Common decorating mistakes that can devalue your home

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Embarking on a DIY painting and decorating project can be a fulfilling endeavour, offering a personal touch to your living space and potentially enhancing your home’s aesthetic and value.

Patrick Murphy’s Herbal Clinic to hold open day for the launch of Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Patrick Murphy's Herbal Clinic invites you to a special event on August 31, where the much-anticipated Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula will be launched. This event, held at the Clayton Hotel in Galway, offers a unique opportunity to discover how this award-winning formula can help with a range of digestive issues.

DBC Chartered Physiotherapy launches women's health physiotherapy

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

DBC Physiotherapy has been at the forefront of delivering personalised and effective care to individuals seeking rehabilitation and pain management solutions in its state of the art rehab facility in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. With a commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of the community, the team are expanding their services to include women’s health physiotherapy led by chartered physiotherapist Maria Weaver.

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland supports people with an MS diagnosis

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

More than 10,000 people in Ireland are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a complex neurological disorder which affects the central nervous system (CNS) - the brain and the spinal cord.

Top athletes choose HBOT

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) might sound a bit technical but it’s actually pretty straightforward. You sit in a special chamber where the air pressure is higher than normal, allowing your lungs to take in more oxygen than normal. This might seem like a small thing, but this extra oxygen can have some pretty powerful effects on your body.

Enhance your home with a bespoke TV unit

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

TV designs today come in all shapes and sizes but currently the trend is towards long, curved or rectangular flat screen designs. Komandor produces made-to-measure TV units with a variety of different accessories (feet, handles, drawers and small doors) meaning the team can create unique, attractive designs.

Galway Cathedral

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The first bishop of the Diocese was George Browne (1831-1844). He was followed by Lawrence O’Donnell (1844-1855); John McEvilly (1955-1883); Francis Carr (1883-1888); Francis McCormack (1888-1908); Thomas O’Dea (1908-1923); Thomas Doherty (1923-1936); and Michael Browne (1937-1976).

Free schoolbooks ease back to school burden – Dolan

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Free schoolbooks will ease the financial pressures on parents of primary and secondary school students, a Galway Fine Gael Senator has said.

Discover your passion for baking: join the GRETB Bakery Traineeship course

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Galway, a city known for its vibrant culture and warm hospitality, is now offering an enticing opportunity for aspiring bakers to turn their passion into a fulfilling career. Introducing the GRETB Bakery Traineeship Course – your gateway to a world of delectable pastries, aromatic bread, and sweet success.

GRETB presents a new and innovative bakery traineeship. Making baked goods is not just enjoyable and tasty, it can be a way to increase your employability while doing something you love.

Choosing paint colours for a north-facing room: top tips

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

By John Kavanagh, manager, Pat McDonnell Paints – Galway

Best Dressed at the RDS Dublin Horse Show today

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Best Dressed at the RDS Dublin Horse Show takes place on Thursday August 15 where, back by popular demand after an absence of a few years is the Most Creative Hat category sponsored this year by Pichet, a Bib Gourmand restaurant which celebrates fifteen years in business this summer. Over the last decade women (and men) have entered this category wearing ingenious creations, from a hat with a fully working RDS clock tower to one covered in hundreds of paper butterflies.

Transform your digestive health and shed pounds with Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The Skin Herbalist is introducing the Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula to Ireland, a product that is already making waves as the Digestive Product of the Year. If you’ve been struggling with digestive concerns like constipation, bloating, or gas, this revolutionary formula could be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula is designed to offer relief from these common but disruptive issues by harnessing the power of oxygen to cleanse and detoxify your digestive tract. Imagine feeling lighter, more comfortable, and free from the bloating and discomfort that can hold you back.

Podcast answers questions about intestinal illnesses

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a condition that involves chronic inflammation of the intestines. It is estimated that IBD impacts 40,000 people in Ireland, affecting all genders equally.1 It can be diagnosed at any age, with peak incidences between ages 15-35 and 50-70.

Gutcast, the first podcast for people living with IBD in Ireland, was developed by Crohn’s Colitis Ireland (CCI) and Johnson & Johnson, to support people living with IBD. The podcast series brings together healthcare professionals and people living with the condition to provide practical advice and information for people with IBD, and helping friends and family understand more about their loved one’s experience.

New research reveals a quarter of children have never had an eye test

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

A quarter of children aged four to 16 have never had an eye test, new research by Specsavers has revealed.

Ireland's favourite pizza toppings revealed

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

A new study has revealed Ireland's favourite pizza toppings with Pepperoni taking first place.

Value Centre Galway awarded AA BRCGS accreditation

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Value Centre Galway, owned and operated by BWG Foods, one of Ireland’s leading wholesale and retail operations, was recently awarded AA BRCGS Storage and Distribution accreditation, which is the highest grade of certification available. The BRCGS Storage & Distribution Standard is specifically designed for logistics operations dealing with food, packaging, and consumer products and is recognised globally.

JWT Cruise Show to take place in Galway this September

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

JWT Cruises, part of JWT Travel, will host its inaugural Cruise Show in Galway this autumn, taking place at the Salthill Hotel on September 15 from 12 noon until 4pm.

Shannon Airport celebrates 15th anniversary of US Preclearance services

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Shannon Airport is this month celebrating the 15th anniversary of the introduction of US Preclearance services at Shannon.

Two of the world's oldest and most breathtaking monasteries open to visitors

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Many of the world's most historic and beautifully situated monasteries have traditionally been detached communities. Now two of the most breathtaking sites, St Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai (the oldest continuously inhabited monastery) and the fabulous mountain-top monasteries of Meteora in Greece, are working with local communities to offer accommodation and specially guided tours.

Get ready for the Fahy Travel long-haul showcase

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The team at Fahy Travel are gearing up for their in-house honeymoon and long-haul event on September 7, partnering with some of their award-winning suppliers.

The first to open for bookings is Discover Travel from Midleton in Cork. If you were ever planning to visit Asia and don’t know where to start, this company are experts in travel to the Far East — Thailand, Vietnam, China and Malaysia. They specialise in tailor-making holidays to suit individual requirements, offering a wide range of options including small group tours, Wendy Wu Tours, adventure tours, personalised itineraries and accommodation from home stays to five-star hotels.

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