Combination Cooking — a nutritional approach

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

Helen Finn is a qualified nutritional therapist, practitioner of functional medicine, and a nutritional chef.

Curves Galway — real woman, real results

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

After a gap of four years a mother and daughter team opened a new Curves in Liosban Business Park in late June, and the women of Galway have reacted positively to its return.

Revolutionary painless needles for cosmetic filler treatments at Therapie Clinic

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Are you scared of needles? You are not alone — as many as one in 10 people are frightened of needles and have stated that it might put them off having treatments such as cosmetic anti-wrinkle injections.

Volume, volume, volume

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

If you love volume you are going to adore the new Clarins Mascara Supra Volume. It gives you lashes as you have never seen them before, and they will last longer. To give full expression to beautifully intense eyes, Clarins has reinvented its volumising mascara.

Go with the Flo at The Gourmet Offensive

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Abbeygate Street has been transformed in the last couple of years from a down at heel shortcut to a bustling community of small cafes, restaurants, and shops. There are now so many places to choose from that this diversion from the main drag has become a hub of good food in Galway. The turn of fortune for this address can be directly linked to The Dough Bros taking up residence here, causing a huge increase in footfall. With their queue regularly streaming out the door, the many empty shopfronts were soon filled with a variety of diverse eateries to take up the slack and join the dots between the existing eclectic retailers, giving the area a new lease of life and identity.

Support disadvantaged schools in Myanmar with a delicious tomato and peanut salad

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Bayin Oils, the pioneering Irish start-up, is the first company in Europe to export any food product from Myanmar to Europe. The naturally produced oils are cold pressed and unrefined, retaining the numerous health benefits of sesame seeds and peanuts. Bayin is sharing this recipe for a healthy and light tomato salad that incorporates Bayins peanut oil — a perfect summer salad!

Siúcra’s coconut and caramel popcorn

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Popcorn flavour experimentation is all the rage right now and Siúcra’s coconut caramel popcorn is the perfect summer flavour combination. It is incredibly easy and quick to prepare and makes for a delicious movie night snack that you and your friends will adore. Or, make this simple recipe with children as a birthday party snack. You can even pop it into an air tight container and enjoy on the go if you’re feeling peckish.

Galway club hurling, 1884 to 1934

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

An intriguing report appeared in the Galway Express of March 21 1903 which stated: “At Prospect Hill on St Patrick’s Day, two hurling matches were played between the Gaelic League v Queen’s College, and Castlegar v Bohermore. The National Independence Band, The Forster Street Fife and Drum Band and the Industrial School Band, with several thousand people, attended. In the match between the Gaelic League and Queen’s College, the League won by 3 – 3 to 2 – 0. Castlegar beat Bohermore.”

Did Liverpool scuttle Galway’s Atlantic dream?

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

If Eamon Bradshaw and his crew think their courageous plan to extend Galway harbour into deep water to accommodate cruise liners is a step into modernity that will bring commercial success to the city on a grand scale, it pales almost into insignificance compared to the stunning ambitions the Galway merchants schemed in the mid 19th century.

The evils of mixed bathing

Mon, Aug 15, 2016

In 1925 there was a major debate in the Urban Council about a Garda report that two men from County Offaly who had been swimming in the sea in Salthill without any bathing costumes had been apprehended, and how the gardaí should deal with them. The debate was about the evils or otherwise of mixed bathing in Salthill.

Healing waters

Sat, Aug 13, 2016

La Roche-Posay is all about treating specific skincare needs; the company's core principles are safety, efficacy, and simplicity. Containing high levels of selenium and silicates, the La Roche-Posay thermal water has become known as ‘the healing water’. It has incredible results for conditions like eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. La Roche-Posay products are perfect if you suffer from any difficult skin complaints. All of the products contain the La Roche-Posay thermal water and the wide range covers pretty much every skincare issue.

For more than 30 years, La Roche-Posay has worked with dermatologists throughout the world to invent skincare and make-up products that meet their needs and requirements. La Roche-Posay also supports them in their training and their role of taking daily care of patients, through a number of actions including educational workshops for patients.

Setting the bar at The Dáil

Sat, Aug 13, 2016

No, not that Dáil Bar, where politicians run up huge tabs after controversial late-night sittings. The other one, on the corner of Cross Street and Middle Street. Although it has the same name as the bar in Ireland's house of parliament, ('Dáil' translates from Irish as a place where people meet to discuss, debate, and talk), our Dáil is much better craic. Over the years, the building has been a family home, a toy shop, and most recently a licensed premises known as Tí na nÓg. Since 2008, the pub is in common ownership with The Front Door, Tom Sheridans, and Brasserie on The Corner, and as such has a higher standard than most others. It enjoys an ideal location in The Latin Quarter, just around the corner from Quay Street and Galway's tourist and shopping hub.

Top five tips to advertise property online

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

So summer is winding down and the start of September is fast approaching. Students from all over the island of Ireland and even further afield will descend on Galway city and county looking for accommodation for the academic year. The competition for these potential tenants is fierce and landlords hope to have 'no room at the inn'. And with the younger generation so active online these days, how your property is marketed on the net can be the difference in obtaining a tenant within a few days and having an empty room for a couple of months.

The west of Ireland lacks civilisation - But it has poetry

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

‘The capital, Galway, is a terrible place. It has of course St Nicholas, one of the few remaining pre-Reformation churches; the frontispiece of a Renaissance town house erected as a gateway to the public park; and a medieval fortified house about which they tell the well-known story of the Lynch who hanged his own son when the sheriff wasn't available. At least once a year while I was director of the Abbey theatre we got a play on that. From Miss Edgeworth's account of her travels to Galway it would appear that as a theme for tragedy it was popular a hundred years ago. But even before that I had a lively hatred of the town....'

Two Galway hotels vie for Great Carvery of the Year award

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

The Great Carvery of the Year competition is about to heat up following the result of the public vote on Ireland’s top carvery venues for the final stage of the competition. The shortlist, published this week, sees The Galway Bay Hotel and Flannery’s Hotel among the 23 venues around the country vying to be named Great Carvery Hotel of the Year.

Do not miss out on experiencing Hotel Meyrick’s limited edition cocktail afternoon tea

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Hotel Meyrick’s latest themed afternoon tea, the summer cocktail afternoon tea, is available daily until August 31 only.

This summer treat offers a twist on the traditional afternoon tea, with silver tiered stands of beautifully created pastries and perfectly cut finger sandwiches, accompanied by one of Hotel Meyrick’s signature tea or coffee cocktails. It is a great way to celebrate a special occasion, from birthdays to engagements, and even baby showers where mum-to-be can choose from an equally delicious selection of mocktails on request.

What do you know about underfloor heating?

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Underfloor heating is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners and for large projects due to its energy efficiency and the comfortable feeling it delivers.

Creating the well-dressed dresser by Neptune

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

A dresser is the sort of piece that gives a home real gravitas.

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

Thu, Aug 11, 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.

Gardenwise - Plants for Pollinators

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Early this morning, letting the dog out to, ahem, powder her nose in the garden, a gentle humming reminded me that the day’s work was already under way for bees on the early shift. Closer inspection of a nearby catmint revealed several little furry bodies buzzing harmoniously as they moved methodically from one bloom to the next. This plant – Nepeta “Six Hills Giant” – is a magnet for them and you will often find several bees busy at work on the same plant.

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