Spooktacular cookies

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Get the children screaming with delight this Halloween with these spooky sweet treats from Siúcra. They are frighteningly delicious.

Enjoy some home-cooked chips this weekend

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Home-cooked chips are a deliciously simple way to enjoy locally grown potatoes, either with a main meal or as a stand-alone snack.

Top quality Irish furniture and expert service at Better Bedding

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The new look Better Bedding on the Sean Mulvoy Road has a reputation for providing quality pieces at affordable prices. Making a purchase here means that the new addition will not only complement, but in many cases transform your home for the better. It will also stand the test of time.

Breast cancer reconstruction surgery

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Hyperbaric oxygenation helps with breast cancer treatment complications in so many ways that it is invaluable to know that it’s covered by Irish Life Health at OxyGeneration.

Lose up to 18lb in System 10's six week programme

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Exercise can revolutionise your pelvic health

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

A wonderful company from Galway, IPPM, founded by Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist and clinical specialist in women’s and men’s health, is providing an affordable solution for incontinence and other pelvic conditions for women and men.

Bye bye dry eyes, hello hydration

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Many people get dry eyes. It is not usually serious and there are things you can do to help. You may have dry eyes if your eyes are itchy, sore, gritty, red, blurry, sensitive to light, or more watery than normal.

Them bones them bones need....loading!

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Oestrogren is the female body’s natural bone builder. Without oestrogen this bone building activity is interrupted and bone loss is accelerated. For this reason pre/post menopausal women are at increased risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis). As bone loss is silent, it is imperative to be proactive in managing bone health during the menopause and beyond.

A lone figure at Bohermore cemetery

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

William Joyce recorded his final broadcast on April 30 1945 as the last great battle of the war raged. Russian troops, after a desperate struggle, finally wrenched Berlin from the grip of the Nazis. The once great city was then little more than streets of rubble. In an iconic World War II photograph Soviet troops fly the Soviet flag over the Reichstag May 2 1945.

An historic air mail flight from Galway to Berlin

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Ninety years ago, on October 22, 1932, a Fox Moth plane piloted by Captain Armstrong took off from Oranmore carrying mails and two passengers, Peggy Kenny and Kitty Curran, thus starting the first Irish-Continental European air mail delivery and the first passenger service. The mails were handed to the pilot by the postmaster Mr C Lynch. Bad weather at Athlone meant they had to fly blind a few hundred feet above ground for some time. This ‘feeder’ part of the overall journey was sponsored by Galway Harbour Board to the tune of £80. The flight took 55 minutes, it took the ladies four hours to get home on the train.

University of Galway launches new civic engagement scholarship

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

University of Galway has launched the first civic engagement scholarship in an Irish higher education institution, cementing its position as a centre for excellence in engaging students in societal change, social impact, and building civic skills.

Do you want a job in a pharmacy?

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The pharmacy retail counter assistant course has been running for 20 years at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway. The course regularly provides staff to pharmacies in both full and part time positions as pharmacy assistants, cosmetic sales assistants, and pharmacy managers. Over 80 per cent of course graduates have secured employment in pharmacies.

This course will give you extensive knowledge of over the counter (OTC) medicines and a 10 week full time placement in a pharmacy where you will work as part of a pharmacy team which gives invaluable experience of the job and may also offer an opportunity to pursue a pharmacy technician qualification in the future.

How to Pick Out the Perfect Fragrance for Her

Mon, Oct 17, 2022

Searching for the perfect gift for a special lady in your life? Fragrance is always a safe bet. However, unless you're absolutely certain about her preferred perfume, choosing fragrance can be a minefield. Not sure what her signature scent is? Can't discern the difference between warm and woody perfumes? Not to worry. Our guide breaks down all the basics, giving you the best chance of singling out the right scent for her.

Furnish your living room for less with these essentials

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Why do we always find ourselves in the living room? Well, it may be because this particular room can fulfil a number of different functions. After all, it’s where we typically entertain guests and ourselves. We socialise, relax, watch TV, and sometimes play board games in this space. Some will even use this area for homework and casual dining too, so it’s no surprise that it will need to be redecorated and furnished more often than other rooms in the home.

The dishwasher guide

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

If you are looking for a new dishwasher, this guide will give you the information and insights to find one that will fit your home and lifestyle perfectly. As a global leader in home appliances, Bosch knows what makes a great dishwasher that will save you time and effort.

Four day clearance sale now on at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

G Furniture and Carpets in Northpoint on the Tuam Road has some excellent offers available in its mega four day clearance sale which must end this Sunday. The company guarantees the best value for money in Galway in carpets and furniture, with a brilliant selection of three piece suites and rugs just arrived, also at sale prices. You can now order your suite in time for Christmas at these special prices with Christmas delivery guaranteed.

Enjoy a world of wine at Cavavin

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Cavavin is the leading French network of local franchise wine merchants with more than 150 franchisees across France and internationally in Ireland, England, Scotland, and Switzerland, to name a few.

Experience emotional healing with Kairos therapy

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Do you ever feel your gut clench when you are afraid? Or your body tense up around a particular person? Pain and stress often cause our bodies to contract, and this in turn can trap emotions in areas where these contractions occur.

It is these buried, trapped, incomplete emotional episodes, birthed in our past and still held in our bodies, which drive us to think, say, feel, and/or do things we later may regret.

OxyGeneration — reversing long Covid

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Clients of OxyGeneration continue to report ‘phenomenal results’ for long Covid symptoms. Some have come because the Beacon Hospital Long Covid Clinic explained to them the reasons for the benefits.

Sleep advice for shift workers

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

If you work shifts, aim to have at least four hours sleep at the same time every night/morning (eg, 3am to 7am). This will help to keep your sleep clock regular. Use the weekend or days off to get in some extra “recovery” sleep. Make sure the sleeping environment is as conducive to rest as possible.

A comfortable bed in a dark, well-ventilated, room is essential. And when we say dark, we mean dark – invest in some blackout curtains. If you work shifts, you really need to re-set your biological clock. Avoid stimulants (eg, coffee), large meals, or vigorous exercise for at least three to four hours before going to bed. Also, avoid over-the-counter sleeping aids which may make you over sleepy when you need to be alert (driving home, for example).

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