The Gallery Café, Queen Street, Gort

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Over the past few years Gort has had a lot of bad press about the state of the road, the endless traffic jams, and of course the really bad flooding. Now that the town has been bypassed one might be forgiven for thinking that it is probably a ghost town with crater-sized potholes. Nothing could be further from the truth. The town has a super new smooth tarmac road all the way through it, nearly every premises has huge flowering hanging baskets and it is quite busy, in fact it looks very well. The phrase gorgeous Gort is being used by local businesses, and they are living up to this claim. One place that has seen a major transformation is The Gallery Café; you may have seen it located in the square area of Gort, painted a funky colour and indeed I was there back in 2006 and had some very good food. The Gallery Café has moved to a new premises, just off the main street at the junction where Supermac’s is located. The new premises is as funky as the last and must be 10 times the size of the previous one.

Get cooking

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Barbecue lamb steaks with spicy tarragon and shallot butter

Ingredients

Home & Garden

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Dunnamaggin in Co Kilkenny recently played host to the Husqvarna ride-on mower Guinness World Record attempt which saw 1,000 ride-on mowers cutting grass on the same field at the same time. Husqvarna sponsored this event, which raised much needed funds for the Camphill Community, a therapeutic community for children and adults with multiple disabilities.

Festival fashion dresses

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

If you are heading to one of the many music festivals this summer and are looking for some inspiration, here are some statement dresses that will take you through the festivals and beyond.

Notes for the season

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

When choosing a new scent remember that you can only smell up to three scents at a time. Brown Thomas experts say it is advisable to wait 30 seconds for the alcohol to evaporate, then you will be able to find out what the top notes of the perfume are.

Save money on your hair with itemised pricing at GQ

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Galway’s newest craze in hairdressing, GQ, has brought a new concept from many countries in Europe and America which has taken Galway by storm.

Everybody is talking about GQ’s new concept, which includes high quality products and standards with the lowest prices you can find at a convenient and prestigious location.

Welcome to a world of porcelain white teeth and a firmer, trimmer, body — Therapie Clinic holds the key

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Therapie Clinic clients are looking particularly well-groomed this week, being Race Week and one of the most exciting weeks in Galway’s event calendar. The prestigious laser and skin clinic, located on Shop Street, introduced the award winning Polar White Pro pen just a few weeks ago and is still experiencing an unprecedented demand for this must-have product.

The Polar White Pro whitening pen is at the forefront of teeth whitening innovation. It is clinically proven to gently but dramatically whiten even the most stained and tarnished teeth, by up to six shades after just six applications. All you have to do is brush on and leave for 60 seconds for the glaze to dry. Even better news is that it is safe and pain free, using carbamide peroxide which does not harm the tooth enamel and so is suitable for even the most sensitive of teeth. This must-have product costs just €24.95.

The huckster’s harvest

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

“The Galway Races are unique in Irish sport. For this is a real Connaught holiday. Caravans and their picturesque owners are making their trek weeks ahead. Urgent farm work is abandoned for an hour. Business and professional men; regular race-goers, hunting folk, farmers of all ranges of acreage, holiday trippers from the eastern cities; Connemara and Aran Island men and maids who speak English only, are here in colourful buoyant groups. All the fun of the fair; huge fields of beautiful horses; thrilling finishes and good priced winners — all lend glamour and life to this great outdoor festival of the west.

Postin’, the Races, and the famous Cannon Ball

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

I have often heard my grandmother say that the fun of Galway races began when you were hauled up onto a sidecar, behind a lively pony, and driven at a smart pace to Ballybrit. Passengers held on tightly to each other, or to the wooden seat, as the smell of horse, and the jolting ride over rough roads gave it a carnival atmosphere. The races were a two-day meeting then yet the jarvies, or ponymen, would hang about the town for the week hoping to get a fare. As well as bringing racegoers to Ballybrit in the mornings, and home in the evenings, they also brought them to Salthill. Sometimes they carried them to the dogtrack at College Road. Either way it was a long and busy week for the ponymen who came mainly from the Moycullen area, renowned for its Connemara ponies, and passionate owners.

Original styles for the races

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Gorgeous styles are still available around for those still looking for that special number for next week’s races.

Therapie Clinic has all you need for Race Week

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The Galway Races are upon us once again and many have been planning the wardrobe and corresponding accessories since last year. Anyone who has just had a practice run only to discover that amazing little dress is a little too tight will be relieved to hear this is a common occurrence and Therapie Clinic has the answer in the shape of Cho-Yung Tea.

River Corrib midsummer fete – the perfect family day out

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

COPE Galway is hosting its first midsummer fete down by the River Corrib in the grounds of NUI Galway on Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. Entry to the fete is free and it will be a great afternoon for families with lots of fun activities.

Kai Café & Restaurant

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

If you are wondering where exactly Kai Café and Restaurant is, previously it was the Budding Café and it is now easily spotted at lunchtime by the queues outside for the deli items that are available.

Yoga Shala breaking new boundaries

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

David and Laragh Cunningham of the Yoga Shala have just launched their teacher training programme and the programme which is fully subscribed sees them working with Australia’s most respected yoga teachers and physiotherapists. Simon Borg Olivier and Bianca Machliss have propelled yoga into mainstream Australian life through their innovative teachings over the past 25 years and Borg Olivier pays his first teaching visit to Europe on August 19 for what will be an amazing weekend workshop. There are still some places available but the workshop is only recommended for those who have an established yoga practice.

‘’It’s exciting to be the first to bring yoga synergy’s teachings to Europe. The style is a merging of elements of traditional and ancient hatha yoga styles, together with an in depth scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology,’’ explained David Cunningham.

Lose weight in ten days

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the root of excess weight is an imbalance within the body caused by malfunctioning of the spleen and liver organ systems. Acupuncture with TCM can make it easier to deal with stress, frustration, and anxiety that can trigger over-eating and bingeing on fattening foods.

Preparing to paint for the summer

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Painting your home inside and out is one of those things that we have to do whether we like it or not, every few years, so the key is to prepare for the event and that is half the battle.

Aibheil of Adare Summer Sale – One Day Only

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Due to popular demand, Aibheil of Adare Bridal Boutique is holding a sale for one day only on Saturday July 23 from 9am to 6pm. This is a perfect chance to buy a dream wedding dress for a great price. Every bride wants to wear a stunning wedding dress, whatever her budget. The sale at Aibheil of Adare is an opportunity to buy that amazing dress and save money.

Brown Thomas gets racy

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

This is the very best time of the year in Galway, and in the run up to the Galway Races Brown Thomas will become a world of designer delights with special pop-up accessory collections in store. Some of the exciting labels to look forward to are Alexander McQueen clutches, Stella McCartney's fallabella bag, and clutches from Anya Hyndmarch. The YSL Belle De jour evening clutch is to die for. You could have a love affair with this bag. And it would not end in heartbreak.

No 1 Pery Square Hotel and Spa Georgian Quarter, Limerick

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

You may be wondering why I have strayed from my usual turf all the way to Limerick; one reason is that with our new roads it is perhaps closer than you think, less than an hour to get there, and the second reason is that No 1 Pery Square is a jewel that really is worth a visit.

A complete weight loss package

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Diet and exercise are critical to a good weight loss programme but the most important and powerful key of all is your metabolism. Your metabolism is the switch that allows your weight loss to happen. Your metabolism controls the benefits of any diet and exercise, but it in turn depends on your diet and exercise to operate properly. In other words the three keys interconnect; metabolism correction, diet, and exercise give a weight loss plan specifically designed to target stubborn body fat especially on the stomach, hips and thighs. This weight loss plan is the only way to re-balance top or bottom heavy bodies.

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