Innovative fitness system launched in Galway

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

A new three strand training system has launched in Galway, the Senshaper™ Series, developed by health and lifestyle specialist Sene Naoupu, has been rolled out across selected Galway gyms. Several other clubs throughout Ireland are also tipped to licence the programme before the summer.

Salin Plus air purifying therapy now available from Salthill Pharmacy

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Salin Plus, an air purifying therapy, uses a new method of treating patients with a range of respiratory conditions in a non invasive, non medicinal, 100 per cent natural way.

Lose up to 35lbs in ten weeks with food, exercise, and metabolism correction

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

System 10 is a step-by-step individualised plan of normal food, precise exercise, and nutrition designed to give you a great metabolism and your best weight loss and body shape ever. It was created by dietician, fitness trainer, and lecturer David McDonagh.

Remembering Aoibhe

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Four-year-old Aoibhe Carroll loved to go shopping with her mum, Siobhan. She adored clothes and would change her outfit twice a day. After returning home from a shopping trip she would sneak up the stairs with her bulging shopping bags hoping her dad would not notice.

Student revolutionaries

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Seamus Murphy was the officer commanding the Galway Brigade of the IRA from 1917 to 1920. He was very conservative and vetoed a lot of proposed operations. He eventually moved back to Dublin where he was heard complaining that he could not get any Galway men to fight.

What more could a landlord do?

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Despite some honourable exceptions the conduct of most Galway landowners to their tenants during the latter part of the 19th century was a disgrace. It led to disastrous social consequences. Although ultimately, the landed class were removed from their houses and lands, as a result of the Land War and acts of parliament; in many cases the peasantry too was decimated, demoralised and scattered to the winds.

The Joyces of Mervue

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

The first recorded use of the name Joyce was Joy in the 13th century State papers. Sometime the name was rendered as Joy, Joyces, Jorz, Jorse, or the standard spelling, Joyce. The Joyces of Mervue were a distinguished branch of the family. Marcus Joyce, a rich merchant who bought land in County Mayo in the late 16th century, was probably the founder of this branch. About a century later, the Joyces emerged as a leading merchant family in Galway. Hardiman states that Joyce’s house was at the corner of Abbeygate Street and Market Street and that this family was head of the name. They were eminent wine merchants.

‘If you want to know who I am, I am John D Mahon of Ballydonnellan castle’

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Week II

Style Isle - Your weekly guide to fashion with Lorna Weightman

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Oh, it is my favourite time of the year, when I am perched on a stool at a high table in the press room at London Fashion Week. The atmosphere is electric, the stars are in the front row, and the bloggers (including me) have their cameras at the ready to take shots of the best fashion on show, both on and off the catwalk. More so than ever, next season’s offerings are something to get excited about, with some key trends being clear from the get go. I have had my favourites, and so here is all you need to know.

Style Counsel

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

The spring summer collections are showing a strong emphasis on wardrobe basics: simpler but high quality pieces that will transform and redefine your everyday wardrobe. Basics are the quintessential elements of a classic wardrobe. They avoid many fashion faux pas and keep you stylish.

Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these amazing fashion fixes

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

As seen on Xposé, SecretFashionFixes.ie is an online one-stop shop selling innovative and quirky problem-solving fashion products and accessories for women.

Forest Catering — the home of the roast

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Forest Catering was created in 2003 by Paul Madden. It is based between Athenry and Oranmore. The company started small with the creativity to produce delicious, wholesome, food, and value for money, and grew to be a leading catering company in the west of Ireland.

Poppy Seed Cafe, Clarinbridge

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Poppy Seed coffee house and restaurant opened in the heart of Clarinbridge in 2007. This cafe is a modern and spacious, light filled space along the banks of the Clarin river, set back from the hum of the very busy main road and with ample parking. It seems the sun can find its way into this room on even the dullest of days. With one wall opened into a Meadows & Byrne store, Poppy Seed provides a welcome break from the hard work of homemaking with its excellent homebaking, just the ticket to break up a busy day. Open seven days a week and with freshly baked breads and other treats every morning, Poppy Seed offers a good menu for breakfast including an array of its speciality handmade pastries and premium coffee. Lunch choices are both healthy and hearty with chicken pâté with brioche and plum compote, Galway Bay seafood crumble with salad and brown bread, gourmet sandwiches and salads, quiches, and quesadillas all on offer. In addition to all this fine fare, the retail space offers wines, handmade Irish chocolates and biscuits, plus an array of preserves, chutneys, and savoury treats. If you need a gift or a hamper Poppy Seed will make it up for you and wrap it prettily to boot.

Spruce up your home with wall stickers

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

If you want to give your home a new look on a budget, why not opt for a simple, cost effective custom wall sticker. Lovedecor.com has hundreds of sticker designs to choose from — as well as an array of bespoke wallpapers — so you can be sure to find the right design for you. From pretty nature images to portraits of Hollywood’s finest, Love Décor has something for every home and style. All designs are created by two of Love Décor’s in-house artists, Arantxa Garcia and Karl Keelaghan, offering a range of interesting wall art for your home.

Heal skin disorders at Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that skin disorders are generally caused by internal disharmonies and environmental influences such as heat, wind, damp, dryness, and cold. Once these imbalances are removed from the system, the skin naturally heals.

Roscam Family Dental Practice now open

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Dr Neysan Chah, a Trinity College Dublin graduate, believes that communication and trust are essential in order for patients to make an informed decision regarding their oral health and dental needs. With this in mind, all treatment plans at Roscam Family Dental Practice are patient-centred aiming to provide unparalleled dentistry in a comfortable, family-friendly setting where quality and care go hand in hand.

System 10 precision weight loss

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Your metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss. Your metabolism is the rate at which you break down food, and the potential for calorie burn and weight loss is huge. A weak metabolism will limit or stop your weight loss no matter how much dieting or exercising you do. A poor diet or excessive exercise can make a weak metabolism worse by limiting the very nutrition required to run it.

We all have metabolism faults of varying degrees — nutritional deficiencies (70 per cent of people), hormone imbalances, undiagnosed sluggish thyroid (40 per cent), high blood sugars (50 per cent), or digestive disorders including constipation (40 per cent). These are things that make weight loss so hard for people.

Ten ways to makeover your working wardrobe

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

1. Image counts. During the first few minutes of meeting someone your appearance will give away many clues about you. Hair style, make-up and clothes are all symbols which we can bring into play either consciously or subconsciously. Your image is constantly sending out messages to people so think carefully about what type of impression you want to create.

The Joyces of Mervue

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

The first recorded use of the name Joyce was Joy in the 13th century State papers. Sometime the name was rendered as Joy, Joyces, Jorz, Jorse, or the standard spelling, Joyce. The Joyces of Mervue were a distinguished branch of the family. Marcus Joyce, a rich merchant who bought land in County Mayo in the late 16th century, was probably the founder of this branch. About a century later, the Joyces emerged as a leading merchant family in Galway. Hardiman states that Joyce’s house was at the corner of Abbeygate Street and Market Street and that this family was head of the name. They were eminent wine merchants.

‘If you want to know who I am, I am John D Mahon of Ballydonnellan castle’

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Week II

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