Make a splash at a world record attempt with the Kingfisher Club

Thu, May 13, 2010

Would you like to help set a new Guinness World Record? In an attempt to break the Guinness World Record and build awareness about the vital importance of learning how to swim, Galway’s award winning health and fitness club The Kingfisher, RTE's The Afternoon Show, and the nation’s leading water safety organisations are joining forces to present Ireland’s largest swimming lesson.

Measuring up for curtains

Thu, May 13, 2010

Measuring up for your window treatments should be one of the first steps, and probably one of the most important, you make when it comes to windows. Get this wrong and no matter how good your curtains, the desired effect will not be achieved.

Furniture Connexions launches new Odearest Summer Breeze bed

Thu, May 13, 2010

Leading furniture store Furniture Connexions, in conjunction with one of Ireland’s most recognised bedding brands, Odearest, has just launched a fantastic new model onto the Irish market. The Odearest Summer Breeze, valued at €1,499, is now available for just €799 for a double bed set mattress and divan base (4’6”). This incredible offer only lasts for the month of May and the superb quality and comfort levels of this model are second to none. What’s more, Odearest is also throwing in the two drawer set worth €90 absolutely free.

The Odearest Summer Breeze is made by Ireland’s oldest bed maker and features supportive independent pocket springs which respond independently to body weight to distribute weight evenly while minimising partner disruption. The cotton cover and cotton fillings help provide a cooler sleep and keep moisture away from the body for a more comfortable, cool, feeling. Natural and organic cotton is certified as free from harmful pesticides and is sustainably farmed. The mattress is low maintenance and turn free for convenience. With a practical storage solution in the form of a two drawer base handy for linens, towels, and bed clothes, it is backed by an eight year warranty and local Irish after sales service. Three feet, 4’6”, 5’0”, and 6’0” mattress only and divan sets are also available at special promotional prices — see store for details.

Mealtime warfare

Thu, May 13, 2010

The kitchen table is a battleground for many families. Children often refuse to eat the food their parents have prepared. Worse still, the younger ones delight in messing it up.

Maternity looks for summer

Thu, May 13, 2010

If you are newly pregnant, you can feel a little overwhelmed by everything you need for baby and for yourself. Here are some great ideas to help you look and feel good for summer time.

Great lunch bargains at the g Hotel

Thu, May 13, 2010

As some readers may have noticed, I am a fan of the g Hotel; I am not saying staff do everything better than everyone else, however they do a lot of things excellently. It still has the reputation for being expensive and indeed some items like the champagne afternoon tea are, but then again it is a special occasional treat and you pay for the ambience and service.

Self-builders boost the construction industry

Thu, May 13, 2010

“There has never been a better time to self-build,” says Clive Corry of Selfbuild Ireland Ltd, organiser of Selfbuild shows across the country.

Why use thermal imaging?

Thu, May 13, 2010

Thermal imaging captures heat loss as it happens. It has the capability to pick up things which are unseen by the naked eye, and the ability to estimate the amount of heat being lost. It locates and highlights the areas where insulation is lacking or non existent, and can save money by locating heat loss so the problem can be dealt with directly.

Make a splash at a world record attempt with the Kingfisher Club

Thu, May 13, 2010

Would you like to help set a new Guinness World Record? In an attempt to break the Guinness World Record and build awareness about the vital importance of learning how to swim, Galway’s award winning health and fitness club The Kingfisher, RTE's The Afternoon Show, and the nation’s leading water safety organisations are joining forces to present Ireland’s largest swimming lesson.

Ireland’s largest swimming lesson will take place in the Kingfisher Club, Renmore, on Friday May 21 between 2pm and 6pm. The event will cater for all swim abilities from beginners to advanced with bubble blowing, back floating, and flutter kicking fun!

Woodford stood up to the power of Lord Clanricarde

Thu, May 06, 2010

Week I

Shopping tricks to shop for mother of the bride/groom outfit

Thu, May 06, 2010

Whether you're the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom, shopping for an outfit for the day can be stressful. You may not have shopped for an outfit yet so here is where to shop and some shopping tips to get you going.

COPE Galway Community Catering

Thu, May 06, 2010

I recently visited the kitchen of a wonderful service called Community Catering from COPE Galway. This is the new name of what used to be the service known as ‘Meals on Wheels’. COPE Galway Community Catering provides daily nutritional support for Galway city's older people. While the service is primarily for older people it is not exclusively so. They also provide meals to anyone who, through disability or injury, is unable to prepare a hot meal for themselves.

Summer in the garden with Littlewoods Ireland

Thu, May 06, 2010

One of the greatest joys of summer is making the most of your garden and outdoor living. Whether you prefer a lazy day in the sun or entertaining friends and family, online department store Littlewoods has something for every budget and lifestyle.

Choose the right window treatments

Thu, May 06, 2010

Add versatility to your decorating and use a top treatment to complement your window. Use toppers alone on an uncovered window or combine with shades and blinds to create a simple, uncluttered, window fashion. Popular toppers like valances, cornices, swags, and scarves can add softness, colour, or pattern to a room.

Pamper those peepers

Thu, May 06, 2010

It is being hailed as the biggest mascara story of 2010. The Falsies from Maybelline New York promises to deliver a false lash look to your own lashes.

Laid back looks for men

Thu, May 06, 2010

Buttoned-up styles for men, so important in last season’s collections, have taken a back seat to be replaced by a more unstructured laid back look this summer.

Waken up tired eyes

Thu, May 06, 2010

Dark circles under the eyes are a telltale sign of being tired. Whether due to working late, a night out or lack of sleep, the eye is one of the first places where tiredness takes its toll.

The magic of mud

Thu, May 06, 2010

If your Bank Holiday weekend was one long party your skin may be showing the signs of little sleep and not enough tender loving care.

Claddagh fishermen

Thu, May 06, 2010

There was a very good ethnological study on the fishermen of the Claddagh published in the Ulster Journal of Archaeology in 1854, which among other things stated that: “The people of the Claddagh are, in my opinion, purely Irish, of the most ancient Celtic type. The village at the present day is like any ordinary Irish village, and that it was a mud city when Rome was being founded, is more than probable. That the Claddagh men are not Spaniards any one might see at a glance; and it is astonishing to me how the theory of their Spanish origins could have kept ground for so long. A Spanish face may still be seen in and about Galway — once in a week or so; but it appears to me that the Claddagh, above all other people, had no intermarriage with Spaniards.

Relax and rejuvenate at Annaghdown Seaweed Spa

Thu, May 06, 2010

Annaghdown Seaweed Spa specialises in pampering and relaxing treatments. The spa has put together a range of recession beating packages for parties, weddings, holidays, and special occasions.

Finders Dead Sea products are used in Annaghdown. These mineral skincare ranges are pure and non-allergic. Proprietor Ann Joyce has always kept up with the latest technology, and its Aquablitz machine, which helps with slimming and cellulite reduction, is proving very popular.

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