Grow your own spuds

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Keane’s Garden Centre, Kilcolgan, has all you need to produce your own tasty potatoes this season. The centre can provide you with everything from the seed potatoes, farmyard manure, and fertiliser to fungicidal spray and protection fleece. Keane’s also has easy to use grow bags for customers who are limited in space or just want to try growing their own.

Meals on wheels for your pets

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Galway Home Delivery Pet Foods, based in Newcastle and established in March 2009 is a tailored solution to the hassle that all pet owners have in bringing the best quality foods direct to the door.

What to wear on Easter Sunday

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Whether you’re heading to church, a family brunch, or a gathering with friends, a new outfit will surely add a spring to your step. Here are style tips to help you look your best this Easter Sunday.

Easter marks the beginning of spring. There are lots of florals and pastel dresses in the shops. Choose delicate florals worn with a solid colour, and shy away from anything in animal prints.

Galway designer wins jewellery award

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

A young designer from Loughrea has scooped the prestigious Jewellery Designer of the Year Award at the Fashion Innovation Awards, which were held in Galway recently.

Amazing new spring/ summer collection at Kilkenny shops nationwide

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Spring/summer 2010 has officially arrived at the Kilkenny shop in Galway.

Taking inspiration from the catwalk shows of some major fashion houses including Calvin Klein, Hermes, Marc Jacob, Chanel, and Versace, Kilkenny is offering a representation of the key looks for SS10 that won’t break the bank. Quality is crucial and still remains the key ingredient when fashion buyer Niamh Russell begins the purchasing process each season. “I am so pleased with our new collection,” she said. “It is fresh, bang on trend, and offers shoppers a taste of the catwalk without the astronomical price tag.

Vamp up your home without making a single purchase

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

Time to be smart, don’t rush to the sale and buy because it has a good price — the sale will be back in a few months. It is better to analyse what you have and make the best of it, you can always look at buying new items in three months if it is really necessary. Determine which items within the room(s) you want to redecorate can be reused, which should be refurbished, and which should be donated to charity or thrown away. Remove the items from the room(s), putting them into three categories — re-use, refurbish, and donate or toss.

Farmyard manure at Keane’s Garden Centre

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

Keane’s Garden Centre, Kilcolgan, is continuing to offer great value this growing season with special offers on farmyard manure.

Farmyard manure has many benefits to the garden. It improves the soil structure by increasing moisture content and aerating the soil. It also provides nutrients through its high organic matter content, encouraging good growth in plants such as fruit, vegetables, and roses. It is also beneficial to gardeners who wants to grow their own fruit and vegetables organically. Farmyard manure encourages beneficial soil organisms which further improves the soil structure.

Getting to grips with tiredness

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

Tiredness is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the doctor with one in 10 people suffering from it. Women are more likely to be affected than men, say experts, with up to 75 per cent believed to suffer from it at some time.

Dressing for occasions — weddings

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

When it comes to dressing for a wedding, I believe that it comes down to what you like, and not what is in fashion. So please yourself, as long as the outfit flatters you.

Put a spring in your step at Kingfisher

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Spring is a time of regeneration, new beginnings, and a renewal of spirit. To help you kick start that fitness regime and get your body and mind in tip top shape The Kingfisher Club have a wide range of classes and a special offer for the month of March for new members.

Not only do the Kingfisher Clubs offer fantastic facilities but they are also a step above the rest for quality services at a low price. With membership starting from only €9 per week the Kingfisher clubs strive for affordable fitness for all.

Eastern Tandoori, Loughrea

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Way back in the dim and distant past I was a devoted customer at the Eastern Tandoori in South William Street, Dublin. It was the very early 1980s and in the days when I had an expense account that included lunch every day (God bless Digital). This meant that I had an Eastern Tandoori lunch at least once a week, and while there were other Indian restaurants to choose from, this was the best.

New course in nutrition for everyday living

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

An inspiring new 12-week course in nutrition for everyday living, which will take place in Galway on Wednesday evenings from April 14, will demonstrate how good nutrition can prevent disease, make you feel energised, look younger, feel happier, and enjoy better health. You’ll learn vital practical tips along the way about cooking methods to preserve nutrients, improving your mood with food, feeding children, detoxification, and anti-ageing, as well as how to use food as medicine.

Diet is the key to overcoming many health problems, yet with today’s fast pace of life and compromised food supply, maintaining a balanced diet can sometimes seem like a confusing and overwhelming challenge. This short course from the College of Naturopathic Medicine aims to help simplify busy lives and give you the confidence to know what’s best when feeding yourself and your family healthily and enjoyably.

Know your fabrics: Pierre Frey

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

In this series we will review over the coming year the various fabrics and wallpapers manufacturers that are available in Ireland.

Distinctive designs for your garden

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Have you ever thought you’d love to create a beautiful garden, but don’t know where to start or what to do? Garden design need not be mystifying or difficult. With help from Elements Garden & Landscape Design you can transform the outdoor space around your house into something beautiful, useful, and unique.

A well-designed garden is both practical and visually appealing. It can offer endless joy to your family and enhances your neighbourhood. Not only that, it can add considerably to your property’s resale value.

Flower power a big hit at Ryan’s fashion show

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Pretty, floral print dresses ushered in a hint of summer at Anthony Ryan’s spring fashion show recently.

Steam Wharf, Galway, c1850

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

A report on Galway Bay and Harbour published by the House of Commons in 1838 makes for interesting reading.

Running barefoot to their dreams...

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Sometime in the 1880s my grandfather, Philip O’Gorman, left his home town of Littleton (An Baile Beag), north Tipperary, and walked into Galway. He must have been very well educated because his first job was reading the Dublin newspapers in two pubs in High Street. The Dublin papers arrived on the afternoon train. Then, surprisingly, he got a good job as an assistant librarian in the university. Surprisingly, because at the time it was a predominantly a Protestant institution. From there, he rented a small shop in High Street, established the Galway Printing Company, and cycled around Connemara getting orders for small printing jobs. These were later dispatched from the Claddagh quays to be delivered or collected from the small harbours all along the coast.

Update your spring wardrobe

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Spring is around the corner and shops are already bursting with the season’s new collections. Follow my top style tricks to help you update your wardrobe.

If you have not done it yet, start by doing a wardrobe clear out. This involves taking out what does not suit you or does not fit you. You need to look at the colour, shape, and style of the garment and make sure that it suits you. Once you have done this first step, create a pile for the garments that need to be repaired or altered to bring to your dressmaker.

The Yoga Shala now open in Barna

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Laragh and David Cunningham’s Yoga Shala has established itself as one of the most highly regarded yoga centres in Ireland. After five years in the city they have opened a second school in Barna, offering instruction for total beginners to advanced practitioners, athletes, and mums to be.

Restaurant review sites

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

I am regularly asked for recommendations by people who want to eat out, and the only answer I can give is based on my last few experiences of any particular location. However if you can tap into lots of people’s thoughts about recommended eating spots, then you increase your chances of a good night out.

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