Make a splash at a world record attempt with the Kingfisher Club

Thu, May 13, 2010

Would you like to help set a new Guinness World Record? In an attempt to break the Guinness World Record and build awareness about the vital importance of learning how to swim, Galway’s award winning health and fitness club The Kingfisher, RTE's The Afternoon Show, and the nation’s leading water safety organisations are joining forces to present Ireland’s largest swimming lesson.

Ireland’s largest swimming lesson will take place in the Kingfisher Club, Renmore, on Friday May 21 between 2pm and 6pm. The event will cater for all swim abilities from beginners to advanced with bubble blowing, back floating, and flutter kicking fun!

Woodford stood up to the power of Lord Clanricarde

Thu, May 06, 2010

Week I

Shopping tricks to shop for mother of the bride/groom outfit

Thu, May 06, 2010

Whether you're the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom, shopping for an outfit for the day can be stressful. You may not have shopped for an outfit yet so here is where to shop and some shopping tips to get you going.

COPE Galway Community Catering

Thu, May 06, 2010

I recently visited the kitchen of a wonderful service called Community Catering from COPE Galway. This is the new name of what used to be the service known as ‘Meals on Wheels’. COPE Galway Community Catering provides daily nutritional support for Galway city's older people. While the service is primarily for older people it is not exclusively so. They also provide meals to anyone who, through disability or injury, is unable to prepare a hot meal for themselves.

Summer in the garden with Littlewoods Ireland

Thu, May 06, 2010

One of the greatest joys of summer is making the most of your garden and outdoor living. Whether you prefer a lazy day in the sun or entertaining friends and family, online department store Littlewoods has something for every budget and lifestyle.

Choose the right window treatments

Thu, May 06, 2010

Add versatility to your decorating and use a top treatment to complement your window. Use toppers alone on an uncovered window or combine with shades and blinds to create a simple, uncluttered, window fashion. Popular toppers like valances, cornices, swags, and scarves can add softness, colour, or pattern to a room.

Pamper those peepers

Thu, May 06, 2010

It is being hailed as the biggest mascara story of 2010. The Falsies from Maybelline New York promises to deliver a false lash look to your own lashes.

Laid back looks for men

Thu, May 06, 2010

Buttoned-up styles for men, so important in last season’s collections, have taken a back seat to be replaced by a more unstructured laid back look this summer.

Waken up tired eyes

Thu, May 06, 2010

Dark circles under the eyes are a telltale sign of being tired. Whether due to working late, a night out or lack of sleep, the eye is one of the first places where tiredness takes its toll.

The magic of mud

Thu, May 06, 2010

If your Bank Holiday weekend was one long party your skin may be showing the signs of little sleep and not enough tender loving care.

Claddagh fishermen

Thu, May 06, 2010

There was a very good ethnological study on the fishermen of the Claddagh published in the Ulster Journal of Archaeology in 1854, which among other things stated that: “The people of the Claddagh are, in my opinion, purely Irish, of the most ancient Celtic type. The village at the present day is like any ordinary Irish village, and that it was a mud city when Rome was being founded, is more than probable. That the Claddagh men are not Spaniards any one might see at a glance; and it is astonishing to me how the theory of their Spanish origins could have kept ground for so long. A Spanish face may still be seen in and about Galway — once in a week or so; but it appears to me that the Claddagh, above all other people, had no intermarriage with Spaniards.

Relax and rejuvenate at Annaghdown Seaweed Spa

Thu, May 06, 2010

Annaghdown Seaweed Spa specialises in pampering and relaxing treatments. The spa has put together a range of recession beating packages for parties, weddings, holidays, and special occasions.

Finders Dead Sea products are used in Annaghdown. These mineral skincare ranges are pure and non-allergic. Proprietor Ann Joyce has always kept up with the latest technology, and its Aquablitz machine, which helps with slimming and cellulite reduction, is proving very popular.

Get yourself spruced up at the Laserderm Clinic

Thu, May 06, 2010

Spring is in the air and while the sun is playing hide and seek many of us are busy preening ourselves for the big upcoming summer unveiling and where better to complete this process than at the Laserderm Clinic.

For more than a year I’ve been going to see Lisa Callaghan at the Laserderm Clinic in Claregalway and have undergone a number of different treatments during that time starting with the laser hair removal. This is a treatment I’d seriously recommend anyone to do, men and women, as it really does pay off in the long term. Just think six to seven treatments of laser and you’ll never ever have to suffer the pain of waxing again or use razors again. There are many areas that can be zapped including bikini line, underarm, lower legs, and upper lip, and there are also combination packages.

Put your best foot forward with Avon

Thu, May 06, 2010

The first hint of sunshine sees us whip off our tights and boots and go barefoot after the long, cold winter. As summer approaches and holiday plans start to take shape, one of the first priorities is to make sure our feet are fit to be seen.

Shiny, healthy hair in a jar

Thu, May 06, 2010

Put the bounce and body back into your hair with this clever conditioning mask from Yes To Carrots.

Oscar’s bistro is ten years old

Thu, May 06, 2010

Oscars bistro is 10 years old this month, and to celebrate it has launched a free online cookbook which contains recipes and photographs of not only dishes from Oscar’s but also recipes and photographs using a wide range of the great foods of Galway. The book can be viewed at www.oscarsbistro.ie

Oscar’s will never compromise on the quality of ingredients. The bistro offers some of the best value in Galway including an excellent choice of seafood — see the menu at www.oscarsbistro.ie which is regularly updated depending on what is seasonally best.

KC Blake’s Pantry celebrates five years in Knocknacarra

Thu, May 06, 2010

KC Blake’s Pantry is celebrating five years in business in its Knocknacarra store this weekend. To mark the occasion, the company will be giving customers a weekend of champagne and wine tasting, free samples of some of its delicious products, and some great competitions, including €50 vouchers for five customers who can name the five most popular dishes from KC Blakes’ large range of luxury meals.

New York berry pancakes

Thu, May 06, 2010

This welcome change to cereals or toasts comes from Canderel. Canderel granules are a great way for you to dramatically cut your calorie intake while maintaining the delicious sweet taste you love. A teaspoon of Canderel granules contains only two calories compared to 20 calories in a teaspoon of sugar.

Tips for picking the perfect summer day dress

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

The weather is hotting up, and so is the style! Picking the perfect summer day dress can be a little tricky. Summer dresses come in all shapes and sizes, and everyone can expect to find a flattering style among the pieces available in this summer's collection. As we are all looking for a dress that is easy, trendy, and enjoyable, here are my top tips to help you find it.

Want to lose weight and feel great?

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Zest4life is based on Patrick Holford’s Low GL programme. Patrick Holford is a leading nutritional therapist and is the author of some 20 books. Low GL has been tested and is backed by hundreds of scientific papers.

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