Cover ups
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Are you seeking a stylish alternative to the jacket as the winter winds begin to bite? Then, look no further than the fashionable cardie which is the perfect cover up this season.
Read more ...Steps to tanning success
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
* It is important to exfoliate the skin before you apply your tan. With the change of season there may be a build up of dry/worn out skin left sitting on the outer skin. This can be caused by artificial heat and the change of weather conditions. If the skin is not exfoliated the tan can look clumpy and will not sit smoothly. For those who find exfoliators a little rough add a little moisturiser to it and work a smooth lather into the skin.
* The summer/autumn months allow for a deeper tan so it is important to re assess your colour for the cooler months ahead. If you applied two layers of fake tan during the sunny season perhaps apply one layer for winter. The look of the season is quite natural so less is more when it comes to tan application.
Read more ...President Kennedy in Galway
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Saturday, June 29, 1963 may have been dull and overcast, but the city of Galway presented a colourful spectacle amid scenes of unprecedented enthusiasm. It was covered in Tricolours and the Stars and Stripes, in bunting and banners, in windowboxes of flowers and newly painted buildings. There was a carnival atmosphere. Some 600 gardaí were up early, lining the streets ahead of the crowds that began to arrive from 7am. There were journalists here from all over the world to cover the event.
Read more ...Our monstrous weather and finances
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
In the midst of our miserable weather, and dire financial troubles the series of ‘unfortunate’, or at least most unusual, events continued last year. Stringing them all together, as Dr Kieran Hickey does in his interesting book* reminds us that little old Ireland, blessed and loved by the saints, a ‘nation cradled in the arms of St Patrick’ (as I was taught in national school), is, alas, not excluded from strange geophysical events such as extreme weather conditions, including volcanoes and earthquakes, as we may have once believed. Although it was extremely rare for all these events to happen in the same year, I am sorry to say that having spoken to Dr Hickey this week, we’d better batten down the hatches, and prepare for a worse walloping to come. Just over 200 years ago the weather gave Mary Shelley monstrous dreams...but more of that in a moment.
I think I must have been too preoccupied by the our lovely country sinking in the quagmire of incessant rain, floods and financial gloom to notice that on Wednesday February 3 a meteorite, described by many as a strange fireball ‘very bright green with an orange tail’ streaked across the sky over counties Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Galway, the midlands, Donegal, Derry, and Tyrone. It probably fell into a river or bog in County Armagh or Lough Neagh. It has never been found. Dr Hickey saw it as he left his office at NUIG on his way to his car. At first he thought it was a firework, but as it continued its fiery journey northwards, he knew it was a meteorite. How big it was is impossible to say. It could have been a big as a house. But as it entered to earth’s atmosphere, it disintegrated rapidly as it travelled from south to north. In Roman history meteorites have presaged grim tidings for us poor mortals on earth.
Read more ...You do not need to go for broke on DIY this Budget
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
The Budget may see us all that little more strapped, however with trends seeing people enjoying their homes, appreciating what they have, and staying in that little bit more, many will be looking to home improvements. The mood has to be optimistic and where better to start than on your own doorstep by enhancing your lifestyle by making the most of what you have. You do not have to go for broke to make small home improvements, so I have outlined my interiors tips on a budget to lift your home for 2011.
Read more ...Treat stress, anxiety, and depression with Chinese acupuncture
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
The internal imbalance caused by the exposure to external stress can lead to what is called an energy blockage, resulting in difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture treats the root cause of this condition.
In Western terms, the interpretation would be that the acupuncture points stimulate the central nervous system, releasing chemicals into the muscles, brain, and spinal cord, thus promoting the body’s own natural healing abilities. Studies have shown that acupuncture may alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones in a good way.
Read more ...World famous healer now in Galway
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
The seventh son of the seventh son, Danny Gallagher from Maghera, County Derry, according to ancient Celtic lore, possesses the power to heal people by simply touching them.
Read more ...The weight loss doctor
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
Dr Eva Orsmond is probably best known for her role as RTE’s hugely popular Operation Transformation diet and nutrition expert. Her battle to re-educate people on health and fitness is changing hundreds of people’s lives every day.
Read more ...Number 8 bar and restaurant
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
For those who have not sampled the food here, it is a very easy place to find. Just drive along the Dock Road and it is the all glass-fronted building facing out to the boats. During the week when you look in there will be lots of couches to relax on and at the weekend you will see lots of dining tables and chairs. This does not mean that the food is only served at the weekend, the food is served seven days a week from 5pm, and during the week you can eat from the comfort of an easy chair.
Read more ...Evening blazers
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
Evening blazers are going to be everywhere this party season. You will certainly be able to wear the one you bought a couple of seasons back.
The great thing about tailored jackets is that they look good dressed up or dressed down, which means that you can wear them for work or for the evening.
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This season’s coolest coats
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
As days are getting cooler, it is the time to look for your winter coat. So here are top trends and tips to find your perfect winter coat:
The camel coat is a biggest comeback of the season. We love it for its versatility, great to wear to the office or on a night out. This wardrobe staple will not date so buy the best you can afford and go for the style that suits you best. A single breasted shape at the waist will suit most figures. The shades vary from the lighter shade of camel to darker, which suits the darker complexion best.
Read more ...Hair extension breakthrough
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Flip-In Hair is now available at David Martin Hair Salon’s. Flip-In Hair is the new revolution in hair extensions. It does not damage your own hair in any way, as it does not attach to it, it attaches instead to your head by a thin wire that is hidden by your own hair. No clips, no glue, no weaving, no damage! It takes literally one minute to flip in and one second to remove, and is fine to use with thinning or damaged hair.
Read more ...Notes for the season
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
A Good Foundation
“The importance of a good foundation cannot be over emphasised”. I read that opening line in an article in National Geographic magazine about architecture but it is equally applicable in the cosmetic world.
Some interesting new eateries in town
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
It is said that a recession can be a good time to start a business and there do seem to be several new food places opening up, restaurants, delis etc. Perhaps it is the lowering in rents, or the fact that we all have to eat, and any new food business that is keenly priced with good to excellent quality and service should do well. The following are a few that caught my eye.
Read more ...Detox, slim, and lose inches with Annaghdown’s special offer
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Ann Joyce, proprietor of Annaghdown Seaweed Spa, has over 30 years’ experience in the health and beauty business. She has always kept up with the latest technology, with the result that she has now discovered a brilliant method for cellulite and weight loss.
Read more ...Watery Woodquay
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Most of the area seen in this photograph was once part of a grant of land to Edward Eyre in 1670. It was all originally outside the city walls and was mostly made up of three islands which included St Stephen’s Island and Horse Island.
Read more ...Painting tips
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Flat or matt (also called vinyl matt) emulsion
This paint gives a chalky matt finish, the durability of this water-based emulsion is ideal for walls and ceilings. It leaves a spongeable surface and it can also be used on exterior masonry. On average one litre will cover 18 to 20 square yards per coat of paint. This type of paint can also be called vinyl matt emulsion and usually comes in a low-sheen finish.
The ghost of Sir Walter Scott at Hallowe’en
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
During the first three decades of the 19th century the parish priest of Blarney (north of Cork city) was the affable Fr Mat Horgan. He was the epitome of the traditional scholar-priest. He was a poet and antiquarian, a supporter of Cork university, an advocate for social reform, his hero was Daniel O’Connell, and he spoke Latin and Irish effortlessly. He lived at Ballygibbon (later named Waterloo after a bridge was built there in the month of the famous battle), and built a model of an ancient Round Tower, which can still be seen from the old Limerick to Cork road. But Fr Mat’s great gift was his love and generosity for bringing people of all classes together for dinners, parties and celebrations in a huge barn adjoining his home.
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