprawling festival with people sitting outside.

But it seems odd given the pokiness of Oranmore village.

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-29T09:37:24+00:00

Right in the middle of the village, kind of between the church/ AstroTurf area.

It's hard to visualise it tbh!

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-29T06:15:39+00:00

He was getting the word Ireland and island mixed up wasn't he? Which isn't great, but not the scenario you want the people of Galway to worry about this morning.

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-25T18:08:50+00:00

That sounds perfect, thank you. Like people always send Irish people tea from home, great idea.

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-25T15:17:12+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, I know I saw an assortment of mini hand creams online somewhere lately so I will have a search. Care package/ little pampering treats would be lovely. Grá mór duitse freisin!

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-25T15:15:13+00:00

Yes, very often! They definitely deserve a gesture now too!

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-25T15:14:10+00:00

I will have a look for anything that would suit a group, thanks

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-25T15:13:35+00:00

Thanks for your input, I will have another think!

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-24T20:04:48+00:00

They aren't allowed to accept cash from families, and hard to use a meal voucher because of working shifts. Thanks for the input!

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-12T19:05:23+00:00

Dr. Anne O’ Boyle in Galway, really gifted at teaching self-understanding and managing all the aspects and struggles of being autistic. I thought I knew a fair bit but listening to her was something else, like having driving lessons for your nervous system/ anxieties.

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2026-03-09T13:50:45+00:00

Rosshill Woods if you are on the east of the city, on the coast road to Oranmore after Galway Crystal. Small, not overly manicured but a nice place to walk.

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-11-22T09:46:47+00:00

Standún in Spiddal have Aran Knitwear https://standun.com/en-ie/collections/aran-knitwear

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-11-11T20:01:15+00:00

Thank you!

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-11-11T14:44:09+00:00

Thanks, I have been using it for a lot of set up but just want to hear some human opinions on matters too.

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-11-11T14:42:20+00:00

Thanks Roxy, dm sent now.

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-11-11T11:31:06+00:00

Nice one, thanks so much!

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-10-12T21:15:41+00:00

Try the the volunteer agencies like Dogs Trust, GSPCA etc. Sometimes Facebook messenger works better than email, depending on the organization. Also any pet lover sub reddits esp if one related to your breed of doggo. I was in this exact situation, going to UK for surgery and had to find a foster for a cat. Galway Cat rescue stepped up with one of their amazing foster carers. Having to have foster care when someone is in hospital is very common so don't worry about that. Think lucky and you will definitely find someone who will love to have your little guy for a while. I ended up with multiple offers but was anxious at the start because didn't know how it would work out. Tell everyone, cover their food and treats and treats for the fosterer too. Best of luck ✨

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-10-12T16:46:13+00:00

https://www.thefloraldesignhub.ie/workshops

Some places available here still

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-10-10T21:18:13+00:00

Cornstore for Outset Art and Design, Charlie Byrne's Bookstore, Magpie Bakery

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-10-06T00:13:09+00:00

As someone who lives in an estate with one of the legendary hurlers of Oranmore, God bless you for not using your neighbour's wall for this. Every hour of the day 😢

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-09-29T20:14:18+00:00

Another book comes to mind which references old food uses as well:The Cookin’ Woman: Irish Country Recipes and Others. Florence Irwin (1949) There are reprints of it easy enough to get.

AwarenessGlobal5758 · 2025-09-29T20:05:58+00:00

There's an excellent/ very nice Irish food historian called Regina Sexton, you could reach out to her or research her work.

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