How Athenry recovered from its smallpox epidemic

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

The public sanitary conditions in Athenry, were regarded as a disgrace, and not conducive to a healthy environment when an epidemic of smallpox erupted there in the spring of 1875.

Easter supervised study in NUIG campus and Salthill with The Study Academy

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Calling all Leaving and Junior Certificate students - are you tired of trying to motivate yourself to study at home? Are all of the distractions having an impact on the quality of your study time?

Supervised study sessions provide the ideal learning environment, enabling students to maximise the quality of their study time. With three scheduled and timed breaks each day, students can focus solely on achieving their study objectives.

Beginner group bodhran classes

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Rhythm is in all of us, and there has never been a better time to take up a new challenge and a new instrument than now. If you have always wanted to play music but do not know where to start, or you are already playing but do not know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The next batch of Bodhran Magic adult group beginner courses is registering now and starting very soon in the city centre.

The bodhran is simply a brilliant instrument to play, is very accessible for all ages, and has become extremely popular now for very good reason. Run by professional Galway musician and educator Brian Ferguson, the courses provide proper tuition and a brilliant step by step learning system that keeps students motivated, inspired, and is just so enjoyable as you progress and learn to play along to tunes with confidence and clarity.

Celebrate Engineers Week with Galway Atlantaquaria and the Marine Institute

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

STEPS Engineers Week takes place from next Saturday, March 5, and Galway Atlantaquaria and the Marine Institute will be supporting the event with a weekend of fun, facts, and competitions at Galway Atlantaquaria in Salthill on Saturday and Sunday.

A treasure trove of artisan produce at Gran Gran's Foods Pantry

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Nigel and Magaly Murray of Gran Gran’s Foods are producing their own award-winning, high quality, foods while supporting Irish artisan producers from their recently opened pantry shop in the Burren lowlands, along the Wild Atlantic Way, beside Keane's Garden Centre and the post office in Kilcolgan, County Galway.

Teaching children to cook — Little Lou Cooks

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Lou teaches children to cook with real ingredients in her online cooking classes. Lou is a professionally trained and qualified chef. Her menus are exciting, well thought out, and packed full of colour and flavour. Popular classes have been Mexican burritos and oaty apple muffins, as well as Spanish tortilla with red pepper sauce and chocolate energy balls.

“Teaching our kids to cook is more important than ever," Lou said. "The supermarket shelves are full of processed foods, making it more difficult for us and our kids to make good food choices. Teaching young kids skills to cook from scratch will empower them to cook and eat well when they grow up.”

Specialist spinal care at the Galway Clinic

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Mr Odhrán Murray is a fellowship trained, highly experienced, consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon working full time at the Galway Clinic.

Why exercise gets harder the less you do

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

One of the great benefits of exercise is the more you do, the more energy you have and the more you are capable of. However the reverse is also true - the less exercise you do, the less you can do. Now, new research on the effect of exercise on a key protein that helps to regulate circulation has pointed to a possible explanation for this.

How to lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

System 10 is very different to other weight loss plans. If there was a better way to lose weight, System 10 would offer it. System 10 is about amazing weight loss, done the right way. It fixes your metabolism (improving hormone imbalances) to focus on burning real fat. It does this by calculating food, nutrition, and exercise to fit each individual. Fixing your metabolism and burning real fat solves many weight loss problems.

System 10 plan key features

EZ Living Furniture raises much-needed funds for Tanzanian children's charity TLM

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

EZ Living Furniture has been operating in Ireland for the last 24 years and during this time, the team have come to understand the importance of helping others. Over the years they have been committed to helping as many local charities, communities, and businesses as they can. Several years ago, they delivered a container full of mattresses to children’s charity TLM (Their Lives Matter). These were used to provide bedding for children with cancer, and also for their families who would often have to travel great distances to support their loved ones.

Weed control with Gardener's Choice

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Gardener’s Choice is the safe solution to the problem of weeding. A layer of Gardener’s Choice bark to a depth of 4in (100mm) will prevent the emergence of weeds.

Gardener’s Choice bark is manufactured from carefully cleaned, mulched, screened, and graded bark. This bark is an environmentally friendly product and all raw material comes from a well managed, renewable, source. Gardener’s Choice provides a natural and attractive long lasting finish and is the ideal background for you to display your plants wherever they are situated.

Take the high road on the Cannonball Grand Highlands Road Trip

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

More people than ever hit the road in 2021, resulting in 62.9 million posts about it on Instagram, and road-tripping is predicted to be one of the most popular travel trends again in 2022. Cannonball Ireland is now gearing up for the first of five Irish and International road trips in 2022. Overseas Cannonball trips appeal to a much wider group than just car enthusiasts. They are intimate and convivial with just 60 people in 30 cars, and are designed with adventure, luxury, breathtaking scenery, unforgettable experiences and spontaneity in mind.

Take a trip to Antalya, the Turkish Riviera

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Antalya, often referred to as the Turkish Riveria, is definitely worth a visit. Holidays here can be a mixed bag, but whether you are looking for a budget family break or luxury in the sun, Antalya can deliver. Nature gave this region in southwest Turkey pristine beaches and a rich green interior, while nurture gave it glamorous marinas and bespoke hotels.

Good looks are in Antalya's genes. The region boasts a 400-mile sweep of white sandy beaches and secluded coves, all backed by olive groves, avocado plantations, and the pine-clad Taurus Mountains.

Breakthrough at last in desperate search for a hospital

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

With smallpox sufferers in make-shift refuges such as out-buildings, rooms in the Loughrea barracks, and in sheds outside Dr Leonard’s home, all hopes are placed on the ready-made iron hospital ordered from Messrs Braby and Co. London. The hospital was to accommodate 12 patients, but already within five weeks of the first case being reported in Athenry, there were 20 cases of smallpox, three of whom had died.

The Claddagh ring

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

The story of the Claddagh ring, which is made up of a plain hoop attached to a hammered or cast bezel designed as two hands clasping a crowned heart, has so much folklore and myth attached to it that it is hard to know where legend ends and truth begins. The motif of clasped hands is usually referred to as a ‘fede’ or ‘hands in faith’ ring and has been used on love rings since Roman times. The heart, regarded by lovers as the seal of affection, made an appearance on rings at a later date, as did the crown which is the distinguishing feature of the Claddagh Ring from all the others.

Ensure you carry through real change and transformation

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

I see a lot of people who have great intentions at the beginning of the year, start something with vigour and then it fades out over time.

However, we see other people who break through and succeed in making real change. Why is this? Why do some people have a breakthrough and others do not?

Concussion – healing injured brain tissue

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Concussion and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause a number of debilitating conditions with few treatment options. Fortunately, hyperbaric oxygenation has helped many people with concussions and should be included in the concussion treatment guidelines.

The Salthill Hotel launches new luxury yoga retreat

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Fitness and wellness lovers can now combine the very best of yoga with four-star luxury. An ideal gift for loved ones, a great and fun get together with friends, and a perfect place to spoil yourself, relax, recharge, and enjoy Ireland's newest luxury yoga retreat.

Diabetic entrepreneur tackles sugar issue

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

A food entrepreneur, who was diagnosed as having diabetes 14 years ago, is working towards helping fellow diabetics reduce their sugar levels with an innovative cookbook and a start-up food manufacturing business.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can help you transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

It controls the results from your diet and exercise. It does not matter how good you are with your food and exercise, metabolism faults severely limit your results and cause the stubborn fat on your stomach, hips, thighs and back of arms. A good metabolism means you can lose up to three pounds of real fat each week – almost one stone per month.

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