Three reasons to visit Blue Eden

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

1. Skin-Dex
Skin-Dex is dramatically cheaper than its alternative – liposuction. It detoxifies, removes visceral fat (dangerous hard fat) as well as soft fat. Surgical liposuction only tackles soft deposits. It is listed as the most advanced and efficient fat-reduction system globally. It reduces fat cells and also tightens the skin, leaving a toned look with increased definition. Intense lymphatic massage is administered to secure maximum results. Results are immediately visible, and after two sessions a dramatic difference is seen. Skin-Dex is often used by individuals finding it hard to shed those last few stubborn pounds.

An exercise to improve self-esteem

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

By Harvey Wasserman, BSc, MD, psychotherapist
Self-esteem is the foundation of personality and is not to be confused with arrogance or perfection. It is simply liking and respecting yourself as you are, aware of your assets and weaknesses.

Metabolism – the answer to all your weight loss problems

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

You have to improve your diet to lose weight. You also need to exercise, although not as much as you might think. However the most important key to weight loss success is your metabolism. Your metabolism is your weight loss master switch. It controls the results from your diet and exercise. No amount of dieting or exercise will compensate for a bad metabolism.

NaPro, the restorative approach to your gynaecological health and natural fertility, available again in the west

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

After providing NaPro FertilityCare for 10 years in the Galway Clinic and for one year in the Beacon Court in Dublin, Dr Caroline Guindon has started to practice again in Galway. Her practice opened on October 4 in the Arlington House Medical Centre in Oranmore.

Information evening on type 2 diabetes for World Diabetes Day

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

The expert diabetes health team from Galway University Hospital, in association with Croí and Diabetes Ireland, will host an interactive patient evening at the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre in Galway on World Diabetes Day, November 14.

Authentic Himalayan salt lamps at Amber

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Amber stocks salt lamps in raw form, carved shapes, and T-lights. Salt lamps are simply large pieces of pure Himalayan salt with a small bulb inside. It is important to make sure that the lamp is from a pure Himalayan crystal source and not a cheap imitation made from rock salt.

A prospect of Galway, 1685

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

This hand coloured prospect of Galway, looking northeast, was drawn in 1685 by Captain Thomas Phillips, surveyor-general of the fortifications in Ireland. It is especially important as it is the only quasi-objective pictorial record of Galway to survive from this period.

‘Were we dragging the city and country into a state of death and destruction?’

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Week II
On the Tuesday morning of Easter week 1916, Liam Ó Briain, 26 years old, and recently back from a three year scholarship in Germany, found himself in the thick of fighting. This was no longer, as he thought, an adventure. People were getting killed. Under intense machine gun fire Commandant Michael Mallin ordered his troops to abandon their Stephen’s Green trenches and barricades and retire to the College of Surgeons, and surrounding houses where Ó Briain and his men had burrowed through.

Honeymoon bliss in the Caribbean

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

What better start to your life together as Mr and Mrs than a honeymoon or wedding in the Caribbean? Here are five memorable spots.

Free green training to support Galway’s youth into work

Wed, Nov 02, 2016

Young Galway jobseekers are now being offered the opportunity to up-skill for emerging environmental job opportunities through a free ECO-UNESCO initiative called Green Options.

Tips for Planning your perfect Wedding

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

In association with the Galway Advertiser's classified website, www.classified.advertiser.ie we give some top tips for planning your big day

Galway, historic towns atlas

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

On Monday next, November 1st, President Michael D. Higgins will launch the latest title in a series of Historic Towns Atlases of Ireland. This one is on Galway and is compiled by Jacinta Prunty and Paul Walsh. It is essentially an illustrated history of the development of the built up area of the city as seen through 57 illustrations starting with the earliest printed maps of Galway, antiquarian prints, 19th century paintings and photographs. Many of these are in colour, and many are A3 in size.

Liam Ó Briain - Memories of the Easter Rising

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

One of the real benefits of the the centenary commemorations of 1916, is the amount of research and new material that has been published on the background to the Rising, and in particular on the personalities of the men and women involved.

Halloween school checks — exam and non-exam years

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Leaving Certificate Year
By now most students have, hopefully, settled into a pattern of homework and study. And, if not, then Halloween is definitely the time for parent and student to sit down and discuss plans.

By now most students have, hopefully, settled into a pattern of homework and study. And, if not, then Halloween is definitely the time for parent and student to sit down and discuss plans.

Castle Ceilings training academy

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Castle Ceilings and Partitions Ltd in partnership with the GRETB and the CIF are recruiting for a free full-time day course with City and Guilds in interior systems.

Bodhran magic comes to Galway

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Rhythm is in all of us. All you need is the right inspiration to find it.

New after school initiative for teens

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Parents of young teens are often faced with a dilemma when their child starts secondary school. While the young person may be responsible enough to be left home alone, many parents are uncomfortable with a child coming home to an empty house.

The First Class Learning programme helping students achieve their potential

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

"This primary school student came to us struggling at maths and was not confident in his abilities. An individualized programme was devised to suit his needs and ability. Working just 10 minutes a day can make all the difference. After 18 months work, this student had progressed from a lower D to an A level grade. His confidence was restored and he was ready to tackle maths concepts that were new to him."

Corrib Dance Academy launches new Saturday Beginners class

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Due to demand this year for Saturday classes, CDA has launched an additional Saturday morning class ballet class for beginners.

Afternoon tea week of wonders 2016 at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Golf Course

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Following the success of the inaugural Afternoon Tea of Wonders, the five-star Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Golf Course has announced that this year’s event will take place from Saturday October 29 to Friday November 4.

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