Bee-ing friendly to little Buzzers...

Mon, Apr 29, 2019

When I sit down with clients to discuss their garden design, I always ask them if they would like a wildlife friendly garden, as there are so many ways to encourage beneficial wildlife into a garden, using both design features and choice of plants. Almost everyone is keen to encourage bees and butterflies, with a growing awareness of the decline in bee numbers and the need to provide vital sources of nectar and pollen for them.

THE ROLE OF MICRO-IMMUNOTHERAPY IN TREATING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

Mon, Apr 29, 2019

Inflammatory Bowel Disease describes the disorders that involve the chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. There are two main categories:

Tips for advertising a holiday home

Mon, Apr 29, 2019

For those fortunate enough to have the luxury of a holiday home, they will know the competition that comes when trying to attract guests to stay in their lovely abode. Here at the advertiser.ie we provide some tips on how to let a holiday home.

The Dockers’ Rugby Team

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Galway Rovers Rugby Football club first played competitively in 1899. In 1907 they won the Connacht Junior Cup, which had been presented two years previously to the union by Professor Alfred Senior. The club disbanded after that, probably during World War I, but it was revived by a man named John L Sullivan in 1931. At the time, rugby was a very popular sport in Galway, Galwegians RFC had been in existence for a while as had UCG, Corinthians had just been formed, the Bish, St Mary’s, and the Grammar all played rugby, as did Salthill.

What should it be... Lough Corrib and Loch Coirib?

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

‘Westward Ho! Let us rise with the sun, and be off to the land of the west - to the lakes and streams - the grassy glens and fern-clad gorges - the bluff hills and rugged mountains - now cloud-capped, then revealed in azure, or bronzed by evening’s tints, as the light of day sinks into the bold swell of the Atlantic….’ So begins Sir William Wilde’s famous Lough Corrib - Its Shores and Islands (published 1867), adorned with wonderful woodcuts, as he calls us all to join him as if in a bi-plane, to swoop and dive over its 200km of clear water, fed from rushing streams off the Connemara mountains, giving life to its foreshore and islands where people have lived since the dawn of time, fishing its shallows and its dark deeps; and where monks sought an earthly haven for prayer and solitude.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time; the greatest game of them all

Games Reviews Thu, Apr 25, 2019

When one buys a video game nowadays, it is accepted as a given that the standard of story line will be equivalent to a motion picture with graphics as good as real life. Back in the nineties, this was not the case as games like the timeless Super Mario and Crash Bandicoot were bundles of fun but lacked any depth or story.

We’re delighted to announce the introduction of Elemis Superfood Skincare to spirit one spa in The Galmont Hotel & Spa.

Wed, Apr 24, 2019

Spirit one spa at The Galmont Hotel & Spa is a haven of luxury using premium products from a range of brands including Elemis, Fuschia Make-Up, Lindi Skin and Max Benjamin. All products are handpicked and are used throughout treatments. The vegan-friendly Elemis Superfood Skincare range work to brighten and balance all skin types. The new products are formulated with plant-based, nutrient-dense Superfoods and some with a natural sugar derived prebiotic to help replenish skin with vital hydrating nourishment when it needs it most, for a healthy and noticeably fresh glow. Receive €20 off your next facial when you purchase an Elemis Superfood Skincare product.

People of the Tribes: Meet Danielle Holian

Tue, Apr 23, 2019

Hi! I’m Danielle Holian. I’m a Galway girl. I dabble into a variety of different creative media fields of journalism, photography, songwriting, marketing, and I have just released a debut book of poetry.

A Ravens Street Festival down Galway's Westend - Easter Street Feast sees thousands flock to Galway's Westend!

Tue, Apr 23, 2019

WHY DO I FEEL HUNGRY ALL THE TIME?

Tue, Apr 23, 2019

Feeling hungry is a sign of good health but if you are eating all around you and if your stomach is still grumbling after a full meal, then there could be some other reason causing your symptoms.

Green habits, green pots and lots of lovely green leaves

Tue, Apr 23, 2019

The gentlemen with whom I share my home (one husband and one child) are disinclined, at the best of times, to partake of vegetables of any description, and though they might be tolerated as a necessary evil occasionally – on top of a pizza, for instance – salad leaves of any kind seem to give rise to a red line. They are, after all, food for rabbits – and I suppose I must have been a rabbit in a former life because they are one of my absolute favourite things. It winds me up though, that the only way to buy them is usually as a whole head of one kind of lettuce – boring! – or as a mixture in a bag – much more interesting and delicious, but it’s hard to get through a whole bag by yourself before they get limp and lifeless, and I hate waste. So this week I’ve been planting my own ‘cut and come again’ lettuce.

Galway Actors' Workshop announces new course for young adults

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Galway Actors' Workshop has announced its pilot season of eight-week courses for young adults between the ages of 13 and 18, with a choice of Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 10pm (starts May 8) or Saturdays from 10.30am to 1.30pm (starts May 11), at the Anno Santo Hotel.

More than forty years of history at Dangan House Garden Centre

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Dangan House Garden Centre is 42 years old this year. This is the story of how a humble market stall in the Saturday market grew into the successful business it is today.

Rug and carpet sale now on at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

G Furniture and Carpets in Northpoint on the Tuam Road has some excellent offers available in its spring carpet and rug clearance event.

Spring is in the air at Spellman Tiles Bathrooms

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Now that spring is here our thoughts turn to how to bring a fresh new look to our homes, and with so many styles to choose from – modern, industrial, Scandinavian, rustic, shabby chic, the list goes on — the team at Spellman TBW are here to help you find the perfect tile to work with your style.

Modern – typically refers to a home with clean, crisp, lines and a simple colour palette.

Silversea event in Fahy Travel

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Imagine travelling to the ends of the earth, exploring the immaculate natural world as never before. Would you like to experience countries untouched by tourism and discover disparate cultures while travelling along stunningly beautiful shores?

The Spanish Arch from Long Walk

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Long Walk was originally built as a wall by the Eyre family in order to construct a mud berth. Among those who lived there around the time this photograph was taken were Tom Gannon, Sarah O’Donnellon, Mrs Hosty, and Pateen Green. There was an entry through a large archway into a courtyard known as Green’s Alley and the five houses there were occupied by the Andersons, McDonaghs, Canavans, Gorhams, and Finnertys. A Mrs McDonagh lived next door in a building known as The Hall and further on lived Mrs Lee, John Folan, Bideen Joyce, Ella McDonagh, Mrs Folan, and Mike Walsh.

Sir William Wilde - broken by the death of his children

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Seven years after the Mary Traver’s case, in which Sir William Wilde, a famous doctor and socialite in the Dublin of the mid 19th century, emerged legally unscathed, but socially damaged, a far worse scandal threatened to ruin his reputation entirely.

Horticulture course is blooming in Galway Community College

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The QQI Level 5 horticulture course in Galway Community College offers students the chance to acquire a vast knowledge of many different aspects of the amazing world of horticulture. Huge emphasis is placed on plant identification and students spend some time each week learning and identifying new plants. Another great way to learn plants is to work with them, and from September until the following May students maintain the great collection of plants in GCC.

Learn to sail with Galway Bay Sailing Club

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Did you ever dream of sailing in the open sea, crashing through waves as you steer your craft with the wind in your face? Whether you enjoy exhilarating challenges or just like to float around in the sun, the beauty of sailing is that there are days for everybody. Sailing is a pastime which lasts for life. From age seven to 70, once you experience the feeling you will never let it go.

Galway Bay Sailing Club has been introducing adults to sailing for more than 10 years and its training course will give you the spills and thrills you have been looking for. You will understand the basic theory of sailing by learning about boat setup, winds, tides, and safety. You will sail on both small two handed dinghies and an ocean going yacht.

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