Cava restaurant to reopen in Middle Street

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The popular Cava Spanish restaurant and tapas bar, which closed earlier this year, will reopen at a new premises in Middle Street next month.

‘A powerhouse of prayer’

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The exact origins of the Poor Clare Sisters in Galway are not easy to trace. We know there was a convent of Clares, if not Poor Clares, here before 1640, based on an inscription on a headstone which read “Here lieth the body of Elizabeth Lynch, the Foundress of the Order of St. Clare who died 14th December 1626”. James Hardiman describes another headstone inscribed thus: “Here lieth the body of R. Mother Maria Gabriel, alias Helen Martin, first Abbess and religious of the Poor Clares of Galway who died on 14 January aged 68 in religion for 40. Pray for her Soul.” This suggests the nuns were in Galway since 1632 when she entered the order.

‘It is unfortunately the case that it rains’

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Most people were unsure how to take the arrival at the Galway Races in 1828 of the handsome Prince Hermann Ludwig Heinrich von Puckler- Muskau. Especially when they heard that he was looking for a wealthy wife.

Learning to listen to your guardian angel

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

One of Lorna Byrne’s earliest memories is of lying in her bed trying to play with the angels which were all around her.

MooGoo — a real alternative to chemicals and steroids for troubled skin

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

MooGoo, the Australian natural skincare range, a real alternative to chemicals and steroids for troubled skin, is now available all over Ireland.

Boost your fertility with acupuncture

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

There are many reasons why couples have difficulty conceiving – irregular menstruation, hormone imbalance, cold uterus, low sperm count to name a few. Whatever the reason infertility can be a major cause of stress and hopelessness in otherwise healthy couples.

Fine Italian food and a great ambience at Renzo

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

At 32 Eyre Street, beside Debenhams, just off Eyre Square, Renzo Gallery Café flourishes as a part of Galway’s character. With an Italian ambience, Renzo provides a delicious variety of coffees and herbal teas that will brighten every part of your day. Renzo Gallery Café serves up delicious gourmet pannini and sandwiches that are very popular among local residents and business customers.

Enjoy all your favourite Asian dishes at Bodkin Point

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Bodkin Point, Galway's only buffet-style Chinese restaurant (as far as I know, but correct me if I'm wrong) is situated at Galway Shopping Centre, and it certainly serves up quite a feast. Choose your table, join the queue, and fill your plate from a selection of Asian dishes. Favourites such as spring rolls, sweet and sour chicken, and pot stickers sit alongside popular exotic eats including sushi and chicken satay.

On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Guerrieri Rizzardi Munus Bardolino Superiore Classico DOCG 2010 (O’Briens, €14.99)

On the Cookery Book Shelf...

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Ice Cream and Other Frozen Delights
Ben Vear

The pro-cathedral, a brief history

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

“On Monday last (July 1st, 1816), Galway witnessed a scene unparalleled in her history, or in the history of the British Empire. It was an unusual but gratifying sight to behold Protestants and Catholics, the Civil and Ecclesiastical Corporations, the Secular and Regular Clergy, all clothed in their robes of office, preceded by their various insignias, and marching in solemn procession through the principal streets of the town – not for the purpose of reminding Catholic of the galling degradation under which he labours – not to keep alive those feuds which have so long distracted our wretched country – not to display with ascendancy, pride and intolerant bigotry, those shameful destructions which have hitherto been a barrier to the repose and happiness of Ireland – no – but to lay the foundation stone of an edifice, which being dedicated to the supreme worship of the deity, will at the same time be a monument to succeeding generations of the unanimity, concord and harmony which exists between those of every religious persuasion in this loyal and extensive county.

A prince arrives!

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

There was a curious sequel to the story of poor Michael Kelly of Mirehall, Headford, whom I mentioned last week. Kelly, a substantial farmer and horse breeder, won the ‘gentleman’s race’ at Galway in 1884. However the stewards refused to give him the trophy claiming he was not a gentleman. Kelly sued, and won his case.

Everything you need for autumn, gifts, and special occasions at Just Kidz

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Just Kidz is located 10 minutes along the M6 from Galway located at Joyce’s Shopping Centre, Athenry. It is now in its seventh year in business and has recently launched Justkidz.ie selling to Ireland, Europe, and beyond.

Achieve a bikini body in two weeks with Nupo

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

The Nupo diet of meal replacements shakes, soups, and bars, available in O’Flaherty’s Pharmacy, Athenry Shopping Centre, is one of the most effective and safe methods of achieving rapid and sustainable weight loss. Nupo users are guaranteed weight loss, with users seeing an average loss of at least 10 pound in two weeks.

Sizzling summer specials at David Martin

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

With all the upcoming events happening in the city this summer, and the Galway Races just around the corner, every woman will want to look her best. With David Martin announcing that it is continuing with its specials on colour and highlights you can have beautiful hair without feeling overindulgent.

The special offers are valid all day, every day, with only top quality colour and products being used, and with two great salons in two great Galway locations — one at New Dock Street and the other at Kingston Road — you are spoilt for choice.

How hydrated is your skin?

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

The Vichy experts at Matt O Flaherty Chemist, William Street, Galway, invite you to have your hydration levels checked using the Vichy Consult tool this weekend.

Allez les bleus, French cuisine is alive and well in Galway

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

New Galway restaurant Chez Azur, in an elegant upstairs room with stunning views out over the docks, is a quiet culinary oasis just a stone’s throw from the buzz of Quay Street. At the top of the stairs are two lovely rooms with lots of character, a little casual with dark wood tables, comfortable chairs, and lots of light from windows looking out over the boats in the harbour. This was my second visit here since its opening night back in March and it has developed quickly into a well run restaurant.

Head chef Ian Daly is in charge of the kitchen, where the freshest available seafood direct from local sources features on the menus, with daily specials as you would expect from a restaurant specialising in seafood. They have a well priced set à la carte dinner menu for €31.50.

JP’s Steak House, Mullingar — offering flavour and quality

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

JP’s Steak House Mullingar has announced the appointment of new head chef Aaron O’Neill. A seasoned graduate of Athlone Institute of Technology, chef O’Neill brings a wide variety of new culinary delights to menus at JP’s Steak House.

The Book Shelf...

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

One of the best cookery programmes of the last few weeks has been Rick’s India on the BBC with the English restaurateur, chef, and cookery-school owner once again donning his signature blue and pink shirts embarking on a culinary odyssey in search of the world’s best food.

Challenge yourself at The Coast Club

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Do you use cardio for weight control? Are you one of the many people who run, cycle, and swim, or take classes to keep your weight under control? Did you find that at first your weight loss was quite noticeable but now it has hit a plateau? If the answer is yes to the above questions, it is time to think about ways of kicking your cardio up a notch or two to make it productive again.

Your body is an amazingly adaptive organism. If stress (and exercise is a form of stress) does not kill you it will make you stronger and fitter. In addition, repeated bouts of the same stress (exercise class, running, etc) result in your body becoming more economical. For weight loss, energy economy is the last thing you want.

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