Kitchens for every taste and budget at Conneely Custom Built Kitchens and Bedrooms

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

Conneely Custom Built Kitchens & Bedrooms is the place to visit if you are looking for bespoke made-to-measure furniture. You will find a huge range of beautiful kitchen displays in solid timber, painted, and high gloss finishes. There are also 11 bedroom displays on show, and this is a great way to see what the product you are purchasing will look like in a real life setting.

Spruce up your garden with Colourfence — the ultimate garden fence

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

The holy grail of fencing is transforming gardens across the UK and Ireland. It may do "exactly what it says on the tin" but let's face it, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Spring savings event now on at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

Furniture Connexions' spring savings event is now in full swing at its Briarhill, Galway, showrooms. There are fantastic savings in every department including sofas, dining, beds, and bedroom furniture for a limited time.

You can have a lovely lawn

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

With the sun shining and the weather warming up, it is time to think about stepping outdoors and making the most of the garden. Maybe you have a special event on the horizon where a beautiful lawn would add to the splendour of the occasion, or perhaps you would just like to light the barbecue, sit back sipping something cold, and look out over a beautiful weed-free lawn while the sausages and burgers sizzle on the grill.

Offering only lawn treatments, the experts at Greenhand Lawn Treatment Services are just that — experts at transforming and reviving tired or weed and moss-infested areas back to beautiful and healthy lawns. The team at Greenhand use only professional products and methods to transform almost any grassed over area into a lawn to be proud of, and at this time of year, the results are not only dramatic but also quickly achieved.

Gentian Hill

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

The correct name for this promontory is Blake’s Hill which comprises approximately 30 acres. Gentian Hill was a much smaller area further north, but nowadays the whole area is referred to as Gentian Hill. An extract from O’Donovan’s Letters described it as follows: “Here in Blake’s Hill over the sea, whither the young men of Galway were wont to come on horseback on the third day of their May game, and there dine between the hill and the castle of Barna. Sir Moragh O’Flaherty of Aughamore defeated an army out of Clanricard on the 22nd of June 1564 on the strand at Traybane, Cnoc an Blacaigh.”

The day Bishop Casey challenged America’s power

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

‘It was a scandal the way people waited in vain to see President Reagan and all they saw was a hand at the window,” lamented the late Cllr John F King at the first city council meeting following the visit of President and Mrs Reagan to Galway on June 2 1984.

There was a chorus of agreement around the table. Cllr Bridie O’Flaherty said that she had two daughters living in America. They had phoned her to say how ashamed they were to see the American flag burned in the streets of Dublin. “It was very unjust, very unfair, and very wrong to burn that flag,” she added irately.

People of the Tribes : Meet Eoin

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

''Im originally from Roscommon and have been living in Galway the last 5 years and i cant get enough of it. I've always had a soft spot in galway in my heart,its just so friendly, there is always something happening and the city is always alive. The atmosphere is just so electric. I love helping charities, I volunteer with Pieta House and many others, I always go out of my way to help other people''.

Brand New Business hits Galway!

Wed, Apr 19, 2017

Meet the newest addition to the Galway, the lovely smelling Francis’ Soap Shop located in Unit 11 Corbett Court Shopping Center, Williamsgeate St, Galway.

The sins of the father...

Wed, Apr 19, 2017

What happens when we don’t take responsibility for our lives? What are the consequences of this? This is my take on it; I believe that we come onto this earth to learn lessons, and our lessons are the reverse of what we experience in life. Now this may sound confusing but its not. It goes as follows; if in this lifetime, I have chosen (unconsciously) to, or need to learn about abundance, I will then, in this lifetime choose to be born into a family that believe in lack. If the family we are born into already believe in or experience abundance the lessons of having abundance are, already learned.

What is Intuitive Art Making and Why is it good for you??

Tue, Apr 18, 2017

Social Art Ireland will be holding Intuitive Art Making Workshops  at Cregal Arts Galway during May starting Monday May 8,15,22, and 29th.  There are full day and half day options. These sessions will be facilitated by an Art Therapist MA. You will be using basic art therapy techniques, and combining them with journaling. This is a powerful form of meditation while using paint brushes and art materials. The purpose of this type of creativity is to integrate the freedom of expression into other areas of our lives while building confidence and reducing stress and anxiety. Sharing with others, and having fun is all part of the process too.

Top tips to get you going to the gym

Fri, Apr 14, 2017

So we are almost halfway through May already and no doubt people will be turning their heads towards the impending summer. We pray that it will be sunny and hot. But with those soaring temperatures we know that our bodies must look the part; it is time to get fit and here at the Advertiser we provide tips on how to battle the bulge and tone that tóin.

Scoil Bhride Shantalla wins prestigious RTE Factual Award

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

On Wednesday 29th March 2017 Scoil Bhride, Shantalla won the prestigious RTE Factual Award at the Fresh Film Festival in Limerick.

People of the Tribes : Meet Marguerite

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

I always wanted to follow my heart in life. It was just one of those things. I studied biochemistry and then psychology, but something was missing. I loved what I did, but I wasn't in love with it. I suppose, one day I just said to myself, if you are going to really find your thing, you better do it now. Time is moving along. I just did it. I don't know why, but I switched on the laptop and wrote a children's book.

People of the Tribes : Meet Brian

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

"I graduated from NUIG in the middle of the recession in 2011 and was having no luck with jobs. I developed an anxiety disorder and just lost all confidence in myself, which has been a pretty common theme for the young Irish over the last couple of years, especially for guys. I was feeling lost and decided the only way I could change the route my life was taking, was to start running full sprint at every fear I had, to regain that confidence. After completing my Master's in UL, I was offered a job in Malaysia. The idea of moving to a country on the other side of the world, leaving the safety net of home and family behind was terrifying, so I ran at it. It was the best decision I ever made. I was given opportunities I would never have been afforded in Ireland. I was promoted to Research & Development Team Leader in my company within a year. I was nominated, quite embarrassingly, as CLEO's Most Eligible Bachelor in Malaysia, which I only agreed to because it scared me. Life was fun over there and I got comfortable, but in late 2015 one of my best friends died in a car crash in Kuala Lumpur and it threw me of-course again. The anxiety and depression came back in force and it made me question whether my job in the Oil & Gas industry was really what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, so I quit and began developing my own business and moved back to Ireland. I created a YouTube channel called “Real Engineering", where I teach the science and history behind engineering. I somehow managed to grow the channel into a legitimate business in just 6 months and now have 450,000 subscribers and average about 2 million views per month.”

Fun things to do with kids on rainy days (without spending a fortune)

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

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The Wild Atlantic Way is aptly named for those of us living on the West Coast of Ireland. We do get more than our fair share of rain and thinking up ways to amuse the kids on rainy days, without spending a fortune, can be challenging. With 10 kids between us on the Mykidstime team, we want to share some of our fun things to do with kids on rainy days.

Active games the whole family will enjoy

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Many parents have children at different stages and it can be a balancing act to find games to amuse and entertain everyone. We have put together a list of some fun games to entice your older children to participate in games that your toddler can also play. Hopefully these will help keep the peace in your house this Easter break.

Where to find help and support for breastfeeding

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Breastfeeding is a natural way to feed your baby. It gives them all the nutrition they need at the correct temperature and is great for when you are busy and on the go.I breastfed both my children but it is not always easy, especially on your first child. It takes patience, practice and support. Getting support can sometimes make the difference between continuing beyond the first few days or weeks or giving up entirely.

Upskill with a Sage 50 bookkeeping award

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

GPA Solutions is delivering its manual and computerised bookkeeping course to provide learners with good basic knowledge of manual bookkeeping and the practical knowledge of the workings of Sage 50 accounts.

New summer courses with Galway Actors Workshop - early bird discounts before April 19

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Galway Actors Workshop presents a jam-packed programme of workshops in all aspects of theatre and drama for the summer term, and, for this week only, special early bird discounts are available to those who book before April 19.

Bone broth - nourishing traditions

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

By Nutritionist and College of Naturopathic Medicine graduate, Jacqueline Ryan

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.