‘No amount of urine leakage is normal and a 100 year old muscle can be trained’

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

At International Pelvic Physiotherapy Management (IPPM) a solution is provided for the one in three women who suffer from urinary incontinence.

Pain relief at Crane Clinic

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Acupuncture, which originated in China, is proven to be a very effective therapy for pain relief and is now used in many progressive hospitals in the USA, UK, Israel, and Australia. Specialised pain clinics also include acupuncture as part of their medical treatment protocol.

Wine of the Week – Senda Old Vine Garnacha

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by master of wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Sweet and Sticky BBQ spare ribs with sweet and sour pickles

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

With temperatures set to soar from this weekend, a barbecue will certainly be on the agenda for many. There is always one crowd pleaser you can guarantee to appear on the menu that will satisfy guests – a juicy and sticky selection of BBQ Spare Ribs.

Galway family’s new camping cookbook gains international recognition

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Camping Soul Food, the bumper 64 meal cookbook (with a difference) written and tested out in 2020 by the Buggans family has been nominated in three categories at the Gourmand Awards.

No holidays for over a year but west is still fave for majority of people

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

It has been well over a year since most of the people living in Ireland have taken a much-needed holiday. According to new research commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group Ireland, 52% of Connacht people have not taken a break since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The research shows that 44% of those in Connacht took a staycation in Ireland last year, but the length of stay was relatively short with the majority (40%) taking between two and three days.

SuperValu makes ‘staycationing’ a breeze this summer

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

BY DECLAN VARLEY
The Summer Staycation is set to be a staple for us all over the next few months. So, whether you’re swapping Gran Canaria for Rosslare, or Marbella for Dingle, SuperValu online shopping will deliver to you, wherever you holiday in Ireland this summer. So why not enjoy every minute of your holiday and leave the shopping to them?

The Summer Staycation is set to be a staple for us all over the next few months. So, whether you’re swapping Gran Canaria for Rosslare, or Marbella for Dingle, SuperValu online shopping will deliver to you, wherever you holiday in Ireland this summer. So why not enjoy every minute of your holiday and leave the shopping to them?

The changing face of Salthill

Wed, Jul 14, 2021

This 1948 photograph was taken from the old RIC barracks which was opposite the Banba Hotel . The bit of a wall you can see in the immediate foreground was part of ‘The Lazy Wall’. There was a concrete seat running along the other side of this wall and it was there people known as the ‘Fámairí’ used to congregate, people mostly from farming families. When they had the harvest in, they would come to Salthill on holiday and often meet with the same people as last year. They would sit here and gossip, smoke their dúidíns and sometimes paddle in the sea beside them.

‘If my sins were many they were interesting’

Wed, Jul 14, 2021

The Lausanne Conference of July 1932, attended by the former allied powers of World War I (Britain, France, Belgium and Italy), and Germany, accepted that the world economic crisis made continued reparations by Germany virtually impossible. Various long-term arrangements were made, but in effect it allowed Germany off the hook for the monetary compensation it had agreed to pay for its responsibility in starting the war. Germany was now free to rebuild its own economy. This was a very importance conference attended by the world press, among whom was Clare Sheridan.

Survey: 57% of people would use Aldi’s Click & Collect or Deliveroo services whilst on staycation in Ireland this summer!

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

90% of people that took part in a recent Aldi survey have said that they are booking a Staycation/holiday in Ireland this year.

Foreign travel uncertainty increases house swap interest

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

The continuing uncertainty over foreign travel, combined with the shortage of available holiday homes, has led to many people considering a house swap as the solution to this year’s ‘where to holiday’ dilemma.

Galway online lecture on the Truce and the Civil War

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

An online lecture examining the Truce between the IRA and the British government in 1921 and the Civil War which broke out the following year, takes place this weekend.

GP Deli an excellent addition in Galway

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

During the past decade the emergence of the Tribe Hospitality Group has been a notable feature in the Galway food and catering business.

So the GP Deli’s arrival adds another attractive option, particularly for those who have enjoyed Ground & Co’s splendid offering in recent years.

Wine of the Week – Navesur Verdejo 2020

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal, selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Studying nutrition at CNM changed my life

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

I now have financial freedom and a flexible work schedule which is key for me as a single mum - I’m able to support myself financially and work around my family.

Skin Herbalist Clinic scheduled for The Clayton Hotel Galway Saturday 17th July

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

IBS is a common digestive disorder that affects million of people worldwide. It is often considered to be an embarrassing problem because of the symptoms and there is no scientific cause or cure, although symptoms can usually be eased.

Grant’s is leading the way in sustainable home heating with its Integrated Heating Packages for New Builds.

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Having spent over forty years working closely with homeowners across Ireland to maximise efficiencies, reduce heating costs and future-proof their homes, Grant is now offering those building new homes, individually tailored integrated heating packages.

Gardenwise | Can You Do the Can-Can?

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

Do you think of watering as a chore or a chance to potter about mindfully, checking on your plants? I suppose it can be either, depending on what other tasks you have to juggle at the time, but I’d like to suggest that increasing your use of the humble watering can will help nudge it towards the latter.

Gardenwise | Gardening Scentsibly – choosing the best perfumed plants

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

I’m often asked about scented plants. They can pack a powerful emotional punch, reminding you of your mother’s favourite flowers or the blooms from your granny’s garden, so it’s not surprising they’re high on the wish list of lots of my clients.

Druid, the expression of imagination

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

It is hard to believe that it was 46 years ago this week that Druid Theatre first tread the boards. The location was the Jesuit Hall and the play was The Playboy of the Western World. The following night, they put on It’s a two foot six inches above the Ground World by Kevin Laffan and on the third night, it was The Loves of Cass Maguire by Brian Friel.

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