What to wear now: trans-seasonal looks

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

It is always exciting to see the new collections arriving in the shops, especially when they boast interesting and exquisite trends and silhouettes. What better time than now to update your wardrobe with some key pieces that you can wear now and which will see you through the autumn and winter.

Opulent patterns abound in the autumn collections, with none more fabulous than the romantic 19th century-inspired brocade luxurious fabrics. Work this look into your wardrobe with this River Island skirt with brocade crafted floral detail. This elegant tulip skirt is one of my favourite ways to work the trend. Style this sophisticated piece with a simple colour T-shirt tucked in, and in the autumn pair it with cream blouse, leather biker jacket, and ornate drop earrings for unrivalled glamour. A light knitted jumper is equally edgy and stylish for that look.

Quality and value at Rouge

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Open over a year now and a firm favourite with many a Galwegian, Rouge is the hottest ticket in town at the moment, and understandably so. The €15 for two courses price tag alone would be enough to get people in the door, but the fact that the food is fantastic has something to do with it as well. A small menu is usually a promise of good things to come in my eyes, a few things done right is far better than a long list of potential disappointments and Rouge has the shortest and sweetest menu of them all. I went at the weekend with some old ex-Galway friends (who must now regret leaving!) and we had a very lovely evening there.

Le Petit Rouge opens in ‘the dining district’

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Le Petit Rouge, directly across the street from its ‘maman’ restaurant Rouge, has just opened, bringing yet another option to the West End's thriving 'dining district'. This is a more than welcome addition, as currently there are few places for the thirsty and peckish to go. This style and standard of wine, cheese, and charcuterie is really only available upstairs at Sheridan’s Cheesemongers, since Sheridan’s on the Docks was so cruelly taken from us before its time.

Foods of Athenry scoops seven Great Taste awards

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Local bakery company the Foods of Athenry has been awarded seven Great Taste awards by the UK Guild of Fine Foods. These prestigious awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the food industry, are recognised as a leading benchmark for speciality foods.

Elves and fairies descend on Brigit’s Garden for a day of fairy magic

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Brigit’s Garden glittered with fairy dust last Sunday as the Fairy Queen stopped by to sprinkle late summer magic over the beautiful Celtic-themed gardens in Roscahill. A record turn-out of young elves and fairies joined her for a special day of fairy fun.

Public talk on building with mud tonight

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Architect Féile Butler will be the guest speaker at a Green Drinks Galway event which takes place at 8pm today (Thursday) at the Cottage Bar in Lower Salthill. Her talk is entitled 'Building with Mud: Reviving an Ancient Tradition in a Modern World'.

Ms Butler will discuss the history of mud buildings in Ireland, the environmental benefits of using mud as a building material, the personal benefits of using this material, the limitations and challenges of building with mud in a modern, regulated society, and the future of mud building.

Chronic fatigue, low immunity, poor stamina — get to the root of the problem now

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Do you feel tired all the time? Do you wish you had enough stamina to get things done, or are you suffering from low immunity? A four-week vitality programme is offered at Health and Herbs including juice therapy, correcting your diet, and detoxing your bowel, liver, and kidneys in order to get back the boundless energy you once had.

Treat allergies with traditional Chinese medicine

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Allergies occur when the body's immune system misidentifies a normally harmless substance as a threat to the body. Common allergens are foods, pollen, animal dander, mould, insect venom, drugs, and dust mites. An inflammatory reaction takes place in an attempt to eject this substance from the system, resulting in a variety of symptoms.

Diet expert helps to give former Galway hurlers another shot at the big time

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A leading diet and health expert has given two former Galway county players the chance of fighting their way back into the first team.

Ten fashion mistakes to avoid this season

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

This summer, more that any other, we are bombarded with fashion trends, not only in the shops but in the media. Tantalising images of the latest fashions and “must haves” are everywhere.

The cathedral in the square

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

“Galway, the Capital of Connacht, historic metropolis of the Tribes and one of the principal cities of Ireland, looks sad, lonely, sorrowful and dejected without a cathedral, a cathedral towering over, and proudly commanding by its majestic presence the city and its surroundings. Our beautiful plaza, the Square, and I don’t mean the Green with its shoddy rusty time-worn railings — stands as it were, already prepared — God’s Holy Acre long waiting for the Cathedral of the rising resurgent west. The railings would of course be removed making the Green a spacious foreground, and incidentally a delightful parking space, an area almost as large as the Square itself. No spot on earth is good enough for God’s House and “the place where His glory dwelleth”. The Square is the best Galway can give”.

The man who almost sent Monty to his doom

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

On the eve of taking up a world prestigious position no one had such a baptism of fire as Lord Michael Killanin in September 1972. He was to succeed the autocratic Avery Brundage as president of the International Olympic Committee, and was regarded as a breath of fresh air.

It’s a long way from Sickeen to Sicily

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

About 1,600 miles as the crow flies. A young Galwegian found himself there in the stinking heat of July 1943. He would swap the Dyke Road for the Sunken Road, or the Sandy River for the Simeto River. For sure he would rather have been somewhere else, kicking ball in the Plots, up the Dyke Road, or swimming down at the Waterside, maybe even venturing to Cooper’s Cave... turning up in St Brendan’s with no homework done was a walk in the park compared to this.

The man who said ‘Good day’ to Harvard

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

The south Bostonian, James Brendan Connolly, was once described by Joseph Conrad as the ‘best sea-story writer in America’. He wrote 19 novels and short stories about ships and sailors at sea, the US navy, submarine patrols in World War I, and the heroic struggles of the Gloucester fishermen on the treacherous Grand Bank and Nova Scotia regions hunting for cod and halibut.

Last chance for reductions this season at La Maison Chic

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Discover one off accessories, furniture, sofas, lighting, and more at the La Maison Chic home sale. La Maison Chic, located at 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, is also offering free fabrics, paint, and wallpaper design advice in the shop by appointment only.

Galway Antiques Fair this weekend

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Antique dealers from all over Ireland will be at the Galway Bay Hotel this Sunday for the Galway Antiques and Collectables Fair.

Since the first fair nearly two decades ago, this event has established itself as one of the major antique fairs in the country, with the Galway event on a par with other cities such as Cork, Dublin, and Limerick.

Double discount savings at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Furniture Connexions’ double discount savings event on King Koil, Odearest and Respa beds ends this weekend at the company’s Briarhill (Ballybrit) showroom. Take time out to avail of the super annual reduction of up to 35 per cent off while guaranteeing superior quality and comfort, in the knowledge that you have an eight to 10 year warranty and are supporting the Irish economy by purchasing the top Irish brands in bed manufacturing.

Healing does it

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Arthur Whyte, the spiritual healer also known as Dr Heal-Good, holds evenings once a month in the Salthill Hotel. This affordable evening is the perfect way to give time and healing back to you.

The evening is light-hearted and the atmosphere relaxed and easy, with a few good laughs thrown in for good measure.

Pharmacy group warns against taking out-of-date medicines

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Almost half of Irish adults risk their health by taking out of date medicines, according to a recent survey.

Yoga for fitness and life

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Yoga Shala, based in Barna, is offering a new yoga programme for triathletes. Building on its experience with high-profile sports players, including members of the Connacht Rugby team and top GAA stars, Yoga Shala will be offering a four-week programme. With the IRONMAN returning to Galway in just eight weeks, triathletes are struggling to squeeze yoga into their intense schedules. The classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6am and began on July 24.

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