Garden seats with a difference

Thu, May 15, 2014

Brighten up your garden and create a shelter from summer showers with a covered swing, perfect for relaxing or playing outdoors.

How parents can give exam students a helping hand

Thu, May 15, 2014

1. Show interest. Be involved in a practical way by knowing what exams they have on particular days, the times these take place, their favourite subjects and the ones with which they struggle. Give plenty of support and be available if they want to talk about their concerns or fears.

‘I’ve been waiting five years for this moment’

Thu, May 08, 2014

Seán Duignan, the Irish journalist, newsreader, and political aide and writer, recalls that his time at the Jes, the longest established school in Galway, was generally happy. It was an all-male school then, and had a rowing team that did the school proud.

The Devon park under-14 team, 1967

Thu, May 08, 2014

The great strength of the Gaelic Athletic Association is that it has spread into virtually every street and small village in the country. Having players and supporters all over Ireland has made this organisation one of the most popular and one of the most powerful in the land.

Galway city to battle it out for ‘Foodie Town of Ireland’

Thu, May 08, 2014

Galway city has been announced as one of top 10 finalists in the search for the ‘Foodie Town of Ireland’ which is being run by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, in association with Admailer.ie from An Post.

The competition, run in conjunction with Ireland’s largest food awards the Irish Restaurants Awards, will see towns and communities from all over the country being faced by judges and battling it out to win the public vote to be named Ireland’s premier foodie destination.

Ballinasloe cheese farm to open to the public this weekend

Thu, May 08, 2014

Killeen Farm in Loughanroe East, Ballyshrule, Ballinasloe, will be open to the public this weekend as part of the Discover Farmhouse Cheese programme.

Dining at Dela

Thu, May 08, 2014

Many have argued about which are their favourite restaurants in Galway's West End, each preferring one over another, modern over conventional, trend over tradition. The real wonder is that, just a few years ago, this argument could not have erupted. Where restaurants were few and far between, now they are abounding.

The Doll House salon to launch this weekend

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Doll House Salon in Kirwan’s Lane in Galway will launch its new salon this Saturday from 3pm.

The salon will give away a free blow-dry voucher to the first 30 people who visit on the day. Call in for a free consultation for colour, or if you are thinking of a new look and would like to have a chat about it with one of the talented and creative staff at The Doll House Salon.

How to do sport luxe

Thu, May 08, 2014

Perhaps it is because I am a sporty girl, but sport luxe is my favourite style trend of the summer. You can look chic and well put together without trying too hard. Silhouettes are relaxed and strong for a low-high look that everyone can master with some well thought out pieces.

Your immune system — your life depends on it

Thu, May 08, 2014

World renowned Canadian doctor, Jimmy Gutman will host a free natural immune system health presentation in the following venues this month:

Menlo Park Hotel on Tuesday May 13 at 6.30pm. South Court Hotel, Limerick, on Monday May 12 at 6.30pm.

Children’s colouring competition at Health and Herbs

Thu, May 08, 2014

Health and Herbs is running a colouring competition for budding young artists. There are two competitions, one for children aged four to eight and the other for children aged nine to 12. Children from each category are in with a chance of winning a €50 voucher to spend in Smyth’s toy store.

Aikido, the art of peace

Thu, May 08, 2014

How can a martial art be non-violent? This is the paradox at the heart of the Japanese martial art of aikido, translated ‘art of harmony’.

Digestive problems kill weight loss

Thu, May 08, 2014

Nothing is as devastating as digestive problems for your energy, health, and weight loss. Bloating, heartburn, indigestion, trapped wind, and more serious conditions such as constipation, irritable bowel, and diverticulitis can slow down or stop your weight loss no matter how much you diet or exercise.

Your digestive system is the master of everything. It is the king of your metabolism. Everything you are is made from the nutrients that you absorb or lose during digestion.

Are fad diets safe?

Thu, May 08, 2014

So much is said about losing weight that sometimes it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. There is no shortage of novelty diet programmes promising speedy weight loss, however fad diets can cause physical discomfort, damage our health and can also be monotonous making them difficult to stick to.

Menopause relief with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, May 08, 2014

Menopause can be a traumatic period in a woman’s life. Symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, memory loss, vaginal dryness, headaches, joint pain, and weight gain.

Food intolerance testing available at The Liosbaun Clinic

Thu, May 08, 2014

Are you tired of being tired? Do you suffer from low mood and not enough stamina to get things done? Food can be your greatest medicine or the slowest poison if you do not eat the right foods for your body. At The Liosbaun Clinic, Yvonne O’Shaughnessy, leading food intolerance specialist and nutritionist, offers food intolerance testing using blood analysis of 150 foods, aiming to avoid symptoms of chronic fatigue, bloating, IBS, weight gain, migraine, skin conditions, constipation, irritability, sugar cravings, etc.

MLD therapy and the management of lymphoedema

Thu, May 08, 2014

Tuam Cancer Care Support and Information Centre will host two Saturday workshops this month. The first of these will be held on Saturday May 17 from 11am to 1pm. The subject will be manual lymph drainage therapy for the treatment and management of lymphoedema. Elaine Grehan, registered MLD therapist, will give an information presentation along with a demonstration of the Hivomat machine (deep tissue oscillator), and the benefits of using this. This workshop will be of particular interest to people who would like to gain a better understanding of their own condition. There will be a questions and answers session afterwards, and a light lunch will be provided. Places are limited and booking is essential. Contact Kathy at Tuam Cancer Care, 093 28522, to register for this free workshop.

Craft festival celebrates thirty years of Ceardlann

Thu, May 08, 2014

Visitors from as far away as Italy, Spain, China, and America were in Spiddal last weekend for the annual Féíle na Ceardlainne festival and reunion to celebrate 30 years of Ceardlann Spiddal Craft Centre.

Make a statement with contemporary vision window blinds

Thu, May 08, 2014

Acme blinds is offering a very stylish and contemporary blind to discerning customers. The Vision Duo Blind features two layers of translucent and opaque horizontal striped fabric. This contemporary stylish blind, which has proven to be a very popular choice, gently filters and softens daylight while offering the option of a privacy blind. This blind will also roll up fully into an attractive cassette headrail to reveal an uninterrupted view of the outside.

Get in shape for summer at the Connemara Coast Hotel

Thu, May 01, 2014

The swimsuit season is fast approaching so it is time to get in shape fast. The good news is that you can slim down and shape up in as little as four to eight weeks.

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