Bloating — what causes it and how natural therapies can help

Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Bloating is when your tummy is puffy, feels stretched and uncomfortable due to temporary abdominal distension. Common causes are overeating, eating too fast, swallowing food too quickly, talking while eating and swallowing air, certain foods which can cause gas such as beans, lentils, cabbage, cauliflower, and drinking too many fizzy drinks.

Christmas tree and other holiday allergies

Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Sales of antihistamines and boxes of tissues go up in winter but especially during the holidays. Here are some of the causes of the spike in allergies: Food – during winter holidays people eat out, with lots of seasonal and unusual foods, and parties where you may not know the ingredients of the foods you are consuming, ending with some unpleasant allergic reaction. Alcohol may affect judgment, and you may forget to check the ingredients to which you are allergic.

Stay healthy this winter

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Arguably one of the least favourite months of the year, (maybe the best if you are an avid rugby fan), November is known for its dreadful weather; from bucket loads of rain to freezing temperatures, the days are dark and gloomy and people are less likely to go out and socialise; preferring to stay inside for warmth.

Sunday Lunch ‘Kids Eat Free’ at Galway Bay Golf Resort

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

This Sunday 18th November sees Galway Bay Golf Resort launch their brand new Sunday Lunch Menu, which includes a free main course for Children Under 12.

Galway's newest family member - The Ivy Room!

Wed, Nov 14, 2018

The Ivy Room is a new business specialising in stress management, offering relaxing treatments such as reflexology, Integrated Energy Therapy and nutritional support. Luxury nail treatments are also offered including energising manis and pedis, and gel polish manicures using high end products from CND shellac and Gelish.

Find your Christmas spirit at the Bon Bon Christmas Shop!

Wed, Nov 14, 2018

With Halloween finished for another year and the Christmas market gracing its wonderful presence on Eyre Square, the festive feeling around Galway is starting to build in earnest, and as we get in the mood for what Andy Williams famously described as "the most wonderful time of the year", our minds turn to putting up Christmas trees and making our homes and businesses into our own little winter wonderlands.

Voice Over Casters for ‘Game Of Thrones’ and ‘Love/Hate’ comes to Galway for unique Workshop!

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

The truth is, Voice Over work is real. There are real opportunities for undiscovered voice talent. Voice Overs are heard on radio ads, tv ads, feature films, on-hold messaging, audio books, e-learning, animation, computer games, and so much more. Voice Over is everywhere.

An Evening of Skincare and Beauty Tips at The Shearwater Hotel - Thursday 29th November

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

At The Spa in Shearwater Hotel, a recent winner of RSVP’s Best Spa in Connaught Award 2018; they pride themselves on advanced skincare & luxurious body treatments. The Spa have recently teamed up with Renew Skin Clinic who cater for all your needs and offer revolutionary aesthetic treatments.

Exclusive new Saltability Masssage Treatment available at Spirit One Spa

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

Exclusive new saltabilty massage
Spirit One Spa are delighted to be the first in Ireland to offer the new Himalayan salt stone massage from saltability.

White and gold – the Christmas rose

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

Beautiful garden blooms are thin on the ground at this time of year, so this week I thought we might consider one of the most unusual of them – the Christmas rose. Not a rose in the usual sense, it’s a member of the hellebore family, and its botanical name is Helleborus niger. Many keen gardeners will be familiar with its cousin, Helleborus orientalis, whose speckled, drooping flowers are amongst the earliest to bloom in January and February, and which is commonly known as the Lenten Rose. While the Lenten Rose typically has petals from cream and yellow to pink, purple and dusky plum, the Christmas rose’s flowers are usually pure white, beautifully set off by golden stamens and large, sturdy leaves of deepest green.

Christmas Party Nights at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is one of the most highly recommended and well know Christmas party venues in Galway, situated just outside the quaint town of Loughrea overlooking Loughrea Lake.

SolidWorks - computer aided design parametric modelling course at the GRETB training centre

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

GRETB Training Centre is offering a 21 week course with four weeks in-company training starting November 12.

What is SolidWorks?

Become a nutritional therapist with CNM

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Paula McMeel, a graduate of CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine), has always been passionate about nutrition. "I wanted an accredited qualification that would allow me to practise as a recognised practitioner," she said. "So when I came across the nutritional therapy course at CNM I attended an open day. I signed up to study as I was amazed at the comprehensive content and the holistic approach to health. I was also drawn to the 200 clinical hours as part of the course.

Payroll is changing in 2019

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

January 2019 sees a complete new approach in how payroll functions. GPA Solutions has designed a two hour PAYE modernisation briefing which explains these changes and outlines what it means for the employee, the employer, and Revenue.

Natural Wine Week to take place in Galway this month

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Natural wine will be celebrated and explored this November by Aniar Restaurant, Cava Bodega, and Tartare Café and Wine Bar with a week of free talks, as well as dinners and tastings taking place from November 19 to 25.

Natural Wine Week offers the public an accessible way to experience wine in its purest form, without additives, chemicals, or over-processing, as well as an opportunity to learn more about the winemaking process itself and to engage in the topical discussion around the low-intervention wine movement.

Galway and the Great War 1914-1918

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

On August 4 1914, Lt Col Henry Jourdain, Commander of the Connaught Rangers in Renmore Barracks, Galway, received mobilisation orders which changed the lives of thousands of families throughout the city and county. Urgent appeals for recruits were sent out. Hundreds of young men began arriving from all over Connacht. Temporary military camps were set up outside the barracks to cater for the recruits.

Remembering Elizabeth Ellam

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

My great grandmother, Elizabeth Ellam, was killed on the RMS Leinster when on October 10 1918, exploded and sank following a ruthless German submarine attack shortly after the ship had departed Dun Laoghaire, on her way to Holyhead in Wales. It was practically one month to the day before World War I was declared officially over.

Spectacular Sorrento

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Set on a spectacular headland, Sorrento features one of the most magnificent coastlines in Italy, with stunning views sweeping across the Bay of Naples. It is both an ideal base from which to explore the main sights of the Neapolitan region and an enchanting town in its own right.

Renew Skin Clinic Opens at The Shearwater Hotel and Spa Ballinasloe - 12th November

Wed, Nov 07, 2018

Owners Sinead Gallagher and Jeanette Dunne are delighted to welcome you to Renew Skin Clinic. As Aesthetic nurses with 15 years experience in the industry we have always believed that women and men want to look great for their age and so at Renew Skin Clinic our Nurses and Medical Practitioners always offer a natural realistic treatment program to keep you looking like you but better.

People of the Tribes: Meet Carrie.

Mon, Nov 05, 2018

My name is Carrie Budds. I am a proud Cork woman who was adopted by the amazing city & people of Galway more than a decade ago. In the late 1990s, I studied for my degree in Limerick and by a happy coincidence, I ended up living with a group of mad Galwegians. And from then, all I wanted was to have a “Galway passport”, which I think I can safely say I have now. My favourite thing about Galway is the lifestyle balance it embraces. For a cold, wet swamp on the west coast of the most Western part of Europe, it is one of the most active places I’ve lived. As a Personal Trainer, I love seeing people being active, especially outdoors. There are always people out cycling, running, walking, skate-boarding or swimming at Blackrock, even on days when the wind is blowing them sideways. And there is always a festival, culture night or other events to feed the mind too. There’s always something going on! I also love how easy it is to get around (though I know some people will cry “but the TRAFFIC!!”). I cycle as much as possible, and try to encourage other people to do the same with our regular Mindful Commute days in the city. It is often faster to get around on your own steam than in the car. I see myself living here until I’m auld shtock, and love the idea that my daughter Easkey will grow up in such a diverse, active and accepting city. H’on the Tribesmen (unless they’re playing the Rebels of course!)

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