Get career ready for 2018 with a payroll and bookkeeping award

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction to payroll or computerised accounts.

CPR and AED course at Western Management Centre

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Anyone at any time can come upon someone having a heart attack or choking. Wouldn’t it be great if you could help someone survive such a life threatening situation? CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) are indispensable and essential life skills. CPR, and using an AED, can be critical elements in the chain of survival when someone has a heart attack. The AED (or defibrillator as it is more commonly known) shocks the heart back into a normal rhythm.

Thoughts on transition year

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Transition year is often described as the year where students can explore their options for the future and grow as individuals. It encourages the development of a student's social and personal skills while taking a break from the stress of exam years. This programme gives them more time to make a decision based on what job they would like to have, to master their weaknesses and mature in many different ways.

Making it in the global village

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

The CAO online application system has just recently opened, bringing many students to that critical juncture regarding decisions about their life path. Those who are considering apprenticeships, post Leaving Cert courses (PLCs), private colleges, and gap years still have time to mull over their options while they prepare for exams. Students who are seeking to enter programmes in a wide range of disciplines, in systems where entry requirements are low, need to make those big decisions soon.

Open day at St Mary's College

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

St Mary’s College will hold an open evening on Monday November 20 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Get started on Christmas dinner with Heaney Meats

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

With Christmas just around the corner what better way to prepare than to start paying for your Christmas dinner now.

The Heaney Meats Christmas Club is now open. Customers can visit the factory shop and make payments of any amount each week or each time you are in store. Place an order in store or call in just before Christmas to pick up your meat.

Christmas entertaining

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

As the Christmas holiday season approaches, we often have guests calling to visit and it can be hard to think of healthy recipe alternatives to offer. Mince pies are always a crowd pleaser but the store-bought options generally come loaded with butter, sugar, and fat. Preparing your own healthier alternative is easier to do than you may think. These gluten free mince pies store well in an air tight container too, meaning you will always be ready for unexpected guests to arrive.

Discover authentic Italian cuisine this Christmas at Venice Restaurant

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Venice Italian Restaurant is settling into its new, larger, premises at No 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, and this popular eatery is expanding its menu and wine list to celebrate the move.

Christmas is delicious with Cakes Devoured

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Cakes Devoured specialises in personally designed and handcrafted cakes for all occasions and corporate events.

Christmas lunch filled with festive flavour at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

The luxury four star Hotel Meyrick is a magical winter wonderland each December with the Christmas market directly outside on Eyre Square and the elegant façade beautifully lit for the season. Guests are welcomed to Hotel Meyrick with seasonal scents and sights, twinkling with festive delight. The bustling Gaslight Bar & Brasserie on the ground floor is the perfect place to enjoy the party season. The atmosphere is second to none and sash windows offer incredible views of the Christmas Market and Ferris wheel on Eyre Square.

Walking through the doors of the hotel, guests will see beautifully adorned Christmas trees and a traditional gingerbread house display which is synonymous with the Meyrick at Christmas time. It truly is the home of Christmas in Galway each year.

Celebrate the season at 56 Central

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

56 Central is the ideal location for family gatherings this Christmas. This time of year is all about getting your close friends and family together to celebrate.

With large tables and plenty of room to relax, 56 Central is a must for large families who want to enjoy the Christmas festivities in a casual, child friendly, environment.

Hats off to new afternoon tea at the g Hotel

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Long recognised as one of the best afternoon teas in Galway, the g Hotel has just introduced a new millinery inspired edition celebrating its design director and haute couture milliner Philip Treacy.

Celebrate Christmas in style at Salt

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Tasked with rallying the troops and organising the annual Christmas bash? Then look no further than Salthill’s newest hot-spot and leave the organising to the professionals.

The Clayton Hotel, Galway

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

The Clayton Hotel Galway has a reputation for being a business hotel. Located just off the M6 motorway, it is easily accessible from Dublin, Cork, Limerick, or any other location around Ireland; it is 40 minutes from Shannon Airport, two hours from Dublin Airport, and 2.5 hours from Cork. It's a good location for those travelling for business, and who need to be on the outskirts of the city for a quick getaway. It is well supplied with conference and meeting rooms, and the leisure centre is the ideal place to relax and unwind after a busy day.

Winter Wonderland at Westport House

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Winter Wonderland at Westport House is a magical family experience brimming with Christmas cheer that will leave the children starry-eyed and the whole family believing in fairy-tales.

How to avoid emotional eating at Christmas

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

For many of us Christmas is a challenge; it forces its way into our lives and pretty much turns our routines upside down. Even if you are not directly affected by the festive hiatus, Christmas hits you at every turn with sweets and other 'tasty' offerings for sale, and then the heavily discounted offers post-Christmas.

It is often an excuse or a trigger for emotional eating, and Motivation Weight Management covers it with the level of detail you will need to both understand and deal with the issue.

What is causing my bloating?

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Bloating is when your tummy is puffy, and feels stretched and uncomfortable due to temporary abdominal distension.

Give the gift of health with Care Cure

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Most people associate acupuncture with the alleviation of pain, particularly in the neck, back, and shoulder. However acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can treat a wide range of conditions. The World Health Organisation supports the use of acupuncture as a treatment for conditions such as cancer, arthritis, anxiety, fertility, pain, migraine, and many more.

Look after yourself this Christmas

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Imagine lying in a room by yourself, the sound of the sea lapping at your bed, cucumbers on your eyes, and yoghurt on your face. For some this is the perfect way to relax, others prefer to unwind with a brisk walk in the countryside or along the Prom. Either way, we all deserve a little bit of pampering to boost our health and wellbeing.

How do we get vitamin D?

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

With the days getting shorter, we are less exposed to sunlight. As a result, our bodies will produce less vitamin D. Our bodies use ultraviolet B (UVB) absorbed by the skin to make vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).

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