Taste of France - Come in, Discover and taste it

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Taste of France, located in Cross St Lower is owned and run by Thierry and Catherine Schreiber, natives of France. This store offers a wide range of products produced by well known French suppliers known for their made - in - France tradition from areas such as Provence, Drome and Basque country. The product range on offer includes Candies, linen, accessories, natural cosmetics and a delicatessen. 

Martine’s embodies the spirit of Christmas

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Planning a Christmas party? Martine’s restaurant completely embodies the spirit of Christmas and is ideal for group parties and meetings over the festive period.

The Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe: style and class in a relaxing environment

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

I was recently invited to a tasting of the new menu in the Canal Gastro Bar and Bistro, Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe. On entering the lobby of the hotel one cannot help but be impressed. Tall ceilings and marble finishing immediately suggest style and class, without making me question my decision to go with a casual shirt and pants combo. 

Get to know your garden with Michael Gill Landscaping

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Green fingered Galwegians and those who are interested in making the most out of their garden, and are seeking gardening advice, information, and skills, should check out a series of classes being run by Michael Gill Landscaping.

Trim your tum in seven days

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Would you would like to lose your stomach fat and get a great looking waistline? The answer is to burn real fat, lots more real fat! Unfortunately nearly all weight loss plans burn very little fat.

Quality care for your loved ones

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Rosemount Nursing Home, a family owned and managed 40 bed purpose built, nursing home set on lovely spacious grounds in the heart of Gort, is registered with the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and is fully compliant with all food hygiene, fire, health and safety legislation. 

Natural Health - Osteoporosis

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Osteoporosis - how to prevent and treat it with exercise

Amber: the magic continues

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

On Saturday, November 7, Amber would like to invite you to celebrate its second anniversary at its premises on Mary Street, Galway.

Detox and rejuvenate weekend retreat -  November 6 to 8 at the Bog Hill Centre Co Clare

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Do you ever feel like you just need some time out to focus on you and where your life is really going? 

Sleep tight with better bedding

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Did you know that neck pain, stiff necks and even persistent headaches could simply be the result of poor pillow support while in bed sleeping?  

Get an accurate picture of your blood pressure

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Cardio Pulse wave analysis is the latest technology in non-invasive vascular and cardiac screening. But there is a means to get a more accurate picture of your blood pressure. The BPro device used for Cardio Pulse wave screening, shows you the condition of your heart and the flexibility of your arteries by measuring central aortic systolic pressure - the pressure at the centre of your heart. This is a more accurate measurement of your blood pressure than standard blood pressure.

Nevins Pharmacy Roscam launch new logo and slogan

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Following the launch of Nevin’s Pharmacy new logo and slogan, proprietor pharmacist, Dr Barra Nevin talks about their meaning and the future of Pharmacy.

Thomas ‘Baby’ Duggan

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Thomas Duggan was popularly known as “Baby” because of the contrast to his considerable proportions. He was born in 1899. Although only a boy, he was one of the first to take up arms with Liam Mellows in the lead up to the Rising. When the Rising was quelled, he was arrested with many others and interned at Frongoch. He was kept there until Christmas, when he was released under a general amnesty.

How America hated the Irish exodus

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

When Charles Dickens first visited the United States in January 1842, the popularity of his books was such that he was mobbed by adoring crowds, feted and dined as the major celebrity that he undoubtedly was, and was guest of honour at a famous Valentine’s Ball in New York attended by 3,000 of the city’s great and good.

A passion for flavour at the Connemara Sands

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Fresh, local, organic, produce and a focus on flavour are the twin passions of executive head chef at the Connemara Sands, Reece Grehan. Since starting at the hotel earlier this year, he has moved the menu away from the fiddly foams and tiny portions of molecular gastronomy, and back to basics. 

It’s time to indulge at Martine’s of Quay Street

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Martine's of Quay Street offers a delicious selection of homemade scones and cakes that are baked in-house every morning. The restaurant serves the tasty treats from 11am until 3.30pm every day in cosy surroundings.

Sweet tooths will not be disappointed. Choose from luxurious lemon drizzle cake (with a hint of gin), sweet coffee cake, apple sponge with custard, gluten free chocolate torte, and the most light and airy Victoria sponge you will ever have. The latter is a staff favourite, and with a dollop of raspberry and elderberry jam and cream, you will be in heaven.

RAW named Ethnic Restaurant of the Year at the Georgina Campbell Awards

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

RAW Sushi in the Sky at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, has been awarded Ethnic Restaurant of the Year at the Georgina Campbell Awards 2016.

Laser hair removal is easy at Beyond Beauty

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

If laser hair removal is something you have been thinking about now is the time to put those thoughts into action.

Nearly half of Irish people would consider cosmetic fillers

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

According to new research from Thérapie Clinic, the majority of Irish people (58 per cent) are uncomfortable with starting to look older and almost half (47 per cent) would consider fillers to counteract this.

The research has revealed that Irish attitudes to cosmetic beauty are rapidly changing and the majority of us (60 per cent) now admire the improvements fillers can make to a person’s appearance. 

Moycullen boutique expanding and moving after two years in business

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Fusion Fashion Boutique, the Moycullen based boutique which just celebrated two years in business, is on the move. The busy boutique is not leaving Moycullen but is relocating to an exciting new 1,200sq ft premises in An Furan in the village.

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