Robert Gregory’s ‘happiest days of his life’

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Week IV
Robert Gregory joined 4th Bn Connaught Rangers as a second lieutenant in September 1915. Shortly after he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps for which his small stature was suited.

Boost your skin with Superstart

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Did you know that the skin is the largest organ in the human body? But although it is the largest, it is more often than not the most neglected organ of the human body with regards to nutrients received from our diets, multivitamins, probiotics, etc. Only one per cent of nutrients reach the top layer of the skin, making it extremely difficult for the skin to defend and renew itself.

Unfortunately this leads to an imbalance of the natural bacteria on the skin, known as the microflora, leading to a range of problems such as irritation, redness, dryness, loss of moisture, and loss of skin’s natural defences.

Beading and sparkly wedding dresses

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

On your wedding day you should embrace your individuality and the limelight of your wedding in a dress that is just as unique as you. So if you are looking for the perfect sparkly wedding dress Belladonna Bridal has some ideas to share with you.

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like dinner at SALT

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Love is in the air at SALT Restaurant & Bar this week as the team get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day. With January behind us and Valentine’s Day now less than two weeks away, it is high time you started making plans to spoil that special someone in your life.

Basilico prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

As Basilico approaches its 10th anniversary the team are in a celebratory mood. They are looking to the past and what they have achieved over the 10 years, and to the future, on what they want to do to keep the restaurant performing at its best every day.

In the early days, when the restaurant had some 70 dishes on the menu, it was obvious that the team were passionate and ambitious to deliver choice and taste and nuance when it comes to authentic Italian food.

Home cooked food for your party needs

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Padraic Glynn is the owner and chef of MPG Foods in Claregalway, a HSE approved kitchen which he set up some years ago.

Nourish, a new family favourite in Barna

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

In the small but salubrious village of Barna, restaurants do not change very often. There is Donnelly’s Bar, of course, and O’Grady’s on the Pier, with its unparalleled views of the bay. The Twelve, the boutique hotel in the centre of the village, has plenty of dining options. It offers everything from fine dining at the West restaurant, to more casual options at the Pins bar, bistro, and bakery, and the popular Pizza Dozzina. An Indian, a Chinese, and an Italian takeaway round out the options nicely.

Winner announced in EZ Living Furniture’s golden ticket giveaway as biggest sale ever is extended

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

The EZ Living Furniture biggest sale ever has just been extended, with the fourth Golden Ticket competition winner being chosen in the Terryland, Galway, store. Noirin Ui Ghoill from Inis Mor, Aran Islands, was awarded a €2,000 prize as part of the EZ Living Golden Ticket Competition, in conjunction with the last week of the Biggest Sale Ever.

Winter sale at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

The winter sale at G Furniture and Carpets on the Tuam Road in Galway must end this Sunday with huge savings across all departments. The company guarantees some of the best value for money in Galway in carpets and furniture with savings of up to 70 per cent on special sale items and end of line ranges.

Are you building or renovating? Then it is time to contact Dalgan Windows

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Dalgan Windows is a family run business manufacturing and installing windows and doors to an international quality standard. The company, which is based in Shrule, Co Galway, is one of the leading suppliers of windows and doors in the country.

The Dalgan Windows product range includes windows and doors in a choice of timber, uPVC, and aluminium. Dalgan Windows also specialises in commercial fabrication and installations.

Sale extended at A&D Carpets

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Due to popular demand, A&D Carpets in Westside Business Centre is extending its hugely popular January sale to the end of February.

A container of new carpet ends will arrive at the shop this week. All carpet ends are available half price, and there are massive reductions across all carpets, timber, rugs, and mattresses.

Young mother loses four and a half stone and gains her life back

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Lynn (30) had struggled with her weight for years, and had tried every weight loss programme there is, but always ended up feeling humiliated, deprived, and heavier than before after quitting each time. This cycle left her feeling hopeless until she discovered Slimming World. She is now a totally new woman, both inside and out, after shedding a whopping 65lb in six months.

Fix your metabolism for long term weight loss

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health, and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Bags of room

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

The Fits-More-Than-a-Mint Clutch
You need something that goes with your dark jeans and heels on a Saturday night and is suitable for a black-tie wedding. A bag in a neutral metallic colour, such as silver, gold or pewter, will add subtle sparkle. Make sure your bag has a wrist strap so that you can avoid tucking it under your arm and snagging it on fabrics, like silk or chiffon. A brightly coloured clutch can be just as versatile and looks less formal than fabric bags for daytime events.

Golden glow

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

What is the secret of RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars contestants’ glow? The luxury tanning brand, Bellamianta is the answer.

Brow perfection

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Four simple steps to eyebrow perfection. That is the promise from Max Factor. Its new brow contouring kit makes shaping and defining easy, helping transform any beauty look.

Max Factor creative director Pat McGrath says in make-up artistry shaping, sculpting, filling, and lifting are the four key steps to brow perfection. The new brow contouring kit allows women to achieve a natural look with total confidence, he says.

Spectacular Sorrento

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Set on a spectacular headland, Sorrento is set on 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.

Explore Asia with Wendy Wu and Fahy Travel Worldchoice

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Wendy Wu Tours is Ireland's leading award winning China holiday specialist tour operator and a leading specialist tour operator to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, as well as Japan, India and Sri Lanka, South Africa, and South America.

Plumbing problems; check out Advertiser Classifieds

Fri, Jan 26, 2018

The weather has been pretty dreadful for the past few weeks with snow, rain, floods, and of course, the freezing temperatures.

Enjoy a gin infused supper at the Meyrick

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

The Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at Hotel Meyrick is hosting a Gin Infused Supper Club on Friday January 26.

The event will feature a specially created three course menu crafted by AA Rosette Meyrick head chef, Phillip Dunleavy. Each delicious course will feature creative dishes that have been inspired by a range of premium gins. Choose from the maple and gin glazed belly of lamb or the confit chicken spring roll with gin and plum dipping sauce among the starters, before savouring the gin marinated beef short rib with juniper berry jus, or perhaps the organic salmon with sea vegetables and crushed celeriac drizzled with a gin dill sauce. Even the beautiful desserts have been given the botanicals touch, with a knickerbocker glory like no other that features layers of gin ice-cream, or a traditional rhubarb and apple crumble served with gin jelly.

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