Fashion fixes
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
1. If you have wide hips, avoid clingy fabrics, anything tight waisted, brightly patterned dresses and pleated skirts. Steer away too from heavily textured fabrics and knitted outfits. Opt instead for tailored trousers and boxy jackets.
Read more ...Nutrition and training — get the balance right
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
The core of good nutrition starts in the supermarket with the foods you buy, and in the kitchen with the meals you prepare. It is important to understand that nutrition is not a “one size fits all” science. Each individual has varying needs and requirements, based on a variety of factors such as food intolerances, age, activity level, sex, etc.
Up to 45 per cent of the Irish population suffer from food intolerances. Maev Creaven, nutritionist with the Galway Nutrition Centre, believes it is important for anyone who thinks he/she might have a food intolerance to get tested for a proper diagnosis. Whether your aim is to improve your athletic performance or lose weight, avoiding these harmful foods can make all the difference.
Read more ...IdealWeddings.ie makes dream weddings come true
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
What is better than getting the wedding of your dreams while doing something for charity? Well, a Galway-based businness, IdealWeddings.ie, is offering just that, helping couples to better plan, and afford, the big day while at the same time raising money for children’s charity ISPCC.
IdealWeddings.ie is an on-line wedding broker service which has this month opened the doors of its office in Monivea, Co Galway, inviting couples to visit the premises and avail of all the services. IdealWeddings.ie helps couples by sourcing wedding service providers across Ireland who are willing to extend special offers, discounts, and incentives. Consultations are offered free of charge and all that is asked in return is that couples make a donation to the company’s affliated charity ISPCC.
Read more ...Swimming in style
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
A glorious sun drenched holiday awaits you. Ice cold drinks, endless golden beaches, azure skies, leafy palm trees. No wonder you cannot wait to get to this exotic haven.
Read more ...Chesney fireplaces
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Established in 1983, Chesney's is the UK's leading supplier of reproduction, antique, and period fireplaces. Years of experience, outstanding craftsmanship, and innovative approach to fireplace designs has enabled the company to build a reputation for authentic, high quality, fireplaces finished to the highest of standards. Over the years it has built relationships and created a range of contemporary fireplaces based on the visions of some of the world’s leading interior designers including Jasper Conran, Kelly Hoppen, and Jane Churchill.
Read more ...The Yoga Shala
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
David and Laragh Cunningham of the Yoga Shala have just returned from four months studying and working with Australia’s most respected yoga teachers and physiotherapists in Sydney. Simon Borg Olivier and Bianca Machliss have propelled yoga into mainstream Australian life through their innovative teachings over the past 25 years.
“It’s exciting to be the first to bring yoga synergy’s teachings to Europe. The style is a merging of elements of traditional and ancient hatha yoga styles and Simon and Bianca’s in-depth scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology,” Cunningham explained. David and Laragh have established themselves through their Yoga schools in Galway city and Barna among Ireland’s most respected yoga teachers. Their work with the Connacht rugby team and Galway footballers has encouraged more men to try yoga to help with their sport and wellbeing.
Read more ...Disability group wants Government to reinstate essential services
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
An organisation which is campaigning against budgetary cuts to the Brothers of Charity services is calling on the Government to guarantee families that essential services already cut will be reinstated and that frontline services will not be curtailed.
Read more ...Tips for choosing your hat for the races
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
A hat is one of the best parts of dressing up for the races. They add drama and balance the overall look. If wearing a hat, make sure it stays in place. If hats simply are not your thing, then try a fascinator, hair band, or flowers.
Read more ...Notes for the Season
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
For those suffering from World Cup saturation, the focus is starting to turn towards glamour, and just in time to get ready for the just finished Film fleadh, Arts Festival and famous Galway Races, during which the g Hotel is hosting a Best Hat Competition. The fashion world is buzzing about what’s coming over the next few months.
We’re excited to see that tailoring is still timeless, yet we can swing to the other end of the spectrum too with asymmetrical short dresses, cleverly done in Love Moschino in jersey, and to a more structured, almost architectural degree, in Karen Millen.
Read more ...Mount Falcon, Ballina
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
I recently had a very enjoyable and informative evening at Mount Falcon in Ballina. The head chef, Philippe Farineau has started a series of dinners where he cooks each course in front of all the guests and meanwhile the main kitchen is preparing the same items for serving just as he finishes the talk and demonstration. I was not sure how this would work in reality; however, I can now say that it was an experience worth recommending to everyone who likes good food. Philippe has a great passion for cooking and the dishes he chooses are well within the capability of any amateur cook. There was a champagne reception and I really have to compliment Mount Falcon as it is one of the very few “champagne receptions” that I have attended where they actually serve champagne, nicely chilled bottles of Tattinger were awaiting us as we arrived for the meal.
Read more ...Get Glam for the races with key looks
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
In this week’s column get some hot looks ideas for the racing season
Read more ...The egg and butter market, Woodquay
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
This photograph of that part of the Woodquay market at the corner with Eyre Street, was taken c 1890. It was here that country women gathered to sell their eggs and country butter. The market had a long tradition in Woodquay even at that time.
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Beauty and Fashion Teen Camp
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
Purejoy beauty salon and fashion stylist Delilah have teamed up to create an exciting summer camp with a difference for teenage girls, aged between 13 and 18 years. The three day beauty and fashion teen camp, which begins July 12 offers teenagers a wealth of invaluable beauty tips as well as inviting them to learn the very latest fashion trends for the season, how to dress for their body shape and the all important art of accessorising.
The teen camp will take place in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, on July 12, 13, and 14, and again on August 9, 10, and 11 costing €65 per person.
Read more ...Off to the races with Emily-Jean designs
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
The race is already on at Emily-Jean Designs, which is busy creating custom made hats and headpieces in advance of the Galway Races. Although it is only a few weeks away, there is still time to create a bespoke design to stand out on race day. To help women find the right look Emily-Jean Designs has introduced a highly popular spring/summer 2010 collection of ready-to-wear occasionwear hats.
Read more ...Caring for the carers
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
More education and training is needed for carers to help them cope with their role, according to the manager of the HSE West’s carers’ department.
Read more ...Beating the summertime blues
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
“Yipee, it’s holiday time again.” That is the chant from primary school children as they cast aside their books, bags and uniforms and get set to enjoy the long summer break.
No more classes, homework or getting up early - at least not for two months. There may even be a chance to lie on in bed longer in the morning and stay up later at night.
Read more ...Beating the summertime blues
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
“Yipee, it’s holiday time again.” That is the chant from primary school children as they cast aside their books, bags and uniforms and get set to enjoy the long summer break.
Read more ...Know your fabrics: Canovas
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
Part of the Colefax and Fowler family, the Manuel Canovas collection includes perfume, apparel, luxury bedding, and home accessories but is best known for exquisite fabrics.
Read more ...Furniture and carpets at unbeatable prices
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
Galway’s newest and brightest furniture and carpet showroom is now open on the Tuam road. G furniture and carpets offers customers unbelievable value and choice, with 15,000 square feet of household furniture and carpets. Individual bedroom settings offer inspiration to anybody looking for a perfect room. The majority of the furniture is either manufactured in Gannons Furniture, a long established business in Roscommon or sourced direct from the best factories in the world. This is how G furniture and carpets is able to offer the unbeatable prices on offer.
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