Galway camogie

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

We know from the old sliotars on exhibition in the folk museum in Turlough near Castlebar that the game of hurling has been played for many centuries, but what of the game of camogie? Two prominent Irish language enthusiasts and cultural nationalists, Máire Ní Chinnéide and Cáit Ni Dhonchadha, were credited with having created the sport while a brother of Cáit, Tadg, was the person who drew up the rules in 1903. So there was always a male presence within the administrative ranks of the sport. The game emanated from the Gaelic League and was dependent on the structures and networks provided by that organisation during the initial expansion of the sport. It was also closely linked with the GAA.

‘Ashamed, as one often is, of Dublin’

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

In the closing weeks of the summer of 1913, there was intense activity at Coole Park, the heart of the Celtic Literary Revival. The considerable energies of both Lady Gregory and WB Yeats were fully committed to supporting Gregory’s nephew Hugh Lane, and his quest to establish a municipal gallery of modern art in Dublin.

Building your career with confidence

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Are you a woman who works outside the home? If so, do you feel that a lack of confidence is holding you back in your career?

New course will help you lose excess body fat and regain your shape

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Do you want to lose that fat around your middle, improve your health, and get in shape? If so then you should go to a free talk entitled ‘Fat Around The Middle And How To Get Rid Of It’, where you will learn about an inspirational 12 week course that could change your life forever.

The talk is based on the UK’s leading nutritionist Dr Marilyn Glenville’s bestselling book, Fat Around the Middle, and delivered by top nutritionist Sorcha Molloy, who will take you through the course step by step to help you lose that body fat and regain your shape. Each week during the course, you can expect weekly personalised one to one dietary advice and support, and learn practical advice on what and how to eat, making healthier food choices, the best portion sizes, meal planning, and sessions on exercise, mindful eating, and stress management.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan — diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect — one will not work without the other.

Galway University Hospitals leading the way in coronary care procedure

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

More than 50 heart attack patients have been transferred by helicopter to Galway University Hospitals (GUH) in the past six months.

More than 50 heart attack patients have been transferred by helicopter to Galway University Hospitals (GUH) in the past six months. The HSE West says University Hospital Galway is a convenient and acc

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Discover the latest trends in contemporary and classic designs at La Maison Chic, which is offering 20 per cent off everything, excluding paints, until September 15.

Galway-based security service Nightguard offers 24-hour monitoring

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Are you happy with your security? Are you happy with your alarm being monitored in Dublin, Cork, or elsewhere?

New Cava Bodega restaurant to open next week

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

JP McMahon and Drigin Gaffey will bring the taste of Spain to Galway once again with the opening of their new restaurant, Cava Bodega, next week.

Two great Galway food festivals and competition time

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Here is something a little different for those of you with a competitive streak. The granddaddy of all Irish food festivals, Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, has a really exciting competition for you, marking its 59th year. If you are passionate about food and local products, its Best of the West recipe competition, run in conduction with LookWest.ie, has been designed to showcase all the wonderful food and producers of the entire western region.

The Dominican school at Taylor’s Hill

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

As the Penal Laws began to relax at the beginning of the 19th century and conditions became a little more lenient for Catholic religious orders, some of them began to think of a return to community life. The Dominican Nuns, whose community had flourished during Penal times, was now reduced to six. There was a lot of building going on in the area of their nunnery in Cross Street, and houses closed in their convent on all sides, making a life of strict enclosure very difficult. The sisters began to search for another house, more secluded, where they could follow their Rule, free from distraction.

Seamus Heaney’s ‘Postscript’

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

In September 2004 Seamus Heaney opened the Autumn Gathering in Gort, and he read the above poem (which I will conclude in a moment), and told the audience that he was happy to be once again in south Galway. “ To drive across Ireland, east to west, towards Padraic Fallon’s native Galway, is to experience a double sensation of refreshment and déja-vu. The refreshment comes from the big lift of the sky beyond the River Shannon, the déja-vu from entering a landscape which has been familiar for a century as an image of the dream Ireland invented by the Irish Literary Revival.’

Cool off duty looks

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

Whether you are out and about with the children, meeting up with family, or looking for a weekend go-to, your off duty wardrobe should remain should comfy and timeless but with a little edge. The key is to choose modern separates that will never date: classic leather jacket, skinnies, flats, and jumper. The off duty cool look is easy to create and manage.

Swarovski sparkles in Fallers Jewellers

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

Swarovski, the brand synonymous with luxury, elegance, and sparkle, is now available in Fallers Jewellers.

What's in my wardrobe

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

I am always asked where I like to shop, what I invest in, and have I any fashion dislikes. These are difficult questions to answer given that fashion constantly changes and, naturally, so do I. Being surrounded by fashion on a daily basis does open your eyes to new things, new trends, and new styling tips, but I tend to stay true to the pieces I like to wear and that suit my shape. I have essentially been wearing the same ‘go-to’ outfit for years, but change this each season with new colours, shapes, and lots of accessories. So what is the outfit? Well let me break it down for you.

It's good to share at dela restaurant

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

As Cava rises phoenix-like from the flames on Middle Street in the city centre, its old lodgings have been given a makeover into a Scandi-style eatery known as dela. On walking in the door, it is impossible for any regular of the previous occupant not to compare one to the other. The layout is pretty much the same, there is a lunch-time deal of soup and a sandwich with coffee for €10 just like the old days, and they have patatas bravas on the menu, but then again, who doesn't these days? And there ends the similarities, as they are as different as the proverbial chalk and a sharing plate of Sheridan's cheese.

Back to school headache

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

Back to school time can also mean migraine time for the one in 10 children in Ireland who suffer from this complex neurological condition.

Four hundred turn out for Club Vitae 5k Coast Road Run

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

Close to 400 people took part in the Club Vitae 5k Coast Road Run, which took place last week in aid of Western Alzheimer’s.

Aid pregnancy with Care Cure Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

Care Cure Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine clinic believes that a lot of conditions associated with pregnancy arise from low stomach energy. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners aim to strengthen the energetic function of the stomach meridian and correct any underlying problems.

Ten tips for a healthy life

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

1. Exercise. People who exercise regularly have raised levels of infection fighting cells in their blood, they also have more energy. A daily exercise routine, even a short walk, will help ward off seasonal sniffles, create feelings of wellbeing, help you reduce tension and relax. Aim for 30 minutes a day, ideally.

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