Business, law, and coaching courses at Western Management Centre

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Once again Western Management Centre is running a range of evening and part-time courses starting over the coming weeks. The Award in Business Management course, validated by QQI, provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in today’s fast paced business world.

Basics of supply chain management at Western Management Centre

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

To many people, the term supply chain management sounds like technical jargon, but in reality supply chain management is part of everyday life. Supply chain management is the management of materials and goods as they move from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer and then to all of us as consumers.

Biodynamic craniosacral therapy — healing touch

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

We can know our bodies with a much greater awareness than is commonly experienced. In that awareness, tremendous detail of the anatomy and physiology comes to us as we learn to discriminate among the different structures and processes going on within. This leads to an exquisite sensitivity that revolutionizes the body chemistry, the tension in tissues, the flow of blood and the activity in the nervous system.

‘Oh what a happy world it might be with you back and the war at an end’

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Week V
Whatever misgivings Lady Gregory had about her son Robert’s affair with Nora Summers, that was soon overshadowed by her worry for his safety. In the first few years of World War I the typical life expectancy for a fighter pilot in combat was numbered in weeks. Not all deaths were from German bullets. Many were caused by human errors, faulty machines, injuries sustained at training, or operational mishaps.

Part of Forster Street, 1905

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

This photograph, taken from an old glass slide, shows some important personage in an escorted carriage leaving the Great Southern Hotel. There are some mounted liveried gentlemen in front and two RIC men on horseback behind the carriage, which is hidden by the RIC men. You can see a policeman on foot to the right of our picture.

Enjoy the family-friendly flexibility of a camping holiday

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Corrib Travel offers a range of camping holidays with discounts and offers across Europe's most beautiful destinations including France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Picture luxury mobile accommodation in Europe's top parks, magnificent sandy beaches, entertainment for all the family, the finest swimming pools, waterslides, children's clubs, restaurants, water sports, and much more. It is hard to believe you can get all this from your holiday.

Enjoy four-star luxury at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown is one of the finest four-star hotels in Dublin, offering superb conference and meeting facilities, together with stylish dining options to suit everyone’s taste.

John Keogh’s, where people get together in the West End

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Being located in Galway’s West End means that the award-winning John Keogh's is located in one of Ireland’s Top 10 Foodie Destinations as awarded by the Restaurants Association of Ireland.

In 2017, John Keogh's was named as one of Ireland's top three gastro pubs, Highly Commended in the Yes Chef Awards, and as Ireland's Newcomer Restaurant in the Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal Awards. It was also awarded the title of Best Pub Food and Best Customer Service in Connacht by the Irish Pub Awards 2017.

Take a tour of Galway’s West End on Valentine’s Day

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The annual homage to love, Valentine's Day, is just around the corner, as is the inevitable question, “What are your plans?" If you are single, the options are between hiding away and going out on the town; if you are in a long-term relationship, well then the question is, how do we reinvent the wheel this year? In a new relationship? Then it’s time to impress, and if you happen to be any or all of the above on February 14, there is the answer for you in Galway. Galway Food Tours, the culinary walking tour of Galway by Sheena Dignam and Gosia Letowska, is answering all the above love dilemmas with a special Valentine's inspired food tour.

Time for change — GBC launches new menu

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The GBC restaurant in Williamsgate Street is inviting one and all to try its new budget friendly lunch menu, available only in the table service restaurant upstairs, commencing this week.

The restaurant is open daily from 12 noon and this menu is available all day.

Basilico to celebrate its ten year adventure

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

For many the middle of February represents a special time of the year with the celebration of Valentine's Day. However, the month marks a significant landmark for the team at Basilico; 10 years ago the Italian restaurant opened its doors to the world in Oranmore.

Food intolerances make you sick, tired, and fat

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Do you find it impossible to lose weight and keep it off despite your best efforts to diet? Does everyone around you seem to eat more than you, and yet somehow end up slimmer? Do you struggle to resist carbohydrate foods such as bread, cakes, chocolate, crisps, and pasta? Do most of your excess pounds sit around your tummy? Do you feel tired for much of the time, irritable and unable to focus? Do you feel bloated and sluggish?

Sleep advice for the over fifties from Better Bedding

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Many older people experience a change in their sleeping patterns. They differ from the sleep of a younger person in the following ways: The older adult experiences numerous brief arousals in the night, more daytime napping, there is less of a drop in body temperature during sleep, and they prefer earlier bedtimes and earlier wake-up.

Improve your energy levels with traditional Chinese medicine

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

If you are feeling low on energy, feel tired often, or never seem to be able to get enough sleep, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can help.

Fix your metabolism for long term weight loss

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

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.

Healthy heart — let’s talk about the fats

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Are you aware that cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in Ireland? Statistics from the HSE show that cardiovascular disease accounts for 36 per cent of deaths in Ireland. Evergreen has more than 25 years’ experience in helping people reduce their risk of heart disease.

Enjoy warmer winters with West Coast Insulation

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

West Coast Insulation is a leading provider of cavity wall and attic insulation. The Galway-based company offers a free quotation and assistance and information on the available grants for homeowners, and will give the grant directly off the bill.

What's more West Coast Insulation is an official installer for leading insulation manufacturer Kingspan.

Top quality kitchens and bedrooms from Cherrymore

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Cherrymore Kitchens is one of Ireland's premier kitchen and bedroom manufacturers. Cherrymore has an extensive showroom at Oranmore Business Park where there are 30 kitchens and bedroom displays. Log on to cherrymore.ie to see the revamped website where you can also take a virtual tour of the showroom. Once you take the tour you will know it is worth a visit.

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Located in An Fuaran, Moycullen, An Siopa Troscán stocks everything from bigger pieces such as three piece suites, beds, and sideboards to smaller items such as lockers, pictures, lamps, and mirrors. The store has developed a reputation for providing quality pieces at affordable prices.

Get your garden ready for spring with Colourfence — the ultimate garden fence

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The holy grail of fencing is transforming gardens across the UK and Ireland.

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