Top five tips to advertise property online

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

So summer is winding down and the start of September is fast approaching. Students from all over the island of Ireland and even further afield will descend on Galway city and county looking for accommodation for the academic year. The competition for these potential tenants is fierce and landlords hope to have 'no room at the inn'. And with the younger generation so active online these days, how your property is marketed on the net can be the difference in obtaining a tenant within a few days and having an empty room for a couple of months.

The west of Ireland lacks civilisation - But it has poetry

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

‘The capital, Galway, is a terrible place. It has of course St Nicholas, one of the few remaining pre-Reformation churches; the frontispiece of a Renaissance town house erected as a gateway to the public park; and a medieval fortified house about which they tell the well-known story of the Lynch who hanged his own son when the sheriff wasn't available. At least once a year while I was director of the Abbey theatre we got a play on that. From Miss Edgeworth's account of her travels to Galway it would appear that as a theme for tragedy it was popular a hundred years ago. But even before that I had a lively hatred of the town....'

Two Galway hotels vie for Great Carvery of the Year award

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

The Great Carvery of the Year competition is about to heat up following the result of the public vote on Ireland’s top carvery venues for the final stage of the competition. The shortlist, published this week, sees The Galway Bay Hotel and Flannery’s Hotel among the 23 venues around the country vying to be named Great Carvery Hotel of the Year.

Do not miss out on experiencing Hotel Meyrick’s limited edition cocktail afternoon tea

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Hotel Meyrick’s latest themed afternoon tea, the summer cocktail afternoon tea, is available daily until August 31 only.

This summer treat offers a twist on the traditional afternoon tea, with silver tiered stands of beautifully created pastries and perfectly cut finger sandwiches, accompanied by one of Hotel Meyrick’s signature tea or coffee cocktails. It is a great way to celebrate a special occasion, from birthdays to engagements, and even baby showers where mum-to-be can choose from an equally delicious selection of mocktails on request.

What do you know about underfloor heating?

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Underfloor heating is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners and for large projects due to its energy efficiency and the comfortable feeling it delivers.

Creating the well-dressed dresser by Neptune

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

A dresser is the sort of piece that gives a home real gravitas.

Are you building or renovating? Then it is time to contact Dalgan Windows

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Dalgan Windows is a family run business manufacturing and installing windows and doors to an international quality standard. The company, which is based in Shrule, Co Galway, is one of the leading suppliers of windows and doors in the country.

The Dalgan Windows product range includes windows and doors in a choice of timber, uPVC, and aluminium. Dalgan Windows also specialises in commercial fabrication and installations.

Gardenwise - Plants for Pollinators

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Early this morning, letting the dog out to, ahem, powder her nose in the garden, a gentle humming reminded me that the day’s work was already under way for bees on the early shift. Closer inspection of a nearby catmint revealed several little furry bodies buzzing harmoniously as they moved methodically from one bloom to the next. This plant – Nepeta “Six Hills Giant” – is a magnet for them and you will often find several bees busy at work on the same plant.

Athenry couturier’s latest collection inspired by nature

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

An Athenry man, who worked for one of Princess Diana's favourite designers, has launched his latest collection.

Beat the shine

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Keep your cool with Youngblood Anti-Shine Mattifier, a new oil control solution that gets to work immediately, absorbing excess oil and providing a mattifying effect which lasts for hours.

Summer Time.....and the Trimming is Easy

Fri, Aug 05, 2016

We like our hedges in these parts. Maybe it’s because a healthy green hedge is such an attractive backdrop for more colourful garden inhabitants – or maybe it’s the sense of enclosure it gives, the sense that our home is our castle and by enclosing it with a wall of green, it marks out the boundaries of our territory and somehow makes the space more our own. A well chosen and well maintained hedge can certainly do these things, as well as giving us shelter from prying eyes and chilly winds, so it’s no wonder they are a fixed feature in many of our gardens.

The Western Hotel, a hidden gem

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

The Western Hotel is something of a conjuring trick. On one side the frontage opens into an elegant Georgian townhouse hiding some modern comfortable rooms. Through the other entrance door is a small traditional pub. It is something of a surprise to find a spacious restaurant tucked away behind it, complete with its own bar and function room.

Right in the heart of Galway city, The Western Hotel certainly has an enviable location. It is in close proximity to the bus and railway station, just a short stroll away. There is a taxi rank very near the door and all main bus routes leave from here. Flanked all around by high profile shops, restaurants, and bars, it is at the centre of a hive of activity, less than a minute walk from Eyre Square. Best of all, this is a white tablecloth place without the white tablecloth price.

Get ready for the Campo Viejo Tapas Trail 2016

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Discover the passion, generosity, and vibrancy of Spain as the Campo Viejo Tapas Trail returns to the streets of Galway city from August 24 to September 7.

This now annual celebration of the best of Spanish wine and cuisine will take place in four venues around Galway city. Spend a summer evening or afternoon strolling in the sunshine, visit four of the city’s best tapas restaurants, and enjoy a selection of authentic Spanish tapas created to complement the well balanced, tasty, and round, full, flavours associated with Campo Viejo Reserva.

Taste of success for Tuam native in national Bord Bia competition

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Tracy McDonagh, from Tuam, was selected as the overall winner of a recent national Bord Bia competition, run in association with Today FM. As part of Bord Bia's new Lamb – Tasty, Easy, Fun campaign, Ms McDonagh submitted her signature lamb dish of tacos with lamb, tomato, coriander and avocado salsa for the judges’ consideration, and went on to prepare the dish in a live cook-off on Today FM.

Galway to host Ireland’s first sherry festival next month

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Multi-award-winning Spanish restaurant Cava Bodega is celebrating the grape harvest by hosting Sherry Fiesta, Ireland's first sherry festival, in September.

Special dishes with sherry pairings will be available throughout the festival, and staff will be available to talk to diners about different sherries, such as Manzanilla, Fino from DO Jerez, and Barbadillo.

Last chance for Galway businesses to Give Peas A Chance

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

The countdown is on for businesses to sign up to the GIY and Cully & Sully ‘al desko’ growing food at work initiative.

Be proud of your Colourfence

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Colourfence is a permanent, no-maintenance solution to all your fencing problems.

How to pick the best food supplement

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

One of the most common questions the team at Evergreen encounter on a daily basis is, 'What is the right supplement for me?' To help you in this confusing task they have outlined some simple tips to help you select the best food supplement.

Fix your metabolism and lose two stone in two months

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Your metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss. It is with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The potential for calorie burn and weight loss is huge. It even controls the results from your diet and exercise. By combining a great metabolism with balanced food and exercise, System 10 brings you the best weight loss plan of all.

Water Babies' autumn term begins

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Water Babies' autumn term starts in August and the company is now taking bookings for classes. Classes take place in the Clayton Hotel, Salthill, Claregalway, Athenry, and at Enable Ireland, Newcastle.

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