In the kitchen...

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

An Italian staple, vibrantly rich on the eye and wholesome to boot, with crusty bread to mop up.

Inviting men and women to self-reflect

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

Men and women interested in pursuing a path towards enhancing their own emotional health and wellbeing are invited to apply to join an AnamAire therapeutic awareness group.

The real weight loss miracle — fixing your metabolism

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

Metabolism faults can severely limit or stop weight loss no matter how much dieting or exercise you do. To achieve real weight loss and to keep the weight off you need to address your metabolism weak spots. This is not just about getting the best and fastest weight loss but more importantly this is the only way to get real weight loss and avoid the false weight loss (mostly just water loss) that you get from nearly all plans.

Ten ways to extend the life of your clothes

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

“Help, I’ve nothing to wear” is a very common complaint from women, especially.

Baby power

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Daniel O’Brien was so tiny when he was born that his father’s wedding ring could fit all the way up to his arm.

Interesting projects at Young Scientist Exhibition

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

I visited the 2012 Young Scientist Exhibition last week and came across a couple of interesting projects which demonstrate that there are teenagers out there putting their brains to work in the food sector. It is only when you see that many enthusiastic kids under one roof you think, yes, perhaps we can create a bright future, but not if we lose them to foreign climes permanently.

Connacht folk are obsessed with the weather

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

A recent survey by Yakult has revealed that almost two thirds of Connacht people are absorbed with the weather, a subject on most people’s minds and lips, ahead of food, fashion, social media, and all-important health. Yakult’s survey found that while 75 per cent of those living in Connacht regard health as their number one priority in terms of happiness, ahead of friends, money and careers, overall wellbeing is not something they give much thought to on a daily basis. Yakult conducted its mindfulness survey to find out what was consuming Irish minds on a daily basis and to show how focusing on the important things in life can help us realise our New Year wishes of health and happiness in 2012.

Mindfulness can be applied to all areas of our lives, from the way we experience, right down to the way we eat, adds Olena Polyakova, nutritionist and fitness expert. According to Polyakova, it is the little, mindful steps that can make a big difference. “Set aside time to eat and eat at the table. Spend time over your meal and be aware of what you are eating. Meals in front of the TV lead to us gobbling down more than we need or want without allowing food to digest properly. Overeating and overindulging puts a strain on our digestive systems as well as our waistbands, which in turn affects our overall health and immune system.”

CHI brings East to West for Chinese New Year

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The Chinese New Year takes place next Monday January 23 with the long awaited arrival of the Year of the Dragon. Coinciding with the Dragon’s arrival Catherine O’Brien of Galway’s Da Tang Noodle House will launch a sister-company CHI Asian Take-Away to offer the delights of the East to the west side of the city.

Winter dresses to suit your age

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The style you wear changes as your age changes, but trends are for every woman. So what should you be wearing right now? Here are the best dresses for your age.

Winter slowly moves aside for spring

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Winter, so far, has treated us very kindly and the mild weather means that the idea of ‘spring is coming’ is ever so close, and this year it is sooner than we may have expected.

We can now begin to dig out some colours from the back of the wardrobe and start to bring them to the forefront once again.

Style Isle

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

A little bit of luxury…
The catwalk likes to tease us. Yes, tease us and our wallets. But there is something to be said about an investment in designer clothing every once in a while, that is why they invented piggy banks! Eye spy with my stylish eye, I see a bag by Tom Ford that has my name written all over it. So I am putting away a little of my earnings every month until there comes a time when I can rejoice in buying the bag that I will have forever. And it’ll probably form part of my children’s inheritance. Designer clobber is at the upper end of the price scale; but it can command a higher price for several reasons which we, as consumers, don’t always understand. The design, the labour intensive craftsmanship, the highest quality fabrics and finishings all contribute to the final piece that we see the likes of Karly Kloss or Jordan Dunn strut down the catwalk each season. So why not explore what they have to offer? For inspiration, if nothing else.

Four weeks to a healthier lifestyle

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Do you feel tired all the time? Are you experiencing low mood and not enough stamina to get things done? If so, your body needs detoxing, superfoods, and balanced nutrition.

Socialising leads most Connacht smokers to increase smoking

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

New research carried out on behalf of Aviva Health Insurance has revealed that 61 per cent of Connacht and Ulster smokers (including those living in Galway) claim an increase in socialising as the reason for smoking more during the Christmas period.

Renowned healer returns to Galway

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

World famous seventh son of a seventh son Danny Gallagher is now visiting Galway.

Gallagher’s work has been well documented on Irish, English, American, and Canadian television and in worldwide press coverage. To view some of this press coverage visit www.danny-gallagher.com

Go with your gut instincts

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

A Vogel's Molkosan is a natural whey based herbal remedy that promotes gentle cleansing of the intestinal tract to help improve overall gut health and so promote a happy healthy digestive system.

Galway trichologist tackles hair loss

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Did you know that there are some 50 different types of hair loss, that common male hair loss can start as young as 14 years of age, or that 40 per cent of women lose hair after childbirth?

Home away from home — check out the caravan show

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

‘Check in two hours prior to your flight’, ‘no more than 15kg of luggage allowed’, ‘ensure some necessary hand luggage items in case of lost baggage’, ‘your hotel to airport transfer takes one hour please do not be late for pick up’ - just a few of the problems that can arise with package holidays. The Caravan & Motorhome Show which will be held at the RDS Simmonscourt from Friday January 27 to Sunday January 29 offers holiday makers an alternative to the pressures of the package.

Caravanning is now a popular holiday choice for couples and families and groups as they are fun, affordable, and give you the freedom to discover new places. This year the demand for caravanning and touring holidays has risen dramatically as more people discover the great benefits, freedom, flexibility and adventure that they can bring.

Running a city on village lines

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

This photograph of a pig fair was taken about 100 years ago on a wet day at the top of Eyre Square. The corner we see on the right was occupied by Michael Walsh, family grocer, wine and spirit merchant, who claimed to have the most superior quality of goods always kept in stock... “A trial will convince”. In the foreground are a typical group of farmers who have travelled into town with their tall carts carrying their pigs. They have them on show with a rope tied around each animal’s leg to avoid them running all over the place. You can almost sense these farmers praying for a buyer to come along, because if they did not sell they would have to bring their pigs home again. Not all farmers had the luxury of carts, and those who walked their animals into town and did not sell, would have to walk them home again.

Fear and loathing in east Galway

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Following the extensive publicity and extraordinary use of more than 700 military, police, emergency men and bailiffs, to evict five families from the marquis of Clanricarde’s estate, the people of Woodford and all of east Galway were in a state of shock, anger and fear. It was now clear that Clanricarde would use every method within his considerable powers to evict any of his tenants who refused to pay their rent. Despite pleas for a rent reduction because of successive bad weather, he refused to even consider it. He scoffed at John Dillon’s Plan of Campaign, supported by the Land League, which urged tenants to stick together, and to refuse to pay unreasonable rent.

Embrace your style with confidence in 2012

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

This year make your wardrobe work for you and fall in love with shopping. Here are the four commandments to a very stylish 2012.

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