Why you need to have vitamin D this season

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Experts are currently urging that we supplement our diet with vitamin D[1]. This is because most of us have stayed indoors much more lately, and therefore we are likely to have a lower vitamin D status than any previous winter.But why is vitamin D so important and why can’t we get enough of it from our diet?

Government improves hearing aid support in new treatment benefit scheme

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The Treatment Benefit Scheme run by the Department of Social Protection has increased support for hearing aid products and services from March 27. A welcome change as a recent study by Hidden Hearing shows one in two Irish adults know someone that has experienced hearing loss, and seven per cent of the Irish public feel their hearing has declined in the last year.

Linda O’ Connell Podiatry

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

As podiatry has been added to the healthcare list of essential services Linda O'Connell Podiatry remains open despite the current restrictions.

Forster Court Dental Clinic providing valuable service

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Forster Court Dental Clinic is an established dental practice operating in Galway city for 35 years. Located in the heart of the city, beside GoBus, Forster Court

The importance of napping and/or meditation

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

I am such a big fan of naps during the day, but some people find it very difficult to do this. I don’t care if I actually sleep. What I am trying to do is down regulate my system. Things can be very go, go, go! Without even noticing we can constantly be working hard and holding a bit of stress. That is why I try get at least a 30 minute nap. This way I get a chance to tune out, restart, and go again. The science is there to show that this improves productivity. This means you gain time by napping or meditating rather than waste it.

New courses available online

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh is a chartered physiotherapist and winner of the BPW and Irish permanent Galway Young Business Woman of the Year Award. She is an experienced chartered physiotherapist who runs her private clinic from Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore.

Help with the Great Rewilding with some free seeds

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Keelings this week launched their Great Rewilding initiative in an effort to address the reduction of Ireland’s bee and pollinator population. As a first step in this campaign, they will be giving away 100,000,000 wildflower seeds.

Ensure you shine a light in an open plan space

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Whether home for you is a studio apartment with kitchen and living rolled into one, or a barn conversion with living quarters divided by the all-important kitchen island, knowing how to light each area is an art to master.

If your home features an open-plan kitchen and living area, interior design house Neptune have curated tips to make lighting your best friend in maximising space, function and comfort.

Spring cleaning is easy with Queen of Clean

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Queen of Clean Services Ltd offers a selection of new deep clean packages consisting of three tiers. Whether you want to go with a standard package or a deluxe package, Queen of Clean has you covered. The company also offers clients carpet, upholstery, and window cleaning as a stand-alone service or in addition to your deep clean.

Michelle and her team are passionate about what they do, and this passion results in a superior cleaning service where the client’s needs remain the primary concern. Having cleaners come into your home is a very personal experience, Queen of Clean aims to provide a bespoke service which is carried out by competent, insured, and fully trained personnel.

Bright, vibrant and happy spring floral ideas for your home with Flowers.ie

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

April has finally arrived, spring is in the air and Flowers.ie are here to help you add some colourful, bright and fresh new ideas to your home decor. They have the top rated customer service and will even send you a video of your arrangement once it is done so you can see it before it goes out for delivery.

Create your dream home and garden with a loan from your credit union

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Are you always thinking of renovating your home and garden? Spring is the time of year when all this work is tackled. You may be thinking of creating an outdoor space, upgrading your garden, building a conservatory or garden shed – talk to your credit union about a loan that suits you.

Store with Barons Self Storage while you renovate your home and garden

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

If you are looking to renovate, Barons Self Storage has you covered while you work.

Get your dream garden with Keanes Garden Centre

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The team at Keanes Garden Centre in Kilcolgan prides itselves on its quality, value and large range of stock available at all times of the year. They make shopping easy for you, from parking to shopping to loading your car. At present Keanes Garden Centre can offer you a huge selection of vegetable plants, fruit bushes, fruit trees, seed potatoes and much, much more.

DJI Air 2S drone lands at Harvey Norman

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Harvey Norman, Ireland’s largest retailer of appliances, technology, furniture and bedding is excited to announce they have the new DJI Air 2S drone available as part of their range.

G Conboy Electrical — open for business on New Road

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

G Conboy Electrical, a Galway institution is open during these current restrictions and offering call out services to repair appliances. Its New Road location is open for business providing a walk-in service for client's home appliances and has a large supply of spare parts including elements, pumps, motors, and belts. Manager, Jacqueline Conboy, says the staff is looking forward to seeing their regular and new customers. They also carry a wide range of new appliances; washer. dryers. cookers. dishwashers. vacumn cleaners. kettles. toasters. hairdryers and radios.

Chocolate berry meringue cake is the ultimate fruity indulgence

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Try this recipe for chocolate berry meringue cake, courtesy of Siúcra, for some weekend decadence. This heavenly dessert of gooey chocolate meringue sandwiched with seasonal berries is perfect for any celebration, or just some seasonal indulgence.

First quarter of 2021 saw massive increase in sales of fresh fruit and vegetables

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

New sales data for the first quarter of 2021, published by leading Irish retail group BWG Foods, shows that Irish consumers have embraced a healthier lifestyle this year by consuming record levels of fruit and vegetables.

Smoky chorizo mac 'n' cheese

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Add a little spice to your Thursday evenings with this delicious smoky chorizo mac 'n' cheese recipe made with chorizo, chili paste, and smoked paprika and filled with stretchy mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

This spicy twist on the classic mac 'n' cheese meal is packed full of flavour. The ingredients you will need are 1tbsp olive oil, 200g chorizo, 1 sliced onion, 1 crushed garlic clove, 2 tsp paprika, 1-2 tbsp chili paste, 1 tsp coriander, 400g chopped tomatoes, ½ tbsp light brown sugar, 400g mixed beans, and 400g macaroni pasta. And for the cheese sauce, 50g butter, 50g flour, 2 tsp English mustard, 1l semi skimmed milk, 250g mature cheddar, and 100g grated mozzarella.

Killeen Farmhouse Cheese’s Marion Roeleveld receives Lifetime Achievement award from Irish FoodWriters’ Guild

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

BY Declan Varley
‘The cheesemaker’s cheesemaker’ is a good description of Marion Roeleveld. In 2004, using milk from her partner Haske’s goats, she started making Killeen Farmhouse Cheese on their 50-acre farm near Portumna, Co. Galway. The main Killeen Farmhouse Cheese production is a semi-hard goats’ cheese Gouda, made from pasteurised milk and traditional rennet and available plain or with fenugreek.

Unleash your creativity: Get crafty and Dare to Paint at Home!

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

In these uncertain times, occupying the mind and hands by doing something creative is proving to be a most welcome and rewarding distraction. Painting is one of the most calming, stress-relieving, and relaxing activities, but many of us forgot about it when we headed into adulthood. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or even falling into the lockdown boredom, Dare To Paint Ireland Paint-by-number kits might just be the perfect medicine!

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