Take a trip to see Santa with Fahy Travel

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Santa’s homeland is the stuff of fairytales. Snow-dusted pine forests, cosy log cabins, and more reindeer than people, all add to the magic. Even with only a day to spare Fahy Travel has a trip to help you fit in as much as possible. Whether you want to join elf school, decorate cookies with Mrs Claus, or zoom down ice slides, you will find it on these trips.

Santa’s secret grotto Rovaniemi day trip

Exclusive birthday offer from the g Hotel & Spa

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Celebrating 11 years in business this November, the five star g Hotel & Spa has launched a special offer from €99.00 per person sharing in a junior suite from now until April 2017.

O’Hehirs bring Irish Food Awards home to Athlone

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

The team at O’Hehirs are celebrating after winning three Irish Food Awards at the prestigious Irish Food Awards 2016, held in Dingle recently.

Holiday Packing Tips from Corrib Travel

Fri, Oct 21, 2016

With your flights and hotel booked, the luggage is the last thing stopping you from that great holiday. On your trip you'll meet two kinds of travellers: those who pack light and those who wish they had. We know it feels like a chore, but if you follow our expert packing tips you’ll never have to worry.

Galway’s sandwich renaissance

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

We are a nation of sandwich eaters. Every cafe, counter, and hatch does its own variation, with ingredients ranging from withered lettuce to flash fried steak, from slathered 'spread' to flavourful aioli. A lot of people consider a sandwich to be a simple construct of a sliver of processed meat or a square of processed cheese between two pieces of white sliced pan, but they are wrong. They think that a sandwich is just a sandwich. Sadly, this tragic, flaccid, excuse for a meal is a lunchtime staple for too many who do not know the magic of a lovingly made 'buttie'. Let's face it, no truly good sandwich is ever going to win any awards in the health stakes, but then if you are looking for a low carb, paleo option you can have a salad.

Wine and dine at 56 Central’s French wine tasting

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

The team at 56 Central have joined forces with the talented team at Thomas Woodberry Wines to bring you a night of French wine, French food, and of course French music.

Tickets are now on sale for the second wine tasting event in 56 Central. Participants will taste four hand selected French wines, followed by a buffet dinner and a glass of wine of their choice from the tasting.

Enjoy an immersive Chinese experience at Canton Kitchen

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Located in the heart of Salthill, Canton Kitchen has been proudly serving the people of Galway quality Chinese food for three decades. What began as a simple takeaway 30 years ago has evolved into an immersive restaurant that caters for both loyal and new customers.

Fabulous festive food with a twist and a lively party atmosphere at Dulse restaurant in Barna

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

The winter nights are setting in, the hour will soon change, and it is starting to turn wintry. Luckily there is a bit of sparkle on its way too with Christmas to liven up those winter nights. So dig out that party dress and get planning. Dulse Restaurant in the pretty seaside village of Barna, just a short drive from Galway city, is the perfect spot for celebrating Christmas. With a mouthwatering Christmas menu, gorgeous cocktails, and a super-stylish interior, this is the ideal place for lots of seasonal cheer and fun nights out with groups of friends and work colleagues.

Family time at The Ardilaun with traditional carvery Sunday lunch

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Due to popular demand, the traditional carvery lunch is back every Sunday in the Camilaun Restaurant at The Ardilaun hotel, and is the perfect lunch stop for families whether celebrating a family occasion or simply catching up with friends, and is the ideal way to take a break from the kitchen and while away a lazy afternoon.

Full carvery lunch is served from 1pm to 3pm every Sunday with three course meal and tea or coffee for just €25 per person. Menus are also individually priced with main course options at just €13.50, and a children’s menus is also available. The Camilaun restaurant overlooks the secluded hotel gardens, so there is plenty of space for families to enjoy the outdoors in the pleasant and safe surroundings of the grounds, along with free parking.

Tribe time cocktail corner

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Coming into the cold and wet weather what better way to warm up then with a spiced pumpkin sour. This is very easy to make at home and enjoy in the cocktail below, or use the pureé in a hot drink with a drop or two of brandy or rum.

Make your home your own with Roomers interiors

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Roomers interiors, Briarhill Business Park, Galway, is a bright, vibrant, interior design store which covers all your requirements for curtain and blinds as well as wallpapers and paints.

Everything for autumn in the garden at JW Tools

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

As the evenings grow darker and the leaves begin to fall gardeners are planning their final spin around the lawn before stowing away their lawnmower until spring. Yet there will still be little jobs to do in the garden over the coming months and JW Tools has the tools in stock to help.

Quality Irish furniture at An Siopa Troscan

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan in Moycullen, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional.

When do you need to buy a new mattress?

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Are you aware that your mattress is disturbing your sleep? Sleep on this — According to study, a new mattress provided sleepers with significant improvements, including a 70.8 per cent improvement in sleep comfort, 62.0 per cent in sleep quality, 55.3 per cent in back pain, and 50.7 per cent in spine stiffness, as compared to sleeping on a mattress five years old or older.

A survey revealed that, although consumers widely believe that a good mattress is important to sleep, health, and preventing back problems, they tend to hold on to their mattress until it is well past its prime and actually disrupting sleep. The survey of 400 adults, conducted by Arc Consulting for the Better Sleep Council, includes these surprising findings as well:

Health eating and juicing workshop next week

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Are you confused and unsure where to start with your diet, are you passionate about food and want to learn more, would you like to learn how to create healthy snacks? A healthy eating workshop with The Raw Food Coach on Wednesday October 26 at 7pm in the Menlo Park Hotel is your opportunity to fast-track yourself to better health, energy, vitality, and weight-loss by learning the best ways of getting lots of healthy snacks, juices, and superfoods into your diet in the most delicious ways.

Sixteen things you need to know about Skin-Dex weight loss treatment

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

1. Skin-Dex is a non-invasive liposuction procedure, meaning no scars, no pain and no recovery time.

Sinus relief with acupuncture

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

As the weather gets damper sinus sufferers can feel the all too familiar symptoms of facial pain, breathing difficulties, head pressure, stuffy noses, and foggy thinking. If this is you do not despair – sinus and sinusitis can be naturally treated with acupuncture, acupressure, and Chinese herbs.

How to reduce your belly fat in seven days and lose twenty eight pounds in ten weeks

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Are you self conscious about your belly fat? If you would like to lose your stomach fat and get a great looking waistline, the answer is to burn real fat, lots more real fat. Unfortunately nearly all weight loss plans burn very little fat.

Discover the Christmas markets of Europe

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Winter in Europe is a wonderful time to visit the most beautiful Christmas markets. If you are looking for Christmas presents and dream of the lovely smell of a Christmas tree or the sound of Christmas carols, have a look at this selection of the best Christmas markets in Europe, the best destinations for perfect Christmas holidays.

Discover Dublin from the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

The Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown is one of the finest four star hotels in Dublin, with superb conference and meeting facilities together with stylish dining options to suit everyone’s taste. The hotel is a luxurious contemporary lively hub, with 155 beautifully appointed bedrooms, very popular with ladies' groups where shopping or going to the theatre or races is a must. This hotel is easily connected to many of Dublin’s most popular tourist destinations which are right on the doorstep. It stands proudly positioned in the heart of Dublin 15.

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