Galway hurling legends

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

One could almost say that the Duggan family of College Road were born to play the game of hurling. A number of their predecessors had played for a famous College Road team in the 1890s, and their uncle Paddy played for Galway. They were given their first hurleys by Eddie Moore O’Flaherty from the Claddagh when they were very young children, so it was no wonder that Sean and Paddy and Jimmy would play for Galway and that Monica would become a very famous camogie player. Paddy and Monica have gone to their reward, but happily Sean and Jimmy are still with us.

‘Keep your mouth and your legs closed. Keep your ears open, and send a ticket for Anne’

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Every time I see the long angular shape of Ken Bruen loping through the back streets of Galway, I say to myself: ‘Bet he’s on a new case.’ Ken Bruen is acknowledged as one of the world’s best crime writers. He has written an amazing 27 novels, compiled numerous collections, and won heaps of awards and nominations, especially for his first Jack Taylor series beginning with The Guards (published 2001).

Ken was born in Galway in 1951, went to the Bish, then on to Trinity where he got a Ph D in guess what? Metaphysics. Travelling in Asia, Africa and South America he taught English for years before he let his dark imagination loose in a long series of clever novels, one with the intriguing title of: Her last call to Louis MacNeice (1997).

Win a whole new look with Natural Serenity

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Natural Serenity, located on St Augustine Street, stockist of exclusive top natural health and beauty products such as bareMinerials and Aveda, is offering all Galway Advertiser readers a free bareMinerials makeover.

Get the look at Visage Hair Design

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Visage Hair Design is a contemporary award winning salon in the heart of Galway.

Eating out — an alternative proposal

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

I was invited to a fundraising dinner in a friend’s house recently and, not knowing quite what to expect, was amazed to see how someone’s house could be transformed into a lovely dining environment. I believe that it could be a way for people to enjoy good food at much less than restaurant prices and a great way to meet people. My hypothesis is this — why are restaurants charging the prices they are? High rent, high rent, and high rent and this is why they need two and three sittings on a night. So what could be possible if you had no rent to pay? You could charge prices that lots of people who do not eat out would find very attractive. This could be done by a couple of people who can have a flair for cooking, have a spacious home, and like to entertain people.

Chocolate meringues

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

This delicious meringue recipe comes from Clodagh McKenna, the face of Aga in Ireland.

Plexus special needs programme

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Learning difficulties such as dyslexia, ADD, ADHD and autism are affecting thousands of children all over Ireland. These children are awaiting proper assessment with regard to their conditions, in the hope that treatment can be provided to enable them to overcome their difficulties.

Sheds are easy with Finnish Sheds

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

If you are thinking about building a shed or garage but don’t want the cost, disturbance, or time frame of normal building methods, Finnish Sheds can offer an attractive yet affordable solution.

gardening with Anne McKeon

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

I know that many of you dread this time of year, raking lawns and rockeries, clearing pipes, and sweeping driveways, all in an effort to remove the falling leaves that have lodged there. Falling leaves are, as you know, all part of life’s cycle though. Plants, as with people, slow down at this time of year and shed excess baggage. This is all in preparation for winter, when it is the time to rest. Sound familiar?

Change for the better

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Did you vow this year to change your life for the better? Give up smoking, buy a house, travel the world, conquer a limiting phobia or simply become time rich?

Start your day the Síoda way

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

Síoda Hair & Beauty in the heart of Spiddal village is proud to announce the launch of its Early Bird Service.

Save water with a new suite

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

In a typical household, 35 to 45 per cent of all household potable waste is flushed down the toilet. Most systems use the same volume of water regardless of the type of waste to be removed from the toilet.

gardening with Anne McKeon

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

Buy flower bulbs as early in the season as possible as it is then that the best quality is available. Bulbs that remain in shops unsold for a while tend to get handled frequently by undecided customers and by young little hands. Reject bulbs of poor quality as these tend to produce poor quality plants. A good quality bulb has a firm neck, a clean firm surface with the base also firm, and is free from rot.

Make over your wardrobe

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

The sun is shining, the sky is blue and the world looks great. But it is raining in your heart.

Make the most of your wardrobe

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

* Choose styles that flatter your good features and disguise imperfections

Falafel — really good fast food

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

You have possibly seen the falafel stall at our Galway markets; Oranmore, Moycullen, and Galway city. You will also see it at most music festivals and you may even see it on some TV and film sets. You may have seen it and passed by, wondering what exactly it is, and would I like it?

Lentil sausage stew

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

This very easy recipe mixes traditional comfort food with heart-healthy lentils, the perfect combination for a warming dinner on winter evenings.

Those who sing pray twice

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

A friend once told me that the quality of choral singing in her local church was such that even the most familiar hymns sounded unfamiliar. For those who frequent the Augustinian church on Sunday mornings, the reverse is true as each Sunday is made special by the wonderful four-part harmonies and beautiful singing of the choir there. A century ago they were referred to in the local press as ‘magnificent’ and even then were singing works by Haydn, Mendelsshon, and Weber.

The Man Who Saved Barcelona Football Club

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

If you walk down a street named Calle de la Mar in the town of Denia on the Costa Blanca in Spain you will see at number 20 an Irish bar called Paddy O’Connell’s.

Halo’s ‘wow factor’

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Galway’s leading independent chic boutiques will take to the catwalk at the exclusive Halo charity show, The Wow Factor, on Thursday October 16, and crown Galway as the west of Ireland’s number one fashion retail destination.

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