New Galway restaurant showcases the west

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

JP McMahon and Drigín Gaffey of Cava Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Bar have recently opened Aniar, a new restaurant in Dominick Street. The idea behind this restaurant is to showcase the best produce the west has to offer in a contemporary environment.

La Maison Chic opens la boutique

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Renowned interior designer Laurent Billiet has just opened his long awaited and much anticipated interior design boutique.

After six successful years, Billiet’s interior design business, La Maison Chic, has taken the next step with the opening of the interior design boutique on Abbeygate Street in Galway. “I found many clients saying they wished they could pick up the objects I chose for their houses all the time, and I always wanted to share my favourite designers and picks with a wider audience, so I’m excited to be able to showcase them now in my very own boutique,” he said.

Keep seniors safe this summer

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

With an increase of eight per cent in robberies throughout the country and recent assaults against the elderly, Home Instead Senior Care in Galway is encouraging older people to stay safe and make their home more secure.

Weight loss — stop wasting your time and effort

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

You might be dropping the pounds fast. You might find the shortcuts appealing. You think everything is going well. You are probably just focusing on your weight only. However your weight loss plan is more than likely cheating you and seriously damaging your shape, body, and health.

The mouthpiece

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

At any given time four out of every five adults suffer from gum disease. Gum disease is never cured, it is only controlled by attention to detail and removal of plaque on a daily basis. However if caught in the early stages it is entirely possible to control the progress of this endemic problem and keep your smile for life.

Acupuncture as a treatment for pain relief

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Acupuncture is a Chinese therapy that works miracles for different diseases, especially for relief of pain. According to Chinese medical theory, there are energy pathways called meridians that flow through your body. A blockage of these pathways results in health related issues. When needles are inserted in the areas which influence the energy flow through the meridians this relieves the pain.

Petworld launches fun run for Irish Dogs for the Disabled

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Petworld is sponsoring a national Furry 5k Fun Run and Walk, benefiting the Irish Dogs for the Disabled on Sunday August 7, at 11am, at locations near Petworld stores across the country. The Petworld Furry 5k Fun Run and Walk will be a fantastic fun event combined with the opportunity to help a really worthwhile national charity, Irish Dogs for the Disabled.

To register, just call into any of the Petworld stores in Galway, Athlone, Castlebar, Dublin, or Sligo and pick up a sponsorship card for Irish Dogs for the Disabled.

The Gallery Café, Queen Street, Gort

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Over the past few years Gort has had a lot of bad press about the state of the road, the endless traffic jams, and of course the really bad flooding. Now that the town has been bypassed one might be forgiven for thinking that it is probably a ghost town with crater-sized potholes. Nothing could be further from the truth. The town has a super new smooth tarmac road all the way through it, nearly every premises has huge flowering hanging baskets and it is quite busy, in fact it looks very well. The phrase gorgeous Gort is being used by local businesses, and they are living up to this claim. One place that has seen a major transformation is The Gallery Café; you may have seen it located in the square area of Gort, painted a funky colour and indeed I was there back in 2006 and had some very good food. The Gallery Café has moved to a new premises, just off the main street at the junction where Supermac’s is located. The new premises is as funky as the last and must be 10 times the size of the previous one.

Get cooking

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Barbecue lamb steaks with spicy tarragon and shallot butter

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Home & Garden

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Dunnamaggin in Co Kilkenny recently played host to the Husqvarna ride-on mower Guinness World Record attempt which saw 1,000 ride-on mowers cutting grass on the same field at the same time. Husqvarna sponsored this event, which raised much needed funds for the Camphill Community, a therapeutic community for children and adults with multiple disabilities.

Festival fashion dresses

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

If you are heading to one of the many music festivals this summer and are looking for some inspiration, here are some statement dresses that will take you through the festivals and beyond.

Notes for the season

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

When choosing a new scent remember that you can only smell up to three scents at a time. Brown Thomas experts say it is advisable to wait 30 seconds for the alcohol to evaporate, then you will be able to find out what the top notes of the perfume are.

Save money on your hair with itemised pricing at GQ

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Galway’s newest craze in hairdressing, GQ, has brought a new concept from many countries in Europe and America which has taken Galway by storm.

Welcome to a world of porcelain white teeth and a firmer, trimmer, body — Therapie Clinic holds the key

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Therapie Clinic clients are looking particularly well-groomed this week, being Race Week and one of the most exciting weeks in Galway’s event calendar. The prestigious laser and skin clinic, located on Shop Street, introduced the award winning Polar White Pro pen just a few weeks ago and is still experiencing an unprecedented demand for this must-have product.

The huckster’s harvest

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

“The Galway Races are unique in Irish sport. For this is a real Connaught holiday. Caravans and their picturesque owners are making their trek weeks ahead. Urgent farm work is abandoned for an hour. Business and professional men; regular race-goers, hunting folk, farmers of all ranges of acreage, holiday trippers from the eastern cities; Connemara and Aran Island men and maids who speak English only, are here in colourful buoyant groups. All the fun of the fair; huge fields of beautiful horses; thrilling finishes and good priced winners — all lend glamour and life to this great outdoor festival of the west.

Postin’, the Races, and the famous Cannon Ball

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

I have often heard my grandmother say that the fun of Galway races began when you were hauled up onto a sidecar, behind a lively pony, and driven at a smart pace to Ballybrit. Passengers held on tightly to each other, or to the wooden seat, as the smell of horse, and the jolting ride over rough roads gave it a carnival atmosphere. The races were a two-day meeting then yet the jarvies, or ponymen, would hang about the town for the week hoping to get a fare. As well as bringing racegoers to Ballybrit in the mornings, and home in the evenings, they also brought them to Salthill. Sometimes they carried them to the dogtrack at College Road. Either way it was a long and busy week for the ponymen who came mainly from the Moycullen area, renowned for its Connemara ponies, and passionate owners.

Original styles for the races

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Gorgeous styles are still available around for those still looking for that special number for next week’s races.

Therapie Clinic has all you need for Race Week

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The Galway Races are upon us once again and many have been planning the wardrobe and corresponding accessories since last year. Anyone who has just had a practice run only to discover that amazing little dress is a little too tight will be relieved to hear this is a common occurrence and Therapie Clinic has the answer in the shape of Cho-Yung Tea.

Cho-Yung Tea uses an ancient Chinese recipe to help boost metabolism, remove harmful toxins, increase energy levels, and most importantly burn fat and help lose weight quickly. It is 100 per cent natural and just two cups a day is enough to burn unwanted fat away and get you race ready.

River Corrib midsummer fete – the perfect family day out

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

COPE Galway is hosting its first midsummer fete down by the River Corrib in the grounds of NUI Galway on Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. Entry to the fete is free and it will be a great afternoon for families with lots of fun activities.

The fete will feature music by local artists, there will be gourmet food and drink stalls, lots of games for children and all the family including giant Jenga, Connect Four, and Twister, bouncy castles, face painting, and other games like egg and spoon and sack races. In addition to the food and drink stalls there will be crafts people selling jewellery, clothes, headpieces, soaps, wood craft, plants, and much more. There will be children’s lucky dip, guess the weight competition, and of course a tombola wheel with lots of prizes. There will be something for the whole family to enjoy.

Kai Café & Restaurant

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

If you are wondering where exactly Kai Café and Restaurant is, previously it was the Budding Café and it is now easily spotted at lunchtime by the queues outside for the deli items that are available.

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