New location for Francis' Soap Shop!!

Tue, Jul 21, 2020

One of Galway's favourite natural care shops, Francis' Soap Shop, has moved to a new location - Terryland House.

HRB health research award for NUI Galway researcher

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Dr Emer McGrath of NUI Galway has been awarded a clinician scientist fellowship as part of the Health Research Board (HRB) €3.7 million investment in 12 new health research fellowships. Dr McGrath was awarded €655,524 for her research into blood-based biomarkers for early detection of preclinical neurocognitive disorders.

These fellowships are designed to support health and care practitioners as they transition towards research leadership, while balancing their clinical commitments. The award to Dr McGrath will fund a new academic consultant neurologist post based at NUI Galway and Galway University Hospital. Dr McGrath will lead a large, international, cross-collaborative, research study involving a team of investigators based at the HRB-CRFG, NUI Galway, the Framingham Heart Study, Boston University, the Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Canada, Trinity College Dublin, and the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas San Antonio.

Australian Head of Mission to Ireland visits GMIT

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

GMIT president Dr Orla Flynn recently welcomed the Australian Head of Mission to Ireland, Mr Robert Owen-Jones, to GMIT. Mr Owen-Jones was on a two-day trip to Galway seeking to build cultural and business opportunities with organisations in the west.

Four things elite athletes do to stay healthy — and you should too

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

I wrote this article a good few years ago from an Irish athletic camp in the Pyrenees mountains. There was a mix of elite senior athletes and some younger athletes trying to get the benefit of altitude. I had the pleasure of doing the physio for these athletes and get some training done myself. Win win! Here is the article:

Talking to and seeing the very best guys here and comparing them to the up and comers, there are a few distinct differences which I think would benefit anyone for better health. The first thing I noticed is that although the very elite athletes train extremely hard (both quantity of sessions and the difficulty) they rarely get sick. I myself train 11 times per week and, touch wood, have not been sick in about five years. This is a similar pattern with athletes much better than myself and can be missing with athletes slightly below that 'elite' level.

Fight fatigue naturally with Evergreen

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Do you feel like you are always tired even though you have had good night’s sleep? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Most of us know what it is like to be tired, especially when we have a cold, flu, or some other viral infection. But when you suffer from a constant lack of energy it may be wearing.

Physiotherapy appointments available in person, by phone, and online

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, telephone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, and post-natal pelvic conditions and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, or Facetime or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Bring the life boosting benefits of nature indoors

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

There are lots of reasons to add house plants to your home. Plants pump oxygen into the atmosphere. They also regulate humidity, which is beneficial for your health. Some studies have even shown that house plants can improve sound levels, reduce stress, and help you concentrate.

Along with the health benefits, the experts at leading interior design house Neptune, believe that plants add life to any decorating scheme.

Four star luxury at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

The four star Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, conference centre and gardens, is a luxurious contemporary lively hub, with 155 beautifully appointed bedrooms, very popular with women's groups where shopping or going to the theatre or races is a must. This hotel is easily connected to many of Dublin’s most popular tourist destinations which are right on the doorstep.

The one night foodie escape — relax and unwind at The Johnstown Estate

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Leave the lockdown behind and escape with a one night foodie package at The Johnstown Estate. And yes, that means someone else prepares every gorgeous bite you eat during your stay, and then cleans up again afterwards. Bliss!

The Johnstown Estate’s Foodie Escape package (starting at €199 per couple sharing) includes a four course evening meal, overnight accommodation, and breakfast the next morning. The resident chefs have prepared new summer menus for the reopening, and the estate is also launching a beautiful new outdoor dining area.

The Savoy Cinema

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

In 1933, plans had been completed and passed by the Galway Urban District Council for a new cinema to be built on Eglinton Street by the famous baritone, Mr Walter McNally. “The building will be beautiful and imposing, designed on the most up-to-date lines. The theatre will have seating for over 800 on the ground floor while the balcony will be capable of holding over 300.”

Galway awaits its fate in ‘a state of nervousness and excitement’

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Following the victory of King William’s army at Aughrim July 12 1691, the people of Galway awaited their fate in fear and uncertainty. William’s Dutch general Godert de Ginkel, had moved from his headquarters at Athenry, and was now on his way to subdue the town. He had shown ruthless determination in his dealings with the Irish Jacobite army; the citizens must have expected nothing less.

In Hardiman’s famous history however, he digresses from his narrative at this point, to include the bizarre story of Balldearg O’Donnell. ‘A persecuted people will grasp at every shadow in expectation of deliverance’, he sagely remarks; in what a pathetic man, as we shall see, did Galway place its misguided hope for deliverance.

INTRODUCING THE HERBAL ACADEMY

Wed, Jul 15, 2020

The Herbal Academy with these online courses, anybody can expand their knowledge of home herbal remedies and better understand how they enhance your health and longevity. The Foundation Herbal Medicine course is our main course. It is the most comprehensive material and is supported strongly by The American Association of Drugless Practitioners. When purchasing the foundation course, you will also receive the color therapy course for free! This offer is valid until the 30th September. Download the course handbook here for more insight into what the course entails!  The course can also be offered by mailing. For more information and to access the course please visit the website and if you have any further questions feel free to contact us at [email protected]

Gardenwise | Sounds of the Sea

Tue, Jul 14, 2020

A coastal garden is usually a challenge, and being based on the western edge of our beautiful island, a lot of my clients have gardens by the sea. The biggest challenge is usually the wind – not just its strength and frequency, but the salt it carries with it which can be so harmful to sensitive leaves and flowers. Being the west of Ireland, rainfall is high and soil by the sea often tends to be sandy, full of rocks and low in nutrients. But there are few amongst us who don’t love the sea – and that can often lead to the biggest challenge of all – how to create a sheltered garden without losing your view of the rolling waves.

Calling all children and young people - there's a NEW music hub coming to GALWAY!

Fri, Jul 10, 2020

Music Generation Galway City is a new music education service for the City of the Tribes. As part of the national networks of “Music Generations” all over Ireland, its aim is to offer all children and young people a chance to participate in music-making. Like Barack Obama’s “leave no child behind message”, Music Generation Galway City is here to help any child, regardless of their background or means, to enjoy music in their life.

Middle Street, c1920

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

Our photograph shows Olly Shea from High Street with his two cousins, the Brays from Father Griffin Road. They are standing in Middle Street which looks very wide with nothing parked there. The building on the far left was a tenement which later became a timber yard. Next door was a store which was owned by O’Gormans. The building beside that, with the white gable, was Tim Murphy’s; he ran a second-hand clothes shop there and carded wool. Next door was another tenement which was later taken over by Corbett’s timber yard.

Treachery at Aughrim

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The last conventional battle in Irish history was fought on Sunday July 12 1691 at Aughrim, Co Galway. It was by far the bloodiest. In less than 8 hours approximately 8,000 men were killed. Six thousand of them were Irish Jacobites.

Summer driving advice

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

With the emphasis this year being on 'staycations', most of us will be travelling to our holiday destinations by car. High temperatures and the busy roads of summer can put extra demands on cars and drivers. It is important that you take some extra safety precautions to ensure you get to your destination safely. Kevin Burke Tyres has some useful tips to help reduce the risk of breakdowns and keep stress levels to a minimum.

Top tips for car journeys with children

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

With the lifting of travel restrictions and the chance to finally get out and about, many families will strike out for day trips with the children, and some may venture even further afield to enjoy a short break.

Be easy on yourself while coming out of lockdown

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The world is beginning to open up, there are cars on the roads, children in the park, the hustle and bustle is back. But where is our place in a new world order? There's so much information about how to behave and how to act, it can be hard to find what fits for us.

Advice on running as you age

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

It is no secret that our bodies change as we age. However, while you may feel that your days as a whippet-like twenty-something are behind you, it does not necessarily mean that you are no longer able to perform at your best. As the old adage goes, ‘age is just a number’, and many runners find that through a combination of smart training and experience, they actually flourish once they hit the veteran ranks.

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