Compassionate care at Caiseal Geal

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Caiseal Geal Care Home has been providing kind and compassionate care to the elderly community of Galway city and surrounding areas over the past number of years.

Drop two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

System 10 is a lifestyle plan. It is about real weight loss, done the right way. This programme calculates everyday foods to fit your specific metabolic statistics, along with an exercise plan. This is a game changer for weight loss, energy and hormone balance.

You get seven-day food plans with plenty of everyday foods that tell you exactly what to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. You get daily treats and a weekly alcohol allowance, along with superb support and motivation.

Reduce neuroinflammation with hyperbaric oxygenation

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Neuroinflammation refers to inflammation that occurs in the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. Inflammation is a natural and necessary response of the immune system to injury or infection, typically aimed at removing harmful stimuli and initiating the healing process. However, when inflammation becomes chronic or dysregulated, it can contribute to various neurological disorders.

Neuroinflammation is associated with several neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and many types of headaches, such as migraines. In some cases, the inflammation is believed to contribute to the progression of these diseases therefore reduction of neuroinflammation is necessary for maintaining brain health and function.

Six foods to boost your energy levels

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Since the start of the year, online searches for 'energy ball recipes' are up 50 per cent on TikTok in Ireland. On the platform, #energyballsrecipe has garnered a staggering 4.2 million views overall, showing an interest in energy-boosting foods.

All About Kombucha joins Simply Better range at Dunne’s

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

All About Kombucha has been added to the Simply Better range in Dunnes Stores nationwide.

South Africa honeymoons

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

South Africa is one of the more popular honeymoon destinations, it offers a unique blend of beautiful countryside, a varied climate, and a host of activities not available in any other country.

Plant-based Bolognese is a winning winter warmer

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

This supercharged plant-based spaghetti Bolognese is a nutritional powerhouse, made with M&S’ Plant Kitchen More than Mince, flavour-packed classic tomato everything sauce and handy frozen soffritto mix.

Exciting new menu launched at The Ardilaun Bistro

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The Ardilaun Bistro, as part of The Ardilaun Hotel – a well known and much loved Galway hotel - has just introduced a new seasonal menu to service locals and visitors to Galway. The popular family run hotel - known for its personable service and Irish hospitality, and its stunning location and grounds, with free parking - is the perfect stop for eating out and meeting up with colleagues, family and friends, with cosy, warm atmosphere during these winter days.

Enjoy quality Irish hospitality in Palmers Bar & Kitchen at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Palmers Bar & Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant and bar located on the grounds of Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate. Named after the Palmers, who bought Glenlo Abbey in 1897, this influential milling family made their home here for the next 90 years. Celebrating their legacy, Palmers Bar & Kitchen offers the very best in Irish hospitality.

Located on the estate of Glenlo Abbey, Palmers Bar and Kitchen provides stunning views of Lough Corrib and the estate.

McDonald's launches an unmissable duo of pink desserts for February

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

A new survey carried out on behalf of McDonald's Ireland has revealed that the province of Connacht is home to the highest percentage of sweet tooth people. It was also a split decision for dessert lovers in the West when it came to choosing a hot, tempting dessert versus a cold, sweet treat.

Diabetes Ireland makes the DigiBete Self-Management app freely available

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Following a successful pilot project in Limerick University Hospital, Diabetes Ireland and DigiBete have spent the past few months training other paediatric diabetes teams on how to use the multi-award-winning App to educate their families on self-managing Type 1 diabetes.

Drop two stone by Easter

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

This is a lifestyle plan. System 10 is about real weight loss, done the right way.We calculate everyday foods to fit your specific metabolic statistics and our exercise. This is a game changer for weight loss, energy and hormone balance.

Preparing for Pregnancy programme at the Crane Clinic

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The Preparing for Pregnancy programme at the Crane Clinic was created for individuals or couples who are thinking about starting a family, or who are undergoing egg or sperm preservation to help optimize overall health for healthy eggs, sperm and to create a nourishing uterine environment for implantation and pregnancy.

Breathing easier – sleep apnoea relief with HBOT

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) emerges as a promising avenue for those grappling with sleep apnoea, offering a non-invasive and safe solution with notable benefits. A 2013 scientific study underscored the transformative effects of HBOT on obstructive sleep apnoea, revealing a remarkable reduction in severity, enhanced sleep quality, and decreased daytime drowsiness.

Meet your surgeon - Dr Kevin McDonald of Tir na nOg Clinic

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Welcome to Tir na nOg Clinic, a family-run establishment specialising in hair transplant surgery. At the forefront of the clinic is Dr Kevin McDonald, a highly skilled and dedicated surgeon with an unwavering commitment to his craft. Hailing from Baldoyle in Dublin, Dr Kevin pursued his medical education at the University of Galway (then UCG), where he completed his studies in 1999. His expertise lies in cardiothoracic surgery, the field he specialised in after graduating.

Opportunity to improve people’s health and happiness comes to Galway

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Slimming World, Ireland’s largest weight loss organisation, is looking for people with a passion for helping others. The company has launched a campaign to recruit more people to start their own weight loss group with a special Slimming World careers opportunity event to be held virtually on Friday, January 26.

Maura O’Connor, who manages a team of consultants, says: “Slimming World has over 50 years of experience helping people make changes around food, activity, mindset and behaviour for lasting weight loss. The real key to success is found in the weekly group where consultants motivate and inspire members to achieve their weight loss dreams.”

Discover the world’s best stargazing sites

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Stargazers looking for the best spots to see some of the galaxy's most breathtaking constellations are being advised on top locations around the world.

Book now for amazing cruise offers

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

If you are still thinking of that special holiday for the coming season, according to Fahy Travel, Galway now is the time to take advantage of an amazing offering from MSC Cruises.

MSC is an award-winning cruise company and currently Fahy Travel’s best-seller for families in the Mediterranean with special rates for children 17 years and under.

Householders in Galway are urged to tackle hoarding of electrical waste by making 2024 a year for recycling

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

With 84 per cent of Irish households containing an average of 15 to 20 broken or unused electrical items in their home, there has never been a better time to declutter while positively impacting the environment.

Stormproof your garden with Colourfence

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Owning a timber fence is not much fun either with costly, time consuming, maintenance and repairs almost every year, particularly after weather events like this week's storms, which are likely to become more frequent in future.

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