You may have osteoporosis — a simple test could let you know

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Osteoporosis is a silent disease affecting one in two women and one in four men over the age of 50 in Ireland, although all age groups can be affected.

Combat anxiety and depression with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

If you have never experienced mental illness, bouts of depression or anxiety can be all too easily dismissed as someone’s bad day. But for those individuals suffering from anxiety, insomnia, crying spells, worry, memory loss, and apathy, depression is a crippling disability.

Choosing a bed that is right for you with Better Bedding

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Many of us will suffer a bout of back pain, 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.

Herbal relief for bloating/IBS

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Bloating is a subjective feeling of fullness in your abdomen, not necessarily related to the actual expansion of your waistline or the amount of gas produced. It usually indicates poor digestive function and shortage of friendly bacteria in your bowels.

Did you know that twenty seven people die of a heart attack in Ireland every day?

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Heartwave Cardio Screening is coming to Co Galway and Co Westmeath with the revolutionary Bpro pulse wave analysis device, providing affordable and accurate heart and artery screenings.

The Bpro and A-Pulse Casp has been developed by Healthstats in Singapore and can calculate a person’s central aortic systolic pressure (CASP) (blood pressure closest to the heart) accurately and non-invasively. The A-Pulse has been validated in clinical trials to have an accuracy of 99.17 per cent, as compared to the angiogram.

Chicago – fly direct from Shannon with United

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Chicago, the windy city, has something for everybody. Numerous hotels and guesthouses catering for all tastes and budgets.

Lord Haw-Haw, the early years

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

In 1915, a short, fair-haired, blue-eyed, boy was sent to the Jes. He later recalled the staff and the pupils as being tough. Latin was supreme and an excitable Latin teacher banged boys’ heads on the radiator. The Jesuits instilled in him a sense of discipline and an acceptance of punishment, and they left him with a love of language — his classmates would note how he used big and strange words — as well as a passion for debate. His uncle Gilbert once remarked, “The boy had a strong tendency to argue with his teachers.”

Events that must have haunted Bishop Casey

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

In May 1989 Galway watched with some bemusement, as Michael Dee entertained Daniel Ortega and members of his junta. They had successfully overthrown the dictator Anastasio Somoza, and seized control of Nicaragua, the largest country in Central America. Both men are presidents of their respective countries today. But 28 years ago while Ortega’s hand had already reached out for the il presidente crown, Michael Dee had still some way to go.

Chicago – fly direct from Shannon with United

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Chicago, the windy city, has something for everybody. Numerous hotels and guesthouses catering for all tastes and budgets.

The best way to take in Chicago's breathtaking skyline is to seek out one of the highest vantage points in the city. Among the most popular sites for viewing are the Sears Tower Skydeck – located on top of a building that was once the tallest in the world before the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia controversially took that distinction in 1998 – and The Hancock Observatory, which sits atop a 100-storey tall skyscraper.

Introducing the latest addition to the Galway family....

Wed, Apr 12, 2017

Ella West is a hair skin and beauty salon thats all about helping you feel like your most beautiful self. We offer a wide range of hair and beauty treatments and are dedicated to providing high customer satisfaction trough excellent service, quality products and an enjoyable athmosphere.

Taste buds set to tingle for Galway Food Festival

Mon, Apr 10, 2017

DELICIOUS LINE-UP AT THE SKEFF FOR EASTER WEEKEND
Galway Food Festival 2017 takes place over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. The theme of the festival which began just six years ago is ‘Food and Community’. The Skeff have organised some great events for the weekend which you won’t want to miss.

Bridal sale at the Athlone Springs Hotel

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

Calling all brides-to-be-create your dream outfit while remaining true to your style.

Fun things to do with kids that cost nothing but time

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

With most schools closing for Easter holidays from tomorrow, April 7, parents will have a full time job keeping the kids entertained. It can be an expensive business, so to help keep the costs down we have come up with some ideas for fun things to do with kids that cost nothing but time and a few store cupboard ingredients! In no particular order:

Gift ideas for children that aren’t money

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Communion and Confirmation season are in full swing and there are always birthday presents to buy. It can be difficult to think up gift ideas for children and teens that aren’t money. So we have put our heads together and come up with some that will appeal to all ages.

Taking care of teenage skin

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

As your child enters their teen years it is important for them to take care of their skin and put in place a skin care routine that they can carry into adult life. Most teens will experience pimples and blackheads and some will suffer with acne. By educating themselves about their skin type, using the correct products for cleaning and moisturising, eating healthy and staying hydrated, they can help combat or control some of these. However, if your child suffers extreme breakouts, it is best to seek medical advice from your GP or a dermatologist, as it can affect their self confidence and self esteem.

Final enrolment dates for Coláiste Néifinn

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Coláiste Néifinn is an established Irish college in Athenry and Glenamaddy. The college caters for the learning of the Irish language for 12 to 18 year olds.

Coláiste Néifinn Athenry is a very successful Coláiste Gaeilge with students from Loughrea, Athenry, Oranmore, and many other places. In Glenamaddy, students travel from Roscommon, Castlerea, Tuam, and Mountbellew. Students get the chance to sharpen their linguistic skills and immerse themselves in a fun and comfortable environment. Coláiste Néifinn's intensive Leaving Cert course for senior students has been very successful. This allows more contact time with teachers for the preparation of the Leaving Certificate course.

Upskill with a QQI Level 5 business award

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction to payroll or computerised accounts.

Bodhran Magic — a brilliant course

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Rhythm is in all of us. All you need is the right inspiration to find it. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The new Bodhran Magic adult group courses are kicking off soon and running in the city centre.

Learn Irish in Inis Meáin this summer

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Coláiste Gaeilge Inis Meáin is enrolling Irish language students, both children and adults, this summer.

Contact the Irish college on Inis Meáin for information on adult summer courses. Follow in the footsteps of Patrick Pearse, William Butler Yeats, John Millington Synge, Eoin McNeill, Douglas Hyde, Lady Gregory, Eamon De Valera, Hector Ó hEochagáin, and many others, all who went to the beautiful island of Inis Meáin, where Irish is still the first language, to perfect their Irish.

Would you like to learn African drumming?

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Eamon Carrick has always loved rhythm and drumming. "I began attending a drumming class run by Anet Moore and John Bowker in 2007," he said. "After a few years I began facilitating the drumming myself. I got hooked and loved it."

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