A charming American who hid his battle secrets

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

I know it’s only a rumour, but nevertheless profoundly believed, that male medical students have an easy time with the girls. Many women appear to be under the impression that a doctor would make a ‘lovely husband’, and exert their wiles to make them believe they would make a perfect doctor’s wife.

Harnessing the positive power of negative emotions

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Most of us, if we had a choice, would opt for positive emotions. Feeling happy, uplifted, excited or eager certainly beats being miserable, cross or anxious you would imagine.

Recycling your favourite pieces

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

You may own a leather skirt that is relatively new or is a couple of years old; this week I would like to show you how to transform it to get more wear out of it. The following rules and examples can apply for other type of skirts such as the pencil skirt or the denim skirt.

Is hot chocolate going to be the new coffee?

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Traditionally hot chocolate has been very popular in countries like Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Italy where it is often drunk instead of coffee, especially in the winter months.

Tasty treats

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Creamy Thai chicken curry with potato and coconut milk

Make space

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Great design comes in all shapes and sizes, although designing small spaces might require more planning. When you are designing your small space, remember to be flexible and open to ideas and solutions. Organisation and simplicity are the keys to successfully designing a small space.

Beauty bargains from Avon

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Avon offers unbeatable value for money across all ranges in its brochure, with daily hair care, skincare, and self tanning products, not to mention the fantastic new fragrances coming soon.

And now, recognising the changed economy, Avon has cut its prices across all brochures for 2010, with free bonus gifts on offer with purchases. Here are some samples of the great value that Avon has to offer.

Beauty bargains from Avon

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Avon offers unbeatable value for money across all ranges in its brochure, with daily hair care, skincare, and self tanning products, not to mention the fantastic new fragrances coming soon.

Learn the language of tango

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Caminos de Tango will begin its latest course for beginners starting on Monday March 1 at 8pm in The Rowing Club.

Galway students Excel in International Irish Championships

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

A selection of students from Shane Fitzgibbon’s “Connacht Taekwon-do Schools” recently attended the International Irish Championships in Neptune Stadium, Cork. With representation from seven European countries, the standard was extremely high. The local group held their own however to bring back a fine haul of silverware. The Galway instructors who attended were Shane Fitzgibbon (Galway and Oranmore), Lisa Connolly (Labane & Kinvara), Sally Whelan (Barna) and Sandra Doyle (Loughrea). The results were as follows: Black belt results —Shane Fitzgibbon – Gold, silver, bronze; Cillian Howard (Oranmore) – bronze; Shannon Holland (Galway) – bronze; Kenneth Duignan (Galway) – bronze; Cathal Kilbane (Galway) - silver; Jason Costello (Oranmore) - bronze; Sandra Doyle (Galway) - bronze; Ciaran Doyle (Galway) - bronze. Colour belt results

Recycling your favourite pieces (part two): The dress

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Continuing on our journey to learn how to recycle our favourite pieces, this week I would like to show you how to transform your dress.

White Gables back in business

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Heading into its 20th year in business the White Gables has re-opened for the season. To kick start the year the Moycullen restaurant is offering two courses from its table d’hote menu for €30 and a fantastic 20 per cent off all wines. The offer is valid Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings. Customers can also apply online for a reward card to avail of extra promotions. To make a reservation phone 091 555744, visit www.whitegables.com or email [email protected]

Galway students Excel in International Irish Championships

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

A selection of students from Shane Fitzgibbon’s “Connacht Taekwon-do Schools” recently attended the International Irish Championships in Neptune Stadium, Cork. With representation from seven European countries, the standard was extremely high. The local group held their own however to bring back a fine haul of silverware. The Galway instructors who attended were Shane Fitzgibbon (Galway and Oranmore), Lisa Connolly (Labane & Kinvara), Sally Whelan (Barna) and Sandra Doyle (Loughrea). The results were as follows: Black belt results —Shane Fitzgibbon – Gold, silver, bronze; Cillian Howard (Oranmore) – bronze; Shannon Holland (Galway) – bronze; Kenneth Duignan (Galway) – bronze; Cathal Kilbane (Galway) - silver; Jason Costello (Oranmore) - bronze; Sandra Doyle (Galway) - bronze; Ciaran Doyle (Galway) - bronze. Colour belt results

Robert Walsh (Oranmore) - Gold x 2; Ronan Conneely (Galway) - bronze x 2; Brendan Kenny (Oranmore) - silver, bronze; Michael Conneely (Galway) - silver x 2; Fawad Noonan (Galway) - silver, bronze; Deirdre Smyth (Galway) - gold; Darren Costello (Oranmore) - bronze; Mark Buckley (Galway) - silver

L’Arco Italian Restaurant, Ballyvaughan

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

L’Arco has been open since mid 2009 and is located in Ballyvaughan. It is on the left hand side just before the famous ‘T’ junction with all the road signs, left will bring you to Ailwee Cave and right to Fanore. It is built on the site of an old Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks and the beautiful stone entrance and courtyard are part of the original building. The restaurant is quite large and the most striking aspects for me were the fact that it was really warm on a very cold Sunday evening and that the tables are large and very well spaced apart. The atmosphere is friendly and the staff professional and attentive.

Back to our roots for 2010 trends

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Laurent Billiet, director of La Maison Chic, member of the Irish Association of Interior Designers, reports the trends from the biggest interior design trade show Maison et Objets held in Paris at the end of January 2010.

Cutting edge landscaping

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Elm landscaping is a vibrant young company, offering a variety of landscaping services. From grass cutting and maintenance of commercial parks, to the construction of pergolas and water features in private estates or gardens Elm covers all landscaping needs. It also provides a service to hire out mini-digger and skid steer loaders with a driver.

Recycling your favourite pieces

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Part one — the jacket

Get fit with a personal trainer

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

David Geler is a personal trainer who has represented Ireland in competitive international bodybuilding on behalf of the Republic of Ireland Bodybuilding Federation. To date he has won two national and one international title and he continues to represent Ireland on the international stage. He has become a role model for those who desire similar results and general overall fitness. He would now like share his knowledge with others by being their personal trainer.

Geler’s knowledge of personal training is based on 15 years of experience gained from rigorous workouts in the gym. His broad knowledge of training styles, supplements, and diet has taken him to the top of his sporting career.

Helping your child through play therapy

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Play therapy is an approach that uses the power of play to help children resolve a range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental issues.

If you have any concerns for your child in areas such as emotional and behavioural issues, parental separation, anxieties and fears, abuse and neglect, trauma, delayed or uneven development, nightmares, autistic spectrum, bereavement and loss, low self-esteem, communication difficulties, bullying, underperforming (academically, socially, culturally, or physically), or adoption or fostering issues, play therapy could be the answer.

Cookery hints for students and teenagers

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Many students are now finding out just how good they had it at home, arriving at the dinner table just as the plates are served and then out of there at the speed of light once the last morsel is eaten.

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