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.

Take Mary, for example. Last winter, she visited Patrick after weeks of sinus issues and fatigue. Following a one-on-one consultation, Patrick recommended a tailored wellness plan supported by key products from his Marnys range — including VIT-C 1000 Liposomal Vitamin C to boost immunity, and Propolvit Defens for additional protection during flu season. Within weeks, Mary’s energy returned, and her infections cleared.

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.

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.

Chez Elaine celebrates twenty years with exclusive beauty and wellness packages

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

For 20 years, Chez Elaine has been a leading name in Galway’s beauty and wellness scene, offering clients exceptional care, luxury, and proven results. To mark this milestone, the clinic is introducing two exclusive offers designed to rejuvenate, restore, and empower clients.

Style for all seasons

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

The first signs of autumn are beginning to creep in yet it is not cold enough to don your winter woollies. It can be a bit of a challenge to know what to wear between seasons. Under and over-dressing all have their perils whether it is catching a chill or feeling you are in a sauna when you are only going for a leisurely stroll around town.

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

Thu, Sep 11, 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.

Join the Kingfisher Club for a healthier, happier you

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

We all know that exercise is good for us on a physical level ensuring we all stay fit and healthy. But did you know that exercise can also make you a happier person?

Compassionate care at home with Rushmore Homecare

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

As Care of the Elderly Week is celebrated, it is a time to reflect on what matters most: comfort, dignity, and the ability to remain independent in the place one calls home.

For more than 30 years, the Conlon family has been at the heart of care in Galway. Rushmore Nursing Home was established with a simple promise: to treat every resident like family. That promise now extends into the community through Rushmore Homecare.

Western Mobility – offering ideal solutions for staircases

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Western Mobility is one of the leading suppliers of stairlifts in Ireland. It offers a wide range of disability aids designed to increase accessibility and comfort, without breaking the bank, while it also offers stair lift rental to customers.

As one of Ireland’s most trusted names for stairlifts and accessibility aids, Western Mobility is able to offer solutions for almost any staircase in homes, straight or curved. Western Mobility says people considering moving to a flat or bungalow due to their stairs restricting access should speak to one of their staff. By doing this you could save a great deal of time, money, and upheaval.

Battling social isolation through connection – Galway Contact

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Galway Contact offers support for older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation in Galway city and surrounding areas. The voluntary organisation and registered charity, founded in 1981, provides befriending services, social clubs, and access to personal monitored alarms through the Seniors Alert Scheme.

Kindness is paramount at Caiseal Geal

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Caiseal Geal Care Home has been providing kind and compassionate care to the elderly community of Galway

Croí an Tí celebrates 18 months of care, companionship, and support

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Founded 18 months ago, Croí an Tí has firmly established itself as a trusted and compassionate homecare service for older people in Galway and Mayo.

Founded by Tricia Duffy and Eileen Kearns, the service goes beyond traditional care, offering hands-on assistance, housework, and companionship tailored to each individual’s needs. With no contracts or rigid structures, Croí an Tí provides in-home respite rather than a conventional carer service. Whether it’s a once-off visit or seven-day-a-week support, Tricia and Eileen adapt their care to suit each person, ensuring they can remain comfortable and independent in their own homes.

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