Corry’s Food Hall and Sabor Café, Loughrea

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

I was delighted to see that Corry’s Food Hall and Sabor Café in Loughrea is a finalist in the Retail Excellence Awards Ireland for 2011. It was nominated in Best Medium Size Store and Best Overall Store categories and it is the only remaining entry from Connacht. This is a very big nationwide contest and it is a fair achievement to get to be the county winner, however to be the last remaining entrant from the entire region is a testament to their hard work. If you have ever been in the store you will not be surprised at this, if you have not then you really should see it. So best of luck to Nigel, Declan, and all the team when the winners will be announced on November 5.

Fifty Mile Feast for Galway Simon Community

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

On Saturday October 8 at the old Columban Hall on Sea Road there will be a seven-course banquet with all proceeds going to the Galway Simon Community. Seven of our top chefs will be using the very best artisan produce from within 50-miles radius of Galway to design a dinner to remember. There will be wines paired with each course to ensure you have a great night. Some of the names involved will be well known to you, Jessica Murphy from Kai, JP McMahon from Cava, Seamus Sheridan from Sheridan’s cheesemongers, Jamie Peaker from Builin Blasta, Sorcha Molloy from Herons Rest, Paolo Burnato and Perluigi Suzana from Ard Bia, Peter Boland from Cases Wines, and Enrico Fantasia. All the produce is being donated by the various local producers. Tickets are €95 each and available from Kai and Ard Bia, or contact (085) 2388522 or www.galwaysimon.ie

Talking to children about separation

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

The decision to separate is a painful one for all concerned.

One of the most difficult things for parents to do is to tell the children. It is quite likely that they are aware that relations between mum and dad are not good.

Charles Lamb in Galway

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Historic paintings of Galway are scarce enough so it is always good to come across them. Our image today is one of the Claddagh painted by Charles Lamb in the 1930s. It is hardly surprising that visitors, painters, poets, and novelists were attracted to this fishing village that was in Galway, but not of it. They were all fascinated by the odd assortment of thatched cottages, built at haphazard angles, with intersecting streets and lanes in which one could lose one’s way within a couple of acres. Sometimes they were built in irregular squares or circles around little greens where the young children played. The houses were very small, and while some showed signs of poverty, most were very clean and neat. The back doors of many of the houses looked into the front door of their neighbours, and though the buildings were quaint, picturesque, and romantic, modern sanitation was unknown there.

‘Lady Betty’ and the ‘ enemy of romance’

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

In the 1820s the hangman for the Connacht circuit was a woman known as ‘Lady Betty’. She had actually been sentenced to death for killing her own son, and stealing his savings. But she escaped the hangman’s noose by pleading that she could fill the vacancy that existed for a hangman. Her first hanging was watched to see if she could handle the rough business of a public execution with some sort of expediency. Apparently she could. She was officially appointed to hang and flog those convicted in the Connacht courts.

Charles Lamb in Galway

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Historic paintings of Galway are scarce enough so it is always good to come across them. Our image today is one of the Claddagh painted by Charles Lamb in the 1930s. It is hardly surprising that visitors, painters, poets, and novelists were attracted to this fishing village that was in Galway, but not of it. They were all fascinated by the odd assortment of thatched cottages, built at haphazard angles, with intersecting streets and lanes in which one could lose one’s way within a couple of acres. Sometimes they were built in irregular squares or circles around little greens where the young children played. The houses were very small, and while some showed signs of poverty, most were very clean and neat. The back doors of many of the houses looked into the front door of their neighbours, and though the buildings were quaint, picturesque, and romantic, modern sanitation was unknown there.

‘Lady Betty’ and the ‘ enemy of romance’

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

In the 1820s the hangman for the Connacht circuit was a woman known as ‘Lady Betty’. She had actually been sentenced to death for killing her own son, and stealing his savings. But she escaped the hangman’s noose by pleading that she could fill the vacancy that existed for a hangman. Her first hanging was watched to see if she could handle the rough business of a public execution with some sort of expediency. Apparently she could. She was officially appointed to hang and flog those convicted in the Connacht courts.

Controlling your cholesterol

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Heart disease remains the country’s biggest killer. However, for many people their risk of developing it can be dramatically reduced or delayed by making some simple lifestyle changes.

Healing House open doors to healthy living

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

To celebrate its second year in business, the Wholistic House of Healing will be hosting an open door day on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.

White collar boxing returns to the city

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Would you like to get yourself in great shape, make new friends for life, turbo charge your confidence levels, and give yourself the option of eventually stepping into a boxing ring for an actual contest by engaging in an eight week programme in the noble art of self defence?

System 10 — the complete weight loss programme

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Diet and exercise are critical to a good weight loss programme, but the most important and powerful key of all is your metabolism. Your metabolism is the ‘switch’ that allows your weight loss to happen. Your metabolism controls the benefits of any diet and exercise, but it in turn depends on your diet and exercise to operate properly. In other words the three keys interconnect — metabolism correction, diet, and exercise equals a weight loss plan specifically designed to target stubborn body fat, especially on your stomach, hips, and thighs. This weight loss plan is the only way to re-balance top or bottom-heavy bodies.

Capone’s restaurant, Kingston Road

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

I have passed by Capone’s restaurant many times since it opened and often thought that I should call in for a coffee or a bite to eat, however because I assumed the only parking area was across the road I kept on going. Nothing could be further from the truth; there is a car park at the rear and an underground car park. This is accessed from the Knocknacarra Cross end of the set of shops. In fact you can even park right at the back door and walk directly in as I did.

Interesting food courses in GMIT

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Come Dine with Me Galway style: This is an eight-week course starting on Monday September 26. The aim of the course is to have you ready to prepare a three-course meal that will wow your friends, and do it all with a minimum of fuss and stress. The course is given by award winning chef Gerry Luskin. The cost is €225.

Wine course by Cases Wines

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

There is a series of one-off wine course in Cases Wine Warehouse on the Tuam Road every Thursday from 8pm to 10pm. Each one can be booked individually at a cost of €20, and you can sample about six to eight different wines on the night. To book call (091) 764701. www.cases.ie

Great value from prix fixe menu at Oscars

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Oscars Seafood Bistro on Dominick Street has introduced a new prix fixe menu. This is a popular concept in continental Europe, and in particular France, and is a fantastic way to deliver exceptional value without compromising on quality in any way.

A simple tapas type starter to share is served and then followed by a choice of three main courses — local seafood, organic vegetarian, and a full size Irish Hereford Society steak for just €15. It is possible to maintain the value by keeping the menu simple which allows for a saving to be made on the general overheads, but not on the food quality.

Controlling your cholesterol

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Heart disease remains the country’s biggest killer. However, for many people their risk of developing it can be dramatically reduced or delayed by making some simple lifestyle changes.

Healing House open doors to healthy living

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

To celebrate its second year in business, the Wholistic House of Healing will be hosting an open door day on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.

White collar boxing returns to the city

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Would you like to get yourself in great shape, make new friends for life, turbo charge your confidence levels, and give yourself the option of eventually stepping into a boxing ring for an actual contest by engaging in an eight week programme in the noble art of self defence?

System 10 — the complete weight loss programme

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Diet and exercise are critical to a good weight loss programme, but the most important and powerful key of all is your metabolism. Your metabolism is the ‘switch’ that allows your weight loss to happen. Your metabolism controls the benefits of any diet and exercise, but it in turn depends on your diet and exercise to operate properly. In other words the three keys interconnect — metabolism correction, diet, and exercise equals a weight loss plan specifically designed to target stubborn body fat, especially on your stomach, hips, and thighs. This weight loss plan is the only way to re-balance top or bottom-heavy bodies.

The System 10 weight loss plan is especially beneficial to those with sluggish thyroid or hypothyroidism, those with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, constipation, endometriosis, PCOS or fertility problems, and the severely overweight or obese. The metabolism correction in the weight loss plan in particular can make all the difference for these conditions as the plan gets to the root cause and helps to correct the problem from the ground up.

La Maison Chic launches its range of top quality Irish sofas

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Form and functionality are key ingredients at the heart of everything with La Maison Chic sofas and armchairs.

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