The men who first brought Sam to Galway

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Galway reached the All-Ireland football final for the first time in 1919, when they were beaten by Kildare by 2 – 5 to 0 – 1. In 1922 they were beaten by Dublin by 6 points to 4. In 1925 they won it for the first time, beating Cavan by 3 – 2 to 1 - 2. In 1928, the Sam Maguire Trophy was presented to the GAA, and ever since, it has been the dream of every county in Ireland to hold it aloft in Croke Park on the third Sunday in September.

‘Ring out, wild bells’ to welcome this great composer

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The composer Karl Jenkins is the bane of many music critics’ lives. They cannot understand him; or why he is so popular with serious music lovers. A recent study shows that he is now the most performed living composer in the world. If Jenkins was a Mick Jagger or a Paul McCartney then, some critics argue, different criteria would apply. But this man takes the most solemn themes, such as the Mass, and more recently Stabat Mater (the intensely moving 13th century hymn to Mary as she stands at the foot of the Cross), and presents them in an astonishing, and exciting, new format that makes you sit up, and ask: “What was that?” It is certainly not in the classical tradition.

Look fab for the festival season with Festival of Fashion

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The Festival of Fashion will kick off at 8pm today (Thursday) with a wine and canapés reception in the stunning Marine Institute in Renville, Oranmore. The event, in association with the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival, will get you ready for a season of festival fun from racing to arts and music to oysters. You are sure find a look to suit you with festive collections from Ail Ruin, Squisito, Sorelle, Concepts, Select, Madison, Nestor’s, Daisy, Brown Thomas, Shenil Shoes, Demora, and Standún.

Sabor at Corry’s Food Hall, Loughrea

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Over the years Loughrea has not had many new cafés/restaurants, and now in the space of less than six months, I visited a third new venture. The Corry family has had a butcher’s business in Loughrea for many years and just two years ago they made the brave move to a new architect-designed building beside the old railway station. The café is situated on an open mezzanine upstairs and is now producing some really good food. Like several places I talked about recently, it is on its third incarnation, the new head chef and proprietor Nigel along with his wife Magaly at front of house, has I believe got the right formula and range of products.

How OLMI Design can help to design and organise your children’s room

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Do you think that your children need some space for their things? OLMI Design can help you with all these issues by helping to design a room perfect for your kids.

Parent power

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

“The world is passing through troublesome times. The young people of today think of nothing but themselves. They have no reverence for parents or old age. They are impatient of all restraint: they talk as if they alone know everything.”

Mother of the bride/groom — dress ideas to suit your shape

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

From glamorous knee-length coat dress combos to modern dresses, I have found some gorgeous styles to suit your shape.

L’Occitane introduces new Almond body products for 2011

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

L’Occitane’s new Almond products contain an almond bud extract to help you sculpt your body and rediscover beautifully slender curves. The entire power of the tree is concentrated in its buds, rich in flavonoids; known to stimulate microcirculation and thus improve drainage, the almond buds help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

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Top hairstylist joins David Martin

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Tom Walsh is now available for appointments at David Martin hair salon, located at New Dock Street, Galway.

Notes for the season

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

While certain things in life take time and patience to achieve, like improving the texture of your skin, reaching your ideal body weight, or growing out a bad fringe, others can be achieved through quick (but planned) fixes.

New evening weekend menu at Sweetie Pies

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

This Friday Sweetie Pies on Middle Street will get into full swing with the launch of its evening weekend menu.

Basilico offers a trip of a lifetime to loyal customers

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The much acclaimed Italian restaurant Basilico has launched a new loyalty club which will reward customers with two amazing prizes. Located in Oranmore and with a second restaurant opened earlier this month in Clarinbridge, Basilico has enjoyed resounding success in offering customers an authentic Italian dining experience.

Homeowners improving rather than moving

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Continuing uncertainty over property prices has resulted in many home owners opting to upgrade and improve their existing homes rather than move and incur the cost of selling. One local company that has benefited significantly from this trend is Tobermore Concrete. Tobermore’s Paving and Walling Centre in Galway is an example of how innovation and a high level of customer service can lead to very strong sales.

Business as usual for Craughwell Furniture

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The project represents the latest in furniture showroom design, and promises to be a haven of inspiration and style.

JW Tools

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

JW Tools have been in the garden machinery business in Galway for over 25 years. Located in the Oranmore Business Park, the showroom stocks a range of quality garden machinery. Whether you need a lawnmower to keep your lawn trim or a hedge trimmer to keep your hedges neat, the staff at JW Tools can offer expert advice to help you pick the machine to suit your garden and your budget. The range of garden machinery also includes leaf blowers, chainsaws, lawn spreaders, strimmers, and powerwashers.

Real weight loss with metabolism correction

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

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Feel good about yourself with the Curves’ annual food

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Curves Annual Food Drive is currently under way and will run until April 16. You can join Curves, and the company will waive its usual service fee in exchange for a bag of non-perishable groceries or toiletries that will be donated and distributed throughout the Galway area to shelters for the needy. This is a great opportunity to get in shape and help your local community.

World's healthiest tea has arrived in Ireland

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The health store at Therapie clinic has exclusively launched the Japanese Shinzo tea in Ireland.

Headache and migraine

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been used to relieve headaches and migraines for thousands of years.

In traditional Chinese medicine, there are many causes of headaches or migraine, such as rising of liver yang (stress and emotional problems), blood deficiency (failure of enough blood to nourish the head correctly: dizziness, palpitations, and tiredness), and blood stagnation (always occurs in patients with a history of external injury). By using the natural remedies, traditional Chinese medicine can treat headache and migraine by using acupuncture, acupressure, and herbal medicine, which can calm the liver yang, normalise the yin blood, and disperse blood stasis. It is regarded as the ideal way to root out the causes of the problem.

Thanks for the memories

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Seapoint Ballroom was officially opened at 10pm on July 17 1949 by Joe Costelloe, Mayor of Galway. Noel Finan bought the site from Jim and Mary Cremin, who were brother and sister. They ran a famous seawater baths there, a kind of health spa of its day. At the time Salthill was a small village with a few hotels, B&Bs, and shops. It also had the Hangar which was run by John Allen, but it closed down in Race Week when dancing moved into a marquee in Eyre Square. At the time it was 1s 6d into the Hangar for women and 1s 9d for men.

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