‘A Taste of Chocolate’ -sensational chocolate infused supper club at the Gaslight Bar and Brasserie

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Continuing on from the success of their regular Supper Clubs, the Gaslight Bar and Brasserie will be celebrating the world of chocolate this Easter weekend. Galway’s latest casual dining destination is joining forces with independent artisan chocolatier, Hazel Mountain Chocolates, to develop a very special chocolate inspired three-course tasting menu. Available on Saturday April 4 for just €36.00 per person.

Now city diners can savour the Péarla na Mara experience

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

In July 2011, a dream came through – Péarla na Mara, a cosy café-restaurant in the heart of Oranmore village, opened its door for its first customers. Today, nearly four years later, it has become one of the favourite spots on Oranmore's dining scene and has been recognised by several industry awards, including a recommendation in Georgina Campbell's guide for the last three years and several TripAdvisor® Certificates of Excellence.

‘Our formula is simple: commitment to quality and consistence’ – reveals the owner and head chef Kamel Ourdache. – ‘We want to showcase the best of Western foodstuffs without overcomplicating the cooking! Fresh, unpretentious, wholesome food cooked from scratch to order using finest, locally sourced ingredients and simple Mediterranean seasoning.

House Hotel

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

The House Hotel, in the heart of The Latin Quarter, continues to raise the bar with their seasonal, delectable cocktails as they announce Aileen Cunningham as their new Head Cocktail Bartender.

New lunch menu at the Connacht Hotel

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Spring has arrived and with it the Connacht Hotel, on the Dublin Road in Renmore, has launched its new spring/summer bar lunch menu.

This new menu is full of all the culinary delights that the regular lunch diners at the Connacht Hotel have grown to expect, and more. Head chef Regis Herviaux has carefully planned the menu to ensure that visitors to the hotel can sample the best ingredients that Galway’s suppliers have to offer. Changing daily are fish, stew, casserole dishes, and pie of the day, which are popular choices. There is also a large selection of starters and salads, mains such as chicken curry, lasagne, Kentucky style chicken, and pork belly. Some lighter main options can be chosen from the sandwich menu, or diners can select a salad as a main.

Adventurous dining at The Salthill Hotel

Thu, Mar 19, 2015

That the Salthill Hotel has only recently been awarded four star status came as a surprise to me. The lofty foyer and comfortable reception would not be out of place in Kensington. Any weddings or events I have attended there have always been to a very high standard. Overlooking the Promenade, with views of Galway Bay and the Clare Hills, this elegant hotel features an exceptional leisure centre. But the official announcement was granted by Fáilte Ireland, that the Salthill Hotel has achieved the four star status, only on February 12 2015. This accomplishment is testament to the hard work of the staff, coupled with the substantial investment by the Byrne family in the property in the last few years.

Cobblers and shoemakers

Thu, Mar 19, 2015

The 1651 map of Galway shows a Shoemaker’s Tower located in what is the Eyre Square Shopping Centre today. Shoemaker’s Lane, or Bóithrín na Sudairí, the road of the shoemakers or the tanners, was where Buttermilk Walk is today. Shoemaking was always an important business but the individual shoemaker is a rare breed now, instead you associate the craft with factories like Dubarry in Ballinasloe.

How artists changed Britain’s perception of the Great Hunger

Thu, Mar 19, 2015

Although the Great Irish Famine, which devastated Ireland in the 1840s and early 1850s, happened at a time when photography was only in its experimental stage, we still have vivid images of the appalling suffering that the vast majority of the people endured. A suffering that was heightened by systematic neglect by government, the total absence of a comprehensive humanitarian plan of relief, and the law of the land which only supported the rights of landlords.*

Lose the fat around your waist with a revolutionary new course

Thu, Mar 19, 2015

Did you know that medical research indicates you have a higher risk of health problems if your waist size is more than 37 inches for a man, or more than 31.5 inches for a woman? Many of us would like to lose a few pounds, but if you are really struggling to lose that stubborn belly fat, the successful 12 week Lose Fat Around The Middle course formulated by the UK’s leading nutritionist, Dr Marilyn Glenville, can help you understand why fat often settles around your middle and what you can do to reverse it and lose it for good.

Run by qualified nutritionists, the course will teach you what factors cause you to gain central weight, and how you can reverse this and keep it off long-term. Each week focuses on a different nutrition topic such as how blood sugar balance affects your mood, energy, and weight, which vitamins and minerals help you lose weight, and how to read food labels. Weekly meal plans, as well as many delicious recipes, offer you something new and tasty to keep you from feeling hungry, with lots of support on hand in a weekly review with your nutritionist.

CLIMB programme at Tuam Cancer Care Centre helps children come to terms with a parent’s cancer diagnosis

Thu, Mar 19, 2015

Cancer affects a whole family, not just the person who is ill. Many parents dealing with a cancer diagnosis acknowledge they do not know how to talk to their children about cancer. This breakdown in communication not only heightens the stress and fears of the children, it isolates them and prevents them from being an active member of the family. Participation in the CLIMB programme helps to support communication of these complex feelings, increases the children’s knowledge about cancer, and improves communication between parents and children.

Burn more calories every hour, twenty four hours a day

Thu, Mar 19, 2015

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health, and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Weight Watchers — because it works

Thu, Mar 19, 2015

With springtime comes change. It is not just about the flowers blooming in your garden or spring cleaning your house, this is also the time of year many people focus on shedding winter weight and getting ready for the summer by slimming down.

Raw Living — new five star masticating juicer hits the Irish market

Thu, Mar 19, 2015

Local woman Yvonne Duffy O’Shaughnessy recently launched her own masticating juicer – Raw Living - onto the Irish market. Mrs Duffy O’Shaughnessy, also known as The Raw Food Coach, has being offering workshops in juice therapy, treating patients through raw food and juicing to heal many illness, lose weight, and gain back the energy they once had, all through the power of juicing.

Top looks for 2015

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

A kaleidoscope of exciting new colours, prints, silhouettes and trends has heralded the spring/summer collection at Brown Thomas.

Feet first

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Platforms make a comeback in keeping with fashion’s love affair with the 1970s. Salvatore Ferragamo features the “sandwich” platform wedge while the clog is also in the mix as seen as Gucci. The gladiator style features in the new season’s collection for Vince Camuto and Nine West with the laced ankle stiletto adding a touch of drama.

Trainers have edged towards a simpler, cleaner line or colour blocked while espadrilles and skaters are particularly prominent. Colours range from bright to pastels to metallics mixed with classic white. Touches of denim and floral prints are also in the mix.

Bags of style

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

The shrunken mini bag is one of the leading stories for spring/summer, according to Brown Thomas. The shoulder bag remains in the spotlight and comes with chain detail straps.

What’s hot for spring 2015?

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

• Flirty full skirts
• Crop tops

Top-to-toe style

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

A new contemporary women’s wear brand, which offers top-to-toe stylish dressing, is now available at Anthony Ryan’s in Shop Street.

Juniper is designed for shoppers who love fashion and want an individual look. Its spring/summer range is made up of three versatile capsule collections and is available in sizes 10 to 18 and in XL for knitwear and jersey.

Cotton on

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

The Casamoda label has a strong Italian emphasis taking its inspiration from the vibrant hues of the Amalfi coast.

Great choices for parents and children in Galway’s newest children’s footwear shop

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Parents needing more affordable options for their children’s footwear will take delight in a new shop which opens in the city centre today.

Kay Vahey of Hopscotch Kids on Upper Abbeygate Street — across the road from Candyland — says that her mid-range styles will cater for mums and dads on a budget, along with their fashion-conscious children.

McKennas’ Guides crowns Galway “the finest city to eat in Ireland”

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

The west of the country has been on something of a winning streak of late when it comes to food and hospitality. Kai Café and Restaurant was the big winner at the start of the year scooping the top prize, Restaurant of the Year for 2015, in Georgina Campbell’s Awards, the country’s longest-running hospitality awards. Run by New Zealander Jess Murphy and her Irish husband David, Kai had been converted from a tearoom to a rustic restaurant, and was praised for having seriously good food with a sense of fun. Best Asian Restaurant went to The Asian Tea House, with Mitchell’s in Clifden and Frankie Mallon of An Port Mór, Westport, awarded best seafood restaurant and best seafood chef respectively.

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