Save water with a new suite

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

In a typical household, 35 to 45 per cent of all household potable waste is flushed down the toilet. Most systems use the same volume of water regardless of the type of waste to be removed from the toilet.

gardening with Anne McKeon

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

Buy flower bulbs as early in the season as possible as it is then that the best quality is available. Bulbs that remain in shops unsold for a while tend to get handled frequently by undecided customers and by young little hands. Reject bulbs of poor quality as these tend to produce poor quality plants. A good quality bulb has a firm neck, a clean firm surface with the base also firm, and is free from rot.

Make over your wardrobe

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

The sun is shining, the sky is blue and the world looks great. But it is raining in your heart.

Make the most of your wardrobe

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

* Choose styles that flatter your good features and disguise imperfections

Falafel — really good fast food

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

You have possibly seen the falafel stall at our Galway markets; Oranmore, Moycullen, and Galway city. You will also see it at most music festivals and you may even see it on some TV and film sets. You may have seen it and passed by, wondering what exactly it is, and would I like it?

Lentil sausage stew

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

This very easy recipe mixes traditional comfort food with heart-healthy lentils, the perfect combination for a warming dinner on winter evenings.

Those who sing pray twice

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

A friend once told me that the quality of choral singing in her local church was such that even the most familiar hymns sounded unfamiliar. For those who frequent the Augustinian church on Sunday mornings, the reverse is true as each Sunday is made special by the wonderful four-part harmonies and beautiful singing of the choir there. A century ago they were referred to in the local press as ‘magnificent’ and even then were singing works by Haydn, Mendelsshon, and Weber.

The Man Who Saved Barcelona Football Club

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

If you walk down a street named Calle de la Mar in the town of Denia on the Costa Blanca in Spain you will see at number 20 an Irish bar called Paddy O’Connell’s.

Normally I avoid Irish bars overseas but a friend of mine told me that the name on this bar had special significance to the supporters of Barcelona Football Club. Inside the bar didn’t disappoint my initial aversion to Ireland’s largest export.

Halo’s ‘wow factor’

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Galway’s leading independent chic boutiques will take to the catwalk at the exclusive Halo charity show, The Wow Factor, on Thursday October 16, and crown Galway as the west of Ireland’s number one fashion retail destination.

Weekend bridal sale at Belladonna

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Brides are in for great value on the weekend October 10, 11, and 12 at Belladonna in Centrepoint, Liosbán. Fabulous wedding gowns from leading designers Novia D’Art, Amanda Wyatt, Charlotte Balbier, Forget Me Not Designs, Venus, and Atelier Aimee will be selling at up to 70 per cent off their regular prices.

Positive change in your life now

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Are you apprehensive and worried in these uncertain times? Is the talk of recession and uncertainty making you feel fearful? Are you wondering how you can rise to the challenges of life? Are you looking for a new career or want to enhance your business?

Prepare for luscious lashes

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

The quest for the perfect mascara is one of life’s greatest beauty challenges. The new Extreme Length Mascara from No7 is perfect for building up your lashes without creating clumps.

Deli excellence — Olio & Farina

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

A really good deli should focus on certain food types and have staff that know the products inside and out. One of the problems that a consumer faces is that when confronted by shelves filled with jars, bottles, and things that are vaguely recognisable, is to try to make a decision. That is why you need expert help, someone who has tasted most of the items and who has a passion for food. I recall a visit to a fish shop where I asked the assistant what a particular fish tasted like and the answer was that she never ate fish!

Stuffed peppers

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

These delicious stuffed, roast peppers are great comfort food for cold winter evenings. Recipe courtesy of Clodagh McKenna, Irish ambassador for Aga.

gardening with Anne McKeon

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

As the growing season slows down and prepares to rest for the winter months ahead, gardening takes a change of direction. Foliage is beginning to change coats, putting on its rust and red shades of autumn; annual bedding plants are dying off while perennials on the other hand are storing up food supplies for the dormant season ahead. All things considered autumn enters and leaves in a blaze of colour.

Revamp your house with Home Improvements

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Home Improvements is an established carpentry service which offers householders the opportunity to completely revamp their homes. If your interior is looking a little dated this service can offer you a competitive rate on fitting laminate, semi solid, and solid wood flooring.

Embrace autumn in deep purple

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Pencil style dresses in black, deep purple and pink are some of the hottest looks for autumn/winter, according to A/wear.

Heaven Scent

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

“An unexpected and daring union of patchouli and sweet flavours for a woman who is part angel, part devil, bewitching and free spirited.” That’s how fashion designer and film maker Thierry Mugler described Angel, the first fragrance he created in 1992. It was the world’s first blue coloured and non floral fragrance and was inspired by his childhood memories of “guardian angels” and “celestial stars”.