Understanding the fats of life

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

It is the “f” word with the bad reputation. Mention “fat” or “fats” and warning bells immediately ring in people’s heads.

Galway Thai-Kickboxing Club

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Galway Thai-Kickboxing club is based in the boxing club in Westside and in GMIT Galway. It has been in existence since 1997. This club has produced 76 Irish champions in Thai boxing, kickboxing, and boxing. It is the only club in Ireland to have achieved Irish champions in all three disciplines.

The club trains five times a week, Monday and Wednesday 8pm to 10pm, Tuesday 5pm to 7pm, Friday 7.30pm to 9pm, and Saturday 10am to 12 noon. It trains all age groups, both male and female, and levels from those who just want to get fit and lose weight to those who want to compete in the ring.

Hair, beauty, and sports massage courses at Anne Tobin Beauty College

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Anne Tobin Beauty college is Connacht’s number one hair, beauty, and sports massage college.

Curves Galway wins European award

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The hard work of staff and members of Curves Galway has paid off with a European fitness award for this popular fitness facility. Why not be a part of this dynamic club and avail of all Curves has to offer.

Treat stress, anxiety, and depression with Chinese acupuncture

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The internal imbalance caused by the exposure to external stress can lead to what is called an energy blockage, resulting in difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture treats the root cause of this condition.

Lose two stone in ten weeks with diet, exercise, and metabolism correction

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

System 10 is a step by step individualised plan of normal food, precise exercise, and nutrition designed to give you a great metabolism and your best weight loss and body shape ever. It was created by dietician, fitness trainer, and lecturer David McDonagh.

Clare Rooney — body transformation specialist

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Clare Rooney is a personal trainer, nutrition and lifestyle coach based in Oranmore. Her company Quantum Fitness was set up in 2003 to address the need for a more scientific approach to training.

Clare Rooney has completed a degree in physical education with the University of Limerick, seven internships with the world renowned Paul Chek, and eight years of intensive internships with the world’s most famous strength coach, Charles Poliquin. She is now ranked as his most highly qualified female strength coach in Europe.

On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Emiliana Novas Viognier Gran Reserva 2010 (Independents, €7.49)

The Book Shelf...

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Hugh’s Three Good Things… on a plate
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Food champions nominated to represent the west’s food sector in Canada

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Two of Galway’s best known restaurateurs have been chosen as food champions to represent the west of Ireland as part of a food tourism delegation due to visit Canada next month.

JP McMahon of Eat Galway (Cava Spanish Restaurant, Aniar Restaurant, and Eat@ Massimo) and Fergus O’Halloran of the Twelve Hotel were chosen to represent the best of the food industry in the west on the upcoming trip to Canada’s Prince Edward County.

Eat in or out with the Gourmet Tart Company

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Gourmet Tart Company is one of Galway's biggest success stories, as far as food is concerned. The business started out selling cakes from an ironing board in Limerick's Milk Market and now boasts four bakery/delicatessens and a restaurant. What began in 2001 as a small French-style bakery has become a thriving business with very loyal customers. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week and has both sweet and savoury ranges and quality take-home meals. The shops are bright and white, sleek and efficient. Look for the pink and white sign above the door and the trademark grapefruit-sized meringues streaked with raspberry in the windows.

I would like to thank…

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Emmys, aka the Oscars of the small screen, took place in LA earlier this week. Now I am not one to stay up until the crack of dawn checking out all the red carpet glam, or lack thereof, but the red carpet arrivals of this particular ceremony caught my eye. Selecting a best dressed list is never an easy task, especially when there are aspects of a look that are superb and others that are mediocre. This year's Emmys were certainly a stylish affair, for both the girls and boys, and may spark some colourful new trends. So who wins my award for the best dressed?

Calling all brides and brides-to-be — once loved wedding dress sale next month

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Clayton Hotel will host its popular once loved dress sale on October 7, offering the perfect opportunity to buy or sell a once loved wedding dress. The event is organised by the Clayton in association with sellmyweddingdress.net

Get smart: autumn key pieces to transform your working look

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

As we spend more time at work than anywhere else, it is natural to put more time and thought into building a beautiful work wear wardrobe. Look forward to Monday mornings again with these key pieces to take the stress out of getting ready in the morning, and help you look smart, modern, and confident.

The trouser suit is back this season. Choose it in a neutral autumn hue that suits your skin tone and pair it with power heels and a coloured jumper or a winter floral blouse for an instant update.

First St Augustine’s pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

On a warm Saturday evening in a little town of Arzúa, about 40kms from Santiago de Compostella, a group of Galway pilgrims watched the local brass band competition. Led by their conductors three bands marched up the street, playing marching tunes.

The most Irish of games

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Hurling is said to be older than the recorded history of Ireland and to predate Christianity. In Seamus King’s remarkable book The History of Hurling, there is a reference from Irish verbal history of hurling being played as far back as 1,200BC in Tara, County Meath. The earliest written references to the sport in Brehon law are from the fifth century.

The Great Famine in the Claddagh

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

In March 1846, it was reported, “In the town of Galway, people were suffering under the most trying privations; not a stone of potatoes could be purchased at market for the use of 20,000 inhabitants, and in the western suburbs in the Claddagh, the fishermen have been living on half rotten potatoes.”

Helping your children succeed at school

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Your children are back at school and you are keen to help them settle into a routine again.

Learn to cope with post-holiday blues

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Whether returning to work after a period of time off, going back to school after the summer, or simply coming home after a short trip abroad, for many September can be a challenging time and it is important to monitor and look after your mental health during this time.

Krav maga classes in Galway

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Krav maga was developed and refined during World War II and Israel’s War of Independence by Imi Lichtenfeld. Krav maga is Hebrew for “contact combat”. It was originally developed in the Israeli defence forces and various branches of the security services, and later adapted to civilian needs. It is based on utility, instinct, simplicity, and adaptability. It emerged from an environment where violence, mostly political, was unfortunately commonplace.

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