Redecorate your bedroom

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Your bedroom is no doubt the sanctuary in your home. It is the place where you rest your head at the end of each day, and somewhere where you find rest. Your bedroom needs to be as peaceful as possible, a relaxing room where you are able to forget the stresses of your day.

Fabrics for less at La Maison Chic

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

For the month of February only, renowned designer La Maison Chic is offering to beat any quote you have on all fabrics and wallpapers. This includes wallpapers and fabrics from Zoffany, Casamance, Ralph Lauren, James Hare, Nobilis, Elitis, Arte, James Brindley, Prestigious, Cole and Sons, Sanderson, Harlequin, Malabar, Brian Yates, Beacon Hill, and Anna French.

A minimum 30 per cent discount is guaranteed on recommended selling prices.

Everything for the home at Carroll Door Depot

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Established in 1998 as part of the Carroll Joinery group, Carroll Door Depot (formerly known as Dublin Door Store) has showrooms countrywide, offering the finest selection of NorDan high performance windows, interior doors, exterior doors, timber flooring, stone and ceramic tiles, staircases, hardware, and renewable energy products.

Unforgettable experience at Belladonna

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Belladonna Bridal hosted an unforgettable experience for all their brides last weekend with an exclusive viewing of the complete 2010 collections from Novia D’Art and Fara Sposa bridal gowns from Barcelona. The event was made even more special by the visit of designers Marie Therese and Marta Raich, who were delighted to meet with Irish brides and offer advice on choosing their dream wedding dress, with many brides getting custom made dresses that they were able to help design themselves with Marie Therese.

Learning to treat yourself with compassion

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

You feel lonely and depressed. When you look inside you find an aching heart and a lack of hope and optimism for the days ahead.

Cross country champions from Móinín na gCíseach

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Galway Community College in Móinín na gCíseach opened on September 1 1969. Jack Mahon was the first principal and among the staff were vice-principal Tom Gallagher, Philomena Burke, Joe Rooney, Peter Keady, Seán O’Donnell, Noel Carpenter, Joan Ryan, Myra Ryan, and Philip Cribbin. The aim was to create a caring atmosphere where students were and are encouraged and helped to develop their unique talents and gifts, by providing the academic and vocational skills that enable them to attain their maximum potential and participate fully as good citizens in society.

Maamtrasna - beginning the search for truth

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Week III

The Castle Hotel

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

“An important addition to the accommodation for visitors in Galway is provided by the Castle Hotel. This hotel is conveniently situated in Lower Abbeygate Street, opposite the Pro-Cathedral. The proprietors claim that it is not only the newest of Galway’s hotels, but it is also the most comfortable and central tourist, family, and commercial hotel in the city, and with this contention, many who stayed there would fully agree. The Castle Hotel is within a few minutes walk from the railway station and docks. It is fully licensed. Parties are catered for.”

The Maamtrasna Murders, August 17 1882

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Early on Friday August 18 1882, John Collins, a tenant farmer, having heard disturbances during the night coming from his neighbours’ house, the Joyces, went to check if all was well. He must have feared the worst because he brought with him two neighbours, Mary and Margaret O’Brien. They discovered an appalling sight. Even today, when our senses have been hardened by so many atrocities, it was a scene of savage murder that cried to heaven. No mercy was shown to this unfortunate family.

Stylish ski gear

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Hitting the slopes in the coming weeks? Then you'll need some fantastic outerwear that won't break the bank.

The comfortable way to eliminate unwanted body hair

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

The array of laser technology throughout the world has been nothing short of miraculous, and over the past 20 years this field has continued to grow and expand with the continuing appearance of new technology.

Ten reasons to lose weight in 2010

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Have you ever been asked if you were pregnant, refused to go swimming, or avoided looking in the mirror? These are just some of the reasons why you should start your weight loss journey in 2010.

If you take up the challenge this month and join LighterLife, in just two months you could be nearly two stone lighter and well on your way to a healthier life.

GMIT — a tour of the hospitality and culinary arts department

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

I had often wondered just how big our local college of catering is, so with the help of Robert Dagger, head of the hospitality and catering arts, I was given the ‘tour’. I also met Gerry Talbot, head of hotel and tourism management. These two departments are what make up the school of approximately 900 students and 40 staff who are partaking in the many courses that the hospitality and tourism industry world require. I use the word ‘world’ as the skills are extremely portable and equally applicable in any corner of the globe. Many graduates occupy some of the highest posts around the world in hotel management and as executive chefs.

Back to basics for anti-ageing

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Going to extremes to cheat the clock has become the norm for many women when it comes to face creams and skincare. While in boom times treatments like Botox and microdermabrasion were growing in popularity, now with changing times we find ourselves getting back to basics.

Good health and wellbeing come with ease and convenience

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

The Ondamed® device is now exclusively available in Ireland through Galway practitioner Aine Delaney in Health and Herbs.

Look your best with Shelley’s

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Shelley’s Health and Beauty is a three storey, 12-room clinic located on Upper Abbeygate Street. It was set up by Shelley Murphy in 2001 and was the first salon in Ireland to specialise in the state of the art Ellipse IPL hair removal, skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction, and thread vein treatments to give a younger and more radiant look to the skin.

GMIT — a tour of the hospitality and culinary arts department

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

I had often wondered just how big our local college of catering is, so with the help of Robert Dagger, head of the hospitality and catering arts, I was given the ‘tour’. I also met Gerry Talbot, head of hotel and tourism management. These two departments are what make up the school of approximately 900 students and 40 staff who are partaking in the many courses that the hospitality and tourism industry world require. I use the word ‘world’ as the skills are extremely portable and equally applicable in any corner of the globe. Many graduates occupy some of the highest posts around the world in hotel management and as executive chefs.

Decorating a rental apartment

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Are you renting an apartment? Just because you're renting doesn't mean you can't create your dream home. Most rentals are decorated to be very neutral so that they will not put off any prospective tenants. Consider your home a blank canvas to which you can add your personal touches, personality, colour, and style, to turn bland and boring to appealing and exciting.

Improve your diet for the New Year

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

After the excesses of Christmas and the New Year many of us are waking up to the reality that it is time to embrace a healthier diet.

A Galway Textile Printers XV

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A challenge hurling match and a return game played between Galway Woollen Mills, Newtownsmyth, and the Post Office was the seed that led to the inauguration of an inter-factory hurling competition. A meeting was held in the CYMS in February 1954 and the following committee was elected: Jimmy O’Connor, GPO, chairman; Tommy Connellan, CIE, secretary; Tom Mooney, the Hat Factory; Sean Duggan, ESB; Sean O’Connor, Galway Woollen Mills; Jimmy Duggan, O’Gorman’s; Paddy Purcell, Sisk’s; Mick McGrath, AA Stuart’s; and Cronan Treacy, McDonoughs.

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