Celebrate National Burger Day with Harlowe

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The burger bandwagon rolls on and on. We have seen the rise and fall of hot dogs, ribs, and burritos, but the popularity of burgers never seems to die. While we have compiled our own lists of where is best in Galway for fish and chips (Hooked), the best sandwich (Entrepans), pizza, fries, coffee, and more, for a long time even though almost every menu in town has a burger listed on it, there is none that really stands out from the crowd.

Gold Standard award for PaPa Rich Street Food Kitchen

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

PaPa Rich Street Food Kitchen has received a Gold Standard Restaurant plaque, which is voted by the general public and presented by www.restaurantsireland.ie.

Best Chef Best Bar award for The Cellar

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The Cellar Bar on Eglinton Street in Galway has received the Best Chef Best Bar 2016 plaque, which is voted by the general public and presented by www.restaurantsireland.ie.

Fancy a cuppa?

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Herbal teas are so much more than just a soothing, comforting, pick-me-up. They can also provide the body with a number of natural benefits which may help to improve your mood, sense of wellbeing, and energy levels. Herbal teas have also been used for thousands of years to aid digestion, bloating, relaxation, weight loss, and much more.

There is a vast amount of herbal teas available and the number is increasing. So it is no wonder that it can be quite difficult to pick the correct tea for you. But fear not, Evergreen Healthfoods is here to help. The team at Evergreen have highlighted their most popular herbal teas and detailed the potential health benefits of each.

Asthma and respiratory relief with Care Cure Acupuncture

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, an asthma attack is the direct result of a deficiency in the lung meridian (channel). Once this lung energy becomes blocked, the chi (vital energy) becomes unstable and triggers an immune system response restricting both inhalation and exhalation. This is accompanied by wheezing and sometimes a cough.

The Baby Market Ireland returns to Ballinasloe

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The Baby Market will return to Ballinasloe on September 11 from 12 noon to 2pm in the Shearwater Hotel with a show bursting at the seams with second hand baby, children's, and maternity goods for sale, entertainment for children, beautiful new and handmade baby items, and baby related businesses providing information on their products and services. The market will run every two months.

Waiting lists for Therapie Clinic’s new ancient Chinese weight loss tea

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Yo Tea is flying off the shelves at Therapie Clinic locations nationwide. The 400 year old traditional Chinese recipe has made headlines recently as a revolutionary blend of herbs and tea, rapidly becoming a global phenomenon credited with fast, effective, weight loss.

Fix your metabolism to burn that stubborn fat

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

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.

Get involved in white collar boxing for Galway Autism Partnership

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Galway Autism Partnership will host its third annual white collar boxing event on November 5 in the Clayton Hotel, Galway.

Open week at Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre is holding an open week from September 1 to 7 (Thursday to Wednesday). Guests are welcome to go along and try out the state of the art gym supplied by Technogym, supplier of equipment for the 2016 Olympic games), and the excellent leisure facilities.

Lucia Glynn will be providing free sports injury consultations plus mini treatments. The leisure centre will be offering free sample classes in yoga, Pilates, kettlebells, aqua aerobics, spinning and toning throughout the week. The centre is currently taking names and numbers at reception for all of these classes, so sign up now.

From slimming to a new beginning

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Bridie Williams has struggled with her weight since childhood, leaving her feeling miserable and self-conscious. This feeling of despair led to a vicious cycle of crash dieting, losing weight, and quietly gaining it all back and more each time.

In September 2014, she finally decided it was time to take control back of her life and after seeing a banner for the local Slimming World group she decided to join. “I was so nervous that it took me two weeks to get the confidence to actually go through the doors,” she recalled. Bridie could not believe how different Slimming World was to any other club she had ever been a part of. “I was greeted at the front door by my consultant Kim and her friendliness and compassion inspired me to think that this would be different.

Did a midsummer murder silence a guilty pilot?

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

In June 1858 Galway town was in a fever of excitement. Its vision for a magnificent transatlantic port off Furbo, reaching deep into in Galway Bay, where passangers from Britain, and throughout the island of Ireland, would be brought to their emigration ship in the comfort of a train, could now be scuppered by the apparent carelessness of the two local pilots.

How fast should I lose the baby weight?

Mon, Aug 22, 2016

I don’t like putting time frames on weight loss. This article is inspired by the question I received after one of my classes. How fast should you lose the baby weight?

Five things to do in Galway's Capital of Culture sister

Mon, Aug 22, 2016

The seismic announcement that Galway was to be the European Capital of Culture 2020 on Friday July 15 2016 was greeted with delirium by the county of the Tribes. After failing in 2005 Galway beat off competition from Limerick and the Three Sisters to take its place with Dublin and Cork as Ireland's European Capital of Culture winners.

Last chance to avail of massive summer sale at G Furniture and Carpets

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

The massive summer sale at G Furniture and Carpets on the Tuam Road in Galway must end this Sunday with final reductions across all departments.

Last chance to bag some bargains at the EZ Living furniture summer sale

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

Fans of Ireland’s favourite furniture retailer EZ Living Furniture should get their skates on if they want to take advantage of last minute deals from the annual summer sale. Ending this Sunday August 21, there are incredible savings to be had with up to 70 per cent off stock to make way for the brand new autumn/winter collections.

With just a couple of weeks of summer holidays left, now is the perfect time to update your home. Reductions on beds, mattresses, dining sets, sofas, and armchairs are available storewide. The expert sales assistants in-store can advise you on how to select the right pieces for your home, with plenty of design inspiration available too. There are fantastic deals on a stunning range of home accessories, making this the perfect opportunity to pick up a beautiful wedding, birthday, or housewarming gift, or simply to treat yourself.

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

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

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.

The Dalgan Windows product range includes windows and doors in a choice of timber, uPVC, and aluminium. Dalgan Windows also specialises in commercial fabrication and installations.

Quit complaining

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

You slept in and are late for work. It is wet outside and you do not have an umbrella. Your head is aching and you cannot think straight. You have no time for breakfast and no doubt will now get caught in traffic and be delayed further. Worse still, you forgot to get cash from the ATM, you have little petrol in the car, and you are fed up with the Government, your nosy neighbours, and the corner shop which never stocks what you need. And you cannot stand the rain and the fact that it is mid August and there has been very little sunshine or the way that many shops forget to give your receipts these days.

The facts about fats

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

Fats have had a lot of bad press. As soon as people hear the word fats they automatically assume it's bad news. This is true in the case of trans fats (bad fats), but not in the case of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (good fats). Adding foods to your diet which are rich in these healthy fats can be super beneficial for your health. There are many natural food sources of healthy fats such as nuts and seeds (unsalted), natural nut butters, fatty fish, avocados, and olives. Choosing foods that have a high concentration of healthy fats can help improve your health and wellbeing as they support optimal cardiovascular, joint, and organ health.

Beware of low fat foods

Sleep advice from Better Bedding

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

Sleep – we all do it, but nearly half of us don’t do it well. Restful sleep is essential to our health and wellbeing. Without sleep, we’re not much good at doing anything else.

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