Galway businesses supporting each other

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

Spotlight Oral Care was founded four years ago by Galwegians Dr Lisa and Dr Vanessa Creaven, practicing cosmetic dentists and sisters. As dentists, they know that good oral health is important for overall health, so they created clinically proven, clean, sustainable, oral care products that really work.

Free webinar to feature tips from leading Irish psychologists for minding your mental health during Level 5

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

Seven months into a very different world, our mental health has never mattered more as we head into winter amid level five Covid-19 restrictions.

Coeliac Society welcomes publication of new ICGP coeliac guidelines

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

The Coeliac Society and the Irish College of General Practitioners have published new guidelines on the diagnosis and management of adult coeliac disease. These guidelines put in place a framework for the early identification and treatment of patients with coeliac disease in primary healthcare.

This guide outlines 50 different indicators that are identified as the clinical presentation of coeliac disease for GPs and health practitioners. These include conditions such as osteoporosis, anaemia, mouth ulcers, heartburn, diarrhoea, constipation, and infertility.

How to Integrate Your Hot Tub into Your Garden Landscaping Design

Wed, Nov 04, 2020

There are all kinds of ways to make your backyard or garden space enjoyable and beautiful, making it the perfect place to entertain or relax after a long day at work. But maybe you’re looking to go beyond just some landscaping updates and some new plantings - maybe you want to make the garden even more enjoyable and purposeful and create a place that becomes the ultimate hangout not just for you, but also for friends and family who come to visit.

So there I was; Moscow

Tue, Nov 03, 2020

Travelling abroad in 2020 has pretty much been a no go option for most of us due to the pandemic. No doubt our travelling itches are growing more irritable by the day so Matt Cassidy is here to provide a few suggestions on where we should go next year (fingers crossed).

Gardenwise | Carried away by a Catalogue

Mon, Nov 02, 2020

It’s time to plant the tulips – at least it will be once they arrive. An email informs me that my bulb order has been shipped, but in these strange times who knows what adventures they will have before they arrive safely at my door?

Let’s get this party startled!

Sat, Oct 31, 2020

Make your Halloween fang-tastic with these homemade Halloween treats that are sure to give ‘em pumpkin to talk about.

The ‘vicious appetite’ - the most human of all frailties

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Mrs Eliza Martin, threw caution to the wind, and settled down to live openly with Mr John Petrie, a merchant, at his London house in Soho Square. Her flaunting of the end of her 13 years marriage to Richard Martin, a man of legendary accomplishments, and the owner of vast lands in Connemara, who was not a man to be reckoned with, left society wondering what his response would be to this embarrassment.

Grattan Road

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Crane’s Strand or Tráigh na gCorr appears on the 1651 map. It would seem to be the Whitestrand area before the building of Grattan Road. In Dutton’s 1824 survey we read: “It seems to be the general opinion of the oldest inhabitants that for some years past, storms and rains have been more frequent from the west than formerly. (Rice was sown here in 1585). As some corroboration of this idea, the encroachment of the sea near Recorder’s Quay on the west side of Galway, may be adduced, where the marks of the potato ridges may be seen, and where, only a few years ago were in cultivation, though they are now covered at every tide. Lately, the ground near Recorder’s Quay has been reclaimed by Mr Bulteel, and promises to remunerate his very spirited exertion.” (Probably the first ever reclamation of land in Salthill).

What is tempo running and how do I do it?

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

One of the most important aspects of my training is what is known as tempo running - the idea is to run at a pace for an extended period of time that is quicker than your normal running speed, but not so quick that it is your race pace. These runs are great when training for a marathon, but they also have a place in training programmes for the shorter distances such as the 5km.

The idea behind tempo running is to is to improve your lactic threshold, the point at which your body starts producing lactic acid and is too much for you to maintain the current pace. Tempo running can also be known as an LT (lactic threshold) run. The distance that you tempo at is dependant on what your race distance is.

Do you want to lose weight this lockdown?

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Do you want to use lockdown to your advantage? Never has it been more important to be fit and healthy. Never has there been a better time to address your weight.

'My job is now so varied and rewarding'

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Despite already being qualified as a nutritionist, I felt something was missing and there was more I needed to learn to expand my knowledge and advance my career.

Anxiety and stress among young people and older adults as a result of Covid-19

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s mental health to a greater or lesser degree. We are all trying to look after ourselves as best we can under the circumstances, but so much uncertainty from day to day, not just from week to week, takes its toll. But young people and children need extra help, support, and attention to reassure them that this too will pass.

Dog charity warning that Halloween treats terrify our furry friends

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Dogs Trust, Ireland's largest dog welfare charity, has highlighted the potential dangers that Halloween poses for our canine companions. The charity has seen an alarming spike in the number of dog owners seeking advice on how to help their dogs cope with fireworks.

Warming tones for winter from Colourtrend

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

As the winter months creep in and the temperature drops, it is time to batten down the hatches and cosy up at home. We are likely to spend more time indoors than ever in the coming months, so consider redecorating to make your home feel more comfortable for a winter like no other.

G Conboy Electrical — open for business

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

G Conboy Electrical, a Galway institution, is remaining open during the current Level 5 restrictions and is offering a call out service to repair appliances. Its New Road location is open for business, providing a walk-in service for clients' home appliances, and has a large supply of spare parts including elements, pumps, motors, and belts. Manager Jacqui Conboy says the staff are looking forward to seeing their regular and new customers.

Galway is voted friendliest city in Europe

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

We may not be able to travel very far at the moment, but Galway is the place to be according to readers of prestigious travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, who have named it the friendliest city in Europe in the annual Readers' Choice Awards.

Galway topped the list of the Top Ten Friendliest Cities in Europe in the latest edition of Condé Nast Traveller, ahead of second place Dublin, showing that Ireland is still top of people's minds when it comes to holiday destinations.

Ryanair announces four week suspension of flights from Ireland West Airport

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Ryanair has announced it will suspend flight operations from Ireland West Airport and the other regional airports from Saturday November 14 until Sunday December 13. The airline has said the suspension of flight services is due to a collapse in travel demand as a result of the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the current travel restrictions in place.

The shopping trip that saved the lecturer’s life

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

When Gearóidín Uí Loideáin contacted her friend Norita one day two years ago and said she was taking her to the city for some retail therapy little did she realise that that trip to the shops would save her friend's life.

Treat yourself to a Skeffington Arms Hotel voucher

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

The three-star Skeffington Arms Hotel in Galway City is an intimate, luxury boutique hotel with a BIG personality, offering affordable accommodation in the 'City of the Tribes'. This hotel offers you fantastic value with a premium service located directly on Eyre Square.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.