Theobald Wolfe Tone - A hero without blemish

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

The Criminal Conversation case taken by Richard Martin against John Petrie, in 1791, the seducer of his wife Eliza, which was extensively covered in the newspapers of the time, and no doubt read with enormous enjoyment by society in both England and Ireland, nevertheless, did not go entirely in Martin’s favour.

Russell Hobbs launches new collection

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

Russell Hobbs and Emma Bridgewater are once again teaming up to extend their hugely popular kettle and toaster collection to include the pottery brand’s timeless Pink Hearts design.

Bring your dream home to life with Komandor

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

Receiving the plans and renders for your forever home is an exciting moment. However the most common mistake the team at Komandor see clients struggle with is budgeting their fitted furniture (kitchens and wardrobes).

Tips for designing your forever home

Get your roof winter ready with KCL Roofing & Guttering

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

As winter begins to set in, and the weather becomes harsher day by day, KCL Roofing & Guttering outlines what needs to be done to prepare your roof against whatever weather this winter might bring.

Discover the benefits of acupuncture

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

Trish Crampton of Acupuncture West Clinic first discovered the benefits of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) after the birth of her second child. "I soon came to learn that Chinese medicine takes into consideration the individual as a whole in terms of mind, body, emotions, and spirit," she said.

Galway businesses supporting each other

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

Spotlight Oral Care was founded four years ago by Galwegians Dr Lisa and Dr Vanessa Creaven, practicing cosmetic dentists and sisters. As dentists, they know that good oral health is important for overall health, so they created clinically proven, clean, sustainable, oral care products that really work.

Free webinar to feature tips from leading Irish psychologists for minding your mental health during Level 5

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

Seven months into a very different world, our mental health has never mattered more as we head into winter amid level five Covid-19 restrictions.

Coeliac Society welcomes publication of new ICGP coeliac guidelines

Thu, Nov 05, 2020

The Coeliac Society and the Irish College of General Practitioners have published new guidelines on the diagnosis and management of adult coeliac disease. These guidelines put in place a framework for the early identification and treatment of patients with coeliac disease in primary healthcare.

How to Integrate Your Hot Tub into Your Garden Landscaping Design

Wed, Nov 04, 2020

There are all kinds of ways to make your backyard or garden space enjoyable and beautiful, making it the perfect place to entertain or relax after a long day at work. But maybe you’re looking to go beyond just some landscaping updates and some new plantings - maybe you want to make the garden even more enjoyable and purposeful and create a place that becomes the ultimate hangout not just for you, but also for friends and family who come to visit.

So there I was; Moscow

Tue, Nov 03, 2020

Travelling abroad in 2020 has pretty much been a no go option for most of us due to the pandemic. No doubt our travelling itches are growing more irritable by the day so Matt Cassidy is here to provide a few suggestions on where we should go next year (fingers crossed).

Gardenwise | Carried away by a Catalogue

Mon, Nov 02, 2020

It’s time to plant the tulips – at least it will be once they arrive. An email informs me that my bulb order has been shipped, but in these strange times who knows what adventures they will have before they arrive safely at my door?

Let’s get this party startled!

Sat, Oct 31, 2020

Make your Halloween fang-tastic with these homemade Halloween treats that are sure to give ‘em pumpkin to talk about.

The ‘vicious appetite’ - the most human of all frailties

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Mrs Eliza Martin, threw caution to the wind, and settled down to live openly with Mr John Petrie, a merchant, at his London house in Soho Square. Her flaunting of the end of her 13 years marriage to Richard Martin, a man of legendary accomplishments, and the owner of vast lands in Connemara, who was not a man to be reckoned with, left society wondering what his response would be to this embarrassment.

Grattan Road

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Crane’s Strand or Tráigh na gCorr appears on the 1651 map. It would seem to be the Whitestrand area before the building of Grattan Road. In Dutton’s 1824 survey we read: “It seems to be the general opinion of the oldest inhabitants that for some years past, storms and rains have been more frequent from the west than formerly. (Rice was sown here in 1585). As some corroboration of this idea, the encroachment of the sea near Recorder’s Quay on the west side of Galway, may be adduced, where the marks of the potato ridges may be seen, and where, only a few years ago were in cultivation, though they are now covered at every tide. Lately, the ground near Recorder’s Quay has been reclaimed by Mr Bulteel, and promises to remunerate his very spirited exertion.” (Probably the first ever reclamation of land in Salthill).

What is tempo running and how do I do it?

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

One of the most important aspects of my training is what is known as tempo running - the idea is to run at a pace for an extended period of time that is quicker than your normal running speed, but not so quick that it is your race pace. These runs are great when training for a marathon, but they also have a place in training programmes for the shorter distances such as the 5km.

Do you want to lose weight this lockdown?

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Do you want to use lockdown to your advantage? Never has it been more important to be fit and healthy. Never has there been a better time to address your weight.

'My job is now so varied and rewarding'

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Despite already being qualified as a nutritionist, I felt something was missing and there was more I needed to learn to expand my knowledge and advance my career.

Anxiety and stress among young people and older adults as a result of Covid-19

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s mental health to a greater or lesser degree. We are all trying to look after ourselves as best we can under the circumstances, but so much uncertainty from day to day, not just from week to week, takes its toll. But young people and children need extra help, support, and attention to reassure them that this too will pass.

Dog charity warning that Halloween treats terrify our furry friends

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Dogs Trust, Ireland's largest dog welfare charity, has highlighted the potential dangers that Halloween poses for our canine companions. The charity has seen an alarming spike in the number of dog owners seeking advice on how to help their dogs cope with fireworks.

Warming tones for winter from Colourtrend

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

As the winter months creep in and the temperature drops, it is time to batten down the hatches and cosy up at home. We are likely to spend more time indoors than ever in the coming months, so consider redecorating to make your home feel more comfortable for a winter like no other.

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