Get Glam for the races with key looks

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

In this week’s column get some hot looks ideas for the racing season

The egg and butter market, Woodquay

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

This photograph of that part of the Woodquay market at the corner with Eyre Street, was taken c 1890. It was here that country women gathered to sell their eggs and country butter. The market had a long tradition in Woodquay even at that time.

Ireland’s greatest Gaelic lords gathered at Knockdoe

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

(Week II)

Beauty and Fashion Teen Camp

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Purejoy beauty salon and fashion stylist Delilah have teamed up to create an exciting summer camp with a difference for teenage girls, aged between 13 and 18 years. The three day beauty and fashion teen camp, which begins July 12 offers teenagers a wealth of invaluable beauty tips as well as inviting them to learn the very latest fashion trends for the season, how to dress for their body shape and the all important art of accessorising.

The teen camp will take place in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, on July 12, 13, and 14, and again on August 9, 10, and 11 costing €65 per person.

Off to the races with Emily-Jean designs

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The race is already on at Emily-Jean Designs, which is busy creating custom made hats and headpieces in advance of the Galway Races. Although it is only a few weeks away, there is still time to create a bespoke design to stand out on race day. To help women find the right look Emily-Jean Designs has introduced a highly popular spring/summer 2010 collection of ready-to-wear occasionwear hats.

Caring for the carers

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

More education and training is needed for carers to help them cope with their role, according to the manager of the HSE West’s carers’ department.

Beating the summertime blues

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

“Yipee, it’s holiday time again.” That is the chant from primary school children as they cast aside their books, bags and uniforms and get set to enjoy the long summer break.

No more classes, homework or getting up early - at least not for two months. There may even be a chance to lie on in bed longer in the morning and stay up later at night.

Beating the summertime blues

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

“Yipee, it’s holiday time again.” That is the chant from primary school children as they cast aside their books, bags and uniforms and get set to enjoy the long summer break.

Know your fabrics: Canovas

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Part of the Colefax and Fowler family, the Manuel Canovas collection includes perfume, apparel, luxury bedding, and home accessories but is best known for exquisite fabrics.

Furniture and carpets at unbeatable prices

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galway’s newest and brightest furniture and carpet showroom is now open on the Tuam road. G furniture and carpets offers customers unbelievable value and choice, with 15,000 square feet of household furniture and carpets. Individual bedroom settings offer inspiration to anybody looking for a perfect room. The majority of the furniture is either manufactured in Gannons Furniture, a long established business in Roscommon or sourced direct from the best factories in the world. This is how G furniture and carpets is able to offer the unbeatable prices on offer.

Cookes Restaurant & Wine Bar

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Cookes Restaurant & Wine Bar is located on 28 Upper Abbeygate Street in Galway, just facing you as you enter the street from The Connacht Tribune direction.

Teen style

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Jeans are noted for their versatility and wearability. Easy to dress up or down they are the ideal choice for casual summer style.

Watch your Waistline2

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

It’s not what you eat, but your appetite, that makes you gain weight, meaning people who don’t think about food do not tend to be overweight.

Barbecue season recipes

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Helmann’s, Ireland’s favourite mayonnaise, is celebrating summer with its revamped website, www.hellmanns.ie, developed especially for the Irish barbecue season. The company has provided a range of delicious recipes to make your next barbecue a tasty affair.

Have a sweet treat in new Galway tea rooms

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Sweetie Pies of Galway has announced the opening of its tea rooms and cake shop in Middle Street at the heart of Galway.

Sweetie Pies bakery, a winner of the 2010 Bridgestone award, has recently moved its whole operation from its orginal base in Athenry and is now set in the historic Pro Cathedral buildings.

KC Blakes and Monivea Village Market

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

KC Blakes
KC Blakes is launching a new brunch menu every Wednesday to Saturday from 12 noon to 2.30pm. The menu is designed to offer good value with the best of ingredients and everything cooked to order. If you are tight for time just ring in your order to (091) 561826 before 12 noon. Your food will be ready at the time you plan to be there.

Golden rules to shine at the races

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

As the Galway Races are fast approaching, during the month of July I will be featuring top style tips on what to wear and how to wear key trends, accessories, and shoes for this year’s races, for men and women.