Caring for the carers

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

More education and training is needed for carers to help them cope with their role, according to the manager of the HSE West’s carers’ department.

Beating the summertime blues

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

“Yipee, it’s holiday time again.” That is the chant from primary school children as they cast aside their books, bags and uniforms and get set to enjoy the long summer break.

No more classes, homework or getting up early - at least not for two months. There may even be a chance to lie on in bed longer in the morning and stay up later at night.

Beating the summertime blues

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

“Yipee, it’s holiday time again.” That is the chant from primary school children as they cast aside their books, bags and uniforms and get set to enjoy the long summer break.

Know your fabrics: Canovas

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Part of the Colefax and Fowler family, the Manuel Canovas collection includes perfume, apparel, luxury bedding, and home accessories but is best known for exquisite fabrics.

Furniture and carpets at unbeatable prices

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galway’s newest and brightest furniture and carpet showroom is now open on the Tuam road. G furniture and carpets offers customers unbelievable value and choice, with 15,000 square feet of household furniture and carpets. Individual bedroom settings offer inspiration to anybody looking for a perfect room. The majority of the furniture is either manufactured in Gannons Furniture, a long established business in Roscommon or sourced direct from the best factories in the world. This is how G furniture and carpets is able to offer the unbeatable prices on offer.

Cookes Restaurant & Wine Bar

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Cookes Restaurant & Wine Bar is located on 28 Upper Abbeygate Street in Galway, just facing you as you enter the street from The Connacht Tribune direction.

Teen style

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Jeans are noted for their versatility and wearability. Easy to dress up or down they are the ideal choice for casual summer style.

Watch your Waistline2

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

It’s not what you eat, but your appetite, that makes you gain weight, meaning people who don’t think about food do not tend to be overweight.

Unique in its performance, Transformulas Waistline2 provides you with 100 per cent herbal technology nutrition that helps you control your appetite 24 hours a day seven days a week. Waistline2 has no nasty side effects and is completely safe, with no chemicals or dangerous amphetamines.

Barbecue season recipes

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Helmann’s, Ireland’s favourite mayonnaise, is celebrating summer with its revamped website, www.hellmanns.ie, developed especially for the Irish barbecue season. The company has provided a range of delicious recipes to make your next barbecue a tasty affair.

Have a sweet treat in new Galway tea rooms

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Sweetie Pies of Galway has announced the opening of its tea rooms and cake shop in Middle Street at the heart of Galway.

KC Blakes and Monivea Village Market

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

KC Blakes
KC Blakes is launching a new brunch menu every Wednesday to Saturday from 12 noon to 2.30pm. The menu is designed to offer good value with the best of ingredients and everything cooked to order. If you are tight for time just ring in your order to (091) 561826 before 12 noon. Your food will be ready at the time you plan to be there.

Golden rules to shine at the races

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

As the Galway Races are fast approaching, during the month of July I will be featuring top style tips on what to wear and how to wear key trends, accessories, and shoes for this year’s races, for men and women.

Comfort: The key to style is to ensure that the cut and colour of the outfit works for you. There is no point picking up a fabulous dress if you are not 100 per cent comfortable in it. Comfortable reads confidence reads stylish.

Huge reductions at Stephanie Lynch

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

For best sale find in Galway a visit to Stephanie Lynch Boutique, No 39 Eyre Square, is a must.

Galway’s newest hair lounge set to make you blush

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Blush make up boutique and nail bar has opened a new hair lounge on Cross Street in Galway.

Hair extension breakthrough

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Flip-In Hair, the new revolution in hair extensions, is now available exclusively at David Martin Hair Salons.

Your own hair is not damaged in any way as it does not attach to your hair but is attached to your head with a thin wire that is hidden in your hair — no clips, no glue, no weaving, no damage! It takes literally one minute to flip in and one second to remove and it is fine to use with thinning or damaged hair.

Zoffany paints now available exclusively at La Maison Chic

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

La Maison Chic is offering its customers in exclusivity the range of Zoffany paints. Zoffany has launched 38 new colours selected to complement its new range of fabrics and wallpapers. Twenty-two neutrals, 13 soft colours, and three deep shades work perfectly with recent wallpaper collections. With these additions, the new Zoffany palette comprises 120 colours reflecting the demand for subtlety in tone and the ability to match colour perfectly to the soft furnishings in a scheme. The following finishes are available.

Dress to dazzle

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Elegance and sophistication are the keynotes of the summer collection from Molly Jo. Dreamy, feminine dresses in dazzling shades bring cheer to the gloomiest of days.

Juicy orange, hot pink, lemon sorbet, bright turquoise, rich coral and the ever popular black/white abound, the clever combination of plain and richly patterned fabrics making mixing and matching a dream.

Tantastic

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Many of us crave a golden tan. We seek a healthy glow which not only makes us look wonderful but also gives our spirits a boost.

Only the Power Plate shifts weight

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Summer is here and the time has come to bare more flesh. So rather than hide under loose fitting clothes this summer why not feel proud to show off your body.

Detox, slim, and lose inches with Annaghdown’s special offer

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Ann Joyce, proprietor of Annaghdown Seaweed Spa, has over 30 years’ experience in the health and beauty business. She has always kept up with the latest technology, with the result that she has now discovered a brilliant method for cellulite and weight loss.

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