Mount Falcon Estate — Enter the world of sheer relaxation

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

A calming break away is an investment in yourself. A calm mind brings inner strength and self confidence. To achieve both, the Mount Falcon Estate in Ballina, Co Mayo is the ideal location.

Set in rolling greenland and forest, its place at the heart of nature allows it to become a true haven, and it is 1.5 hours from Galway city.The moment you turn your car into the drive of the Mount Falcon Estate, you know that you are departing one sphere and entering another world of relaxation.

Keeping warm this winter

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Unfortunately it is coming into the time of year where we must start thinking seriously about keeping our home warm for the winter. There is nothing worse than sitting in the cold and it is important we use the most economical fuel available to keep heating costs down over the cold period. The reality is that Ireland unfortunately gets very cold in the winter and fuel is big business.

Galway fires

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The Connaught Buildings on Mainguard Street originally housed Connolly’s, one of the largest hardware and fancy goods shops in Galway. It had an impressive four storey facade on the front and five storeys on the Church Street side. In 1934 the ground floor was leased by four tenants. A fire started on the first floor, the flames spread rapidly, and smoke could be seen rolling from the building. Half clad figures fought their way bravely down the stairs which threatened to give away any minute. The damage was extensive and estimated at £1,000, but much of the sum was made up of the stock of the ground floor tenants which included a lock-up fruit and vegetable shop rented by Mr P Hennigan. A Mr McDonnell and his brother had a tailoring business on the first floor.

Justice at last for the Indian Empire incident?

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Despite the excitement, the prospects, the agreement to carry mail, and new luxury ships, the Galway transatlantic adventure headed by J. Orwell Lever ended in failure within six years.

But, as Tim Collins wrote in an earlier article,* ‘as an historic failure, its record is impressive. Ultimately the Galway Line employed 16 steamers (eight paddle-powered, and eight screw-powered) which made a total of 55 return voyages across the Atlantic between 1858 and 1864. The voyages were made during winter months as well as during the calmer summer sailing season. Six ships were involved in serious accidents due to ice and fog as well as storms, while five made only one trip, or foundered on their first crossing.**

Bringing colour to the streets with the Tapas Trail

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The best thing about travel is the opportunity to eat new, exciting things, and sometimes you don’t need to travel very far to see food in a whole new light. The Campo Viejo Tapas Trail has just finished its second run in Galway, it gave just the opportunity to be a tourist in your own home. The passion, generosity, and vibrancy of Spain came to the streets of Galway from August 24 to September 7, taking place twice a week, on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9pm and Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm.

NUIG graduation dinner at Brasserie on the Corner

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Congratulations! You have done all the work, now it is time to celebrate your graduation.

Galway’s Yo!Fit on a par with international fitness trends

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Combining strength work, cardio fitness training, stretching, and mindfulness, all-in-one fitness and wellbeing class Yo!Fit has already brought the latest New York fitness concepts to Galway.

Lose weight the right way with Clifden Slimming World

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Super slimmers in Clifden have lost a whopping 1,951lb (139 stone) in weight — that is the equivalent of 10 small cars! Altogether the members of the Clifden Slimming World group are now 1,951lb lighter than they were at the beginning of 2016. The members, who attend the group every week, follow Slimming World’s food optimising eating plan created by the organisation’s team of expert nutritionists, which encourages them to fill up on satisfying foods such as pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish, pulses, and fruit and veg.

Filling up on lots of satisfying foods means you are never hungry, so you never feel as though you are on a diet. People think losing weight means going to the gym and counting calories, and depriving yourself of food. It is about making healthier choices about food and becoming a bit more active.

Combat insomnia with Care Cure Acupuncture and Chinese medicine

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Do you find it difficult to fall asleep at night? Is your mind racing? Do you wake up and find you are unable to fall asleep again? Do you suffer from restless leg syndrome?

Renowned psychics come to Galway

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Galway’s own School of Natural & Spiritual Science, Ireland’s premier new centre for personal/business development, will host two luminaries of the psychic world for an evening of mediumship on Friday September 23.

Urban wellbeing

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The stunning Urban Wellbeing centre, owned and designed by the talented Tracy and Ed Dunbar, offers a five star health, beauty, and fitness experience all under one roof. With easy access to the city centre and ample free car parking facilities, this is a completely new health, beauty, and fitness concept designed specifically for the Galway community.

Exercise — medicine for your heart health

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Exercise4Health is back this October, helping the people of Galway take control of their heart health. This programme, designed specifically for those who due to a number of health issues are reluctant to engage in exercise, those who are new to exercise, and those who see exercise as their medicine to engage in a meaningful, evidence based, fitness programme.

Curves Galway — real women, real results

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

After a gap of four years a mother and daughter team opened a brand new Curves in Liosban Business Park in late June, and Galway women have reacted positively to its return.

Fix your metabolism faults to lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Your metabolism controls your health, weight loss, and body shaping “switch”. It is the foundation upon which the effects of diet and exercise are built. It opens the doors to getting way more results from any dieting or exercise you do. Nothing can compensate for a bad metabolism.

Short evening courses at NUI Galway

Mon, Sep 05, 2016

The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development offers a series of 8-week, non-accredited courses in a number of different subject areas including Archaeology, Writing, Drama, Film Studies, History, Art History, Languages, Health & Well Being, Literature & Poetry, Ecology & the Environment and many others.

Climbing and Rambling Roses

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

In Tralee last week for the Rose Festival I noticed a great many beds of roses in full bloom throughout the town, well looked after and flowering freely. Many Irish gardens feature rose bushes in one form or another, and the brightly coloured shrub roses, floribundas and hybrid teas brighten the front gardens of our towns and villages throughout the summer. But it’s the climbing and rambling roses that really seem to appeal to the romantics. Many of the clients who call me in to produce garden plans have visions of softly coloured roses tumbling over an archway leading into an idyllic cottage style garden, or gracefully clothing an old stone wall – pretty and nostalgic, it’s an image that’s hard to resist and it’s a great pleasure to help them achieve this.

Time to teach an old dog new tricks

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

They say you never stop learning as you grow and there are number of courses out there that one can avail of to upgrade the CV and enhance job prospects. Even the plain old satisfaction of acquiring new knowledge can be enough to tempt people to participate in a class while meeting new people and friends.

Lunchtime value at The Cellar

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The Cellar has existed as a bar since the seventies when pubs were mostly for drinking in, and it was a more Bohemian place entirely then, a hotbed of music with Irish artists such as Mickey Finn and Frankie Gavin regularly playing there. It has changed hands a few times since then, in recent years becoming well known also as a casual restaurant which closed down at the end of 2010. It was not destined to stay closed for long and reopened in its current reincarnation in April 2011.

I have a soft spot for The Cellar Bar, and I doubt that I am the only one. I have been there during the last two refurbishments, seeing its transformation from a dingy watering hole to a modern venue offering good value food and lively nightlife. There can be few people who spent time in college in Galway in recent years who have not had the ‘all day breakfast’ at least once. The location makes it a great city centre meeting spot for lunch or for after-work drinks. And of course, most importantly, the food is that rare combination of good and fast.

New Sunday lunch menu at The Western Bar and Restaurant

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The Western Bar and Restaurant is set in a beautiful Georgian building on Prospect Hill in the heart of Galway city. The family-run Western Hotel is a uniquely designed property, with the perfect blend of contemporary and traditional. From the striking historical exterior to the warm Irish welcome waiting inside, the emphasis throughout is on comfort, style, great service, and value for money.

The Western Bar and Restaurant is the perfect place to relax and spend some quality time with your family or friends. The team pride themselves on giving diners fine traditional Irish and European cuisine with a modern twist, created with the freshest in-season, locally sourced, produce. It is open for lunch and dinner each day with something to offer for everyone, with fresh local seafood, vegetarian options, scrumptious sandwiches, succulent Irish steak, healthy salads, and indulgent desserts.

The Ardilaun Bistro launches new seasonal menu

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The Ardilaun Bistro as part of The Ardilaun hotel, a well known and much loved Galway landmark hotel and leisure club, has introduced new seasonal menus. The popular hotel, known for its service, family-run warmth, and its stunning location and grounds, with free parking, is the perfect stop for eating out. Nestled on leafy Taylor’s Hill on the edge of Galway city, The Ardilaun is one of Galway’s longest standing hotels and has been serving some of the finest food in the city for more than 50 years.

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