Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

The power of protein with Evergreen Healthfoods

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

We hear a lot about protein, it seems to be everywhere. If you have just joined a gym, your personal trainer probably has advised you to take more protein. In the shops, you see snacks, chocolate bars, and milk with added protein options. Restaurants and cafes are offering high protein meals. So what is protein and why do we need it?

Maintaining mental wellbeing in an era of digital distraction

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Galway Mental Health Association, in conjunction with Mental Health Ireland, welcomes Dr Colman Noctor to Galway on March 12 at 7.30pm in the Clayton Hotel.

I designed a brain-friendly children’s food range

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

CNM not only provides a brilliant breadth of knowledge to build upon in private practice, it opens doors of opportunity for health-minded individuals enabling a change of career they feel truly passionate about.

Galway’s first modern health spa promoting longevity and wellness for a better, healthier, you

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

SALT Float and Recovery Suites is the go-to place for optimising mental and physical wellbeing in Galway. Located two minutes off the M6 in Briarhill Business Park, if you are looking to manage pain or add some pleasure to your health routine SALT Float and Recovery Suites is open seven days a week.

Pelvic physiotherapy can give great relief from bowel symptoms

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

We all know the dreadful feeling of needing the bathroom suddenly to empty our bowels while having coffee with friends or while out shopping, and how humiliating and embarrassing it is to be caught short and pass stool. Imagine the awful feeling with an overwhelming urge to empty your bowel and not making it to the bathroom on time. Worse still is the fear of not being able to control wind or gas.

Five reasons why you should invest in your bedroom with EZ Living Furniture

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Whether you love your bedroom or your bedroom is in need of a little extra loving, EZ Living Furniture is here to tell you just how important investing in your bedroom can be. We spend one third of our lives asleep, yet we do not give our sleeping space the attention it both needs and deserves. Here are the top five reasons to rethink and revamp your bedroom in order to change every part of your life.

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from modern to traditional.

NUI Galway launches new master’s in sports journalism and communication

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

NUI Galway has launched a major new master's programme in sports journalism and communication. The programme is aimed at graduates interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism, as well as in the broader field of sports communication, such as digital content creation, data analysis, and strategic consulting.

Become a professional make-up artist

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 30 years, training adults in all areas of make-up artistry from beauty make-up to special effects.

"One of the most rewarding parts of my career is when I see students excel in the make-up industry and we are so privileged to have been part of their journey," said Katie Robinson, manager at the International School of Make-up Artistry. "Over the years we have trained students who have gone on to become managers and trainers for leading cosmetic companies, such as MAC cosmetics, Estée Lauder, Bobbi Brown and much more.

NUI Galway to hold health promotion open evening tomorrow

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

NUI Galway’s Health Promotion discipline will hold its annual open evening tomorrow, Friday February 28, from 6pm to 7.30pm in Áras Moyola, on the north campus.

Coláiste Néifinn to run courses in Athenry and Glenamaddy

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Coláiste Néifinn is an established Irish college in Athenry, Glenamaddy, Castlebar, and Ballina. The college caters for the learning of the Irish language for 12 to 18-year-olds. It is a very successful coláiste Gaeilge with students attending from all around the county.

No fly cruises — sail direct from Ireland in 2021

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Imagine walking up the gangway in Belfast or Cork, no worries about baggage allowances or airport security, no huge queues crowding around. Just give your bag to a steward and stroll down to the bar for a cocktail. Enjoy sitting on the deck as your ship glides away from Ireland without the slightest fuss.

Get ready for Colleran's Butchers' easy cook range

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

People lead busy lives and when you are on the go all the time your diet may suffer as the time to prepare a meal from scratch is just not available, leading to a diet that is lacking in quality as well as taste. However, Colleran's Butchers has the solution with its delicious easy cook range.

From stuffed pork steak and crispy garlic chicken wraps to duck spring rolls and chicken breast tikka meatballs, there are 15 options for customers from which to choose in the Colleran's Butchers easy cook range. This takes all the pressure off the customer as the team do all the marinating and kitchen preparation for the meal. All the customer has to do is pop the meal in the oven or frying pan depending on his/her preference and simply indulge.

Early bird catches a great two course meal at Fat Freddy's

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

When it comes to eating out there are two aspects of the meal that will make or break the experience — the quality of the food, and the size of the dent the price will leave in our wallets. Other requirements, although important, are still considered secondary to these feast fundamentals.

For more than 30 years Fat Freddy's restaurant has been delighting the palates of locals and tourists alike with a superb menu of tastes of Italy and beyond, and of course, home. And with the restaurant's amazing new early bird menu, hungry punters will leave with full stomachs and not-so-empty pockets. Operating from Sunday to Thursday, from 4pm until late, customers can choose between a starter and a main or a main and dessert for the great price of €19.50.

Another award for Oscars proprietor's pioneering seafood book

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Oscars Seafood Bistro’s international award winning book, Sea Gastronomy Fish & Shellfish of the North Atlantic by Michael O'Meara, has been awarded in the Gourmand 25th anniversary best food publications of the past 25 years at the Paris Cookbook Fair, held at the Louvre recently.

Early bird catches a great two course meal at Fat Freddy's Restaurant!

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

When it comes to eating out there are two aspects of the meal that will make or break the experience; the quality of the food and the size of the dent the price will leave in our wallets; other requirements, although important, are still considered secondary to these feast fundamentals.

Have you been thinking about doing up your home? Then don’t miss our Renovate360 Home Event.

Tue, Feb 25, 2020

Next Sunday, March 8th, sees the return of last year’s hugely popular Renovate360 Home Event which takes place in the Galmont Hotel from 2-4pm. The event will showcase a wide range of home renovation experts who will provide hands-on advice on the day to anyone thinking about renovating their home. This year’s event is hosted by Interior Designer Niamh O’Donovan of Simple Styling who along with other local businesses will be on hand to give advice at the event.

Get ready for Collerans Butcher's easy cook range

Mon, Feb 24, 2020

People lead busy lives and when you are on the go all the time your diet may suffer as the time to prepare a meal from scratch is just not available, leading to s diet that is lacking in quality as well as taste. However, Collerans Butcher's has the solution with their delicious easy cook range.

Sixth class, The Mercy, 1948

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

One hundred and eighty years ago, the Sisters of Mercy came to Galway for the first time, to a house in Lombard Street, to devote themselves to works of mercy among the poor. The great Catherine McAuley was one of the first three nuns to come here, the others being Mother M Teresa White and Mother N Catherine Leahy.

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