CAN YOU BE ANAEMIC AND NOT KNOW IT?

Mon, Jan 28, 2019

Anaemia is a term used when a person doesn’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen all through the body, leaving your body starved of oxygen. You could lack haemoglobin, a protein which gives the blood it’s colour.

The market square in Galway city, 1883

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The Square appears as a green piece of land outside the city walls on the early maps of Galway. The 1651 map shows it more or less in the shape it is today. In 1710, Edward Eyre (whose family had come over with the Cromwellians) became mayor of the city. He lived in a house roughly where the Meyrick Hotel is today and the patch of land in front of his house was known as ‘The Mayor’s Garden’. He presented it to the city and it became known as Eyre Square

Grief and despair on Galway streets November 1920

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Sunday November 21 1920, known as ‘Bloody Sunday’, marked one of the most significant events in the Irish War of Independence. The day began with an IRA operation, organised by Michael Collins, to assassinate the so called ‘Cairo Gang’ - a team of undercover British agents, working and living in Dublin. IRA members went to a number of addresses, and shot dead 14 people including nine army officers.

Payroll 2019 courses in Galway

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

This year has seen some mandatory changes to how payroll is processed. GPA Solutions has scheduled a one day course in Thesaurus payroll on January 29 and a one day course in Collsoft payroll on January 30, in Galway.

The search is on for Galway's best young food entrepreneurs

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Registration is now open for GROW2CEO — a competition organised by Cully & Sully and GIY to find Irelands’ next young food entrepreneurs.

New term of courses at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The Spanish Institute is launching a new term of Spanish courses starting on February 4.

How to choose a coaching course

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Choosing a course can be difficult. How do you distinguish between all the available options?

'I have my own business as a nutritional therapist'

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

I always had an interest in food and how it can affect our bodies. When I finally decided to take the plunge into the world of nutrition, CNM’s course was ideal for me as I was able to continue working while attending college locally at the weekends.

Marvellous marmalade

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

It is citrus season and you cannot flick through a cookery magazine or trawl your favorite food websites at this time of year without hitting upon a few recipes for the seasonal treat that is Seville orange marmalade.

The Seville orange is incredibly bitter and not at all something that you want to eat in its natural state. But Seville orange marmalade is one of the best things that can be spread on toast and an incredibly useful ingredient for stirring into both sweet and savoury dishes. This is the time of year for making it, as the oranges are only available for a few weeks in and around January.

John Keogh’s wins Pub of The Year

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

John Keogh's – The Lock Keeper on Dominick Street in Galway's Westend has been named as Pub of the Year by McKennas Guide for 2019. The award winning Westend gastro pub which will celebrate three years in business this summer is one of Galway's best loved pubs to share food, a quiet drink by the open fire, and of course it has become the private party location for people to get together to mark those special occasions.

Top Veganuary picks at Joyce’s Supermarkets

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

As we enter the final week of Veganuary, Joyce's Supermarkets is highlighting some of the vegan friendly products to make the most of the days ahead.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

Water Babies spring term

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Water Babies is taking bookings for the spring term starting in February. The term runs for 10 weeks with weekend and weekday classes held in Ballybrit, Salthill, Oranmore, Claregalway, and Athenry.

Energy health screening open day with medical herbalist Patrick Murphy

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

After hugely successful open days, medical herbalist Patrick Murphy will be hosting his energy health screening open day at The Twelve Hotel, Barna, on Saturday, February 9, from 8am to 7pm using the Supertronic health screening device.

Reflexology for holistic health at The Ivy Room

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Reflexology is a holistic treatment which uses the feet to treat and balance the whole body. Points on the feet called reflex areas are worked on with pressure, and corresponding parts of the body can then feel the benefit.

Four star luxury at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The four star Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, conference centre and gardens, is a luxurious contemporary lively hub, with 155 beautifully appointed bedrooms, very popular with women's groups where shopping or going to the theatre or races is a must. This hotel is easily connected to many of Dublin’s most popular tourist destinations which are right on the doorstep.

Top travel trends for 2019 from Corrib Travel

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Have you thought about which holiday destination you would like to try in 2019? Whether you would love to tick a destination off your bucket list or simply head somewhere new, it is never too late to start planning, the following are just some of the most popular holiday destinations, predicted to be among the travel trends for 2019.

Design your dream sofa for less at Cas Furniture

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Whatever you need for your home, Cas Furniture, located in Ballybane, has a great range of furniture, flooring, and homewares. The company specialises in customised sofas, so when it comes to living room seating options you can have any design you want.

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

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.

Free up your weekends with a Husqvarna Automower

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Keeping your lawn healthy and looking great can be a lot of hard work. The Husqvarna Automower does the work for you — without your supervision, around the clock.

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