Get fit for anything at the Clayton Hotel

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

September is almost upon us and the leisure centre at Clayton Hotel Galway is gearing up to restart its fitness regime.

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas.

Build physical and mental resilience with aikido

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

If you are looking for a new challenge and have an interest in martial arts, traditional Japanese culture, or just stretching yourself physically and mentally, then consider taking up a beginners’ course in aikido.

Get relief from IBS with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

Digestion problems can be debilitating to say the least with symptoms ranging from cramping to nausea, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and IBS.

Exercise your motivation at The Coast Club

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

Whether you are a habitual exerciser or just starting out on the road to fitness, you will encounter a time when your motivation levels will suffer.

What is cancer related fatigue?

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

People often describe the feeling of being exhausted, washed out or weary and generally lacking in energy.

Fifth class, St Pat’s

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

This being the time of the year when the children start school or go back to school, it prompts memories of our own days behind the desk, ‘the happiest days of our life’ as they are referred to.

The woman who talked too much

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

Week II

Going Skiing? Try Bulgaria..

Wed, Aug 23, 2017

France, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Andorra are probably the first destinations that pop into our heads when it comes to skiing. These countries have a reputation of providing ski tourists with some of the best pistes on the continent.

The sensory garden

Tue, Aug 22, 2017

It’s easy to think of a garden as something you just look at or look after – and with our west of Ireland weather that can be the case all too often. A garden can do so much more for you than just enhance your home and look smart – if planned carefully it can bring you so many benefits and enhance your well-being by appealing to all five of the senses – this is what we call a sensory garden and thinking about the garden this way and incorporating elements that appeal to the senses can help you to get the very best from this valuable space.

New range of clothing and accessories exclusively in OMG @Zhivago!

Tue, Aug 22, 2017

Galway Girl has just launched its new range of clothing and accessories Exclusively in OMG @Zhivago, Shop Street, Galway

Top tips on looking for a tutor

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

As we enter the month of September, parents' minds may start to turn to the upcoming academic year. Many will jokingly say for a bit of peace and quiet and a return to structure, yet others will be thinking about their child's grades and how they can assist in turning that B into an A.

Going for gold

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Can Galway get any better? Well now it seems so. Galway Gold has been launched ahead of Galway 2020, an initiative between Galway city pubs and Diageo, owner of Guinness, to help raise funds for the European Capital of Culture programme. The publicans of Galway, in partnership with the Guinness Brewers have decided to launch Guinness Golden Ale on draught in a select number of Galway pubs. Aptly named Galway Gold, this beer celebrates Galway’s successful bid and promotes the city as the best choice for European Capital of Culture 2020.

Stop breaking your promises and join Educogym today

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

How many times have you made a promise to yourself that your new health regime starts next week? If we’re honest, we all make these promises from time to time, but all too often we allow life to get in the way and convince ourselves that we are too busy to commit.

But what if there was a gym that asked you to sign up for just three 20-minute sessions with a personal trainer each week? And what if this gym set out a meal plan for you and guaranteed you amazing results? It almost sounds too good to be true, but the results at Educogym in Oranmore and Knocknacarra speak for themselves.

The importance of posture

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Good posture starts with habits developed at an early age. However it is never too late to make changes to improve posture. Good posture ensures that you are not putting too much pressure on your joints and will help to prevent wear and tear (osteoarthritis).

Choosing a bed that is right for you

Thu, Aug 17, 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.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

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. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

Metabolism problems such as slow thyroid, type 2 diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, and digestive problems such as constipation, IBS, and diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do. Work on fixing your metabolism problems for amazing results. Combine this with a reasonable diet and a reasonable amount of exercise and you will get the best, the fastest, and the easiest weight loss ever.

Galway City Yoga Festival next month

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Galway City Yoga Festival will take place in Knocknacarra Community Centre on September 10 from 9.30am to 6pm.

Water Babies autumn term

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Water Babies' autumn term of classes starts at the end of August. The term runs for 10 weeks with weekend and weekday classes held in Oranmore, Ballybrit, Salthill, Newcastle, Athenry, and Claregalway.

Quality furniture at An Siopa Troscan, Moycullen

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at Siopa Troscán, Moycullen, where all the suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional. Pictured is the Roisin suite now €1,949 (was €2,499).

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