On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Velenosi Querciantica Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2011 (widely available, €16)

Free talk on growing your own in Claregalway

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Michael Kelly, founder of Grow it Yourself (GIY) will give a talk entitled ‘Sow Seeds, Harvest Change — five vegetables you can grow to change your life and save the world’ in The Arches Hotel, Claregalway, on Tuesday April 16 at 8pm. This is a free event which aims to inspire people to grow their own vegetables.

Learn more about Ireland’s native newts

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The Irish Wildlife Trust is calling on people to check their local ponds for newts as part of its smooth newt survey.

Hayfever - natural help is at hand

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Does spring bring with it the miseries of hay fever? If you have the yearly running nose, watering eyes, and sneezing problems, it can spoil anything from football to a walk in the local park. You can control these symptoms with conventional medicine but as soon as it wears off, the problem returns, often year after year.

Sans Soucis now available at Salthill Pharmacy

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Sans Soucis uses natural spring water sourced in Baden-Baden, Germany, in its products. The water is rich in trace elements and minerals and gives the products their strength, soothing and healing powers.

Cancer fighting, health, vitality, and weight loss juicing workshop

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Juice therapy is a growing phenomenon that is sweeping the nation, but do you really know what to juice, how much to actually consume, and what juices work best for what? This workshop offers the answers to all the above, you will learn how to juice, what juicer is best for you, and how much and how often you need to have juices in order to heal.

Your metabolism — your weight loss master switch

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

System 10 transforms weight loss by focusing on the most important key of all – your metabolism, which changes everything.

Give your skin a lift

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Does your skin need a boost? Is it showing the effects of winter and too many late nights?

Jean jeanius

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Pepe Jeans delivers a style-savvy mix of global looks for spring/summer. An explosion of eye-catching prints and a carnival of colours, whimsical dresses, cut-off shorts, and gauzy tops are the keynotes of this collection.

Tailored style

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Step into style this spring with the latest collection from Luke Lovely at the Kilkenny shop.

Dress for success

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Give your shift dress a slick and seasonal update with one of the season’s top fashion accessories.

Fun in the sun

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Are you longing for a break in the sun or just hoping that our Irish summer will be one to remember for all the right reasons? If so, then sun protection will be high on your priority list.

Aldi’s suncare range will keep you protected while having fun in the sun this summer. Suitable for all skin types, this high performance range provides complete protection for the whole family and is a beach bag essential.

Hands Up

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

As the time comes to discard our gloves and winter woolies (we hope!) it is important that we do not unveil hands with dry, chapped skin.

UCG Rugby Club

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The rugby club in UCG was founded in 1874, which makes it the oldest such club in Connacht. They played in the Bateman Cup competition many times and won their first Connacht Senior Cup in 1897. They have held this trophy aloft 34 times in all, more than any other club in the west, and they have won the senior league 16 times. They won the Dudley Cup for the first time in 1905. Many of their players have played for Irish universities international teams, and 10 have been capped for Ireland, several while playing for UCG. One of those, Ciaran Fitzgerald, captained the British and Irish Lions. The UCG colours are maroon and white.

‘ Prepared to fight and to die’ for Ireland

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The general election of 1918 was also a plebiscite on the Easter Rising, two years previously. The Rising, and the destruction of the centre of Dublin, had been generally condemned. The Irish Parliamentary Party, under John Redmond, had been inching towards Home Rule; why bother with such violence? The belief was that the men and women of 1916 were brave, if foolhardy. Yet following the prolonged executions of the leaders, the massive round up of participants, and their imprisonment in Britain, a change of attitudes swept the country. This was perfectly illustrated in the election held on a bleak December day 1918. Sinn Féin had fielded candidates in every constituency. The campaign was vigorous and tough.

Celeb versus fashion

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

No fashion brand these days is without a celebrity collaboration. Not that this kind of endorsement is needed for the high street brands, but between guest designers, or just famous faces of campaigns, celebrity engagement with the fashion industry is at its peak. Coming into summer, we have seen a plethora of famous faces get stylish, from Beyoncé to Miranda Kerr; so if you want to get your hands on some hot summer pieces here are the ones to watch.

Pub food, only better

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

The Kings’ Head and Malt House Restaurant have just joined one of the more exclusive food clubs in Ireland – Good Food Ireland. It is not an easy club to get into either - you have to jump through a fair amount of hoops before you get one of these coveted stickers for your front door. And they're in good company too, with Kai, Aniar and Renvyle House also on the GFI list.

Sunday lunches at Creole that offer delicious and distinctive dining

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

There is now fantastic opportunity to sample the delicious fare of one of the most exciting restaurants to open in Galway over the past year. Creole now opens for Sunday lunch, serving many of its evening dinner favourites and combining them with more traditional Sunday lunch incorporating the Creole signature taste. It offers a value and choice that will appeal to the most demanding of tastes, and with children’s dishes priced at €6.95 and main course retailing at €9.95, everyone’s palate is accommodated for.

Soon to celebrate its first anniversary, Creole has proved hugely popular, and proves that offering a great dining experience combined with value and great service has already created a loyal following.

Call to award winning Radharc for landscaping expertise

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

Radharc landscaping, located in Moycullen, has been in operation for some 25 years and with two National Amenity Horticulture Awards reflecting its quality of service, you can rely on Radharc for all your landscaping requirements.

Eliminate those itches through the practice of acupuncture at the Chinese Medical Centre

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

Itch, or pruritus, is a common sensation that causes a person to want to scratch. It can be a major quality of life issue. Itch is a complex process that can be prompted by a variety of health impairments. It is commonly associated with skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis and urticaria or being a symptom of an underlying disease such as cholestasis or hyperthyroidism. It can also manifest from dry skin, especially in cold weather.

The detailed mechanism of itch is unclear. It is suggested that free nerve endings located superficially in the skin are stimulated and involve the complex process. The annoying sensation is transmitted through the nerve fibres in the skin to the spinal cord, and then to the cerebral cortex.

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