Competition winners

Thu, Mar 07, 2013

The winner of the Hot Cinnamon Bodywrap voucher is Nora Commins, Castle Park, Ballybane, while the lucky winner of the Barry’s haircare hamper is Margaret Donoghue, Sruthan Mhuirlinne, Ballybane.

Ten people have won bottles of Bio-Strath herbal elixir. These are:- Bernie Flaherty, Castle Park, Ballybane, Rosaleen Flannery, Peterswell, Geraldine Dolan, Drisaughaun, Castleplunkett, Co Roscommon, Jennifer Gander, Frenchpark, Oranmore, Ann Feeney, Shannagurran, Spiddal, Margaret Coyle, An Cimin Mor, Cappagh Road, Bearna, Anne Joyce, Corrach Bui, Bishop O'Donnell Road, Mary Samuels, Cahercrinn, Athenry, Mary Daniels, Loughrea and Deirdre Hurney, Cregcarragh, Claregalway.

A procession on O’Brien’s Bridge

Thu, Mar 07, 2013

Our photograph today is of a group from the Sodality in the Jes being led by Bobby Molloy with the IHS flag. They are crossing O’Brien’s Bridge as part of the annual Procession of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Willy Forken is in front of the right hand row, and among the others are Johnny Holland and Johnny Whelan.

The really ‘cultivated classes’ were the Irish themselves

Thu, Mar 07, 2013

“ We are no petty people. We are of the great stocks of Europe. We are the people of Burke; we are the people of Swift, the people of Emmet, the people of Parnell. We have created most of the modern literature of this country. We have created the best of its political intelligence...." so spoke out WB Yeats proudly, during a passionate debate in the senate in June 1925.

Student revolutionaries

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Seamus Murphy was the officer commanding the Galway Brigade of the IRA from 1917 to 1920. He was very conservative and vetoed a lot of proposed operations. He eventually moved back to Dublin where he was heard complaining that he could not get any Galway men to fight.

What more could a landlord do?

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Despite some honourable exceptions the conduct of most Galway landowners to their tenants during the latter part of the 19th century was a disgrace. It led to disastrous social consequences. Although ultimately, the landed class were removed from their houses and lands, as a result of the Land War and acts of parliament; in many cases the peasantry too was decimated, demoralised and scattered to the winds.

Here comes the bride

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

You might think that it is just a little early to talk weddings but there is no time like the present to get ready for being a bride or a guest. In the last three years I have been to nearly 20 weddings, all of which were great fun. But having an outfit ready for each and every one was just a little bit of a challenge.

The key is to recycle; wear the same dress twice — it’s OK! You can mix and match accessories, like shoes and hats, to change the look. It is just about getting the foundation right, and starting with what is most important — do you want to wear separates or a dress?

Spring styles for mother of the bride

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

The start of spring is always associated with weddings. Exciting styles have been designed for this season. We are seeing an abundance of pastels from lilac to aqua and lemon, but also a strong emphasis on monochrome and feminine florals. Cuts and shapes are ultra flattering, taking into account feminine shapes to help flatter us with asymmetrical necklines, knee lengths, and waist accentuating details such as ruching and gathering.

Celebrities’ choice of hair extensions now at Koztello

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Koztello is the exclusive stockist in the west of Ireland of hairspray extensions as seen on Celebrity Salon, Xpose, Ireland am, and on stars such as Rosanna Davison, Pixie Lott, Georgia Salpa, Andrea Roche, and Glenda Gilson.

Spring summer at Premoli

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Spring is something to celebrate and cherish, so start the season on the right foot with the ultimate fashion accessory, a new pair of shoes from Premoli.

A Cajun feast at Creole

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Creole was an instant hit when it opened last summer. A long sunny evening in the terrace with a pile of ribs and a beer was time well misspent, and it has been popular ever since. Now, it's not really a place for vegetarians, there are only a few choices from quite a big menu. This is man food. In fact, when my current husband realised he could not join me at Creole, there was much gnashing of teeth. I brought The Bride instead.

On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Atlantis 2011 (Independents, €14.99)
This is probably not the first bottle of wine that is likely to catch your eye. But if you are looking for something really different or unusual this is definitely worth considering. Made in the Santorini region of Greece (yes, Greece) from a whole bunch of grapes - Assyrtiko (90 per cent), Aidani (five per cent) and Athiro (five per cent) - that are by no means familiar, the nose has a mineral charm with a dash of lemon that is very inviting.

This is probably not the first bottle of wine that is likely to catch your eye. But if you are looking for something really different or unusual this is definitely worth considering. Made in the Santorini region of Greece (yes, Greece) from a whole bunch of grapes - Assyrtiko (90 per cent), Aidani (five per cent) and Athiro (five per cent) - that are by no means familiar, the nose has a mineral charm with a dash of lemon that is very inviting.

The Book Shelf...

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Having just completed her 10th cookery book, food writer and stylist Michele Cranston turns her attention to her time at Marie Claire magazine – she was food editor there for five years – celebrating the last decade at that famous institution and monthly women's magazine that was first published in France, although it has obviously been published in a number of different languages throughout the world.

Great storage solutions for your home and office at TG Interiors

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

More than 70 per cent of TG Interiors’ business is from a referral from a previous happy customer. With nearly eight years’ experience in interior design, great service, great quality products, and an honest approach when dealing with its customers, TG Interiors is thriving. TG Interiors now supplies Komandor sliding wardrobes and office storage solutions in the west and mid west of Ireland.

Innovative fitness system launched in Galway

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

A new three strand training system has launched in Galway, the Senshaper™ Series, developed by health and lifestyle specialist Sene Naoupu, has been rolled out across selected Galway gyms. Several other clubs throughout Ireland are also tipped to licence the programme before the summer.

Salin Plus air purifying therapy now available from Salthill Pharmacy

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Salin Plus, an air purifying therapy, uses a new method of treating patients with a range of respiratory conditions in a non invasive, non medicinal, 100 per cent natural way.

Lose up to 35lbs in ten weeks with food, exercise, and metabolism correction

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

System 10 is a step-by-step individualised plan of normal food, precise exercise, and nutrition designed to give you a great metabolism and your best weight loss and body shape ever. It was created by dietician, fitness trainer, and lecturer David McDonagh.

Remembering Aoibhe

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Four-year-old Aoibhe Carroll loved to go shopping with her mum, Siobhan. She adored clothes and would change her outfit twice a day. After returning home from a shopping trip she would sneak up the stairs with her bulging shopping bags hoping her dad would not notice.

Not that it would have mattered to her father Noel. She was “daddy’s girl” and could do no wrong in his eyes.

Student revolutionaries

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Seamus Murphy was the officer commanding the Galway Brigade of the IRA from 1917 to 1920. He was very conservative and vetoed a lot of proposed operations. He eventually moved back to Dublin where he was heard complaining that he could not get any Galway men to fight.

What more could a landlord do?

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Despite some honourable exceptions the conduct of most Galway landowners to their tenants during the latter part of the 19th century was a disgrace. It led to disastrous social consequences. Although ultimately, the landed class were removed from their houses and lands, as a result of the Land War and acts of parliament; in many cases the peasantry too was decimated, demoralised and scattered to the winds.

The Joyces of Mervue

Thu, Feb 21, 2013

The first recorded use of the name Joyce was Joy in the 13th century State papers. Sometime the name was rendered as Joy, Joyces, Jorz, Jorse, or the standard spelling, Joyce. The Joyces of Mervue were a distinguished branch of the family. Marcus Joyce, a rich merchant who bought land in County Mayo in the late 16th century, was probably the founder of this branch. About a century later, the Joyces emerged as a leading merchant family in Galway. Hardiman states that Joyce’s house was at the corner of Abbeygate Street and Market Street and that this family was head of the name. They were eminent wine merchants.

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