The Salthill Social — a great restaurant and more

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Remember when The Spanish Arch was a car park and there was nothing much on Middle Street except the Augi; back when BT was Moons and Nora Barnacle's house was just another house; before Westside was called Westside and there was nothing Latin about the Latin Quarter — that was when Salthill was the undisputed centre of all nightlife in the west of Ireland. While those days are long gone, Salthill seems to be reinventing itself once more.

Goose Valley Farm is taking orders for Christmas

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Goose Valley Farm in south Galway is currently taking orders for Christmas.

All birds ordered will be cleaned and packaged, ready for the oven on Christmas Day. Collection day is set for Saturday, December 23. Craig will also be giving tours of the farm (bring your wellies). You are welcome to join the team at Goose Valley for a cup of tea, nibbles, and traditional Nova Scotian eggnog.

Are you tired of being tired all the time?

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

We have natural sleeping and waking patterns, knows as circadian rhythms, which refer to fluctuations in body temperature, hormone levels, energy levels, and sleep. These occur over a 24-hour period, driven by the brain’s biological ‘clock’. These natural rhythms from day to night allow us to have an abundance of energy throughout the day, but also encourage us to wind down and switch off at night in order to have six to eight hours of restful and restorative sleep.

Don’t let unwanted facial hair ruin your confidence

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Unwanted facial hair is a major concern for women of all ages and the idea of never having to wax, pluck, shave, thread, or bleach ever again is extremely enticing. This has caused many women to seek laser hair removal in the hope of saying goodbye to their unwanted hair.

Don’t let unwanted facial hair ruin your confidence

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Unwanted facial hair is a major concern for women of all ages and the idea of never having to wax, pluck, shave, thread, or bleach ever again is extremely enticing. This has caused many women to seek laser hair removal in the hope of saying goodbye to their unwanted hair.

Understanding arthritis

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? Arthritic conditions range from extremely rare to run of the mill.

Love yourself, love your bed

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Loving yourself requires a long-term commitment to the triumvirate of health – proper nutrition, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. When you really want to treat yourself, you may even invest in the occasional pampering or luxury experience to reward yourself and recharge.

This may include a periodic trip to the spa, an extravagant meal, the latest designer bag, high-end gadget, or a special weekend away. While these all may leave us feeling temporarily rejuvenated, we really need to aim for that gratifying feeling each and every day. It may seem like wishful thinking, but there really are healthy, time-saving, and cost-effective ways to pamper yourself on a daily basis. In fact, the best way is so simple that you can do it in your sleep — literally.

Brighten up your home this Christmas at An Siopa Troscán

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Everyone likes to give their home a lift at Christmas time. An Siopa Troscán, full of treasures both large and small, is the perfect place to visit, to choose the perfect match for your home, from pictures, vases, nests of tables, lamps and bookshelves, to larger pieces such as dressers, kitchen tables, bedroom ranges, and suites of furniture.

Are you building or renovating? Then it is time to contact Dalgan Windows

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Dalgan Windows is a family run business manufacturing and installing windows and doors to an international quality standard. The company, which is based in Shrule, Co Galway, is one of the leading suppliers of windows and doors in the country.

Remembering Tom McHugh

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

This is the Galway football team that played Tyrone in the 1956 All-Ireland semifinal in Croke Park. They are, back row, left to right: Seán Purcell, Gerry Kirwan, Joe Young, Jack Kissane, Frank Evers, Mattie McDonagh, Tom McHugh, and Billy O’Neill. In front are Mick Greally, Tom ‘Pook’ Dillon, Sean Keely, Jack Mangan, Frank Stockwell, Jack Mahon, and Gerry Daly. The first score in the game was a brilliant point by Galway’s Tom McHugh. Galway won a thrilling close game that featured a high degree of sportsmanship, and went on to beat Cork in the final.

‘You may snore if you please’ (Per me vel stertas licet)

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Hands up those of us who did Latin in school?.....three? five? ..OK 12 of us. I know Latin is still sold to some young students as the key to understanding European culture and heritage. Old school masters argue that Latin is better for you than Sudoku, better, even, that The Irish Times Crosaire crossword. Yet when I came across my old Kennedy’s Revised Latin Primer, I was filled with an old familiar dread. There it all was, the boring conjunctions of verbs, and the declensions of nouns; all the miserable rules of grammar and syntax, possibly the driest book ever created, and not a joke between its covers.

Go to Xi'an Street Food for an authentic bite of China

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

Chinese cuisine has been a food delight that has long pleased the palates of people throughout Galway and Ireland.

At Holistic Health & Stress Clinic, Dr Bhatti specialises in painful conditions and weight loss the natural way!

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

The Clinic of Complementary and Natural Medicine was established by Dr Bhatti in 1989.

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg reveals its focus for 2018

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg is a youth council for young people aged 12 to 18 living or attending school in Galway city. Each year at the youth council’s AGM more than 100 young people from across the city attend and vote on an issue that is important to young people.

Nutrition can support you in quitting smoking

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

This time of year many of us make positive lifestyle changes, quitting cigarettes being one of the top New Year’s resolutions. This is brilliant news, as more than 5,200 lives are lost to tobacco related illness each year in Ire land. But many people soon begin to find it hard and abandon their efforts. The highly addictive nature of nicotine is due to its effect on adrenal hormones, blood sugar, and brain chemistry. The good news is there are simple dietary changes that support the body and mind and reduce the unwanted cravings and side-effects.

Courses for all levels at the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The School of Make-up Artistry offers a wide range of specialised make-up artistry courses, ranging from beginners to advanced levels, and suitable for adults of all ages. If you are interested in a career in make-up artistry, or if you would like to enhance your current qualification in beauty or make-up, the School of Make-up Artistry can provide a suitable training course for you.

Christmas revision courses at Galway/Mayo Mathematics Academy

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Galway/Mayo Mathematics Academy (GMMA) is running Christmas maths revision courses in preparation for Leaving Cert and Junior Cert examinations in 2018.

Biteclub takes casual dining to a new level

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Abbeygate Street has, for a few years now, been the home of street food in Galway. While we may have lost several stalwarts in recent times — The Home Plate, Couch Potatas, and La Salsa — we have gained much more. This street has everything from authentic Mexican food to the very best falafel. There is a vegetarian cafe, an Italian restaurant, a chilli shack — and even a Asian supermarket and an American sweet shop.

A taste of Italy with a Galway accent

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Eglinton Street has many long serving restaurants to choose from, such as Maxwells and the Cellar Bar. Newer, more exotic, places such as Tomodachi Sushi Bar have lately increased the wealth of choice in the area. Zappi's, set in the sizable building that you may remember as Decobakes, is the newest of these dining options. Gone are the overpriced fondant icing and cupcake wrappers, in their place neat, red, banquette seating and blonde wood tables topped with terracotta pots of basil. This casual diner serves a wide range of traditional dishes, specialising in pizza, pasta, gelato, and classic Italian wines. Zappi's is a pleasant surprise and you get much more than you expect, many of the staff are Italian, further adding to the authentic vibe.

New food offering in Massimo Gastropub

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The original gastropub in the West End of Galway, Massimo, has introduced enticing, bang up-to-date, daily and weekend brunch menus, designed by new head chef Andrew O’Halloran.

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