The future is growing

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

The future is growing, whether it be your own little herb garden in the kitchen or back garden shed, or a full grown vegetable plot in the local allotment or again in the back yard, the Grow Shop is here to help.

The Grow Shop can help those who have limited outdoor space to set up their small garden. The company specialises in indoor gardening, using the latest techniques such as hydroponics, the art of growing using no soil.

Bring the outdoors inside this summer

Thu, May 24, 2012

Planting season is upon us. Garden centres and DIY stores will be buzzing with people popping in to buy seeds and plants to transform their gardens from dull, wintry, places to bright summery spaces. This summer those who consider themselves to be green fingered may just be turning their hand to more than planting in the garden — they may be planting their homes.

Solar panel prototype wins Avaya prize

Thu, May 24, 2012

A final year student in electrical and electronic engineering has been awarded the Avaya Prize for the best final year project in the College of Engineering at NUI Galway.

The Cost Plus phenomenon

Thu, May 03, 2012

Cost Plus Sofas, which now has 23 megastores nationwide, appears to be bucking the recession trend. The company’s Galway store is located in the Terryland Retail Park facing the main Headford Road.

Ideal garden living from B&Q

Thu, May 03, 2012

Summer is a special time of year. The long sunny days offer opportunities to spend time with family and friends, enjoy days out, holidays, relish in finishing new projects, feeling at one with nature in the garden, and generally making the most of life.

Great new bed range at Better Bedding

Thu, May 03, 2012

You spend more time with your bed than with any other piece of furniture, so you probably realise the importance that a good bed can play in your life. Just as we take care of ourselves through our diet and exercise choices, so too should we pay attention to the importance of quality sleep to our overall wellbeing.

Moycullen child-centred garden to feature on Supergarden next week

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A child-centred garden in Moycullen will feature on RTE’s Supergarden on Tuesday next, May 1

Brigit’s Garden to unveil new visitor centre

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Brigit’s Garden will host a Sole of the Garden exhibition over the May Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate the launch of its visitors centre.

Fair City actress and VIP Style Award winner Aoibhín Garrihy was at the garden in Roscahill on Monday to launch the exhibition by planting flowers in a pair of her favourite stilettos.

Happy products for happy people

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Home Gallery has recently announced the arrival of Pip Studio to its Dundrum, Galway and Ennis stores. The brand, famous for its happy products for happy people tagline, has become extremely popular throughout the UK, Europe and more recently Australia. To celebrate the arrival of Pip Studio, Home Gallery is offering a free Pip Studio carrier bag for everyone who spends €30 or more on the Pip Studio range. This could mean the perfect gift for someone special or a special treat just for you.

Triple celebration with Furniture Connexions, King Koil and Odearest

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Furniture Connexions Galway has an additional reason to celebrate as 2012 commemorates the 30 year anniversary of Ireland’s premier bed brand - King Koil. It is fair to say that bed buyers over the years have recognised and trusted the comfort, quality, and reliability that is synonymous with the King Koil name. To mark the 30th anniversary milestone, two brand new models across the premium King Koil and Odearest bedding ranges are being launched by Furniture Connexions Galway.

The luxurious King Koil Pearl, features individual pocket sprung support combined with a fine cashmere wool filling, a natural product which will keep you cool in the summer and warm and cosy in the winter. The luscious velvet knit mattress fabric is super soft to touch and provides de luxe surface comfort. The flex top divan base includes a special offer for a limited time only of four free drawers. It is finished in a stylish chenille chocolate fabric, supported by contemporary wooden feet in mahogany finish.

Make your windows efficient with Energy Glass from Greaney Glass

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Are your windows energy efficient? This is a question that many homeowners may fail to ask themselves while insulating their home. A lot of people may be unaware that almost 25 per cent of all domestic heat escapes through windows and doors.

Energy Glass is a new subsidiary of Greaney Glass Products Ltd and it aims to provide a solution to inefficient glazing within your home by upgrading the glass in your existing window frames. This is a cost effective solution that involves the replacement of the old inefficient glazing without the costly and disruptive procedure of changing the entire window.

Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition a great success

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

The Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition, which took place in Leisureland last weekend, was a great success with a large crowd of visitors attending the event over three days. They arrived with their house plans and met with the professionals with the expertise and advice for building, extending, or renovating their homes.

Great value on attic stairs from Galway Carpenters

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Galway Carpenters was established in November 2006 by Karl Moore. The company quickly developed an excellent reputation, and it is trusted and highly respected for its services and the high standard of skills, knowledge, and workmanship the team provides. Whether it is a small or large project, Galway Carpenters promises to provide a fair, efficient, and professional service at all times.

Premium timber flooring from Sean Sheerin Carpentry

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Sean Sheerin is a specialist in the supply and fitting of wood flooring, including popular options such as herringbone, parquet flooring, oiled floors, and laminates.

Fun, games, and entertainment with the Easter bunny and chicken at Turoe Pet Farm

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

When it comes to festive entertainment Turoe Pet Farm has lots to offer regardless of the weather with its vast array of indoor space. Easter at Turoe Pet Farm kicks off the spring/summer season when the animals are put back out on the farm to await the visitors who feed them as the stroll around the all weather nature trail.

Discoloured teeth

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

There is a perception that whiter teeth are healthy teeth. This is not always so, but even if you have healthy teeth you can consider many ways with modern dentistry to lighten them with bleaching and veneers. Below I have outlined some of the more common causes for discolouration.

Trauma: A knock to your teeth can kill the nerve and as the tooth dies, the nerve becomes darker and stains the teeth. Your dentist can advise you if root canal therapy is possible to keep the tooth and either internal bleaching or a crown will rectify the colour.

Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibitions returns to Leisureland this weekend

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

The Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition was launched recently by Mayor Hildegarde Naughton.

Enjoy your afternoon tea with Kilkenny

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Tea and cake has never been so stylish! The new Shannonbridge range at the Kilkenny store, home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers, has a fabulous range of dishes and teapots to help you host you the ultimate tea party. Available in Kilkenny’s 10 stores nationwide, this vintage-inspired collection has an array of quirky and pretty prints sure to brighten up your kitchen.

The Shannonbridge floral range has a retro summer feel and the dainty floral print gives a look reminiscent of “the good china”! The Shannonbridge Ivy Rose White, €39.95 and the Shannonbridge Sugar Bowl Ivy Rose White, €14.95 are a must have tableware combo. The Shannonbridge Two Tier Cake Stand Ivy Rose White, €29.95 is sure to inspire you in the kitchen – a great way to showcase your baking skills.

Get ready for great outdoors with Green Tree Designs

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Green Tree Designs has a great special offer to get you in the mood for summer — purchase any product over €500 until July 1 and be entered in a draw to win a see-saw.

Ten per cent off all year round with the La Maison Chic loyalty card

Thu, Mar 22, 2012

La Maison Chic has launched its loyalty club, offering customers 10 per cent back every time they purchase something in store.

Loyalty club members receive a loyalty card which gives back 10 per cent of total purchases for use in the store. Should you buy candles, curtains, a lamp, or tableware, no matter how cheap or expensive, you will receive 10 per cent to spend. Members also receive exclusive online offers as well as invitations to various retail events that are scheduled throughout the year.

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