Christmas planning

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

There are many things that are synonymous with Christmas and one of them is stress. To eliminate some of this stress there are a few things you can do now to help to guarantee a calm and relaxed day. Firstly, plan the menu for the day now, and in order to do that ask the family what they want to eat. If nobody wants turkey then don’t bother with one; there are loads of exotic alternatives such as goose, duck, leg of lamb, fillet steak, venison, lobsters, scallops, and do not forget the great taste of a top class free range chicken, properly roasted, it is wonderful.

Take the stress out of Christmas at An Fuarán, Moycullen

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

When it comes to food, drink and entertainment this Christmas, the businesses at An Fuarán, Moycullen, are on hand to make sure your life is as stress free as possible.

Deck the halls with Woodie’s

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Christmas decorations provide the perfect opportunity to add a bit of colour and fun to the home. Woodie’s DIY has a huge range of Christmas decorations in stock.

Home Ground

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

I am not a lover of the cold weather believe me, and I often dream of warmer climes, but dreaming is all it can be for the moment, so I strongly suggest that you invest in a pair of thermals and brave the winter elements in the garden with me.

‘Breast cancer taught me to let go of minor irritations’

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Ann Harney was 50 years old and in excellent health when she accidentally discovered a lump in her breast one Friday morning in February 2006.

Everything had been going really well for the mother of three grown up children who lives in Knocknacarra.

The making of Alfred The Great

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

In 1968 MGM came to Galway to make a ‘swords and sandals’ epic film called Alfred the Great. A lot of preparatory work had gone into selecting three main locations in Kilchreest, Ross Lake, and Knockma, each of which encompassed 90 acres. A vast amount of money was spent on the exact replication of every aspect of the ninth century it depicted, turning some corners of County Galway into Wessex, including etching a 200-feet long white horse into the hill at Knockma.

The sad leaving of Mary Mally (Malley?)

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The anger and violence that erupted against the Protestant Irish Church Missions and their schools and orphanages in western Connemara towards the end of the 19th century, makes for harrowing reading today.

Living with ADHD

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Tom Creaven’s life flashed before him after reading a chapter about attention deficit hyperactive disorder in a book sent to him by his sister who was in America.

Early diagnosis - key to helping ADHD sufferers

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Rose Kavanagh of the Irish National Council of ADHD support groups which is based at Ballybane Enterprise Centre, believes the early diagnosis and treatment of ADHD is the key to helping sufferers maximise their potential and “reach for the stars”.

What is ADHD/ADD?

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

A neurol-biological genetic condition, attention deficit hyperactive disorder/ attention deficit d isorder affects up to eight per cent of people. It is far more common in boys.

Good things on offer in Westside

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

I called into Martin Divilly's butcher's shop in Westside and picked out some treats from their quite amazing selection. They have practically every meat type available that you can think of, and of course much of their focus is on providing meat that is prepped and ready for the oven. I sampled some of the stir fries selection and can recommend the Hong Kong stir fry made with round steak, the Piri Piri stir fry made with pork, and the Mexican stir fry made with chicken. Perhaps the handiest way to cook them is to just pop it in the oven for 15/20 minutes and serve.

Get cooking...

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Warm up your winter evenings with this hearty and delicious dish from Oscar’s restaurant.

Mop up free radicals with super juice at Evergreen

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

CherryActive, a tasty new drink which is super-rich in antioxidants, is now available at Evergreen branches in Galway.

Style Counsel

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Q: What are your tips for scarves this winter?

Winter at The Purple House

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

The Purple House in Corrandulla is a wonderful venue for workshops, classes, and therapies. It is 15 minutes from Galway city. This ideal location in a rural setting has a large number of rooms suitable for groups of up to 15 or so. So what's on this winter?

Galway’s newest Cosmetic department opens its doors

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Galwegians are to be offered more choice when they buy their cosmetic and beauty gifts this Christmas with the opening of a new cosmetics department at University Late Night Pharmacy.

Galway boutiques go online

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

You can now browse some of the best boutiques in Galway on www.irishboutiques.com

Great cookware at great prices at www.shopcookware.ie

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Grab some great seasonal bargains at Anthony Ryan’s new dedicated homewares site, www.shopcookware.ie

Environmental building science services in Galway

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Building Science Technologies is a Galway company which offers building energy management consultancy and diagnostic services to both domestic and commercial buildings. The range of services includes building energy ratings, energy audits, building air leakage testing, thermal imaging surveys, and site suitability tests.

Home Ground

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

I think that the autumn colour this year has been particularly beautiful. Trees clothed in their autumn coats are so picturesque. Now that the beauty of autumn is fresh in your mind, plan ahead for next autumn.

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