The advantages of arnica

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Do you suffer from muscular aches, pain, stiffness, sprains, or bruises? Vogel Atrogel arnica gel could be the answer, especially for those who prefer a natural, organic product. Arnica has been used for many years to ease the symptoms of muscular aches, pains and stiffness, sprains, bruises, and swelling after injury.

Home Ground

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

The easiest type of gardening for this time of year is what I term armchair gardening. Easy work this might be, but vital nonetheless.

John Rocha to showcase Waterford Crystal range at Fallers

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Fallers Jewellers will welcome internationally renowned fashion, jewellery, and crystal designer John Rocha to its Galway store tomorrow (Friday). John Rocha will be in store from 5pm to 7pm where he will showcase his distinctive Waterford Crystal range and he will personally sign any gifts from the range purchased on the night.

Stock up for Christmas at JPK Garden Centre

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

The JPK Garden Centre Christmas shop is now open on the N17 two miles on the Tuam side of Claregalway. JPK has a large range of Christmas trees in stock at unbeatable prices. The shop also has a wide range of wreaths, table arrangements and decorations.

The shop features a range of Christmas gift ideas at excellent value and you can also purchase gift vouchers at the counter or by phone. Fresh flower arrangements are made to order to ensure the best quality so remember to order in time to ensure delivery. The centre also has a wide range of playhouses, slides, and swings in stock. The selection of pots and plants is very popular and mixed pots can be made up while you wait.

Galway Rowing Club, one hundred years

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Competitive rowing had been taking place on the Corrib for many years when the Ancient Order of Hibernians decided to form a new club in 1910. They got local contractor Walter Flaherty (who had already built the Corrib Club) to build a wooden clubhouse on the site of the present Galway Rowing Club. It was tarred each year up to 1970 in order to preserve the wood, and so it became known as ‘the Blackening Box’. In that year also there was a dispute in Saint Patrick’s Rowing Club and a number of oarsmen left and joined the new club.

Style Counsel

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Q: What are your tips for party wear this season?

Keep it natural with Cleo Cosmetics

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The newly opened Cleo Cosmetics in Abbeygate Street, Galway, offers customers a wide rage of natural beauty products including mineral make up, natural soaps, relaxing bath bombs, moisturisers, body scrubs, lip balms, and massage oils.

Christmas planning

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

There are many things that are synonymous with Christmas and one of them is stress. To eliminate some of this stress there are a few things you can do now to help to guarantee a calm and relaxed day. Firstly, plan the menu for the day now, and in order to do that ask the family what they want to eat. If nobody wants turkey then don’t bother with one; there are loads of exotic alternatives such as goose, duck, leg of lamb, fillet steak, venison, lobsters, scallops, and do not forget the great taste of a top class free range chicken, properly roasted, it is wonderful.

Take the stress out of Christmas at An Fuarán, Moycullen

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

When it comes to food, drink and entertainment this Christmas, the businesses at An Fuarán, Moycullen, are on hand to make sure your life is as stress free as possible.

Deck the halls with Woodie’s

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Christmas decorations provide the perfect opportunity to add a bit of colour and fun to the home. Woodie’s DIY has a huge range of Christmas decorations in stock.

Home Ground

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

I am not a lover of the cold weather believe me, and I often dream of warmer climes, but dreaming is all it can be for the moment, so I strongly suggest that you invest in a pair of thermals and brave the winter elements in the garden with me.

‘Breast cancer taught me to let go of minor irritations’

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Ann Harney was 50 years old and in excellent health when she accidentally discovered a lump in her breast one Friday morning in February 2006.

The making of Alfred The Great

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

In 1968 MGM came to Galway to make a ‘swords and sandals’ epic film called Alfred the Great. A lot of preparatory work had gone into selecting three main locations in Kilchreest, Ross Lake, and Knockma, each of which encompassed 90 acres. A vast amount of money was spent on the exact replication of every aspect of the ninth century it depicted, turning some corners of County Galway into Wessex, including etching a 200-feet long white horse into the hill at Knockma.

The sad leaving of Mary Mally (Malley?)

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The anger and violence that erupted against the Protestant Irish Church Missions and their schools and orphanages in western Connemara towards the end of the 19th century, makes for harrowing reading today.

Living with ADHD

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Tom Creaven’s life flashed before him after reading a chapter about attention deficit hyperactive disorder in a book sent to him by his sister who was in America.

Early diagnosis - key to helping ADHD sufferers

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Rose Kavanagh of the Irish National Council of ADHD support groups which is based at Ballybane Enterprise Centre, believes the early diagnosis and treatment of ADHD is the key to helping sufferers maximise their potential and “reach for the stars”.

What is ADHD/ADD?

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

A neurol-biological genetic condition, attention deficit hyperactive disorder/ attention deficit d isorder affects up to eight per cent of people. It is far more common in boys.

Good things on offer in Westside

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

I called into Martin Divilly's butcher's shop in Westside and picked out some treats from their quite amazing selection. They have practically every meat type available that you can think of, and of course much of their focus is on providing meat that is prepped and ready for the oven. I sampled some of the stir fries selection and can recommend the Hong Kong stir fry made with round steak, the Piri Piri stir fry made with pork, and the Mexican stir fry made with chicken. Perhaps the handiest way to cook them is to just pop it in the oven for 15/20 minutes and serve.

Get cooking...

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Warm up your winter evenings with this hearty and delicious dish from Oscar’s restaurant.

Mop up free radicals with super juice at Evergreen

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

CherryActive, a tasty new drink which is super-rich in antioxidants, is now available at Evergreen branches in Galway.

The rich juice concentrate offers the antioxidant equivalent of 20 portions of fruit in just one glass.

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