At Holistic Health & Stress Clinic, Dr Bhatti specialises in painful conditions and weight loss the natural way!

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

The Clinic of Complementary and Natural Medicine was established by Dr Bhatti in 1989.

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg reveals its focus for 2018

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg is a youth council for young people aged 12 to 18 living or attending school in Galway city. Each year at the youth council’s AGM more than 100 young people from across the city attend and vote on an issue that is important to young people.

Nutrition can support you in quitting smoking

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

This time of year many of us make positive lifestyle changes, quitting cigarettes being one of the top New Year’s resolutions. This is brilliant news, as more than 5,200 lives are lost to tobacco related illness each year in Ire land. But many people soon begin to find it hard and abandon their efforts. The highly addictive nature of nicotine is due to its effect on adrenal hormones, blood sugar, and brain chemistry. The good news is there are simple dietary changes that support the body and mind and reduce the unwanted cravings and side-effects.

Courses for all levels at the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The School of Make-up Artistry offers a wide range of specialised make-up artistry courses, ranging from beginners to advanced levels, and suitable for adults of all ages. If you are interested in a career in make-up artistry, or if you would like to enhance your current qualification in beauty or make-up, the School of Make-up Artistry can provide a suitable training course for you.

Christmas revision courses at Galway/Mayo Mathematics Academy

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Galway/Mayo Mathematics Academy (GMMA) is running Christmas maths revision courses in preparation for Leaving Cert and Junior Cert examinations in 2018.

Biteclub takes casual dining to a new level

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Abbeygate Street has, for a few years now, been the home of street food in Galway. While we may have lost several stalwarts in recent times — The Home Plate, Couch Potatas, and La Salsa — we have gained much more. This street has everything from authentic Mexican food to the very best falafel. There is a vegetarian cafe, an Italian restaurant, a chilli shack — and even a Asian supermarket and an American sweet shop.

A taste of Italy with a Galway accent

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Eglinton Street has many long serving restaurants to choose from, such as Maxwells and the Cellar Bar. Newer, more exotic, places such as Tomodachi Sushi Bar have lately increased the wealth of choice in the area. Zappi's, set in the sizable building that you may remember as Decobakes, is the newest of these dining options. Gone are the overpriced fondant icing and cupcake wrappers, in their place neat, red, banquette seating and blonde wood tables topped with terracotta pots of basil. This casual diner serves a wide range of traditional dishes, specialising in pizza, pasta, gelato, and classic Italian wines. Zappi's is a pleasant surprise and you get much more than you expect, many of the staff are Italian, further adding to the authentic vibe.

New food offering in Massimo Gastropub

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The original gastropub in the West End of Galway, Massimo, has introduced enticing, bang up-to-date, daily and weekend brunch menus, designed by new head chef Andrew O’Halloran.

The Kasbah Wine Bar

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Located at No 2 Quay Street in the heart of the Latin Quarter in Galway, above Tigh Neachtain, the Kasbah Wine Bar is the perfect spot to relax over seasonal and fresh, tapas-style food to share with friends with a choice of fine international wines. The team at the Kasbah have an incredible passion for food and only serve the finest selection of small plates created with products sourced from local producers. The chefs craft exceptionally inventive bites, inspired by traditional Irish food, but with their own unique twist. They also have a wonderful assortment of tapas that are both vegan and gluten free.

During the week, the chefs also prepare the lunches for Tigh Neachtain.

Feast on some festive lunch at The Ardilaun

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The Christmas festive season is in full swing on Taylor's Hill with festive lunches and dinners available in The Ardilaun hotel. Award winning head chef Ultan Cooke and his team have introduced a sumptuous three course Christmas menu for the month of December, to include a glass of wine and mince pies, all for €25 per person.

Spend Christmas Day in front of the fire instead of the oven

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Following the many relieved and anxiety-free diners populating the Barna area and further afield last year, this year The Twelve Bakery shop at The Twelve Hotel continues to take much of the stress and hassle out of your Christmas dinner, with a series of life-changing, time-saving, and delicious offers.

Don’t let unwanted facial hair ruin your confidence

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Unwanted facial hair is a major concern for women of all ages and the idea of never having to wax, pluck, shave, thread, or bleach ever again is extremely enticing. This has caused many women to seek laser hair removal in the hope of saying goodbye to their unwanted hair.

Prepping the skin for the festive season

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Dr. Hauschka skincare products are designed to bring harmony, balance and rhythm to the skin which is exactly what is needed before the festive social season. Dr. Hauschka’s award-winning skincare range is formulated from 100 per cent natural and certified organic ingredients and free from synthetic fragrance, mineral oils, parabens, and silicones.

Treat sinus problems with traditional Chinese medicine

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Sinusitis or sinus infection is inflammation of the air cavities within the passages of the nasal cavity. Tiny holes that connect your nasal passages to your sinuses get blocked. It can be caused by a number of factors including colds and flu viruses, infection, polyps, allergies, and irritants. If your sinuses cannot drain properly it causes inflammation and swelling around the nasal area. This can directly affect your breathing, cause pain, irritation, and headaches and affect your day to day living.

Choosing a bed that is right for you

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Many of us will suffer a bout of back pain at some point, and if you are one of the unlucky ones, you will find that the state of your bed will quickly become a priority. A good bed, providing correct support and comfort, has an important role to play in relieving and preventing back pain. Here are a few tips from Better Bedding on choosing the correct bed

Christmas entertaining

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

During the festive season supermarket shelves are stacked with tins of biscuits and jumbo-sized chocolate boxes. These biscuits and chocolates are also stacked — with calories, fat, and sugar. While they provide us with a quick and easy option to bring to a friend’s house or when we visit our relatives, we all know that boxes of sweet goods can quickly build up and encourage binging.

Brighten up your home this Christmas at An Siopa Troscán

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Everyone likes to give their home a lift at Christmas time. An Siopa Troscán, full of treasures both large and small, is the perfect place to visit, to choose the perfect match for your home, from pictures, vases, nests of tables, lamps and bookshelves, to larger pieces such as dressers, kitchen tables, bedroom ranges, and suites of furniture.

Galway company West Coast Insulation offers €1,000 grant package

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

With the Government grant still in place, West Coast Insulation is recommending homeowners take advantage of the new grant scheme which is now the highest level it has ever been at €1,000. Homeowners can contact the Galway company for a free quotation for cavity wall and attic insulation. The grant will cover a large percentage of the costs of the work, and when ordering with West Coast Insulation, the grant comes straight off the price. Furthermore West Coast Insulation, which has been in business since 2009, will look after all application forms to make the process as simple as possible for homeowners.

Plenty of reasons to book with Corrib Travel

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

A chilly December always makes us think of sunnier climes so it is no surprise that the first few months of the new year are the busiest for summer holiday bookings. So, the following are just some of the reasons you should choose Corrib Travel to book your next holiday.

From skullduggery to a fishing industry

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

We know very little about manmade piers and quays along the western seaboard before the beginning of the 19th century, when a lavish programme of safe harbours were built not only to encourage fishing, but as relief programmes in times of distress. It was also an attempt to replace the activities of piracy and smuggling with an industry based on the believed bounty from the sea.

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