De Burgo’s mansion

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

This wonderful photograph, dated c1865, shows a carved stone doorway in Market Street, an interesting example of Renaissance work, almost certainly earlier than the Browne Doorway.

The Prince finds true love...

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

After his visit to Britain and Ireland, from 1826 -1828, Prince Hermann, Furst Von Puckler-Muskau returned to Germany, and wrote about his travels with great good humour and vigour. His book, Tour of a German Prince (published in 1830, in four volumes), was an instant success. Translated into English the following year it was a best seller, and a topic of conversation, in both England and America.

Back to school — style must-have for teachers

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Back to school shopping does not have to be all about the kids. A practical and stylish wardrobe can help set the tone for a teacher's year. Update your teaching wardrobe with comfortable and practical pieces which will ensure you always look good.

A safe solution for whiter teeth at White Smile Clinic

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Are you sick of having yellow and stained teeth? Like most people, you have probably vowed at some point to get your teeth whitened but remain unconvinced that your money will be well spent. After all, the cost of treatment can range from €10 for simple whitening toothpaste to as much as €1,200 for a de luxe laser treatment.

Delicious deli treats at the g Counter

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

This new cafe and deli based in Wellpark Retail Park caused quite a lot of excitement when it opened four months ago and now has just about found its groove. Next to the back door of the g Hotel and directly across from the Eye Cinema, it instantly scores brownie points with some of the only free parking in the city and no booking required.

The Beauty Quarters - Oranmore’s newest skincare and beauty specialists

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Specialising in everything from massages to facials, waxing to tanning, weight loss minimi body wraps, and the celebrity favourite HD Brows, The Beauty Quarters skincare and beauty specialists offer clients a welcoming relaxing experience with a range of treatments at reasonable prices.

Owned by Melissa Naughton The Beauty Quarters which recently opened at Unit 8 Howley Square in Oranmore boasts a bright spacious reception area leading to a number of comfortable treatment rooms. The Beauty Quarters aims to ensure that customers know they are in capable hands, and leave the salon feeling relaxed and happy with the service that has been provided.

Fix your metabolism for a weight loss miracle

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Fixing your metabolism is the miracle you need to lose your weight once and for all. It can double your weekly weight loss results. It is the only way to shift stubborn fat from your stomach, hips, and thighs. Fixing your metabolism will help your body to burn fat 24/7, and will make it easier to keep the weight off afterwards. It is also a powerful factor in anti ageing — in 10 weeks you can easily turn the clock back five to 10 years.

Metabolism problems such as slow thyroid, type 2 diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, and digestive problems such as constipation, IBS, and diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do. Work on fixing your metabolism for amazing results.

The West Chapel

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

One hundred and ninety eight years ago this month (August 4, 1815), the first High Mass was sung in the West Chapel, and about 50 years later this photograph was taken of the exterior of the building. It was the third church the Dominicans had in the Claddagh.

‘ Hey you! Your trumpet must have a dose of the sniffles’

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Despite the large population just before the Great Famine (estimated to being more than seven million), the mode of transport from town to town remained primitive. The revolutionary canal system, which provided a highly imaginative way of moving heavy cargo and passengers on storm-free waters, was introduced in the late 17th century. If you wanted to travel from Galway to Dublin you either walked or rode to the nearest canal network (probably on the River Shannon), and finished your journey calmly on water.

Give your skin a boost

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

It is being hailed as a skin sensation and the makers claim it is the first CC cream for face and body. Karora CC cream (colour correcting beauty balm) claims to be a multi-tasking skin perfecting product.

It claims to blur away imperfections while skin loving botanicals nourish and hydrate to improve texture and tone.

Hair flair

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

We can all carry around a bit too much baggage at times, mostly in our handbags. That’s enough to be lugging around without the thought of a heavyweight conditioner adding to the burden of follicle flatness.

Washing in style

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Fancy transforming your shower experience and making washing a beautifully, scented experience? Then check out Pixy natural soaps.

Perfect scents

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The new fragrance from Giorgio Armani is described by its makers as chic, sultry and intense. The Italian fashion designer says his new perfume, called Si, is “a tribute to modern feminity, an irrestible combination of grace, strength and independent spirit”. It is a chypre scent reinvented.

Skincare & Beauty Clinic, Loughrea, celebrates twenty years

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Skincare & Beauty Clinic, Loughrea, will celebrate 20 years in business next Thursday, August 22.

Fix your metabolism for a weight loss miracle

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Fixing your metabolism is the miracle you need to lose your weight once and for all. It can double your weekly weight loss results. It is the only way to shift stubborn fat from your stomach, hips, and thighs. Fixing your metabolism will help your body to burn fat 24/7, and will make it easier to keep the weight off afterwards. It is also a powerful factor in anti ageing — in 10 weeks you can easily turn the clock back five to 10 years.

Treat sports injury with Care Cure acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Sports participation, although a great form of exercise and community spirit, can sometimes put a strain on the body and result in muscle aches, injury pains, pulled ligaments, twisted ankles, and broken limbs.

The 1956 All-Ireland final

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Galway made it to the All-Ireland final in 1956 for the first time since 1942. They beat Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, and Tyrone on the way and faced Cork in the final. The match was delayed for three weeks because of an outbreak of polio in Cork. It was played on October 7 in front of more than 70,000 people and it turned out to be one of the most exciting and thrilling finals in the history of the sport.

‘ Long life to Napoleon and to Your Honour:’

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The one thing that distressed Prince Hermann von Puckler-Muskau, during his visit to Galway in the summer of 1828, was that ‘the dirt, the poverty, and the tattered clothing of the common man was beyond belief.’ He finds this hard to accept. He has just come from London, which was then possibly the most prosperous city in Europe, with its great shops, merchandise, theatre, and visitors. After Trafalgar (1805), British ships could sail the seas, and extend its empire unchecked; and after Waterloo (1815), its armies were triumphant and feared.

Racing style at Ballybrit

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

A Limerick woman wearing a Grace Kelly inspired vintage baby blue lace dress won over the judges at the Anthony Ryan’s Best Dressed Lady Competition on Ladies’ Day at the Galway Races.

Outstanding dental care at Roscam Family Dental Practice

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

When it comes to your child’s dental health the team at Roscam Family Dental Practice believe that prevention is one of the best cures.

A dental health check-up at Roscam Family Dental Practice is so much more than just an examination. Dr Neysan Chah understands that even the tiniest teeth need care and attention and therefore ensures that education regarding dental care and oral hygiene is a key component of every treatment plan. He aims to make the experience a pleasant one with plenty of hints and tips to put a big smile on the smallest of faces.

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