Walking the Prom

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Towards the end of the 19th century, tourism interests in Galway used to advertise the Promenade as a place unrivalled in the country, where one could take the healthy invigorating salt air like nowhere else. In those times, it was just a narrow crooked roadway, very rough and untarred, and the footpath seemed to extend from Palmer’s Rock to roughly opposite the entrance to Rockbarton, if one is to judge from how it finishes in the foreground of our photograph, which was taken c1890. The road was known as the Lower Sea Road. The houses in the background are Belmore, owned by McDonoughs; Brinkwater, owned by Maurice De Courcey Dodd; and Maretimo, owned by the O’Beirne family.

A thankless and a dangerous job

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Week II
In the early hours of April 23 1921 one of the IRA guards on duty at the house of Pádraic Ó Máille TD, at Kilmilkin, about six miles on the Leenane road from Maam Bridge, saw a movement in the distance. He could just about make out that a large group of men was approaching

The catwalk look

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Being a fashion week regular, I am very lucky to see, first hand, what we can expect from trends to colours, a season in advance. Back in September I sat at numerous shows including Issa, John Rocha, and Topshop Unique, getting the lowdown on spring summer 2013. Now that it is here, I have seen all those trends like monochrome and sports luxe translate to the high street. But let’s start at the beginning and take a closer look at those who create the trends we now find in our wardrobes.

David Martin launches new e-voucher

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

David Martin Hairdressing Group has just launched a new e-voucher, making it easier than ever to treat a loved one to a gift voucher. Simply contact the branch at New Dock Street, Galway, and you can order a gift voucher from the comfort of your own home and receive it in a matter of minutes. You can choose to have the voucher emailed to you, or directly to the recipient with your own personal message included.

Colour me gorgeous

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Colours have the power to lift up our wardrobes and spirits, and that is one of the many reasons I love spring so much. The freshness of pastel shades and the vibrant impact of strong hues, make us feel rejuvenated and beautiful. Strong colour palettes have been highlighted throughout the spring/summer collections and four dominant shades are the starlets of the season. Colours are vibrant and wearable. Whether you want to be confident in red, playful in cobalt, or seductive in pink, you can now wear these colours head-to-toe or toned down with soft patterns and neutral hues. Here is a round-up of the must-have colours to create your spring capsule wardrobe.

Il Folletto — rustic Italian food in the Latin Quarter

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

In many tourist towns both home and away, you will notice that there always seems to be a street full of tacky souvenir shops, a smattering of dull cafes, and some terrible tourist-trap restaurants. Not so in Galway. We are lucky enough to have Quay Street, the buzzing heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter. It has medieval architecture, a pedestrian street for browsing the many quirky little shops full of wooden toys, vintage clothes, and pottery alongside the quality woollens and Celtic jewellery. The atmosphere in the pubs is fun and friendly, with the sound of music from trad to rock spilling onto the street. There are almost always some buskers and performers, a festival or parade, and this is the best place in Galway city on a sunny evening, when the outdoor seating is packed with tourists and locals engaged in 'people watching' and enjoying all the sights and sounds of the streets of Galway.

The Book Shelf...

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

While it has been obvious for quite a few years that the only time we tend to see Delia Smith now on the television is when the cameras name-check her in the directors’ box when Norwich City are playing, her culinary career has gone in a different direction online where her cookery school at www.deliaonline.com has opened for business. In fact, while it is a business, it is also free, offering advice on everything from making classic sponge cakes to storing and freezing brownies as well as putting forward numerous recipes with easy-to-follow aids. That said, Delia has not gone completely virtual, as this ‘newish’ particular cookery book attests.

On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Velenosi Querciantica Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2011 (widely available, €16)

Free talk on growing your own in Claregalway

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Michael Kelly, founder of Grow it Yourself (GIY) will give a talk entitled ‘Sow Seeds, Harvest Change — five vegetables you can grow to change your life and save the world’ in The Arches Hotel, Claregalway, on Tuesday April 16 at 8pm. This is a free event which aims to inspire people to grow their own vegetables.

Learn more about Ireland’s native newts

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The Irish Wildlife Trust is calling on people to check their local ponds for newts as part of its smooth newt survey.

Hayfever - natural help is at hand

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Does spring bring with it the miseries of hay fever? If you have the yearly running nose, watering eyes, and sneezing problems, it can spoil anything from football to a walk in the local park. You can control these symptoms with conventional medicine but as soon as it wears off, the problem returns, often year after year.

Sans Soucis now available at Salthill Pharmacy

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Sans Soucis uses natural spring water sourced in Baden-Baden, Germany, in its products. The water is rich in trace elements and minerals and gives the products their strength, soothing and healing powers.

Cancer fighting, health, vitality, and weight loss juicing workshop

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Juice therapy is a growing phenomenon that is sweeping the nation, but do you really know what to juice, how much to actually consume, and what juices work best for what? This workshop offers the answers to all the above, you will learn how to juice, what juicer is best for you, and how much and how often you need to have juices in order to heal.

Your metabolism — your weight loss master switch

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

System 10 transforms weight loss by focusing on the most important key of all – your metabolism, which changes everything.

Give your skin a lift

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Does your skin need a boost? Is it showing the effects of winter and too many late nights?

Jean jeanius

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Pepe Jeans delivers a style-savvy mix of global looks for spring/summer. An explosion of eye-catching prints and a carnival of colours, whimsical dresses, cut-off shorts, and gauzy tops are the keynotes of this collection.

Tailored style

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Step into style this spring with the latest collection from Luke Lovely at the Kilkenny shop.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the store has a stunning array of top Irish and international labels with the fun and fashionable Luke Lovely collection designed to turn heads this season.

Dress for success

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Give your shift dress a slick and seasonal update with one of the season’s top fashion accessories.

Fun in the sun

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Are you longing for a break in the sun or just hoping that our Irish summer will be one to remember for all the right reasons? If so, then sun protection will be high on your priority list.

Aldi’s suncare range will keep you protected while having fun in the sun this summer. Suitable for all skin types, this high performance range provides complete protection for the whole family and is a beach bag essential.

Hands Up

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

As the time comes to discard our gloves and winter woolies (we hope!) it is important that we do not unveil hands with dry, chapped skin.

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