Top energy tips from Evergreen

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Rise and shine
We should ideally wake in the morning feeling well rested after a good quality sleep. It is important to start your day by refuelling your body – it likely has been up to 12 hours since your last square meal. Porridge is an old reliable, but oats don’t agree with everyone; consider an alternate grain such as Evergreen millet flakes, or have pre-made energy balls if you find yourself in a rush most mornings. Linwood’s offers a range of milled goodness that can be added to anything at breakfast time. Grabbing that hot cup of coffee is very tempting, maybe consider swapping this out for a cup of Koyu matcha tea, which provides a caffeine boost but alongside multiple other health benefits and is excellent at promoting focus.

Build up your mental, emotional, and physical health with Plexus Bio Energy

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Everybody has been affected in some way by the Covid-19 lockdown, and many still fear what is ahead. Plexus Bio Energy will build up your immune system and work on your mental, physical, and emotional status to keep you strong and positive going forward. Covid-19 is something we will have to live with for a while but we need to keep ourselves strong and not be frightened; fear and stress lower our immunity and effects our mental, physical, and emotional health so it is important we look after ourselves. Lots of people have been very hurt due to losing loved ones, businesses being closed down, losing their jobs, and parents trying to educate their children from home. It has put a lot of mental stain and stress on everyone. We need to look after ourselves now and so we can emerge stronger than ever.

'A cup of tea is a great excuse to share great thoughts with great minds'

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Catch up with the great minds that you have been missing over the last few months. Afternoon tea is an indulgent treat that everyone should try. The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is now serving afternoon tea in the beautiful surrounds of the Lir Lounge.

Joyce’s winning combination for Race Week

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

This year's Galway Races are taking place behind closed doors but that does not mean we won’t be celebrating in style at home. And if you're looking for a forecast, Champagne and rosé is always a good bet.

Delicous dining options at the Clybaun Hotel

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

The Maritime Restaurant at the Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra, has always been a popular Sunday dining destination for families. Now with enhanced safety and social distancing measures, the four-star hotel has recently resumed its traditional Sunday carvery between 12.30pm and 4pm. Diners can enjoy a varied, family-friendly, menu with a selection of popular classics and Sunday specials.

Calling all children and young people — a new music hub is coming to Wellpark

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Music Generation Galway City is a new music education service for the City of the Tribes. As part of the national Music Generation network, its aim is to offer all children and young people a chance to participate in music-making. Like Barack Obama’s “leave no child behind" message, Music Generation Galway City is there to help children, regardless of background or means, to enjoy music in their life.

Intensive Junior Leaving Cert exam preparation with the French Institute

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

The French Institute is Galway’s French language school located in the Bridge Mills since 2005. It has an excellent reputation thanks to the dedication of its teachers who are qualified native speakers with extensive teaching experience.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre achieves QQI Quality Assurance accreditation

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education recognised training institute, now in its 33rd year of business, is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS/QQI, and FETAC accreditation. The school has just successfully completed re-engagement and accreditation with Quality and Qualifications Ireland as a higher education provider.

Sounds of the Sea Part II – Plants for a Coastal Garden

Wed, Jul 22, 2020

Last week we looked at some of the garden design issues facing those lucky enough to have a garden close to the coast. This week I’d like to share with you some of my favourite plants for growing in these challenging locations. The great benefit to living and gardening close to the sea is that frost is very rare, so you will get away with a wider variety of tender plants without winter protection than you would further inland. The downside, of course, is that strong, salty winds will be almost constant unless your garden is very sheltered, so plants need to be chosen with this in mind.

New location for Francis' Soap Shop!!

Tue, Jul 21, 2020

One of Galway's favourite natural care shops, Francis' Soap Shop, has moved to a new location - Terryland House.

HRB health research award for NUI Galway researcher

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Dr Emer McGrath of NUI Galway has been awarded a clinician scientist fellowship as part of the Health Research Board (HRB) €3.7 million investment in 12 new health research fellowships. Dr McGrath was awarded €655,524 for her research into blood-based biomarkers for early detection of preclinical neurocognitive disorders.

These fellowships are designed to support health and care practitioners as they transition towards research leadership, while balancing their clinical commitments. The award to Dr McGrath will fund a new academic consultant neurologist post based at NUI Galway and Galway University Hospital. Dr McGrath will lead a large, international, cross-collaborative, research study involving a team of investigators based at the HRB-CRFG, NUI Galway, the Framingham Heart Study, Boston University, the Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Canada, Trinity College Dublin, and the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas San Antonio.

Australian Head of Mission to Ireland visits GMIT

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

GMIT president Dr Orla Flynn recently welcomed the Australian Head of Mission to Ireland, Mr Robert Owen-Jones, to GMIT. Mr Owen-Jones was on a two-day trip to Galway seeking to build cultural and business opportunities with organisations in the west.

Four things elite athletes do to stay healthy — and you should too

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

I wrote this article a good few years ago from an Irish athletic camp in the Pyrenees mountains. There was a mix of elite senior athletes and some younger athletes trying to get the benefit of altitude. I had the pleasure of doing the physio for these athletes and get some training done myself. Win win! Here is the article:

Fight fatigue naturally with Evergreen

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Do you feel like you are always tired even though you have had good night’s sleep? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Most of us know what it is like to be tired, especially when we have a cold, flu, or some other viral infection. But when you suffer from a constant lack of energy it may be wearing.

Physiotherapy appointments available in person, by phone, and online

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, telephone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, and post-natal pelvic conditions and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, or Facetime or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Bring the life boosting benefits of nature indoors

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

There are lots of reasons to add house plants to your home. Plants pump oxygen into the atmosphere. They also regulate humidity, which is beneficial for your health. Some studies have even shown that house plants can improve sound levels, reduce stress, and help you concentrate.

Four star luxury at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

The four star Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, conference centre and gardens, is a luxurious contemporary lively hub, with 155 beautifully appointed bedrooms, very popular with women's groups where shopping or going to the theatre or races is a must. This hotel is easily connected to many of Dublin’s most popular tourist destinations which are right on the doorstep.

The one night foodie escape — relax and unwind at The Johnstown Estate

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Leave the lockdown behind and escape with a one night foodie package at The Johnstown Estate. And yes, that means someone else prepares every gorgeous bite you eat during your stay, and then cleans up again afterwards. Bliss!

The Johnstown Estate’s Foodie Escape package (starting at €199 per couple sharing) includes a four course evening meal, overnight accommodation, and breakfast the next morning. The resident chefs have prepared new summer menus for the reopening, and the estate is also launching a beautiful new outdoor dining area.

The Savoy Cinema

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

In 1933, plans had been completed and passed by the Galway Urban District Council for a new cinema to be built on Eglinton Street by the famous baritone, Mr Walter McNally. “The building will be beautiful and imposing, designed on the most up-to-date lines. The theatre will have seating for over 800 on the ground floor while the balcony will be capable of holding over 300.”

Galway awaits its fate in ‘a state of nervousness and excitement’

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Following the victory of King William’s army at Aughrim July 12 1691, the people of Galway awaited their fate in fear and uncertainty. William’s Dutch general Godert de Ginkel, had moved from his headquarters at Athenry, and was now on his way to subdue the town. He had shown ruthless determination in his dealings with the Irish Jacobite army; the citizens must have expected nothing less.

In Hardiman’s famous history however, he digresses from his narrative at this point, to include the bizarre story of Balldearg O’Donnell. ‘A persecuted people will grasp at every shadow in expectation of deliverance’, he sagely remarks; in what a pathetic man, as we shall see, did Galway place its misguided hope for deliverance.

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