Achieve fitness goals at Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Summer is the time many of us like to attack fitness and weight loss goals. To get on the right track and set up for lasting success, Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre will help achieve those goals and stick to them, the safe and easy way.

On the first day, one of the centre's skilled instructors will conduct a free fitness assessment and formulate a personalised exercise/training plan.

Have a healthy and happy holiday with help from Totalhealth Pharmacies

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The summer holidays are now and happening and whether staying at home, or travelling abroad, professional advice from totalhealth pharmacies can make things easier.

Sleep advice for shift workers

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Those who work shifts can often struggle to get a decent sleep, but Better Bedding advises workers to aim to have at least four hours sleep at the same time every night/morning (eg 3am-7am) to help to keep your sleep clock regular.

No need to feel sluggish, stressed or unhappy about health this summer

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Me2UFitness provides juice detox that will help jump start weight loss, increase energy levels, clear the mind, and improve overall health.

Concerned with food intolerance?

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Up to one in three people in Ireland may be suffering from food allergies, and if you could be one of them, find out with a food intolerance test with Honeybee Health Store on Lower Abbeygate Street.

Eat fermented foods for a happy gut

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

More than 2,000 years ago Hippocrates the Greek physician stated that “all disease begins in the gut”. This statement holds some truth even to this day.

Get in shape with Ardrahan Laser Lipo

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Have you a wedding, holiday, or special summer occasion coming up and need a bit of help with the 'battle of the bulge'? Ardrahan Laser Lipo Clinic may have the answer.

Whiter teeth at Galway Dentists

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Whiter teeth help a person feel more confident in their smile, and project good oral health and a youthful appearance, and help is at hand Galway Dentists.

Osteoporosis - a silent, dangerous and preventable disease

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

One in four men and one in two women over 50 will develop a fracture due to osteoporosis in their lifetime.

Traditional Chinese acupuncture can help reduce pain

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Alleviate neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Relief for sensitive skin complaints this summer

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

This summer, one-third of Irish people with skin complaints will struggle to find sun protection free of parabens, sulfates or alcohol, ingredients that often cause discomfort and irritate delicate skin.

Weight Watchers is for everyone

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Weight loss is a subject very much to the fore at the moment with so much media attention of the statistics which say that we will have the most obese people in Europe by 2030.

There is a huge increase in gym memberships, running clubs, walking clubs as we all try to do our best to get fit. The one common thread in all of these activities is that exercise alone will not help us lose weight.

Metabolism is the key to weight loss success

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss success for those struggling to lose weight or disillusioned with trying to combine weight loss with busy lifestyle.

Delicious fresh food made simple at Ballindooley Stores

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Freshly cooked food to take away for busy people on the go are among the deliciously simple food offerings at Ballindooley Stores, all freshly prepared in store by All Ireland silver award winning chef and local resident Orla Corcoran.

Discover authentic Italian cuisine this summer at Venice Restaurant

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Venice Italian Restaurant is settling into its new, larger, premises at No 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, and this popular eatery is expanding its menu and wine list to celebrate the move.

Barbecue bliss at the Maldron Hotel Oranmore

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Summer is here at last, and that means it's barbecue time. The team at Maldron Hotel Oranmore make use of the sun trap just outside the Q Bar to host barbecue parties throughout the summer.

Stop off in The Forge pub and restaurant, Moycullen

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The Forge has long been known as a convenient stop off for visitors on the way to or coming back from Connemara, and it is just as popular with the local residents. The relaxed, cosy, atmosphere and welcoming local staff ensures it enjoys a large share of repeat custom, keeping it busy through the winter months.

There is something for everyone and all options are covered, from a full three course dinner to a quiet coffee and dessert. A real feature is the view into the kitchen, which, like many modern restaurants, offers diners the opportunity to indulge their voyeuristic tendencies. The selection of food ranges from the ever popular hearty roasts from the carvery, fresh fish, salads and sandwiches, and creamy pasta to house made indulgent desserts. Starters could be Atlantic seafood chowder or Ceasar salad, and there is plenty of choice for mains including traditional fish and chips, slow cooked lamb shanks, honey roast duck, and chicken and mushroom tagliatelli.

The highball down the West End

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

John Keoghs, The Lock Keeper in Galway’s West End, is bringing the highball signature cocktail menu to celebrate the summer and its first year on Dominick Street Upper.

Creamy mackerel paté - a summer recipe from PoppySeed

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The talented team at PoppySeed Gourmet Cafés are spreading some happy summer vibes with this recipe for the cafés' signature creamy mackerel paté. This summery recipe tastes divine, is simple to create at home, and it makes for a super-handy and flexible dip, sandwich filler, picnic item, entreé, starter, or mezze board addition.

PoppySeed specialises in fresh, homemade, creative, food and you will find the creamy mackerel paté on the new summer menu at its three daytime restaurants at Clarinbridge, Oranmore, and Eyre Street, Galway.

Sunday service at the Connemara Coast

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Is Sunday lunch a thing of the past? It has certainly changed. It is far more informal than in the past and it doesn’t even need to be strictly at lunchtime. These days, a Sunday lunch at home is just as likely to be a one-pot dish prepared in advance, a stir-fry, or pulled pork rather than a proper roast. In the summer it can be a barbecue or an al fresco picnic, perhaps with ice-cream and fruit, in the colder months, slow-roast lamb with seasonal vegetables and a hot pudding are the order of the day.

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