Beautiful Bali with Intrepid and Explore Worldwide at Fahy Travel

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Travel to Bali and discover Indonesia's beautiful island escape. Dotted with small, character-filled villages, smouldering volcanoes rising out of lush rich fields, idyllic beaches, and colourful reefs, Bali is the perfect island getaway. Conquer the slopes of simmering Mount Batur, explore an underwater world in Bali Barat National Park, feast on delicious Balinese cuisine, and enjoy moments of absolute peace in Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, a Hindu-Buddhist lake temple dedicated to the goddess of the waters. Fall in love with the warmth of the people, the ornate customs, and welcoming culture that is synonymous with beautiful Bali.

Make memories that last a lifetime with a summer staycation at the Johnstown Estate

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Treat you and your family to a sensational summer break with a two-night midweek stay at the Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co Meath, including full Irish breakfast. Choose from elegant spacious family rooms or a luxury self-catering lodge located on the grounds. Enjoy a delicious two course dinner with coffee on an evening of your choice in the vibrant setting of The Coach House Bar.

The Parochial School

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

This is the time of the year when children are preparing to go back to school, a time when many of us would think back to our own schooldays, the happiest days of our lives.

The magic of radio in days gone by...

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

When I was boy, as soon as school ended, my mother whisked us off to her home in west Cork, where my brother, sister and I spent most of the summer. It was a very different place to Galway. We enjoyed large family picnics, long afternoons fishing and rabbit shooting (everything was eaten), and picking fruit and vegetables in my grandparents’ large garden. Looking at old black and white photographs our everyday clothes were zipped corduroy jackets, short pants and wellies.

PAIN AFTER SHINGLES CAN LAST FOR YEARS – STUDIES SHOW MICRO-IMMUNOTHERAPY CAN HELP

Wed, Aug 21, 2019

The most common complication of Shingles is pain, also known as Post Herpatic Neuralgia (PHN) and is due to damage to the skin and nerves after the acute stage of this disease.

Let There Be Height

Tue, Aug 20, 2019

One of the most useful things you can do when planning garden improvements is thinking about how to introduce height into the space. It’s such a useful element of design and can completely transform a garden, making it so much more interesting – but there are a few things to keep in mind if you want it to really work for you.

Social (and Antisocial) Climbers

Tue, Aug 20, 2019

Let there be height you said – and lo there was height, but what happened next? Choosing the right climbing plant for the right structure can be confusing, as the choice is so varied and expanding all the time. The right climber will enhance and beautify, but one that’s too shy or too vigorous for the particular spot it’s intended could well end up being labelled antisocial, through no fault of its own.

Top job skills in 2019

Tue, Aug 20, 2019

September is coming to an end and many of us will be getting into the mindset of work that can mysteriously disappear during the relaxing days of summer.

Free introductory counselling consultation

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

O'Neill Phone and Online Counselling is offering a free 15 minutes consultation (by appointment), via a private and secure platform, for new clients.

Digestion on the go

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Making our own meals at home lets us have control over all the ingredients – particularly necessary for those of us who can be sensitive (rather than allergic or intolerant) to things like wheat, gluten, or dairy, or even just those who can feel heavy and sluggish after rich meals. So what about when we head off on our holidays, when things like the language barrier or new foods can put a dampener on things?

‘Traveller’s tummy’ is a really common issue people can encounter when abroad, even if we previously would not experience digestive problems – all the new food, spices, preparation methods, and bacteria can wreak havoc with our digestion. Try to always stay hydrated with clean water, and invest in a good traveller’s probiotic to keep your own bacteria flourishing. You can take a probiotic for a couple of weeks before your departure, and bring them with you as well. Another great product is a complex of digestive enzymes – these can help support the body in breaking down rich foods using enzymes like amylase or bromelain.

The Respa adjustable electric bed

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

The Respa adjustable electric bed is part of Respa’s luxury collection of electric adjustable beds and mattresses.

Free music and meditation event

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Sahaja yoga meditation is practised in more than 130 countries around the world and works in partnership with the ministry for health and family welfare in India. It is based on the authentic and almost forgotten teachings of ancient seers, with the emphasis on encouraging the mind to move into a state of mental silence, known as nirvichara samadhi.

Take the trip of a lifetime to the American South

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Does vibrant live music, creole food, and history take your fancy? Then look no further than this special trip of a lifetime to Nashville, Memphis, Graceland, and New Orleans

New IT support specialist course at the GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

This September, the GRETB Training Centre launches its new traineeship – IT support specialist for those wishing to enter the IT support field.

Secure your further education place in GCC

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

School leavers and mature students who are considering Galway Community College as their further education destination in September 2019 can apply and register online now on all QQI accredited courses. All courses offer a mix of practical and portfolio work and work experience. They are designed as a step towards skilled employment or progression to higher education institutes. There are no CAO points required for further education courses and after completion you can apply for more than 1,200 CAO courses that accept a QQI award for progression purposes.

New pharmacy sales assistant course at the GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

A new pharmacy sales assistant course will be starting at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway, in September.

Take the next steps with National Learning Network

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Have you recently finished school and not sure what to do next? Do you need extra support to get a qualification to get a job or go on to further education?

Leaving and Junior Cert classes starting from September at Galway Study Centre

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

The Galway Study Centre is a tutorial school which has been based in Mill Street for the past 35 years. Enrolments are now being taken for its new term, starting on September 16.

Parenting resilient minds

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Mental health problems affect about one in five children and young people. They include depression, anxiety, and conduct disorders, and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives (Mental Health Ireland). According to the World Health Organisation around 50 per cent of mental disorders begin before the age of 14. Parents have begun to figure this part out themselves. They can unfortunately name on one hand children who needed some form of expert support for their emotional and mental wellbeing in the past 12 months. Parents are more than aware of the daily stories on all media forms of anxious children, crying spells, teenagers suffering migraine, school refusal, depression, bullying, missing youths, self-harming, suicides, violence, poor self-image, eating disorders, and so on.

Where has it gone wrong and with such an alarming acceleration? A fair share of it can be chalked down to today’s children and youth not having resilience skills. Resilience is that ability to bounce back from something that challenges your wellbeing. It is having the capacity to problem solve in a life or a social situation. A simple example of this would be children who have forgotten a school book they need to complete their homework on a given night who, on realising the error and the consequences of it (teacher being disappointed, falling behind in work, etc), set about making a plan to solve their problem such as snapping a friend in the same class and getting the pictures of the pages they need. This is showing resilience. What would not have been an appropriate reaction would be sitting on the floor in tears, refusing to go to school the next day, screaming at family members, etc. This in fact would show no coping skills and would be a key sign that your child needed an intervention.

Learn the art of beauty make-up and the intricacies of prosthetics with the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 30 years, specialising in make-up artistry. The school's trainers are all highly skilled with many years' experience in the industry and are eager to share their knowledge with the students.

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