Gull watch: Public advised not to feed birds this autumn

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Rentokil has advised the public and businesses to remain vigilant about gull activity moving into autumn. While the peak nesting season has now passed, gulls will remain active in urban coastal areas as they search for food, which can lead to aggressive behaviour.

Your Christmas metabolic reset — lose up to twelve pounds before the holidays

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

The festive season is around the corner — and there's still time to feel your best before Christmas. This five-week metabolic reset helps you shed fat, boost your energy, and feel lighter, brighter, and more confident — just in time for the celebrations.

Winter vaccines for flu and Covid now available

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

The HSE’s winter vaccination programme has begun, with both flu and Covid-19 vaccines available in many pharmacies and GP surgeries.

Cleary’s Pharmacy in Galway city offers flu vaccines for adults and children aged two years and older. Covid-19 vaccines are available for adults aged 18 years and older. Book an appointment online at www.clearyspharmacygalway.com, phone 091-562967 or call in store to 16 Mary Street, H91 DYV9.

Pelvic Health West celebrates two years at the Orantown Centre

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Pelvic Health West is marking two years of delivering expert pelvic health physiotherapy and Pilates at the Orantown Centre — and what a milestone year it has been.

Calls for greater awareness of SUDEP in Galway

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

In advance of SUDEP Action Day on October 15, Epilepsy Ireland has appealed to people living with epilepsy and their families to learn more about a devastating aspect of the condition. Sadly, 33 people lose their lives due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy in Ireland every year.

Turning pain into purpose

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

When Fergus Farrell woke up after having surgery in Dublin’s Mater Hospital in late October 2018, he could not move his feet. He could not feel them, either. In fact, it seemed as if they did not belong to him. It was like someone’s else’s feet had been put into his bed and his own had gone missing, he says.

Let’s Talk Numbers this World Heart Day with Sonia O’Sullivan

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

‘Let’s Talk Numbers’ is a new campaign being celebrated this World Heart Day, fronted by four-time Olympian and Benecol brand ambassador Sonia O’Sullivan.

Fittsteps Training studio celebrates nine years in Craughwell

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Owned and operated by Jessica Keniston, the studio opened in 2016 and has evolved through many challenges but continues to keep the health and wellness of its dedicated clients at heart.

Grey blending: turning silver strands into style

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

For many, spotting the first silver strands can spark mixed emotions. While some are happy to embrace their natural greys, others look for ways to soften the transition or refresh their look without committing to full coverage dye.

This is where grey blending comes in, a modern approach that makes greying hair less stark, more stylish, and easier to maintain.

Harper Boutique celebrates 18 years

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

For 18 years, Harper Boutique has been a cornerstone of Galway style. Having previously moved from Dominick Street to Eglinton Street, they have now made their home on Mainguard Street, continuing their journey in the heart of the city.

Beat the winter blues with Patrick Murphy’s Herbal Clinic

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Winter often brings with it colds, sinus infections, chesty coughs, and sluggish digestion — but you don’t have to spend the season feeling unwell. For more than three decades, herbalist and natural health consultant Patrick Murphy has been helping people across Ireland take control of their health naturally.

HSE urges parents of eligible babies in Galway to register for RSV immunisation

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The HSE is urging parents of babies born in Galway between March 1 and August 31 this year to book an RSV immunisation appointment at the free HSE clinic, which will remain open until the first week in October.

Better sleep, better living

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

A good night’s sleep is essential for health and wellbeing - but for many, pain, discomfort, or reduced mobility can make rest difficult. Better Bedding offers a range of electric adjustable beds and Lift & Tilt chairs designed to restore comfort, promote independence, and improve everyday living.

Adjustable beds allow users to raise their head or legs at the touch of a button - relieving pressure on joints, improving circulation, and easing issues like back pain, swelling, and sleep apnoea. They are ideal for anyone recovering from surgery or managing a long-term condition, and they’re fully customisable with a choice of sizes, mattresses, fabrics, and leg styles.

How to protect your heart health

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Women in Galway are being encouraged to register for a national webinar aimed at giving them the practical tools to protect their heart health.

How to retrofit your home for the winter

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The Warm Home Hub has announced two upcoming community events in Galway this autumn, offering householders a chance to learn, connect, and take practical steps on their retrofit journey.

Community Climate Assembly, Saturday, September 27, from 10.30am to 2.30pm, in the Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway.

The ‘bob’ is back, baby

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The bob is having a moment, again. This timeless chop, loved by everyone from 1920s flappers to 1990s supermodels, has swung back into the spotlight for 2025. Some trends fade fast, but the bob? It just keeps reinventing itself.

Simplify your routine and transform your skin

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Skin care and skin maintenance can be a tricky topic to wrap your head around. Serums, retinoids, acids, PH levels, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, acne, dehydration, the list is endless. Some of my clients with the best skin only use soap and water, and I know many who use a list of serums that

Chronic Pain Ireland aims to tackle stigma during Pain Awareness Month

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

September is Pain Awareness Month, and Chronic Pain Ireland has adopted the theme ‘Beyond the Surface’ this year, focusing on the hidden struggles of chronic pain and the stigma that surrounds it.

Learn about your hormonal health at the Empower Her Conference

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Prepare for a wonderful experience - the Empower Her Conference, led by Professor Mary Ryan, a renowned endocrinologist, and pharmacist Oonagh O’Hagan, takes place in the Ardilaun Hotel, on Sunday September 28 from 9am to 3pm.

Your autumn metabolic reset — lose up to 12lb in five weeks

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

As summer winds down, now is the perfect time to focus on you. This five-week metabolic reset is a proven, sustainable system designed to help you:

· Shed fat without starving yourself.

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