How to cut hundreds off your health insurance premium

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Up to 80 per cent of people are paying too much for health insurance because they do not review their plan each year.

Are you building or renovating? Then it is time to contact Dalgan Windows

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Dalgan Windows is a family run business manufacturing and installing windows and doors to an international quality standard. The company, which is based in Shrule, Co Galway, is one of the leading suppliers of windows and doors in the country.

Insulate for winter with new improved grant

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway company West Coast Insulation is advising homeowners to take advantage of the increased Government grants and insulate before the cooler months set in.

John Folan of West Coast Insulation said: “Insulation grants are at an all time high, and homeowners who decide to upgrade their insulation this year will benefit for many years to come. Good quality insulation keeps the house warm in winter, and also keep the heat out in the summer, meaning the house will be a more comfortable temperature all year round.”

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from modern to traditional.

Holiday and Honeymoon Expo returns to Galway

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Are you planning a dream holiday, a family getaway, honeymoon, a beautiful European or worldwide cruise, or an exciting adventure tour? Then the Holiday and Honeymoon Expo, taking place in the Salthill Hotel on Sunday September 22 from 12 noon to 5pm hosted by Galway’s expert travel agencies Fahy Travel and Corrib Travel, is the place to be. With more than 35 travel exhibitors offering expert advice on the most stunning destinations around the world, holiday seekers will find out about the new trends for 2020 and pick up some ideas for a dream holiday.

Galway Girl: Emma Healy to represent Galway in the Miss Ireland Final

Wed, Sep 11, 2019

A true All Ireland clash takes place on September 14th when 33 county representatives and their supporters turn out for the final of Miss Ireland 2019.

Who’s the Boss here?

Mon, Sep 09, 2019

I’m lucky enough to work from home, that is when I’m not being blasted by Atlantic gales, or lashed with rain on a site as I’m taking measurements and photographs in preparation for starting a garden design. As anyone whose office is in their home will tell you, this has upsides and downsides. One of the upsides is being able to snatch five or ten minutes in the garden at lunchtime if the weather is at all favourable. Today I had a chance to do just that, and it set me up for the rest of the afternoon. The sky was blue, the bright orange nasturtiums were blazing cheerfully along the fence and I could feel a soft breeze coming in from the coast – it was so refreshing and such a good way to clear the head.

Gut Health and Microbiome Restoration is an integral part of Medicine of the future.

Mon, Sep 09, 2019

Dr Bhatti believes that Gut Health and Microbiome Restoration is an integral part of Medicine of the future.

WINTER BLUES (S.A.D) AND PHYSIOLOGICAL REGULATING MEDICINE (P.R.M)

Mon, Sep 09, 2019

Winter fast approaching the onset of winter will see most of us feeling a little blue. The reduction in day light hours can make you feel less active and more tired, and many of us will have a tendency to eat more. For some, however, this natural loss of energy and enthusiasm with the change of season is far too strong. When this happens you may be suffering from Seasonal Affected Disorder (S.A.D) or the winter blues.

People of the Tribes: Meet Dudley.

Fri, Sep 06, 2019

I’m Dudley Van Niekerk from Oranmore Co Galway and I’m a Big Airs Extreme Kiteboarder, owner and instructor at Rush Kitesurfing in Galway. I have lived in Ireland for almost 20 years and have spent the last 18 years in Galway. I'm also a hypnotherapist and a personal trainer. I have broken the Irish Big Airs Kitesurfing record twice in the last year and am the current national holder of the big airs record at a staggering 18,7m high. I'm an Ambassador for Cabrinha Kiteboarding, which is probably the worlds top kitesurfing brand. I love everything about Galway, the cool vibe, the awesome craft beer we have, the people and especially the fantastic prevailing South West winds we get here make kitesurfing truly amazing here. I’ve kited all over the world and I have to say that the spots we have in Galway to kite are world-class in every way and that includes deepest darkest winter. I wouldn’t wont to live anywhere else in the world. Galway Rocks.

All in a flap

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Now that the dust is settling from all that back-to-school excitement, the reality sets in. Every year it's the same old story — we start off with enthusiasm only to be left defeated by day three when what was lovingly packed earlier comes home intact again. If back to school wasn't bad enough with sorting uniforms, books, the dreaded gum shields, we also have to make sure they have a lunchbox filled with food they will actually eat that will keep them going until they get home. Before you reach for the old reliable 'hang sangwidge' and 'cheese strings', here's a suggestion that might make this morning chore a little easier.

An after school treat from Joyce’s Supermarket

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Going back to school after the summer can be tough for everyone. Make it a little easier with these delicious chocolate chip cookies. You can pick up the ingredients in your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

Get into the Brazilian party mood with The Yard Kitchen/Bar at The House Hotel

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Celebrating all things Brazilian, The Yard Kitchen/Bar at The House Hotel has organised a dazzling night of fun on Friday September 27.

Nine Galway producers shortlisted for Blas na hÉireann awards

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Blas na hÉireann, the Irish food awards, has reached the penultimate stage of this year’s competition, with the announcement of the finalists this week. Three hundred and fifty producers around the country will go through to the final round of judging, which will take place in Dingle in October.

Gino D’Acampo’s to launch his Real Italian Food range with Iceland

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Well-known Italian chef Gino D’Acampo has created a range of Italian frozen meals, all made in Italy and free from artificial ingredients, colourings, and flavourings.

Cheryle is set to share her slimming secrets

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

A slimmer who transformed her life by losing four stone is using her success to shape a new career helping other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too.

Heart healthy foods

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

A great place to start supporting heart health through the diet is by focusing on increasing omega 3, which has been found to improve numerous heart disease risk factors. It may even reduce triglycerides and improve blood circulation, as well as being shown to increase HDL “good” cholesterol, thereby helping to reduce cholesterol levels as HDL removes bad cholesterol from the body. Oily fish contains omega 3, as do flax seed, chia seed, and hemp seeds.

Tai chi — the perfect exercise for all ages

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Tai chi is the most popular martial art in the world with 300 million practitioners. So apart from its obvious aesthetic appeal and philosophy, why is this graceful and powerful martial art form so popular?

It's not you, it’s your metabolism

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Your metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss. It is with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The potential for calorie burn and weight loss is huge. It even controls the results from your diet and exercise. By combining a great metabolism with balanced food and exercise, System 10 brings you the best weight loss plan of all.

We all have metabolism faults of varying degrees of which we are not aware. Signs of a weak metabolism include undiagnosed sluggish thyroid (40 per cent of people), hormone imbalances, nutritional deficiencies (70 per cent of people), elevated blood sugars (50 per cent of people), sluggish liver, or digestive disorders including constipation (60 per cent of people).