Foods of Athenry scoops seven Great Taste awards

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Local bakery company the Foods of Athenry has been awarded seven Great Taste awards by the UK Guild of Fine Foods. These prestigious awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the food industry, are recognised as a leading benchmark for speciality foods.

The Foods of Athenry’s Christmas range proved especially successful, with its regular and gluten-free Christmas puddings, SQ luxury Christmas puddings (produced for Superquinn), and Christmas mince-meat each winning an award. For the second year in a row the company’s Very Berry Granola took home an award. The gluten-free multi-seed crackers, ‘The Works’ gluten-free flapjacks and granola bars all won gold star awards.

Elves and fairies descend on Brigit’s Garden for a day of fairy magic

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Brigit’s Garden glittered with fairy dust last Sunday as the Fairy Queen stopped by to sprinkle late summer magic over the beautiful Celtic-themed gardens in Roscahill. A record turn-out of young elves and fairies joined her for a special day of fairy fun.

Public talk on building with mud tonight

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Architect Féile Butler will be the guest speaker at a Green Drinks Galway event which takes place at 8pm today (Thursday) at the Cottage Bar in Lower Salthill. Her talk is entitled 'Building with Mud: Reviving an Ancient Tradition in a Modern World'.

Chronic fatigue, low immunity, poor stamina — get to the root of the problem now

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Do you feel tired all the time? Do you wish you had enough stamina to get things done, or are you suffering from low immunity? A four-week vitality programme is offered at Health and Herbs including juice therapy, correcting your diet, and detoxing your bowel, liver, and kidneys in order to get back the boundless energy you once had.

Treat allergies with traditional Chinese medicine

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Allergies occur when the body's immune system misidentifies a normally harmless substance as a threat to the body. Common allergens are foods, pollen, animal dander, mould, insect venom, drugs, and dust mites. An inflammatory reaction takes place in an attempt to eject this substance from the system, resulting in a variety of symptoms.

Diet expert helps to give former Galway hurlers another shot at the big time

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A leading diet and health expert has given two former Galway county players the chance of fighting their way back into the first team.

Ten fashion mistakes to avoid this season

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

This summer, more that any other, we are bombarded with fashion trends, not only in the shops but in the media. Tantalising images of the latest fashions and “must haves” are everywhere.

On the plus side there are styles, colours, patterns and fabrics to suit all ages, sizes and shapes. However, the bad news is that the possibility to make mistakes is endless.

The cathedral in the square

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

“Galway, the Capital of Connacht, historic metropolis of the Tribes and one of the principal cities of Ireland, looks sad, lonely, sorrowful and dejected without a cathedral, a cathedral towering over, and proudly commanding by its majestic presence the city and its surroundings. Our beautiful plaza, the Square, and I don’t mean the Green with its shoddy rusty time-worn railings — stands as it were, already prepared — God’s Holy Acre long waiting for the Cathedral of the rising resurgent west. The railings would of course be removed making the Green a spacious foreground, and incidentally a delightful parking space, an area almost as large as the Square itself. No spot on earth is good enough for God’s House and “the place where His glory dwelleth”. The Square is the best Galway can give”.

The man who almost sent Monty to his doom

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

On the eve of taking up a world prestigious position no one had such a baptism of fire as Lord Michael Killanin in September 1972. He was to succeed the autocratic Avery Brundage as president of the International Olympic Committee, and was regarded as a breath of fresh air.

It’s a long way from Sickeen to Sicily

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

About 1,600 miles as the crow flies. A young Galwegian found himself there in the stinking heat of July 1943. He would swap the Dyke Road for the Sunken Road, or the Sandy River for the Simeto River. For sure he would rather have been somewhere else, kicking ball in the Plots, up the Dyke Road, or swimming down at the Waterside, maybe even venturing to Cooper’s Cave... turning up in St Brendan’s with no homework done was a walk in the park compared to this.

The man who said ‘Good day’ to Harvard

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

The south Bostonian, James Brendan Connolly, was once described by Joseph Conrad as the ‘best sea-story writer in America’. He wrote 19 novels and short stories about ships and sailors at sea, the US navy, submarine patrols in World War I, and the heroic struggles of the Gloucester fishermen on the treacherous Grand Bank and Nova Scotia regions hunting for cod and halibut.

Last chance for reductions this season at La Maison Chic

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Discover one off accessories, furniture, sofas, lighting, and more at the La Maison Chic home sale. La Maison Chic, located at 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, is also offering free fabrics, paint, and wallpaper design advice in the shop by appointment only.

Galway Antiques Fair this weekend

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Antique dealers from all over Ireland will be at the Galway Bay Hotel this Sunday for the Galway Antiques and Collectables Fair.

Since the first fair nearly two decades ago, this event has established itself as one of the major antique fairs in the country, with the Galway event on a par with other cities such as Cork, Dublin, and Limerick.

Double discount savings at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Furniture Connexions’ double discount savings event on King Koil, Odearest and Respa beds ends this weekend at the company’s Briarhill (Ballybrit) showroom. Take time out to avail of the super annual reduction of up to 35 per cent off while guaranteeing superior quality and comfort, in the knowledge that you have an eight to 10 year warranty and are supporting the Irish economy by purchasing the top Irish brands in bed manufacturing.

Healing does it

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Arthur Whyte, the spiritual healer also known as Dr Heal-Good, holds evenings once a month in the Salthill Hotel. This affordable evening is the perfect way to give time and healing back to you.

Pharmacy group warns against taking out-of-date medicines

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Almost half of Irish adults risk their health by taking out of date medicines, according to a recent survey.

Yoga for fitness and life

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Yoga Shala, based in Barna, is offering a new yoga programme for triathletes. Building on its experience with high-profile sports players, including members of the Connacht Rugby team and top GAA stars, Yoga Shala will be offering a four-week programme. With the IRONMAN returning to Galway in just eight weeks, triathletes are struggling to squeeze yoga into their intense schedules. The classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6am and began on July 24.

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

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan — diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect — one will not work without the other.

Style Ilse

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Celebrities are the most powerful tool in the world of fashion. What they wear sells millions worth of stock for retailers every season. So when the singer-slash-actress puts her name to something, well there are only two words to describe the fallout -— “cha ching”. The celebrity endorsement and brand ambassador phenomenon has fast become the key to surviving the retail decline and affirms a label’s place in the eyes of the bright lights of showbusiness. Over the last number of years there has been a surge in collaborations, from guest designers in department stores to celebrities having a go at some sketching themselves, although I always question the level of involvement they have in this end of things. Then we have celebrities who present and judge fashion design television shows with the aim of broadening their career aspirations into fashion. For all the many ways that the world of the rich and famous infiltrates the fickle world of fashion, the results, more often than not, translate into the one thing that makes the world go round, and that’s hard cash.

Celebrity dresses at Born

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

The hunt for the perfect deb’s dress is now on. Born Clothing is now stocking So Amazing dresses, a favourite of celebrity Georgia Salpa. These dresses were a massive hit at the Miss Ireland finale, and also featured on the hit TV programme Irish Debs. If you are looking to stand out among the crowd then Born Clothing is your one-stop shop. These fabulous dresses are opulent, luxurious, and will ensure you are the belle of the ball. Prices range from €130 to €250, but I can assure you girls these high-end dresses are worth every penny for your special night.

I love the aqua and lilac printed number similar to the Ted Baker print that shone on the catwalk in Paris last year. This is simple, demure, and super flattering on all body shapes because of the cinched waistband and structured bodice. Alternatively, if you are willing to embrace some bling for your debs, the chiffon royal blue Goddess dress is a feminine piece which is adorned with luxurious jewels that will be sure to make heads turn.

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