Letter from Ted Hughes to his brother Gerald, April 1966.

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

Week II
This place is a mild paradise for me at present. We moved yesterday, from our sumptuous home, to a much older, wilder place - £2 a week, a house annexed to a big farm (big for this region) at the top of Cleggan bay - right on the west coast. I have a ramshackle roomful of silence to work in. I look out at a heathery hillside, and if I stand I see the open Atlantic. The village is about 1 mile away. It’s a blue, still day. I’ve worked fairly steadily for 6 weeks and now I’m going quit smoothly, and plenty of improvement still in hand. The kids are brimming over. Assia is here with me and a complete success. We have a good local girl, Teresa, helping us...

Skin diaries

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

Having spoken about the importance of looking after your skin from the inside out last week, and before we move onto the more detailed steps when looking after your skin, I would like to introduce my favourite ESPA facial with an exclusive offer for readers of the Galway Advertiser.

Wedding dresses with pockets

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

Can you guess what one of our favourite wedding fashion trends is? Pockets! They are a detail that makes any wedding dress more casual and comfortable, and they are also useful. If you do not want to carry a purse on your wedding day, this trend is for you. Brides to be love these styles with extra hidden storage for their big day.

Lunch at The Ardilaun Bistro

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

In the last major chef shuffle in the west, The Ardilaun got a winning hand in securing Ultan Cooke as executive head chef. He has an impressive pedigree, after graduating from GMIT, Cooke moved to London to work in the renowned Savoy Grill, The Conservatory at the Lanesborough Hotel, as well as working with John Torode in his restaurants Smiths of Smithfield and The Luxe.

AA rosette for Marina’s Grill at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

Marina’s Grill at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, has been awarded an AA rosette for 2017. The AA has been awarding rosettes annually since 1955 to hotels producing fine cuisine. The aim of the rosette scheme is to provide AA members, its guidebook readers, and the general public reliable information about where to eat, with rosettes awarded on a rising scale of 1 to 5.

Chic new SALT café and restaurant opens on Galway’s east side

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

SALT @ The Glass Factory is a chic new café and restaurant on Galway’s east side. Located above the Galway Crystal factory store on the Old Dublin Road, the interior at SALT gives a nod to the elegance and luxury of the building’s heritage.

Quality furniture at An Siopa Troscan, Moycullen

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at Siopa Troscán, Moycullen, where all the suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional. Pictured is the Roisin suite, now €1,949 (was €2,499).

Storm damage? Now is the time to invest in a Colourfence

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

If your fencing has been damaged during Hurricane Ophelia, now is the perfect time to replace it with a durable, maintenance-free Colourfence.

Tips for buying a new mattress from EZ Living Furniture

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

You will spend as much as a third of your life in bed, so your mattress is one of the most important purchases that you will ever make. The team at EZ Living Furniture understand how crucial it is to enjoy a good night’s sleep. They offer an exceptional and diverse range of mattresses for you to choose from with a variety of fillings, spring systems, and levels of support.

Love yourself, love your bed

Thu, Nov 09, 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.

This may include a periodic trip to the spa, an extravagant meal, the latest designer bag, high-end gadget, or a special weekend away. While these all may leave us feeling temporarily rejuvenated, we really need to aim for that gratifying feeling each and every day. It may seem like wishful thinking, but there really are healthy, time-saving, and cost-effective ways to pamper yourself on a daily basis. In fact, the best way is so simple that you can do it in your sleep — literally.

Shape up with Ardrahan laser lipo, perfect for any occasion

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

Are you getting married, attending a wedding or just want to get in shape for Christmas and need a bit of help with the 'battle of the bulge'?

Fix your metabolism to burn that stubborn fat on your tummy, hips and thighs

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

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.

Athlete's foot

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

Athlete's food is a condition where the skin in between the toes and the side of the foot is inflamed and infected with fungus, it is usually red raw with weepy blisters. The medical name for athlete's food is tinea pedis, you could pick up this condition in locker rooms, gyms, swimming pools, and communal showers, especially when walking barefoot. It can also spread directly from person to person. In the defence forces this condition is also known as jungle rot.

Signs and symptoms

Corrib Travel’s top ten winter destinations

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

If you are planning some winter sun holidays, the advice from Corrib Travel is, as always, book as soon as possible.

Time to go to Iceland

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

Iceland is the ideal place for taking a weekend break and setting foot on a European outpost with an exciting, lively, ancient, and thriving culture all of its own.

People of the Tribes : Meet Margaret and Mary

Thu, Nov 09, 2017

I'm Margaret Gallagher and I currently live I Howth Co. Dublin and I'm Mary Mc Sweeney and I live in Galway. We originate from Bandon in West Cork. We own a business called Les Jumelles which means twins in French. We are twins but born on separate days! Mary was born on the first of December and Margaret was born on the second of December, after midnight, 6 hours apart. Galway is a real buzzing city, it has absolutely everything a person could want, I think the fact that it's so small in comparison to Dublin, ist perfectly compact, you really get to know your customers and the characters that make this city so young, fun and unique.

Celebrate Christmas 2017 with The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen

Tue, Nov 07, 2017

It's Party Time!
It's almost that time of the year again when The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen comes to life with flickers from the flames of our fires and twinkles from the Christmas lights hanging from our ornate ceilings. Yes, festive gatherings are just around the corner and you can enjoy this wonderful time of the year with friends and colleagues at The Skeff.

People of the Tribes: Meet Cathal

Mon, Nov 06, 2017

Hi, I'm Cathal, a Galway lad through and through with both my parents and my grandparents being from Galway. My Grandad still lives in the house where he grew up in. It was 1 of 4 houses in Knocknacarra at the time which is pretty nuts considering the number of houses that are out there now. I'm an owner of a business called Handsome Burger. We have had a lot of welcomed love from our fellow Galwegians. We started with just a grille and a marquee, and now they’ve graduated to Woodquay. I love Galway because it's home and a great place for a pint or 2 on the weekend.

Dress Up as a Super Hero for this year’s Junior Film Fleadh.

Fri, Nov 03, 2017

Friday 3rd of November 2017: The Junior Galway Film Fleadh has announced an exciting, engaging and inspiring programme of cinematic events for the young people of Galway for this November. One of the big themes of this year’s festival is Science and Cinema.

Great news gentlemen, Louis Copeland & Sons Galway highly anticipated Made to Measure Suit event is back!

Fri, Nov 03, 2017

For the entire month of November, Louis Copeland & Sons Galway is offering amazing prizes on all their Made to Measure suits, their exclusive event include Buy 1 suit for €795 and receive a free waistcoat or second pair of trousers or you may also avail of the Made to Measure Business collection offering 1 suit for €795 and 2 for €1200, the recommended retail prices of these suits are €995. Spaces are limited therefore it is essential to book an appointment.

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