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  • #Shoplocal for food and gifts in the #Burrenlowlands

    #Shoplocal for food and gifts in the #Burrenlowlands

    Hi all,

    Back in March I wrote a very similar post just as we started Lockdown. We are now “almost” halfway our 6 weeks of “Level 5” restrictions, and I thought it was time to update the list of local businesses offering (local) Delivery and Take Away in the #BurrenLowlands. I have also added Kilcolgan and Clarinbridge as they are bordering with the Burren Lowlands 🙂

    As we are now fast approaching Christmas I have also added a list of companies selling gifts you can buy locally via their online stores. Compiling the list made me realize that there are a few new businesses that have started since the first lockdown, so those deserve an extra special shout out! Sadly other businesses did not reopen, hopefully, they will reopen once conditions improve

    Where to shop in the #burrenlowlands ?

    You have probably done some shopping and are preparing to go shopping again soon (if you are lucky enough to have transport). If you prefer to have your shopping/food/gifts delivered, I have made a handy list to help you plan your shopping. Please share it with someone who may not have access to social media and that are looking for information.

    Many businesses in South Galway and North Clare are offering take-away/collection or home delivery services, please always check when you are placing your order, as things can change. Below info is accurate as of the 27th of November.

    Whats for dinner?
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    Want to get added or know a business? Click on the contact button I will add you to the below list.

    Following are some of the Local Facebook pages I recommend you follow: Burren Lowlands ; South Galway Vision ;South Galway Floods What’s on in Gort Group , Gort River Walk , Kinvara Alive and of course Workinglivingtravellinginireland and a new group I recently set up called Gort Cycle Trails

    Thanks for sharing on your Social Media Channels!

    Ardrahan/Labane

    Kinvara/Ballindereen 

    • Groceries – Eurospar Ireland -091 637250
    • Take Away Food and Drinks ( Pick up, Delivery within 5 kms) Keoghs Kinvara call 091-638481
    • Pizza and other Italian dishes( Pick up only) Tide’s Full in 091-638468
    • Take Away for coffee lovers, locally sourced food, Gift baskets and much more – Siar or call +353 91 638 108
    • Take Away Asian Food ( Pick up only), ZenKinvara, Call +353 91 638 826 or 0872133390 between 2 PM and 11 PM ( NEW businesses)
    • Kebabs, Burgers, Fish & Chips and Pizza Take- Away Sorrentos call (091) 373 170
    • Take out coffee, cake, sandwiches, meat & cheese boxes and hot food. Open from 11 am to 9 pm Fri & Sat and from 11 am to 7 pm on a Sunday. – Graze Cafe and Wine Bar Call 091-637760 ( NEW business)
    • Health Food Store – Healing Harvest – call 091 637176 to place your order and arrange collection

    Gort

    Kilcolgan/Clarinbridge

    • Groceries – Centra Kilcolgan 086 2308886 or 091 776996 centrakilcolgan@gmail.com
    • Take-Away Food : Paddy Burkes – Call – 091-796226
    • Take-Away Food : Thai Cooking by On call 0871935767 from 4 pm to 9 pm. (NEW business)
    • Take-Away Food, Hampers( Delivery available) – PoppySeed ( Clarinbridge/Oranmore/Galway Chrystal) Call +353 91 796 019 or email info@poppyseed.ie
    • Collection only – Sea Food Restaurant Ajla ( by Poppyseed) is open from 5pm in Clarinbridge – at The Bridge Centre above the cafe call 091 485 413 or mobile 086 786 9875 (NEW business)

    Mobile Van Units/organized collection points

    Gifts/hampers/Gift vouchers

    In no particular order, check out below list of businesses in the Burren Lowlands offering Gifts, Gift Vouchers and much more!

    The BurrenLowlands are in the process of creating an App for the Region of the Burren Lowlands, contact Laura@burrenlowlands.org to find out more how to get added!

    Happy clicking:) and sharing!

    Katleen

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  • New Start in Galway City & the Mark Fordham memorial walk

    New Start in Galway City & the Mark Fordham memorial walk

    Hello all,

    Writing this blog is fun, but from time to time I need a break, so it’s been a week or two or even three since my last post. During this break, we spent a week at the beach in Spain, I worked my last week at Magento and just last week I started a new job in Smartbear! Yiha!

    Changing jobs is a big thing, but after 5 years of working from home, I got quite excited to get the train into Galway from the railway station in Ardrahan.  Prior to last week, I think I have taken the train twice into Galway, partly because I have a car, and secondly because it’s very expensive. You’ll see the prices in my Facebook live video below.

    Luckily there is tax saving scheme called http://www.taxsaver.ie/ (Taxsaver) where you can offset part of the cost on your taxes, and then it becomes interesting! It also totally stresses less, you’re never stuck in traffic, and no parking fees in Galway. The downside is that there aren’t many trains, so this can mean that you are out of the house for 12 hours. I’ll be doing some tests to see what’s the best way to get into Galway before gridlock sets in.

    I’d seen a Facebook event to a memorial 1 mile walk for Mark Fordham at the Ballinderreen GAA pitch , and decided to take the boys to it. I remember reading about the tragic accident that occured late last year, and although I don’t know the family, I wanted to show my support of taking part in this walk.  I wasn’t alone. There was an incredible turnout and a solemn atmosphere. I overheard a lady explaining to her children that all participants were having the same thoughts, and sending good vibes to his family. We walked around the grounds twice and were met with an abundance of tea, coffee, biscuits, scones, and Nutella pancakes, made by friends and volunteers of Firstlight, which is an Irish charity that supports suddenly bereaved parents and families.

    I took some footage, but missed on the (for me) most poignant image of the release of balloons, and how the kids all went to grab the balloons and either kept on to them or burst them! It brought tears to my eyes.

    Here are just a few impressions of the day. The weather has been very changeable this week, but it was meant to be that the weather stayed dry during the whole walk.

    more walkers

    Mark Fordham Memorial Walk

    Michael Leech
    Michael Leech
    Marie Fahy, Michelle Leyden
    Marie Fahy, Michelle Leyden

    pancakestand

    touchingwords

    memories

    rememberingmark

    To find out more about Firstlight, check out their Facebook page here .

    I’ll be continuing my series of interviewing small business in the West of Ireland. If you are interested to be featured, drop me an email to katleen(at)workinglivingtravellinginireland.com or come and say hello on my Facebook page about working, living , travelling in Ireland.

    Have a great start to your week.

    Katleen

     

     

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