Five reasons why you should invest in your bedroom with EZ Living Furniture

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Whether you love your bedroom or your bedroom is in need of a little extra loving, EZ Living Furniture is here to tell you just how important investing in your bedroom can be. We spend one third of our lives asleep, yet we do not give our sleeping space the attention it both needs and deserves. Here are the top five reasons to rethink and revamp your bedroom in order to change every part of your life.

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from modern to traditional.

NUI Galway launches new master’s in sports journalism and communication

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

NUI Galway has launched a major new master's programme in sports journalism and communication. The programme is aimed at graduates interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism, as well as in the broader field of sports communication, such as digital content creation, data analysis, and strategic consulting.

Become a professional make-up artist

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 30 years, training adults in all areas of make-up artistry from beauty make-up to special effects.

"One of the most rewarding parts of my career is when I see students excel in the make-up industry and we are so privileged to have been part of their journey," said Katie Robinson, manager at the International School of Make-up Artistry. "Over the years we have trained students who have gone on to become managers and trainers for leading cosmetic companies, such as MAC cosmetics, Estée Lauder, Bobbi Brown and much more.

NUI Galway to hold health promotion open evening tomorrow

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

NUI Galway’s Health Promotion discipline will hold its annual open evening tomorrow, Friday February 28, from 6pm to 7.30pm in Áras Moyola, on the north campus.

Coláiste Néifinn to run courses in Athenry and Glenamaddy

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Coláiste Néifinn is an established Irish college in Athenry, Glenamaddy, Castlebar, and Ballina. The college caters for the learning of the Irish language for 12 to 18-year-olds. It is a very successful coláiste Gaeilge with students attending from all around the county.

No fly cruises — sail direct from Ireland in 2021

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Imagine walking up the gangway in Belfast or Cork, no worries about baggage allowances or airport security, no huge queues crowding around. Just give your bag to a steward and stroll down to the bar for a cocktail. Enjoy sitting on the deck as your ship glides away from Ireland without the slightest fuss.

Get ready for Colleran's Butchers' easy cook range

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

People lead busy lives and when you are on the go all the time your diet may suffer as the time to prepare a meal from scratch is just not available, leading to a diet that is lacking in quality as well as taste. However, Colleran's Butchers has the solution with its delicious easy cook range.

From stuffed pork steak and crispy garlic chicken wraps to duck spring rolls and chicken breast tikka meatballs, there are 15 options for customers from which to choose in the Colleran's Butchers easy cook range. This takes all the pressure off the customer as the team do all the marinating and kitchen preparation for the meal. All the customer has to do is pop the meal in the oven or frying pan depending on his/her preference and simply indulge.

Early bird catches a great two course meal at Fat Freddy's

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

When it comes to eating out there are two aspects of the meal that will make or break the experience — the quality of the food, and the size of the dent the price will leave in our wallets. Other requirements, although important, are still considered secondary to these feast fundamentals.

For more than 30 years Fat Freddy's restaurant has been delighting the palates of locals and tourists alike with a superb menu of tastes of Italy and beyond, and of course, home. And with the restaurant's amazing new early bird menu, hungry punters will leave with full stomachs and not-so-empty pockets. Operating from Sunday to Thursday, from 4pm until late, customers can choose between a starter and a main or a main and dessert for the great price of €19.50.

Another award for Oscars proprietor's pioneering seafood book

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Oscars Seafood Bistro’s international award winning book, Sea Gastronomy Fish & Shellfish of the North Atlantic by Michael O'Meara, has been awarded in the Gourmand 25th anniversary best food publications of the past 25 years at the Paris Cookbook Fair, held at the Louvre recently.

Early bird catches a great two course meal at Fat Freddy's Restaurant!

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

When it comes to eating out there are two aspects of the meal that will make or break the experience; the quality of the food and the size of the dent the price will leave in our wallets; other requirements, although important, are still considered secondary to these feast fundamentals.

Have you been thinking about doing up your home? Then don’t miss our Renovate360 Home Event.

Tue, Feb 25, 2020

Next Sunday, March 8th, sees the return of last year’s hugely popular Renovate360 Home Event which takes place in the Galmont Hotel from 2-4pm. The event will showcase a wide range of home renovation experts who will provide hands-on advice on the day to anyone thinking about renovating their home. This year’s event is hosted by Interior Designer Niamh O’Donovan of Simple Styling who along with other local businesses will be on hand to give advice at the event.

Get ready for Collerans Butcher's easy cook range

Mon, Feb 24, 2020

People lead busy lives and when you are on the go all the time your diet may suffer as the time to prepare a meal from scratch is just not available, leading to s diet that is lacking in quality as well as taste. However, Collerans Butcher's has the solution with their delicious easy cook range.

Sixth class, The Mercy, 1948

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

One hundred and eighty years ago, the Sisters of Mercy came to Galway for the first time, to a house in Lombard Street, to devote themselves to works of mercy among the poor. The great Catherine McAuley was one of the first three nuns to come here, the others being Mother M Teresa White and Mother N Catherine Leahy.

The power merchants who ruled Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Under Norman rule Galway rapidly developed from an obscure village into an important seaport with trade contacts all over Europe. This transformation was entirely due to the merchant community who made themselves into an oligarchy who not only owned and directed the town’s trade, but completely controlled the municipal government, the election of mayors, and, uniquely, the appointment of priests and wardens to St Nicholas’ Collegiate church. They enjoyed total power. They lived in opulent houses, many of which had elaborately carved doorways, secure within the walls of the town, indifferent to the Gaelic natives who were kept firmly outside the gates.*

Mindful self-compassion training for wellbeing

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Our mental attitudes, beliefs, and expectations can have a big influence on whether we thrive and prosper or stagnate and decline. Rick Hanson, an eminent neuropsychologist, describes how the brain has a negativity bias designed to keep us safe rather than happy. He says that this makes our brain like Velcro for bad experience and Teflon for good experience.

An example of this negativity can be seen in how we often relate to ourselves with harsh attitudes of self-criticism. But a harsh, self-critical, inner voice can undermine our self-confidence and self-esteem and lead to feelings of guilt and shame that undermine our mental wellbeing. This often results in higher levels of stress, anxiety, and low mood.

Further education open day at Galway Community College

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) will hold its annual open day on Tuesday, March 3, from 9am to 4pm. The college extends a warm invitation to everyone — school leavers, mature students, adults considering returning to education, teachers, and parents — to go along to the open day and explore the exciting and career-focused full-time courses commencing in September.

Let Galway Technical Institute take you further

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Galway Technical Institute (GTI) will hold its open day on Tuesday, March 3, from 9am to 4pm. The open day is an opportunity for prospective students to explore the GTI campus and check out the state of the art facilities, find out about the exciting courses on offer, and participate in lively events throughout the college. GTI welcomes both school leavers and mature learners who wish to retrain or upskill.

Meet the team at the International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

The International School of Make-up Artistry is renowned for leading in the industry with its high standard of training offered in all areas of make-up artistry. The school offers a wide range of diploma courses, full and part time, at all levels, whether you just want to learn how to apply your own make-up, or train to become a professional make-up artist. The school also offers higher level diploma courses for those who would like to take their artistry skills to the next level.

Pelvic physiotherapy can give great relief from bowel symptoms

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

We all know the dreadful feeling of needing the bathroom suddenly to empty our bowels while having coffee with friends or while out shopping, and how humiliating and embarrassing it is to be caught short and pass stool. Imagine the awful feeling with an overwhelming urge to empty your bowel and not making it to the bathroom on time. Worse still is the fear of not being able to control wind or gas.

Help is available to give yourself back your freedom without fear of bowel leaks and to ensure optimal bowel emptying and solve constipation.

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