Galway Antiques & Collectibles Fair this Sunday

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Once again antique dealers from all over the island of Ireland will be at the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill for the annual Galway Antiques and Collectibles Fair this Sunday.

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

Thu, Jul 21, 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.

Ireland on alert for flying ant invasion

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

As a result of the early and warm start to the summer, Rentokil is advising that the annual nuptial flight of ants is imminent. An ant invasion is likely to be seen over the coming days and weeks as flying ants make their annual return.

The close, humid, weather conditions currently being experienced provide the perfect ambiance for garden ants to start their ‘nuptial flight’, or mating on the wing. The ants appear suddenly as they leave the colony together in one coordinated flight, which is also synchronised with the flight of ants from neighbouring colonies.

Be Dazzled by Dahlias

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Dahlias were such a revelation for me when I first got interested in gardening. I could not believe that the brown, wizened, dried up tuber in the packet would produce the dazzling blooms printed on the cover in just a few short months. Armed with some helpful advice from the sales lady (for instance which was the right way up!) I gave them a try and I was thrilled with the results – they’re brilliant plants for beginner gardeners because you get such magical results so quickly – within a few months of planting the tuber you can get dozens of fabulous blooms.

Cycling Sunglasses

Tue, Jul 19, 2016

When it comes to enjoying our free time, there are many activities in which we like to enjoy. One of the most important senses for these hobbies is our eyesight. Thus it is essential to ensure that our eyes are maximally protected at all times.

Get in shape and save fifty per cent with Me2UFitness

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Growing up Christina Dillon was always involved in sport and fitness, so it is not surprising that she owns her own fitness studio in the SCCUL Enterprise Centre in Ballybane, called Me2UFitness. She has been working in the fitness industry for the past five years and has seen the changes people are making to stay fit and healthy. She is a qualified personal trainer, nutritionist, kettlebell instructor, raw and military trainer. She has also just completed a children’s nutrition course. She feels it is good to continue educating herself in the industry.

Athrú 2016 inaugural conference to take place in Galway next week

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Leading female chefs and restaurateurs from across Ireland are coming together in Galway next week for a culinary think-in and conference on gender roles within professional kitchens and throughout the hospitality sector. Athrú 2016, empowering women in the culinary arts in Ireland, is a two day conference and workshop with the goal of establishing a working Irish female chef database that would be available or suitable for judging, media, or to provide a female voice and point of view.

Athrú 2016 is attracting international female culinary heads such as Maria Canabal, president of Parabere Forum - Improving Gastronomy with women's vision. Speaking ahead of the Athrú 2016 Ms Canabal said: “Currently, it's obvious that women are under-represented in the food and hospitality industry. At the same time — and this might not be a coincidence — society has become increasingly distrustful of the food industry. Women's voices need to be heard and their talents deployed, so that we can boost confidence in the food sector, and construct a vision of the future based on values of sustainability and equal opportunity. If society, and the food and wine industry, is to evolve towards greater sustainability, greater equality, stronger growth, and increased social progress, women must be able to take their rightful place.”

McCambridge’s puts new and exciting back on the menu

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

We are all about new and exciting at the Galway Advertiser and that is exactly what McCambridge’s is offering to its customers, with an exciting new menu along with new opening times.

Ciarlantini, the home of Italian delights now open in Woodquay

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Ciarlantini, the home of authentic Italian food now open at at No 7 Daly’s Place, Woodquay, offers some of Italy's most popular pastries, semifreddo, and authentic Italian coffee right here in Galway.

Race Week at the Western Bar and Restaurant

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

The races are coming to the Western Bar and Restaurant. Be sure to come, taste the completely re-defined gourmet experience, and enjoy the thrill and excitement of this year’s Galway Races.

Sale continues at An Siopa Troscan

Thu, Jul 14, 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.

Massive summer sale continues at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

At G Furniture and Carpets in Northpoint on the Tuam Road the massive summer sale continues with hugh savings across all departments. The company guarantees the best value for money in Galway in carpets and furniture with a brilliant selection of new season rugs just arrived at sale prices.

Be proud of Colourfence

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Colourfence is a permanent, no-maintenance solution to all your fencing problems.

New location and bigger premises for La Maison Chic

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

La Maison Chic, which has been established for the past 12 years, and has become well-known for its professional interior design service, as well as curtain fabrics, designer paints, and wallpapers, has relocated to the Tuam Road, beside Monaghan's petrol station and opposite Rocca Tiles. The new, much larger, premises also offer ample free parking.

Geraldine Plunkett and Tom Dillon

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Geraldine Plunkett was a daughter of Count George Noble Plunkett and a sister of Joseph Mary Plunkett. She became Joe’s aide-de-camp and knew all the 1916 leaders. She and Joe lived in Larkfield cottage in Kimmage where they stored guns and ammunition, and a lot of drilling, etc, occurred. Joe brought in Michael Collins to help her with the family accounts.

‘Have you news of my boy Jack?’

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Such were the demands on many young men, not motivated by any political ideal, or heroic pressure, to fight for their king and country in 1914, but were driven by the sense of advtenture and excitement, that war often evokes in the hearts of young men, that they queued in their thousands to answer the call to arms. If unsuccessful, due to some physical deficiency (although medical check-ups were usually just a formality), family often used its influence to gain admission to the armed forces.

Summer in the Vegetable Garden

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

At this time of year the kitchen garden is in full swing with warmer, longer days allowing edible crops to mature and ripen. There’s still lots of work to do though to keep your plot productive and ensure a succession of edibles right through the summer months. If you’re lucky enough to have a designated kitchen garden with raised beds, brick paths and maybe even south facing walls for ripening fruit, you’ll have room to grow pretty much anything you like and lucky neighbours probably benefit from plenty of edible presents just now!

Bringing the outdoors indoors this summer

Sat, Jul 09, 2016

What better time than summer to think about letting some light into your home? The long, bright days offer the perfect opportunity to think about some simple ways to freshen up your living space by bringing the outdoors indoors.

The Lazy Lawn Lover

Fri, Jul 08, 2016

Lawn mowing can seem a never-ending task at this time of year. I suppose the rain responsible for our lush forty shades of green is what encourages the grass to grow like Usain Bolt sprinting towards an Olympic record. Imagine if you could just press a button and close the roof like they do on Wimbledon’s Centre Court....

John Keogh’s, it’s a keeper

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

To my mind, there are three levels of food in Irish pubs. At one end is the traditional pub, where your only dining decision is whether to have the cheese and onion or salt and vinegar. And then there is proper pub grub, comforting soups, tasty sandwiches, and old favourites like bangers and mash or lasagne, usually in overly generous portions. At the other extreme of the scale are the ones who take themselves very seriously, where you can expect such delights as 'roasted marrow bones with curried clams in a grilled octopus reduction'.

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