Coláiste Iognáid - ‘Was it Eton or Stowe?’

Thu, May 01, 2014

In any war propaganda is a useful weapon. In World War II both the Allies, and the combined Axis powers used broadcasting, leaflet dropping, false information contained in dead men’s briefcases, diaries, fake military manoeuvres, or through clever counter espionage, to discourage and demoralise the enemy. There were many spectacular successes; but the one that really annoyed the British was the voice of William Joyce, broadcasting almost nightly from Reichssender Hamburg radio. He became known as Lord Haw Haw, a much hated figure.

Calling all Jes boys and girls

Thu, May 01, 2014

There is historical evidence to show that there were Jesuits working in Galway in the early 1600s. Even before that, men from the west of Ireland were entering the Jesuits which indicates that their reputation had arrived here very shortly after the Order was founded. They had a chequered history here (as they had in the rest of the country) in that they were banished several times, but they kept coming back.

Lifelong fitness at The Coast Club

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Many ‘stars’ manage to transform their bodies seemingly overnight. Overweight celebrities having been lambasted in the popular entertainment magazines to go from size 16 to size six.

Great reductions on memberships with Ocean Fitness this month

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

One of Galway’s premier private health and fitness clubs, Ocean Fitness, is offering €100 off up-front memberships this month only.

Sylwia is Galway’s greatest loser

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Usually someone might be offended to be called a loser but Sylwia is delighted. The proud 32-year-old has been named Galway’s Slimming World Greatest Loser 2014 because she has lost a fantastic eight stone.

Bikini body breakthroughs: The latest treatments to get you ready for the beach

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Many people have been at the gym or hitting the streets all winter and spring in a bid to get healthy and fit (and yes, hitting the beach may partly be a motivation). Try as they might there is still one thing that eludes them; that bikini body confidence. People hope that that hike up the office stairs and racing for the bus would help but, alas, a little more help is needed to shape up.

Club Vitae Health and Fitness Club now offering excellent membership deals

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Trying to get in shape after the bank holiday weekend? Do not worry as Club Vitae Health at the Maldron Hotel in Oranmore has got you covered.

Get in shape for the summer at the Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

The Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre is the perfect place to get fit, get in shape, and lose the excess pounds just in time for the summer months.

Create your dream space with Rite Price Kitchens and Bedrooms

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Rite Price Kitchens and Bedrooms is a family-run business wholly owned by Cherrymore Wholesale Kitchens. The company first opened its Oranmore showroom in Galway in 2006, bringing with it an extensive range of high quality products at the right price. All products are 100% Irish made and Rite Price Kitchens and Bedrooms is proud to be supporting Irish jobs.

Help is at hand for those leaking roofs

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

The past three months of unusually prolonged high winds accompanied by heavy rain have exposed faults in roofing right across the country. Traditional roofs just cannot cope with weather extremes.

JW Tools: Experts in garden machinery

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

A few April showers will be a welcome sight this week to keep the grass green and growing. Is your mower serviced and ready for the season ahead? Or maybe it is time for an upgrade? JW Tools is a local garden machinery experts which can give you advice on the perfect mower to suit your lawn.

A professional cleaning service at O’Connor Dry Cleaners

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

At O’Connor Dry Cleaners, services include same day dry cleaning, ironing, laundering, alterations and repairs, the cleaning of evening wear and wedding dresses. All the services are carried out on site and the business also stocks wedding dress boxes.

Everything you need for your home and garden at Walsh Paving Centre

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Natural stone and block paving has never been more popular and Walsh Paving Centre carries a wide range of Indian sandstone, limestone, and granite paving, as well as a choice of products for your gardening needs such as top soil, bark, building stone, wall cladding, building brick, coloured chipping, and a range of paving slabs in various colours.

Brighten up your home this spring with G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

G Furniture and Carpets in Northpoint on the Tuam road has some really exciting new products to brighten up your home this spring. The company guarantees the best value for money in Galway in carpets and furniture, with a brilliant selection of three piece suites and rugs just arrived at special promotion prices.

Siopa Troscán: Supporting Irish jobs and ensuring style

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

See the range of quality Irish manufactured suites at Siopa Troscán, Moycullen, where all the suites can be made to order, with prices starting at €1,799 and styles covering everything from contemporary to traditional.

Why should I change my open fire?

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

It is certainly all the go at the moment to increase the efficiency of your fire, since you are burning the fuel why not get the heat from it? Open fires are beautiful and in Ireland many people grew up with the bright large flames.

Time for a Colourfence

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

For a permanent, no maintenance, solution to all your fencing problems, look no further than Colourfence. Products from the Colorfence logo carry a guarantee that the purchase will sustain for 10 years without warping or corroding.

High quality household and commercial products at Sunshine Windows and Doors

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Sunshine Windows and Doors provides high quality window and door products, including installation and repairs, for commercial and household premises, fast and efficiently.

Giving the home that personal touch with Conneely Custom Built Kitchens & Bedrooms

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Made to measure kitchens, bedrooms, home offices, and play rooms have become incredibly popular in recent years, and for a number of excellent reasons. To highlight some benefits of having your own area tailored to your preference, visit Conneely Custom Built Kitchens & Bedrooms and see why so many people use its bespoke furniture in their homes or work place.

The Gaiety Antique & Vintage Store launches new workshops

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

The Gaiety Antique & Vintage Store is a treasure trove full of nostalgic antiques, vintage finds, and up-cycled furniture.

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