People of the Tribes: Meet Helen.

Tue, Mar 19, 2019

Hi Helen, here from the Banner County. My Grandfather came from Patch, Glenmaddy so I have a big connection with Galway. This year I’m celebrating 10 years in this friendly and most charming City waxing the men and women of the West in my Salon ‘Elure Beauty’ on the Docks. Having graduated from RTC Galway as a Chef I worked in Kirwans Lane Restaurant which I thoroughly enjoyed. This really spurred on my love for gastronomy for which Galway is now famed for and makes living in the city a delight. After spending a few years travelling I changed my career to Beauty Therapy. Having qualified in Beauty Therapy I returned to Australia to specialise in waxing. To my delight I came second in Image Magazine ‘Best Hair Removal’ category soon after opening in Galway. I fell in love with the buskers, friendliness, food and craic of Galway City. I love every day here especially the stories and laughs I share with my clients. Being on the Wild Atlantic Way just tops off this unique City. No greater place on Earth. I am so proud of my Galway heritage and being associated with the City of the Tribes. Gallimh Abu

The Elephant in the (Garden) Room

Tue, Mar 19, 2019

When designing planted areas for my clients I’m always thinking ahead and planning for colour in the garden for as many months of the year as possible. Colour in summer is easy, but I firmly believe that a garden is for life, not just for summer, and it should look (and be) interesting in Spring, Autumn and Winter too. In fact these are the times when a garden should work its hardest, as you’re less likely to be spending time in it and more likely to be looking out at it from indoors.

Sofa retailer DFS expands to Connaught

Tue, Mar 19, 2019

Sofa manufacturer and retailer DFS is to open a new store this Saturday 23rd of March, in the Well Park Retail Park on the Dublin Road, creating ten new jobs in a stunning space brimming with design inspiration and amazing value.

Learn 3D modelling with Blender

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

There is a demand for 3D art and animation skills in Ireland, in the animation industry and games industry. Blender is a free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline — modelling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation.

Workshops are ideally suited to introducing a new skill such as 3D modelling. You get to learn a lot in a short period — essential for anyone with a busy schedule.

Party foods for your coeliac child — advice from the College of Naturopathic Medicine

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Q: How can my coeliac daughter have fun at friends' birthday parties without worrying about food?

Courses for all levels at the International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

The International School of Make-up Artistry, based in Galway, has a wide variety of diploma courses to suit all ages and levels. Whether you are just starting out and would like to become a professional make-up artist, or you currently have a qualification in make-up or beauty and would like to enhance your skills, the school has courses designed to suit.

Students take to the streets tomorrow in climate change call

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Students from across Galway will take to the streets tomorrow (Friday) to demand action on climate change. The events, organised by local students and youth groups, will see teenagers skip school to attend a demonstration in Eyre Square calling on the Government to secure the future of the environment.

PLC biomed course at Galway Community College provides an access route to a science degree

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Galway Community College has been successfully running a QQI Level 5 biomedical/laboratory skills course for the past three years. This course gives students many options to progress into university degree courses and to access employment in the thriving medtech sector in Galway.

This one-year course is designed to allow students who may have missed out on CAO points to gain entry into science degree courses which reserve a number of places for PLC students. Many past graduates have progressed into science courses at NUIG, GMIT, UCD, and UCC.

CareerClub for senior cycle students and their parents/guardians comes to Galway

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Are you a student starting senior cycle in September or currently in fifth or sixth year? Are you the parent/guardian of such a student? Then CareerClub might be just what you need.

The countdown is on to Pathways

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Whether you are sitting the Leaving Cert this June, thinking about what subjects to choose for senior cycle, or planning your next steps in college or your career, now is the time to plan a trip to Pathways. Organised by the Galway Advertiser group, this event promises something for everyone planning their next steps.

The New Park Hotel in Athenry ticks all the boxes

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

In the historically significant heritage town of Athenry, there are a lot of dining options. You can get Italian, Chinese, Indian, or any amount of modern Irish. It wasn't always this way. The original place to go was the New Park Hotel, and it still is a stand out destination for people travelling through the town.

Celebrate the national feast day with a traditional Irish recipe

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delicious traditional recipe from Bord Bia. Showcasing the best of Irish ingredients, this smoked salmon with boxty pancakes and soured cream is the perfect manner in which to celebrate the national feast day this weekend. Boasting wholesome and flavoursome ingredients, this recipe, which serves four, is certain to be a warm tasting favourite for all the family and makes for a great brunch or lunch dish.

Indulge in traditional afternoon tea this spring at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Hotel Meyrick has long been recognised as a home of afternoon tea in Galway city. As spring arrives, treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence and a little time out from the real world.

SFA award for The Foods of Athenry

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

From a converted bike shed to a thriving bakery in the west of Ireland, accidental entrepreneurs Siobhan and Paul Lawless won the Food and Drink category at the SFA 2019 awards last week.

Paint the town green with Iceland

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

St Patrick’s Day is almost here, and Iceland has an array of big value offers on Irish favourites in-store now to help you celebrate.

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

How Saera lost four stone with Slimming World

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Saera Ní Fhinneadha started her Slimming World journey in May 2017. At the time, she was very unhappy with her weight, and her confidence and self-esteem were very low. "When I joined, I didn’t tell anyone, as I had tried a few different weight loss programmes before and none of them had lasted," she recalled.

Get fit, have fun, and make new friends with Be Fit with Fran

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Be Fit with Fran is run by Francesca, a personal trainer and fitness instructor. She offers cardio dance fitness classes, intense dance toning classes, and personal training sessions.

Lead a fun and active life without incontinence worries

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

We all know the dreadful feeling of sneezing or coughing suddenly while having coffee with friends or while out shopping and experiencing incontinence. Help is available to give yourself back your freedom without fear of leaks.

Antibiotics may not be the best treatment for acne

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Taking antibiotics for your acne is a huge mistake, according to Therese Moylan, an acne expert who has 25 years' experience treating acne.

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