Galway Antiques Fair this weekend

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Antique dealers from all over Ireland will be at the Galway Bay Hotel this Sunday for the Galway Antiques and Collectables Fair.

Since the first fair nearly two decades ago, this event has established itself as one of the major antique fairs in the country, with the Galway event on a par with other cities such as Cork, Dublin, and Limerick.

Double discount savings at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Furniture Connexions’ double discount savings event on King Koil, Odearest and Respa beds ends this weekend at the company’s Briarhill (Ballybrit) showroom. Take time out to avail of the super annual reduction of up to 35 per cent off while guaranteeing superior quality and comfort, in the knowledge that you have an eight to 10 year warranty and are supporting the Irish economy by purchasing the top Irish brands in bed manufacturing.

Healing does it

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Arthur Whyte, the spiritual healer also known as Dr Heal-Good, holds evenings once a month in the Salthill Hotel. This affordable evening is the perfect way to give time and healing back to you.

Pharmacy group warns against taking out-of-date medicines

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Almost half of Irish adults risk their health by taking out of date medicines, according to a recent survey.

Yoga for fitness and life

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Yoga Shala, based in Barna, is offering a new yoga programme for triathletes. Building on its experience with high-profile sports players, including members of the Connacht Rugby team and top GAA stars, Yoga Shala will be offering a four-week programme. With the IRONMAN returning to Galway in just eight weeks, triathletes are struggling to squeeze yoga into their intense schedules. The classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6am and began on July 24.

Lose two stone in ten weeks with diet, exercise, and metabolism correction

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

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.

Style Ilse

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Celebrities are the most powerful tool in the world of fashion. What they wear sells millions worth of stock for retailers every season. So when the singer-slash-actress puts her name to something, well there are only two words to describe the fallout -— “cha ching”. The celebrity endorsement and brand ambassador phenomenon has fast become the key to surviving the retail decline and affirms a label’s place in the eyes of the bright lights of showbusiness. Over the last number of years there has been a surge in collaborations, from guest designers in department stores to celebrities having a go at some sketching themselves, although I always question the level of involvement they have in this end of things. Then we have celebrities who present and judge fashion design television shows with the aim of broadening their career aspirations into fashion. For all the many ways that the world of the rich and famous infiltrates the fickle world of fashion, the results, more often than not, translate into the one thing that makes the world go round, and that’s hard cash.

Celebrity dresses at Born

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

The hunt for the perfect deb’s dress is now on. Born Clothing is now stocking So Amazing dresses, a favourite of celebrity Georgia Salpa. These dresses were a massive hit at the Miss Ireland finale, and also featured on the hit TV programme Irish Debs. If you are looking to stand out among the crowd then Born Clothing is your one-stop shop. These fabulous dresses are opulent, luxurious, and will ensure you are the belle of the ball. Prices range from €130 to €250, but I can assure you girls these high-end dresses are worth every penny for your special night.

I love the aqua and lilac printed number similar to the Ted Baker print that shone on the catwalk in Paris last year. This is simple, demure, and super flattering on all body shapes because of the cinched waistband and structured bodice. Alternatively, if you are willing to embrace some bling for your debs, the chiffon royal blue Goddess dress is a feminine piece which is adorned with luxurious jewels that will be sure to make heads turn.

LO-Res Custom Sneakers now available at Vinny’s Tattoo Studio, Dominick St

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Lo-Res Custom Sneakers is an up and coming streetwear brand that specialises in customised designs and illustrations on shoes and trainers. Illustrations can be done on all brands including DC, Nike, Adidas and Vans, and they are now available through Vinnys Tattoo Studio on Dominick Street.

How to shine at the races

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

With the Galway Races taking place next week here are my last minute top tips to help you stand out and look ultra stylish at the racecourse.

Deadline fast approaching for entry to Blas na hEireann

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

The deadline for producers to enter the annual Blas na hEireann, National Irish Food Awards, is fast approaching. These awards, the largest of their kind in Ireland, recognise Irish producers for the quality of their produce.

Exciting new menu at the Cellar

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

This week sees the launch of the Cellar Bar and Restaurant’s new food menu, adding even more variety to the extensive range already available at this busy city centre venue.

Brasserie on the Corner

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Here in the middle of the summer that did not happen, it may seem promises do not count for anything any more. Garden trampoline accidents have now been replaced in the A&E by advanced cases of pneumonia and chronic trenchfoot as the leading summer time ailments (I made that up, but it could be true, couldn’t it?). So if a newly opened restaurant promises “quality steak, seafood, wine, cocktails — and so much more” should we believe it?

On the ground

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Wines Direct this weekend has Château de Gaudou’s winemaker Fabrice Durou displaying on Saturday between 2-6pm. Château de Gaudou is between Bordeaux and Toulouse and makes wines from Malbec, a grape closely associated with the region around Cahors. Wines worth stopping by to taste include Gaudou Exception Malbec (€9) and Château de Gaudou Cahors (€10.50).

On the cookery book shelf

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

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Mexican Food At Home

Mexican Food At Home

Woodquay in 1850

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Last week we showed you a reproduction of a painting of Woodquay which was painted by an English artist, William JC Bond, in 1850. Today, we show you two details from that painting, each one showing a side of Woodquay.

Woodquay in former times

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

William Joseph JC Bond (1833-1926) was a landscape and marine painter of the Liverpool School who was much influenced by Turner, and in the 1850s and 1860s, by the Pre-Raphaelites. His work features in a number of museums and galleries. He came to the west of Ireland on a number of occasions, we know one of his paintings was titled “Near Oranmore” and he also painted “The Galway Coast” in 1872. Our main image today is of an oil painting he did of Woodquay in 1850, and the second is a detail from that painting. He may have taken some artistic licence, but his picture underlines the importance of early artworks as historical documents in an era before photography reached Galway.

High stakes for Races fashion

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

The Galway Races are soon approaching, and as always the fashion stakes are high. It is time to go on the hunt for the perfect dress for Ladies’ Day.

For me it is all about creating a streamlined demure look, I love simple silhouettes. Form-fitting dresses to the knee are sexy and functional for that day at the track.

Be A Diva celebrates tenth birthday

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Beauty salon Be A Diva celebrates its 10th birthday today, July 19. Owner Carol King first opened the doors in 2002 and has seen the business go from strength to strength.

Healing wih Solace Acupuncture Clinic

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Many people who work long hours with computers find they are afflicted with chronic pain in their neck, shoulders, and upper back. Solar Acupuncture Clinic at Churchyard Street, Galway, treats many people with chronic pain, using a combination of traditional acupuncture, cupping, and electric TENS.

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