1520 Bar, a jewel in the Heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter

Tue, Feb 22, 2022

1520 Bar, a jewel in the Heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter has just launched a mouth-watering new food offering. Combining the best of local produce into their new tapas style menu that embraces it’s the Latin theme, and Ideal style for Head Chef Nicolas Betts who has recently returned to Galway having worked in Spain for over 20 years. With Pinchitos, Gambas Al Ajilio, Croquetas de Jamon Serrano, Tortilla con Chorizo to name a few delicious additions to the tapas style menu.

A fair day in Eyre Square, c1885

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Two hundred years ago, cattle fairs were held regularly at Fairhill in the Claddagh, then later in the century they moved over to Eyre Square where they often spilled over into adjoining streets like Williamsgate Street and Forster Street. They took place in the Square for a long time until they were moved to the Fairgreen.

Smallpox patient sparks riot in Loughrea

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

The initial refusal by the Loughrea Workhouse hospital to accept smallpox patients was smartly over ruled by the Local Government Board (LGB). It suggested that some out-houses or offices, at the hospital, could be converted to receive the patients while keeping them separate from the other sick. It was satisfied that the resident doctor there, Dr Lynch, ‘will afford valuable advice and assistance’. The board warned that it was essential smallpox sufferers were kept isolated from other people. However, the Loughrea Board of Guardians, with responsibility for the hospital, did not heed the rebuke.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can help you 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.

It controls the results from your diet and exercise. It does not matter how good you are with your food and exercise, metabolism faults severely limit your results and cause the stubborn fat on your stomach, hips, thighs and back of arms. A good metabolism means you can lose up to three pounds of real fat each week – almost one stone per month.

Affordable and discreet digital therapeutic core and pelvic floor training

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

We all know the dreadful feeling of needing the bathroom suddenly to empty the bladder while having coffee with friends or while out shopping, and how humiliating and embarrassing it is to be caught short and leak urine. Imagine the awful feeling with an overwhelming urge to empty your bladder, or needing to cough or sneeze and not making it to the bathroom in time and leaking urine. Worse still is the fear of not being able to control stool or gas. New mothers (and some not so new mothers) up and down the country are dealing with these awful problems. Help is available to give yourself back your freedom without fear of bladder leaks.

Low back pain vs a low back problem — is there a difference?

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Your "back pain" might be a misnomer. We often confuse pain for a problem. Doctors often do not help matters by not doing thorough examinations, and just offering a prescription of pain pills or anti-inflammatory drugs when the patient comes in with a complaint of pain.

So what is the difference? The pain is part of the problem you are experiencing, but it is not the actual cause — the problem that is producing the pain. If you tell a doctor you have back pain, this should be the starting point for a complete examination to determine its cause. Is it a problem with the disc (a cartilage ligament that separates the vertebrae)? Is the problem more a muscle strain? Do the joints of the spine move in a free and symmetrical pattern? Is the problem coming from somewhere completely different?

Boost your chances of recovery post surgery

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Could hyperbaric oxygenation help speed up your post-surgery recovery? Hyperbaric oxygenation is a recommended treatment for inflammation, tissue injury, non-healing wounds, skin flaps, skin grafts, burns, and some infections. Treatment for these conditions is covered by certain healthcare insurers at OxyGeneration in Galway city.

Hyperbaric oxygenation involves breathing nearly 100 per cent oxygen while under atmospheric pressure greater than at sea level. Breathing oxygen under pressure stimulates and supports the body’s natural healing process. The pressure allows more oxygen to dissolve in the blood plasma and helps bring more oxygen all over the body. When white blood cells receive enough oxygen, they can effectively fight infection and reduce swelling. It also encourages the growth of blood vessels. Since hyperbaric oxygenation helps the body heal at a deep cellular level, it can be used to treat a wide range of conditions that require healing.

Six egg-cellent uses for egg chairs

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Did you hear? Egg chairs have become the must-have lounge chairs for 2022. Why? Because they are extremely comfortable and versatile. They can be used in a variety of locations and not just outside the home. They offer a cosy, partially enclosed, seating area that is hard for other items of furniture to compete with.

Applications open for popular Postcard Gardens as Bloom returns

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Bord Bia has announced that gardening and lifestyle festival Bord Bia Bloom is returning to the Phoenix Park, Dublin, from June 2 to June 6. The last two years have seen the festival take place as virtual #BloomAtHome events.

Bord Bia CEO Tara McCarthy said, “The festival is the perfect opportunity for the public to experience and sample the very best of Irish horticulture, food, and drink directly from our world-class designers, suppliers, and growers, as well as engage with important topics like sustainability, biodiversity, and mental health through beautiful floral design, expert talks, and family-friendly exhibits. The entire team is looking forward to welcoming both new and returning visitors back to the park for the first time in two years.”

Get ahead with tailored learning programmes from Kumon

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

“What we care most about is each individual student.” This is the guiding principle of Kumon study centres across the globe. Students commence their individualised Kumon programmes at the ‘just right’ start point, carefully ascertained by a free diagnostic test. They then work through a daily programme designed to match their individual capacity to consolidate their subject foundation before moving on, over time, to study material that can be far ahead of their school level. Mastery, in terms of speed and accuracy, is assessed at the end of each level. Progress is charted regularly.

GMIT to host online postgraduate open evening

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

A virtual open evening on postgraduate programmes available in all GMIT campuses will take place today, February 17, from 6pm to 8pm. Hosted by the institute’s Graduate Studies and Professional Development Department, the event will be streamed live on openday.gmit.ie.

March 1875 - Smallpox in Athenry

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

On March 2 1875, the medical officer of the Athenry Dispensary District, Dr WJ Leonard, wrote an urgent letter to the Local Government Board (LGB) in Dublin, regretting to report a ‘very bad case of smallpox’ which had come into his district the previous day. He briefly described how it was discovered:

An Garda Síochána, the early years in Galway

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

After the truce, the RIC handed over its barracks to the Irish Free State. One hundred years ago this month, the Government set up An Garda Síochána, an unarmed civic police force. Unfortunately, the first group of gardaí who arrived in Galway by train had no barracks to go to, the Eglinton Street headquarters having been destroyed in an arson attack. A search began for some place to house the 23 gardaí and that evening, they managed to find accommodation in the County Club. They stayed there for almost a year.

Learn lifeguarding skills with Atlantic Coast Lifeguards

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Atlantic Coast Lifeguards is Ireland's leading lifeguard courses provider. It offers professional lifeguard courses, lifesaving, automated external defibrillator, and first aid courses throughout Ireland. Take a look at the various locations and dates and enrol online. Places are limited so avoid disappointment and book early.

The courses are designed and assessed to the highest standards by the relevant governing bodies, leading to internationally recognised qualifications that will allow candidates to work worldwide as lifeguards. If you have any questions regarding any of the courses call 086 2597688 or email [email protected].

Cleanroom operations six-week programme at GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the medical device industry but not sure if it is for you, then GRETB may have the solution.

Teaching Innovation A ward for NUI Galway’s ‘History of Life’ Film Project

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

A novel teaching initiative at NUI Galway that enables students to explore the evolution of life on Earth through film, recently received the Jennifer Burke Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

Enjoy a special St Valentine's tipple with The Tribe Tickler

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

This Valentine’s Day, Tribe Irish Gin has the perfect cocktail to prepare for that special someone in your life . The Tribe Tickler, created by mixologist Jamie McCabe and inspired by the aphrodisiac qualities of fig, almond, and ginger, is sure to get hearts racing and set the mood for the evening ahead.

Love heart iced cookies for all the family on St Valentine's Day

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Why not get the children involved in the romantic season and have them whip up some l ove heart iced cookies - they will love eating them just as much as they will love making them. This recipe makes 20 to 30 cookies and offers Valentine's Day fun for all the family.

A royal treat at chic Queen Street

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

The best cafes and restaurants are about people and spaces and the way one accommodates the other. To that end, I love eateries and cafes that challenge convention and create nooks and crannies and allies them with open spaces in a juxtaposition of comfort and discretion. This is what has been achieved by the team behind Queen Street, just a stone's throw away from Eyre Square.

What can you do to prevent low back pain?

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

One of the most important concepts in spine care is making the patient an active participant in his/her rehabilitation. You need to show patients how to help themselves, rather than blindly going to a physio, chiropractor, or whoever week after week, month after month, just getting short-term relief.

It is important to change our sedentary lifestyles so that we not only get well, but also do things that prevent problems from occurring in the first place. But first, it is important to understand how back injuries occur. When we bend and twist and pick up things, tremendous forces are placed on the disks and ligaments of the spine. It is important for muscles to be coordinated and flexible so you have maximum strength to resist.

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