Wellness – looking after you

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Believe it or not, it is half way through the year. How has 2018 been going for you in terms of wellness?

LighterLife weight loss centre now open in Galway

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Business owner Joanna Reilly has announced that LighterLife Galway is now open in Oldenway Business Park, Ballybrit.

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

Sleep healthier with a Protect-A-Bed mattress cover from Better Bedding

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

To fully protect your mattress use Protect-A-Bed mattress encasement available from Better Bedding, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway. AllerZip mattress protectors give you complete mattress protection for a healthy, allergy-free sleep zone.

Why pay more for your prescriptions?

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Have you priced your prescription yet at O'Beirn's Pharmacy?

You do not have to suffer from hay fever

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Acupuncture is an often-overlooked treatment for hay fever and yet it has proven highly successful as a drug free way to alleviate the symptoms of runny nose, watery eyes, foggy head, sneezing, and blocked sinuses.

Something for everyone in the Algarve

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The Algarve has something for everyone, tempting golf courses on which international tournaments are played, wonderful horse riding and tennis, as well as pretty much every watersport you can think of.

There is an exciting array of holiday apartments and villas, and hotels which also facilitate first-rate business and conference facilities.

Courses for all levels at the International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. The college offers a variety of full time and part time options.

New pharmacy sales assistant course starting September

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A new pharmacy sales assistant course will start at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway, in September.

This is a very successful course that has been running for more than 15 years providing staff to community pharmacies in the region in both full and part time positions.

THE GALMONT HOTEL & SPA BETS BIG WITH EXCITING RACE WEEK ACTIVITY

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The 4* Galmont Hotel & Spa, formerly the Radisson Blu, has announced the launch of an exciting programme of activity, which is set to be rolled-out across Galway race week. From spot prizes for sartorial flair, to going in search of the ultimate ‘Galway Girl Squad’, to exclusive pamper packages and live entertainment, The Galmont Hotel & Spa is tipped to be one of the must-attend hotspots for the Galway racing festival.

The King's Head Pub - a thirty year association with the arts in Galway

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The King's Head pub in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter is steeped in more than 800 years of history. This landmark pub, which has been owned and run by the Grealish family since 1989, has created its own history with the arts in Galway - earning a wonderful reputation for live music, lunchtime comedy, and the outrageous.

We’re all going on a summer holiday

Tue, Jul 03, 2018

As a weather-obsessed nation we’ve certainly got lots to talk about this year, but personally, I feel sorry for the plants. Our gardens have had to contend with the greatest snowfall in living memory, and now pretty much sub – Saharan conditions, all within the space of three months. If your lawn’s going brown, don’t worry – when the rain comes, as it surely will, the grass will recover and green up fairly quickly.

Discover Bristol — less than an hour away from the west of Ireland

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

What a hidden secret is Bristol. I had skirted through it on the Severn Bridge heading to Cornwall over a decade ago, but it was only last month when I discovered what a true delight it is. Blessed with beautiful weather, this time I got to see a vibrant cosmopolitan city that is being referred to in the UK as Little London, because it mirrors the energy and demographic of the capital city.

Hotel Meyrick — 166 years at the heart of weddings in Galway

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Hotel Meyrick, in the heart of Galway City — has long been a dream wedding destination for both Irish and international couples. Native Galwegians will be familiar with the striking Victorian hotel, and those visiting the city for the first time won’t miss the grand building located just a stone’s throw from Galway’s lively city centre, making it the ideal location for your guests to explore all the city has to offer.

NUI Galway biomedical engineering students selected for global competition

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

A team of students from NUI Galway's biomedical engineering master's programme have been selected for a global innovation competition run by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US. This is the first time a team from Ireland has been selected for the six month programme.

The IDEA² Global Programme provides transformative mentorship and expertise to emerging innovation leaders to develop their project ideas. Participating teams create projects that address compelling medical needs, and develop a broad network of connections and competitive financial pitching strategies. Teams often form companies as a result of the mentoring provided in IDEA2 Global.

GMIT's MET gateway to receive €1.4m in new round of Government funding

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

GMIT’s Medical and Engineering Technologies (MET) Gateway is to receive €1.4m Government funding over the next five years to provide cutting-edge, industry focused, solutions for SMEs and larger organisations across the MedTech, engineering, and life sciences sectors.

Say no to hay fever

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

The hay fever season arrived with a vengeance this summer. Many people in Ireland suffer from hay fever without knowing it. People often think that they have a cold which will not go away, but in actual fact they have hay fever. Common questions asked at Evergreen are: “What is hay fever?” “What causes it?” and “What is the difference between hay fever and a viral infection like a cold or flu?”

Lose two stone in ten weeks — easily

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

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

How to avoid hiking injuries

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Ireland has such an interesting, varied, and beautiful landscape so it is no surprise that one of the most popular hobbies here is hiking outdoors. Whether you are hiking for pleasure, or training for an upcoming event, hiking outdoors comes with a set of risks which can lead to discomfort or injury if you are not properly prepared with the right gear and knowledge. Here are a few examples of common hiking ailments and what you need to know to be prepared for them.

Break the vicious diet cycle with LighterLife Galway

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

A survey commissioned by LighterLife, reveals that 80 per cent of the nation wants to lose weight, but there is one thing standing in our way... our minds. Our poor relationship with food means that we are likely to put on an average of 5lb a year.

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