Wake up and smell the coffee?
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
Last Thursday I was invited to attend a tasting of the renowned Kopi Luwak coffee at Mr Waffle, located on Scholars Walk, Newcastle. For those unfamiliar with Kopi Luwak, it is one of the world's most rare and expensive coffees, at almost €50 per cup. Not to put too fine a point on it, it is made from the beans of coffee berries which have been eaten by the Asian palm civet. Yes indeed folks, this unique coffee has the dubious distinction of being consumed before the customer has even taken a sip. I will take mine with milk, sugar, and a good dose of scepticism.
Read more ...Designer fabrics clearance at La Maison Chic
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
La Maison Chic is offering its customers a one-off opportunity with all fabrics on rolls priced to clear. Fabrics are down from €55 per metre to €9.99 per metre. The selection includes some Designers Guild, Casamance, and Au Maison fabrics.
Read more ...Colourfence — the perfect replacement for frost damaged hedges or broken fencing
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
Colourfence has a permanent no maintenance solution to all your fencing problems.
Read more ...Twelve things to do during the school holidays
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
The school bags and uniforms are cast aside and the long summer break has begun for primary school children.
Read more ...Older people advised to take greater care during the summer season
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
Ireland’s irregular climate is well-documented and this summer is proving to be predictably unpredictable. Recent outbreaks of heavy colds and flu around the country are a symptom of changeable weather patterns, and medical experts are advising older people in particular to take care of themselves throughout the season.
Read more ...Dr Heal-Good to hold healing day this weekend
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
Arthur Whyte, also known as ‘Dr Heal-Good’, is back in Galway again, following his very successful visit to the psychic and holistic fair earlier this year. He has returned several times since, offering private healings and healing evenings in the Salthill Hotel.
Read more ...Lose two stone in ten weeks with diet, exercise, and metabolism correction
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
There are three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan — diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect — one will not work without the other.
Read more ...No more panda eyes
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
A new eye make-up remover from Vichy promises to make “panda eye” a thing of the past. Purete Thermale Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover (€13.75) claims to instantly remove even the most resistant waterproof eye make-up and leaves lashes feeling protected.
Read more ...Hands off
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
We spend much of our beauty time ensuring our faces look good but tend to neglect our hands. Now thanks to Roger & Gallet Crème Sublime Bois d’Orange Hand & Nails you can ensure they receive the indulgence, nourishment and protection they deserve.
Read more ...Fun in the sun
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Stay safe and have fun in the sun this summer with the help of Aldi’s suncare range. Suitable for skins of all ages, the range provides complete protection for all the family.
Read more ...Denim Delights
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
It is easy to dress up or down and this summer it is back with a bang. Denim never goes out of fashion and subtle changes keep it up-to-the-minute.
Read more ...Bee prepared with Anthisan
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Insect bites and wasp stings are the number one reason for spoiling summer fun. According to a survey carried out by iReach for the antihistamine cream, Anthisan, 59 per cent of people have had a summer activity spoiled by an insect bite or wasp sting.
Read more ...Magical make-up
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
It has been hailed as a magic wand in the beauty industry with one sold every 10 seconds somewhere in the world.
Read more ...Canadian company supporting Irish athletes launches in Ireland
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Immunotec, a Canadian company and world leader in performance nutrition, is launching its cutting edge nutritional supplement in Ireland. Immunocal® is a specially formulated whey protein isolate. It is the subject of some 40 medical publications and more than 70 international patents. It has been clinically proven to optimise immune function and improve physical performance, an essential element of wellness.
Read more ...Detox with the help of 2,000 years of wisdom
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Overindulgence can leave you feeling intolerant to certain foods, constipated or irregular, congested, ill, sluggish, and tired. What you need is a good internal cleansing programme to get your system back to its best.
Read more ...Do you have trouble sleeping?
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Are the warm summer nights, or maybe anxiety about work or family, giving you sleepless nights? We all need a good night’s sleep and now with Valerina Night-time from Pharbio, there is a natural solution that can help.
Read more ...Special offers this week at Therapie Clinic
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
As Galway gets ready for the world’s most prestigious ocean race, not to mention the most exciting event in the horseracing calendar, the Galway Races, Therapie Clinic is making sure we are all suitably beautified, and to celebrate, the prestigious laser and skin clinic is running some amazing facial special offers.
Read more ...Summer style
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
We got three days of scorching sunshine last week, did you enjoy it? Good because that was probably summer. With the turn of each year, we remain hopeful that this year, yes this year will be the one that brings that big ball of fire far far away to shine upon us. Yet we are defeated in its absence. But thanks to that little invention by the Wright Brothers, the jet plane is at our disposal to cart us to lands where the sun always shines.
Read more ...Summer fashion savings at Kilkenny
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Kilkenny has something to put a smile on your face this summer, with fantastic discounts across all fashion brands in stores nationwide. Home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers, Kilkenny also stocks a host of renowned international labels ensuring that you get top summer fashion at great prices. From clothing to bags and accessories, make your local Kilkenny store your one-stop-shop for all your fashion needs (clothing available in Nassau Street, Cashel, Galway, and Cork stores).
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