Graduate in style at Born Clothing

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Now that graduation season is upon us, Born Clothing has the perfect outfit to take you from your ceremony to your night out on the tiles. Check out the new Little Mistress styles in store, starting at only €45. There are styles to suit every shape and size, and students get 10 per cent off with a valid student card.

Treat yourself with skincare specials at Elizabeth C Beauty

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Now that the children are back at school and settled in, you can enjoy some time for yourself, and Elizabeth C has lots of very special offers available.

On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Romanico Bodega Teso la Monja Toro 2010 (Independents, €12.99)

On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Zonte’s Footstep Langhorne Creek 2011 (Independents, €14.99)

On the cookery book shelf

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Weber’s Barbecue Anytime
Over 190 Inspirational Recipes to Help You Get the Most Out of your Barbecue

Twelve out of ten for West

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

For such a tiny village there is certainly no shortage of choice when it comes to eating out in Barna. Mulberry's for casual and family dining, O'Grady's for the seafood lovers, and what many consider to be the jewel in Barna's culinary crown, West at The Twelve. West's outstanding contemporary regional cuisine and seamless service has earned much critical acclaim, as has its extensive wine list. Here seasonal and local ingredients shine to deliver a superb fine dining experience.

Green Earth Organics to hold open day during National Organic Week

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

National Organic Week celebrates the work being done by thousands of food producers all over Ireland who are committed to farming organically. Throughout the week, organic producers, retailers, and farmers’ markets nationwide will host events including organic farm walks, cookery demonstrations, barbecues, harvest feasts, complimentary in-store tastings, and talks.

Swimming and diving at Blackrock

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

You can see from this turn of the century photograph why this area of Salthill would be known as Blackrock. Up until about that time there was a great tradition of fishing here. There was a small cluster of fishermen’s thatched cottages at Blackrock until the night of the Big Wind, when they were all literally blown away by the storm and the tide, forcing the occupants to move further inland.

Daniel O’Connell leaves the Irish stage

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Having got him there, Clifden was not going to let Daniel O’Connell go easily. The meeting, on the edge of the town had been an unparalleled success, and the excitement prevailed. The organisers had constructed a huge pavilion ‘on the highest point of the town’, covered with canvass. It must have been of considerable size as 300 men sat at long tables, while 200 ladies sat in the adjoining galleries. At 8pm that Sunday evening, September 17 1843, O’Connell and other guests entered the pavilion with one of the Galway Temperance bands preceding him with lively tunes. His arrival was greeted with the ‘ most deafening cheers’, while the ladies waved scarves and handkerchiefs.

Lower Fairhill Road, c1895

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Lower Fairhill Road ran from Garra Glas in the heart of the Claddagh to the bridge over the canal at Dominick Street. Our photograph today, dated c1895, was taken roughly from where the traffic lights on Fr Griffin Road are today, looking towards Monroe’s.

‘A more exhilarating or magnificent scene could not be witnessed’

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

On Friday evening, September 15 1843, Daniel O’Connell, with a small group of close friends, including his son Daniel and Dr John Grey, proprietor of the Freeman’s Journal, arrived in Galway. The excitement was intense. O’Connell, at 68 years of age, was at the height of his powers. Fourteen years previously he had succeeded in removing the oaths that had prevented Catholics from becoming members of parliament. He took his seat as MP for Clare, the first Irish Catholic to do so. His charismatic personality, brilliant oratory, and powerful intellect, had won him an enormous following, not only throughout Ireland but in Europe as well. His achievement earned him the title of The Liberator, which had all the resonance of an ancient and powerful king who had raised the sword of freedom.

On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Main À Main Syrah Sud de France Pay d’OC IGP 2011 (Market 57, €10)

Dunnes French wine sale

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Dunnes Stores begins its French wine sale next Wednesday (September 5) running until September 25. With numerous reductions and a noticeable movement into wines from Saint-Émilion, those that catch the eye include Arthur Metz Riesling 2010 (€8), Domaine des Grosses Pierres Sancerre 2011 (€10), La Grand Bouffe Chardonnay 2011 (€7), Château de l'Estagnol Côtes du Rhone 2011 (€7), and Les Saules Vacqueyras 2011 (€10).

Pocket friendly dining in the city centre

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Nostalgia is a wonderful thing and, with September being a time to welcome the students back, I found myself revisiting the places we used to go when we were the young kids on the block. Students are always notoriously hard up, so here are three of the longest serving and best value eateries in the city, as good today as the day they opened. Certainly you could make some extra money to afford a meal in one of the fancier restaurants, maybe by working part-time or starting your own religion online and asking for donations to build your place of worship. Otherwise just go to one of these places when you realise that plain pasta does not constitute a complete meal. For all of you new to Galway, start off in any one of these and you will not go wrong.

Great response to new sliding wardrobe range at Top Drawer Max

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Top Drawer Max has had a massive response to the launch of its range of Komandor sliding and walk-in wardrobes.

Age old craftsmanship and timeless design at Kreations Kitchens and Bedrooms

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Kreations Kitchens and Bedrooms was established by Peter Murphy and Tom Callanan, who have 40 years of combined experience in the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke kitchens and bedrooms.

Say goodbye to acne with Therapie

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Acne is an extremely common skin disorder and in addition to the physical discomfort that it causes, it also causes an incredible level of self-consciousness, stress, and upset and can even impact a person mentally and emotionally.

Is your job giving you a pain in the neck?

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Solace Acupuncture Clinic treats many patients with chronic pain in the neck, shoulder, and upper back area. This pain is often due to working long hours on computers.

Lose weight with the Orsmond Clinics

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Dr Eva Orsmond is probably best known for her role as RTE’s hugely popular Operation Transformation diet and nutrition expert. Her battle to re-educate people on health and fitness is changing hundreds of people’s lives every day.

The colour purple

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

I was at a wedding recently where the colour purple was a dominant shade of hat, dress, shoes, etc. Now I have never really been that much of a fan, but given that come autumn/winter, we are going to see 50 shades of it everywhere, I thought I would give it a chance. It needs to prove itself to me. It is definitely not the easiest colour to wear, I find it quite draining on my pale skin tone, but worn in splashes here and there can make it a very elegant hue indeed. The trick to wearing strong colours like purple is to break it up across your outfit. The colour should complement your look and not overwhelm you. To help you with planning your purple adventure, here are some of my top tips.

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