Galway students Excel in International Irish Championships
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A selection of students from Shane Fitzgibbon’s “Connacht Taekwon-do Schools” recently attended the International Irish Championships in Neptune Stadium, Cork. With representation from seven European countries, the standard was extremely high. The local group held their own however to bring back a fine haul of silverware. The Galway instructors who attended were Shane Fitzgibbon (Galway and Oranmore), Lisa Connolly (Labane & Kinvara), Sally Whelan (Barna) and Sandra Doyle (Loughrea). The results were as follows: Black belt results —Shane Fitzgibbon – Gold, silver, bronze; Cillian Howard (Oranmore) – bronze; Shannon Holland (Galway) – bronze; Kenneth Duignan (Galway) – bronze; Cathal Kilbane (Galway) - silver; Jason Costello (Oranmore) - bronze; Sandra Doyle (Galway) - bronze; Ciaran Doyle (Galway) - bronze. Colour belt results
Robert Walsh (Oranmore) - Gold x 2; Ronan Conneely (Galway) - bronze x 2; Brendan Kenny (Oranmore) - silver, bronze; Michael Conneely (Galway) - silver x 2; Fawad Noonan (Galway) - silver, bronze; Deirdre Smyth (Galway) - gold; Darren Costello (Oranmore) - bronze; Mark Buckley (Galway) - silver
Read more ...L’Arco Italian Restaurant, Ballyvaughan
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
L’Arco has been open since mid 2009 and is located in Ballyvaughan. It is on the left hand side just before the famous ‘T’ junction with all the road signs, left will bring you to Ailwee Cave and right to Fanore. It is built on the site of an old Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks and the beautiful stone entrance and courtyard are part of the original building. The restaurant is quite large and the most striking aspects for me were the fact that it was really warm on a very cold Sunday evening and that the tables are large and very well spaced apart. The atmosphere is friendly and the staff professional and attentive.
Read more ...Back to our roots for 2010 trends
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Laurent Billiet, director of La Maison Chic, member of the Irish Association of Interior Designers, reports the trends from the biggest interior design trade show Maison et Objets held in Paris at the end of January 2010.
Read more ...Cutting edge landscaping
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Elm landscaping is a vibrant young company, offering a variety of landscaping services. From grass cutting and maintenance of commercial parks, to the construction of pergolas and water features in private estates or gardens Elm covers all landscaping needs. It also provides a service to hire out mini-digger and skid steer loaders with a driver.
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Get fit with a personal trainer
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
David Geler is a personal trainer who has represented Ireland in competitive international bodybuilding on behalf of the Republic of Ireland Bodybuilding Federation. To date he has won two national and one international title and he continues to represent Ireland on the international stage. He has become a role model for those who desire similar results and general overall fitness. He would now like share his knowledge with others by being their personal trainer.
Geler’s knowledge of personal training is based on 15 years of experience gained from rigorous workouts in the gym. His broad knowledge of training styles, supplements, and diet has taken him to the top of his sporting career.
Read more ...Helping your child through play therapy
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Play therapy is an approach that uses the power of play to help children resolve a range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental issues.
If you have any concerns for your child in areas such as emotional and behavioural issues, parental separation, anxieties and fears, abuse and neglect, trauma, delayed or uneven development, nightmares, autistic spectrum, bereavement and loss, low self-esteem, communication difficulties, bullying, underperforming (academically, socially, culturally, or physically), or adoption or fostering issues, play therapy could be the answer.
Read more ...Cookery hints for students and teenagers
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Many students are now finding out just how good they had it at home, arriving at the dinner table just as the plates are served and then out of there at the speed of light once the last morsel is eaten.
Read more ...Get cooking Spanish style — no experience necessary
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Hailed as the most authentic Spanish restaurant in Ireland and having the best tapas in Ireland by top food critics, Cava Spanish Restaurant is offering you the rare chance to learn how to bring some Spanish flavour to your table.
Read more ...Redecorate your bedroom
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Your bedroom is no doubt the sanctuary in your home. It is the place where you rest your head at the end of each day, and somewhere where you find rest. Your bedroom needs to be as peaceful as possible, a relaxing room where you are able to forget the stresses of your day.
Read more ...Fabrics for less at La Maison Chic
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
For the month of February only, renowned designer La Maison Chic is offering to beat any quote you have on all fabrics and wallpapers. This includes wallpapers and fabrics from Zoffany, Casamance, Ralph Lauren, James Hare, Nobilis, Elitis, Arte, James Brindley, Prestigious, Cole and Sons, Sanderson, Harlequin, Malabar, Brian Yates, Beacon Hill, and Anna French.
Read more ...Everything for the home at Carroll Door Depot
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Established in 1998 as part of the Carroll Joinery group, Carroll Door Depot (formerly known as Dublin Door Store) has showrooms countrywide, offering the finest selection of NorDan high performance windows, interior doors, exterior doors, timber flooring, stone and ceramic tiles, staircases, hardware, and renewable energy products.
Read more ...Unforgettable experience at Belladonna
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Belladonna Bridal hosted an unforgettable experience for all their brides last weekend with an exclusive viewing of the complete 2010 collections from Novia D’Art and Fara Sposa bridal gowns from Barcelona. The event was made even more special by the visit of designers Marie Therese and Marta Raich, who were delighted to meet with Irish brides and offer advice on choosing their dream wedding dress, with many brides getting custom made dresses that they were able to help design themselves with Marie Therese.
“We’re always very excited to come to Ireland, especially to our friends at Belladonna,” said Marta Raich of Novia D’Art and Fara Sposa. “It gives us a chance to meet with brides and find out what Irish girls want from Novia D’Art and Fara Sposa dresses. Irish brides are all so beautiful and it’s great to see them loving our dresses.”
Read more ...Learning to treat yourself with compassion
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
You feel lonely and depressed. When you look inside you find an aching heart and a lack of hope and optimism for the days ahead.
Read more ...Cross country champions from Móinín na gCíseach
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Galway Community College in Móinín na gCíseach opened on September 1 1969. Jack Mahon was the first principal and among the staff were vice-principal Tom Gallagher, Philomena Burke, Joe Rooney, Peter Keady, Seán O’Donnell, Noel Carpenter, Joan Ryan, Myra Ryan, and Philip Cribbin. The aim was to create a caring atmosphere where students were and are encouraged and helped to develop their unique talents and gifts, by providing the academic and vocational skills that enable them to attain their maximum potential and participate fully as good citizens in society.
Read more ...The Castle Hotel
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
“An important addition to the accommodation for visitors in Galway is provided by the Castle Hotel. This hotel is conveniently situated in Lower Abbeygate Street, opposite the Pro-Cathedral. The proprietors claim that it is not only the newest of Galway’s hotels, but it is also the most comfortable and central tourist, family, and commercial hotel in the city, and with this contention, many who stayed there would fully agree. The Castle Hotel is within a few minutes walk from the railway station and docks. It is fully licensed. Parties are catered for.”
Read more ...The Maamtrasna Murders, August 17 1882
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Early on Friday August 18 1882, John Collins, a tenant farmer, having heard disturbances during the night coming from his neighbours’ house, the Joyces, went to check if all was well. He must have feared the worst because he brought with him two neighbours, Mary and Margaret O’Brien. They discovered an appalling sight. Even today, when our senses have been hardened by so many atrocities, it was a scene of savage murder that cried to heaven. No mercy was shown to this unfortunate family.
Read more ...Stylish ski gear
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Hitting the slopes in the coming weeks? Then you'll need some fantastic outerwear that won't break the bank.
Read more ...The comfortable way to eliminate unwanted body hair
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The array of laser technology throughout the world has been nothing short of miraculous, and over the past 20 years this field has continued to grow and expand with the continuing appearance of new technology.
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