Understanding arthritis

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? Arthritic conditions range from extremely rare to run of the mill.

Love yourself, love your bed

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Loving yourself requires a long-term commitment to the triumvirate of health – proper nutrition, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. When you really want to treat yourself, you may even invest in the occasional pampering or luxury experience to reward yourself and recharge.

Brighten up your home this Christmas at An Siopa Troscán

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Everyone likes to give their home a lift at Christmas time. An Siopa Troscán, full of treasures both large and small, is the perfect place to visit, to choose the perfect match for your home, from pictures, vases, nests of tables, lamps and bookshelves, to larger pieces such as dressers, kitchen tables, bedroom ranges, and suites of furniture.

Are you building or renovating? Then it is time to contact Dalgan Windows

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Dalgan Windows is a family run business manufacturing and installing windows and doors to an international quality standard. The company, which is based in Shrule, Co Galway, is one of the leading suppliers of windows and doors in the country.

Remembering Tom McHugh

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

This is the Galway football team that played Tyrone in the 1956 All-Ireland semifinal in Croke Park. They are, back row, left to right: Seán Purcell, Gerry Kirwan, Joe Young, Jack Kissane, Frank Evers, Mattie McDonagh, Tom McHugh, and Billy O’Neill. In front are Mick Greally, Tom ‘Pook’ Dillon, Sean Keely, Jack Mangan, Frank Stockwell, Jack Mahon, and Gerry Daly. The first score in the game was a brilliant point by Galway’s Tom McHugh. Galway won a thrilling close game that featured a high degree of sportsmanship, and went on to beat Cork in the final.

‘You may snore if you please’ (Per me vel stertas licet)

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Hands up those of us who did Latin in school?.....three? five? ..OK 12 of us. I know Latin is still sold to some young students as the key to understanding European culture and heritage. Old school masters argue that Latin is better for you than Sudoku, better, even, that The Irish Times Crosaire crossword. Yet when I came across my old Kennedy’s Revised Latin Primer, I was filled with an old familiar dread. There it all was, the boring conjunctions of verbs, and the declensions of nouns; all the miserable rules of grammar and syntax, possibly the driest book ever created, and not a joke between its covers.

Go to Xi'an Street Food for an authentic bite of China

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

Chinese cuisine has been a food delight that has long pleased the palates of people throughout Galway and Ireland.

At Holistic Health & Stress Clinic, Dr Bhatti specialises in painful conditions and weight loss the natural way!

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

The Clinic of Complementary and Natural Medicine was established by Dr Bhatti in 1989.

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg reveals its focus for 2018

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg is a youth council for young people aged 12 to 18 living or attending school in Galway city. Each year at the youth council’s AGM more than 100 young people from across the city attend and vote on an issue that is important to young people.

Nutrition can support you in quitting smoking

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

This time of year many of us make positive lifestyle changes, quitting cigarettes being one of the top New Year’s resolutions. This is brilliant news, as more than 5,200 lives are lost to tobacco related illness each year in Ire land. But many people soon begin to find it hard and abandon their efforts. The highly addictive nature of nicotine is due to its effect on adrenal hormones, blood sugar, and brain chemistry. The good news is there are simple dietary changes that support the body and mind and reduce the unwanted cravings and side-effects.

Here are seven nutritional tips to help quit for good.

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

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The School of Make-up Artistry offers a wide range of specialised make-up artistry courses, ranging from beginners to advanced levels, and suitable for adults of all ages. If you are interested in a career in make-up artistry, or if you would like to enhance your current qualification in beauty or make-up, the School of Make-up Artistry can provide a suitable training course for you.

Christmas revision courses at Galway/Mayo Mathematics Academy

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Galway/Mayo Mathematics Academy (GMMA) is running Christmas maths revision courses in preparation for Leaving Cert and Junior Cert examinations in 2018.

Biteclub takes casual dining to a new level

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Abbeygate Street has, for a few years now, been the home of street food in Galway. While we may have lost several stalwarts in recent times — The Home Plate, Couch Potatas, and La Salsa — we have gained much more. This street has everything from authentic Mexican food to the very best falafel. There is a vegetarian cafe, an Italian restaurant, a chilli shack — and even a Asian supermarket and an American sweet shop.

A taste of Italy with a Galway accent

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Eglinton Street has many long serving restaurants to choose from, such as Maxwells and the Cellar Bar. Newer, more exotic, places such as Tomodachi Sushi Bar have lately increased the wealth of choice in the area. Zappi's, set in the sizable building that you may remember as Decobakes, is the newest of these dining options. Gone are the overpriced fondant icing and cupcake wrappers, in their place neat, red, banquette seating and blonde wood tables topped with terracotta pots of basil. This casual diner serves a wide range of traditional dishes, specialising in pizza, pasta, gelato, and classic Italian wines. Zappi's is a pleasant surprise and you get much more than you expect, many of the staff are Italian, further adding to the authentic vibe.

New food offering in Massimo Gastropub

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The original gastropub in the West End of Galway, Massimo, has introduced enticing, bang up-to-date, daily and weekend brunch menus, designed by new head chef Andrew O’Halloran.

The Kasbah Wine Bar

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Located at No 2 Quay Street in the heart of the Latin Quarter in Galway, above Tigh Neachtain, the Kasbah Wine Bar is the perfect spot to relax over seasonal and fresh, tapas-style food to share with friends with a choice of fine international wines. The team at the Kasbah have an incredible passion for food and only serve the finest selection of small plates created with products sourced from local producers. The chefs craft exceptionally inventive bites, inspired by traditional Irish food, but with their own unique twist. They also have a wonderful assortment of tapas that are both vegan and gluten free.

Feast on some festive lunch at The Ardilaun

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The Christmas festive season is in full swing on Taylor's Hill with festive lunches and dinners available in The Ardilaun hotel. Award winning head chef Ultan Cooke and his team have introduced a sumptuous three course Christmas menu for the month of December, to include a glass of wine and mince pies, all for €25 per person.

Spend Christmas Day in front of the fire instead of the oven

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Following the many relieved and anxiety-free diners populating the Barna area and further afield last year, this year The Twelve Bakery shop at The Twelve Hotel continues to take much of the stress and hassle out of your Christmas dinner, with a series of life-changing, time-saving, and delicious offers.

Order before December 21 and The Twelve Bakery will prepare a splendid Christmas feast for you — turkey, ham, plus all the essential tasty trimmings — which you can collect on Christmas Eve and serve to your delighted family and friends on Christmas Day. The team will even let you take all the credit for yourself as the plaudits come flying in.

Don’t let unwanted facial hair ruin your confidence

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Unwanted facial hair is a major concern for women of all ages and the idea of never having to wax, pluck, shave, thread, or bleach ever again is extremely enticing. This has caused many women to seek laser hair removal in the hope of saying goodbye to their unwanted hair.

Prepping the skin for the festive season

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Dr. Hauschka skincare products are designed to bring harmony, balance and rhythm to the skin which is exactly what is needed before the festive social season. Dr. Hauschka’s award-winning skincare range is formulated from 100 per cent natural and certified organic ingredients and free from synthetic fragrance, mineral oils, parabens, and silicones.

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