Food festival event to relive the world of 1916

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

A ‘chocolate themed afternoon tea’ and the 1916 Rising will both make their way into this year’s Galway Food Festival with two special events taking place at the Ardilaun Hotel.

Galway’s literary review attracts new talent

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Éamon Ó Cuiv TD has had his first tentative piece of literary writing published in the current The Galway Review (volume 4). It is a competent piece of writing, and no one would have expected anything less, from the young Lochinvar who rides out of the west to astounding political victories every time. He wrote a review of Daniel Sammon’s Croagh Patrick and Me, Ireland’s holy mountain, which he can probably see from his kitchen window.

St Patrick’s Day parade in Galway, 1916

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

This parade started from the Square in the following order: Eyre Square North – Industrial School Band; Galway Urban District Council; Galway Board of Guardians; Students of UCG; AOH. Eyre Square East – The Monastery School Fife and Drum Band; UIL; Town Tenant’s League; Galway Woollen Manufacturing Co; and the Irish National Foresters.

Wine and dine at the Harbour Hotel

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

While enjoying a quieter location than most city centre properties, this upscale waterfront hotel is just a stroll from Eyre Square and all Galway has to offer. There is a modern restaurant serving afternoon tea and a sleek bar with a cocktail menu. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, cake, dinner and wine, it has the lot. There is always a mix of families, groups of friends, and couples young and old in the dining room.

McCambridges & Teeling Whiskey Company team up for prohibition party

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

McCambridge's has teamed up with Teeling Whiskey Company to celebrate the roaring twenties and the days of prohibition this Good Friday with a night of drinks and delicacies.

Ireland West Airport to hold first charity runway run

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Ireland West Airport has announced, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, the first ever runway run/walk which will take place on the airport runway on Saturday May 28.

Wide range of suites available at An Siopa Troscan

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan in Moycullen, where all the suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional.

Building or renovating? Then it is time to contact Dalgan Windows

Wed, Mar 16, 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.

Dalgan Windows' product range includes windows and doors in a choice of timber, uPVC, and aluminium. The interior product range includes skirting, architrave, stairs, and internal doors produced from a variety of native and foreign timbers. Dalgan Windows also specialises in commercial fabrication and installations.

Superb quality and value at G Furniture and Carpets

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

G Furniture and Carpets, located in Northpoint on the Tuam Road, has some great offers available in its spring carpet and flooring sale. The company guarantees the best value for money in Galway in carpets and flooring, with a brilliant selection of carpets and vinyl flooring available at amazing not-to-be-beaten prices.

Mardi Gras 100 per cent wool carpet in a range of colours, plain and striped, was €35 per sq yard, now available at €14.95 per sq yard. Room-size carpet ends are available from €49 and bedroom carpets start from €4.99 per sq yard. There is also a large selection of quality new season rugs available at sale prices.

George Conboy Electrical has all your home appliance needs covered

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

George Conboy Electrical has being providing a home appliance sales and repairs service for all major brands for almost 50 years.

Quality flooring from Carpets & Flooring Direct

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Carpets & Flooring Direct, Galway's newest flooring retailer, has arrived, trading in the busy Terryland Retail Park between The Maldron Hotel (Pillo) and Dunnes Stores. It is centrally located, facing the Headford Road with lots of free parking.

Everything you need at Craughwell Furniture

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Craughwell Furniture has gained a reputation for quality, value, and service since it began trading in 1974.

Craughwell Furniture, which is the only furniture store in Craughwell village, is now home to one of Ireland's largest showrooms with the two buildings comprising a whopping 40,000sq feet. There is a huge selection of products on offer for all tastes. There are about 80 different collections of sitting room suites to choose from, in excess of 35 collections of bedroom furniture, and around 40 different dining room collections.

Double bonus on King Koil and Odearest in the Furniture Connexions spring savings event

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Are you fed up waking up in the morning with aches and pains, a sore back, and a disturbed night’s sleep? Then step into the spring savings event at Furniture Connexions in Briarhill Galway. On display you will see a wide range of beds with excellent quality, comfort, and value for money for every pocket. From open coil to pocket springs, luxurious divan sets to leather and wooden bed frames, Furniture Connexions has something to cater to everyone’s needs.

Choosing the right bed is extremely important as a comfortable, uninterrupted, seven or eight hours' sleep each night can relieve stress, slow down the ageing process, and boost your mood, your physical and mental performance, and cure a wide range of aches and pains.

Spruce up your garden this Spring

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

For a permanent, no-maintenance, solution to all your fencing problems, look no further than Colourfence.

Record demand for anti-wrinkle treatments at Therapie clinic Galway

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Years ago, Botox and fillers were treatments that were pretty much the preserve of the rich and famous; it was perfectly acceptable for Hollywood stars to keep themselves looking young and beautiful.

Spring into Style - SS16 is here!

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Spring is flourishing at the Kilkenny Shop in Galway with new fashion arrivals blossoming! The Irish fashion scene is bursting with talented designers and this season, we’re delighted to see the return of Irish design favourites Fee G, Niamh O’Neill and Luke Lovely, as well as top international labels like Oui, Vilagallo, Inwear and Eva Kayan, not to mention a host of fabulous accessory labels to choose from!

Juice Plus+ - convenient, inexpensive and healthy nutrition

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Juice Plus+ capsules are made from a variety of 26 types of the most nutritious fruits, vegetables and berries, providing the benefits of valuable phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals every day.

Mastermind, the brain booster

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Revive Active, the Galway based health supplement company, has launched a new product known as Mastermind for cognitive function and memory health.

Mastermind is a health food supplement containing vitamin B12 which contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, vitamin B5 which contributes to normal mental performance, zinc which supports normal cognitive function, and the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (algae sourced) which contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function. The special form of DHA within Mastermind is extracted from algae making it unique and suitable for vegetarians.

The Skin Herbalist gets to the root of the problem

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

In 1995 skin herbalist Patrick Murphy provided his first herbal remedies to his patients, with good results. Then as different ailments emerged in his patients, he would accommodate them by using new herbal formulas, again with marked success. These formulas worked well with subsequent patients and they became standard.

His true philosophy is “getting to the root cause of the disorder”, helping him to create healing tonic herbals. These herbs help the body overcome disease by strengthening through cleansing and nourishing. His ultimate vision is to cleanse and nourish so the body can heal, using wild crafted, organic herbs.