Notes for the season

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

With the holiday season right around the corner it is imperative that a girl has all her ducks lined up. A little simple planning, and a lot of stress can be avoided. Ensuring you have the following at your disposal will delay or avoid entirely any nervous breakdowns and dramas that might normally ensue this time of year. Read no further if you are expecting “fun” and “simple “kitchen recipes.

David Martin Launch Their Christmas Gift Voucher

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

With the festive season fast approaching, David Martin Hairdressing Group has just launched its Christmas gift voucher.

Mauritian Creole Restaurant, Forster Street

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

I had passed the sign for this restaurant a couple of times and wondered what exactly is a Mauritian Creole restaurant and also wondered about the significance of the bird on the signage that looked a bit like a fat turkey. First of all the Mauritian part of the title indicates that the owners and chef are from Mauritius and the Creole part of the name comes from the fact that the French created a huge plantation business in Mauritius during the 1700s and the language that developed among the slaves was a version of the French that was called creole. The slaves were from Africa, Madagascar and India, so as you can imagine the food has many influences. Finally the picture of the fat bird is a dodo, which became extinct in Mauritius around the end of the 1600s.

The restaurant is located upstairs in Forster Street, roughly across from Park House. They have a Facebook page, if you would like to see some pictures. The food is indeed a mixture of influences, somewhat like a cross between Indian, Chinese and Indonesian. The menu is 98 per cent coeliac friendly and the only oil they use is olive oil. They do not use any dairy products and all spices are selected for their ayurvedic qualities, the most popular being cumin, fenugreek, mustard seeds, saffron, cardamon, salt, sesame and turmeric. Careful use of these in their preparation of any dish should create a good balance for the body.

Protect your child’s teeth from the start with Babysmile

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Did you know that children as young as one or two years of age can have tooth decay?

Rollercoaster

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

The radical changes in society over the past few decades are reflected in our childrearing practices. Parenting is generally far removed from the strict, punitive methods employed only a few generations ago.

Cosy yet contemporary living rooms with Crown Paints

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

With winter fast approaching and that chill in the air we will soon be retreating inside to hide from the elements. During the winter months the living room should be a safe haven so your family can spend the cold nights indoors. Why not take the opportunity now to redecorate before the winter frost is truly upon us?

Four thousand customers can’t be wrong

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Are you ready for this winter? We all remember the cold snap last year, weather forcasts are predicting another freezing cold winter ahead, so now is the time to ensure you and your family are kept cosy and warm this winter, by insulating your home with Ecoseal.

Guarantee a comfortable winter with BetterBedding

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

As the cost of keeping the home cosy this winter keeps going up, BetterBedding have a cost-effective way of keeping rooms warm and cosy. Its new range of heavy fleece interlined curtains are perfect for windows of all sizes and patio doors and help cut down the cost of heating the home. The secret to thermal curtains is layers, multiple layers of fabric trap air and create invisible blankets of insulation to help stop draughts and reduce heat loss through glass.

The Crimean cannon

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

August 3 1857 was a day of celebration in Galway as the British War Department handed over two Russian cannons to the town commissioners. These cannon were described as “64 pounders of a heavy and clumsy description, each weighing two tons”, and were part of a large amount of Russian ordnance which fell into the hands of the 88th regiment during the Crimean War. Many of these artillery pieces were presented by the War Department as trophies to cities and town across the British Isles.

The ‘savage’ Irish peasant unfit for Home Rule

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

During the 1880s and ‘90s a series of Land Acts gradually diffused the sometimes bitter animosity that had grown between landlord and tenant. Over the years new and imaginative legislation dramatically improved the status of the tenant. Improvements for the tenant, however, were gained at the disadvantage of the landlord class. In many cases the Unionist landlord vigorously resisted change. During this bitter time landlords and their agents were murdered, animals were maimed and let loose to wander; there was ‘boycotting’, and heartless evictions. Practically every town and village had its RIC station. These were the eyes and ears of Dublin Castle. Any suspect person, or any unusual activity, was reported. On April 6 1895 RIC district inspector in Kilkenny, Pierris B Pattison, sent a report to Dublin Castle, with photographs, on a case ‘that is remarkable’ and which has caused ‘much public interest and local excitement.’

Sleep tight

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

When the alarm goes off in the morning do you spring out of bed, eager to face the new day? Or maybe you linger a little longer mentally building yourself up to the challenge of leaving blanketstreet? Or do you press the snooze button and go back to sleep?

Top stylist coming to Born Newtownsmith

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Top stylist Cathy O’Connor will be in Born Clothing, Newtownsmith, on Saturday November 5 from 12 noon to 5pm to give a talk on the latest trends, style tips, and outfit ideas for women in the 30 to 60 age group.

Cathy O’Connor is one of Ireland’s most in-demand stylists and personal shoppers. You will have seen her work her make-over magic on RTE’s Off The Rails and on TV3’s The Style Squad. Currently she can be seen doing style features for both Xpose and Ireland AM. Over the course of her career she has styled most of the glamorous personalities on television and has added her style perspective on fashion editorials for such magazines as OK!, Image, U, Irish Tatler, and The Irish Times.

Notes for the season

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The very first thing you need to do when hunting for the perfect denim is to be clear about your body shape. You have to buy denims first for what you are, and only second what you want to achieve. Jeans are one item you cannot buy successfully on the recommendation of a friend. Unless you are identical twins, it is highly unlikely that what is perfect for one girl will be work at all for another. Whether you are long and leggy or small and petite, the perfect pair is waiting at the denim bar in Brown Thomas.

The new day dress and how to wear it

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The days are getting cooler and wetter and so it is time to wrap up with lots of layering. This autumn the day dress is equally comfortable and stylish as any warm skinny jumper. From elegant silk two tones to cosy printed dresses, here are three great figure flattering day dresses to wear this season.

Get in shape with aquafit at the Kingfisher

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Get in shape this winter with low-impact aquafit classes at the Kingfisher Club, Renmore.

Treat stress, anxiety, and depression with Chinese acupuncture

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The internal imbalance caused by the exposure to external stress can lead to what is called an energy blockage, resulting in difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture treats the root cause of this condition.

The sixty-second remedy to thinning hair — Viviscal Hair Loss Concealer Fibres

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Do you suffer from thinning hair? Worry not, check out Lifes2good’s solution - Viviscal Hair Loss Concealer Fibres, which are suitable for both men and women. Unlike solid colour products or powders, which do not effectively match the human hair they are being applied to and can look crude and obvious, Viviscal Hair Loss Concealer Fibres give a very natural appearance. The electrostatic coating of the hair fibres ensures they stay in place all day.

Viviscal Hair Loss Concealer Fibres have been developed as an interim cover-up solution to effectively bulk up each strand of natural hair and create an overall effect of thicker hair, making the scalp less visible. Simply shake like a pepper pot over your hair and stroke gently to scatter the fibres evenly until the desired coverage is achieved — you can use a little for a subtle effect or a lot to make a dramatic difference. Thousands of minute hair fibre strands are released with each application which bond on contact and branch off your existing natural hair, instantly building density. There is no staining or smearing and the fibres simply wash out with shampoo. The product is available in five different colours, so you can colour match to ensure your style looks natural and undetectable. Viviscal Hair Loss Concealer Fibres, available in brunette, light brown, blonde, auburn, and grey, are priced at €24.95 and are available from www.viviscal.ie and direct from Lifes2good on 1890 601 801 or from Matt O’Flaherty’s, McLoughlin’s, Evergreen, Briarhill Pharmacy, and Open Sesame pharmacies and health stores in Galway.

New beauty consultant at Matt O’Flaherty

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Lancôme beauty consultant Mary McDermott has recently joined the Matt O Flaherty cosmetics team.

Achieve flawless skin with the latest skincare advances at Therapie

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Did you know that a dewy, flawless, youthful glow is not just down to good genes? Neither is it simply down to good luck. The answer is having access to the very best skincare treatments in the world. Up to now, such skincare treatments were only available with exclusive dermatologists. Leading laser and skin clinic Therapie has changed all that and offers the most effective and revolutionary skincare treatments at affordable prices. To book a free consultation drop into Therapie Clinic on Shop Street, call (091) 539900, or visit www.therapieclinic.com

Four contestants embark on System 10 Save a Life challenge

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

David McDonagh, dietician, fitness instructor, designer of System 10, and resident expert on Eumom.ie, is embarking on a journey to help change the lives of four Irish people who are morbidly obese. He launched this project on Wednesday October 19 and appeared on Ireland AM that morning with two of the contestants to tell people all about it and what lies ahead of the four lucky contestants who won this opportunity through the System 10 Save a Life project, which had been running for the past six months

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