Get your skin winter ready with Derma Doc's 'winter glow' offers

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

HydraFacial is the great new treatment that everyone is flocking to at Derma Doc Ireland. Unlike any facial you have had before, the HydraFacial system hydrates and nourishes your skin. Regular facials are a great way to deeply cleanse and hydrate your skin, but HydraFacial is a next-level treatment which can be customised to almost every skin concern through specialised serums.

Fashions you will love at Love It Fashions

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Directors of Love it Fashions Geraldine Coady and Debbie Norman found each other through their love of fashion and formed a unique vision to provide stylish yet affordable clothing to their customers. Love It Fashions first opened its stores in Shop Street, Tuam, in 2014 and has since branched out to Main Street, Loughrea, and Oran Town Centre Oranmore.

Top Four Things to Do in Galway

Mon, Nov 01, 2021

Galway is a very vibrant city with an endless supply of things to do, no matter what sort of visit you’re having. Spend all weekend in the pub, or amongst the rolling hills. Gain some culture, or some nature. Make friends or get some much-needed alone time. There’s something for everyone here in Galway. Take a look at our top picks for things to do below.

Dealing with a poor race performance

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

God knows I know all about this one. While I might have All Ireland titles and some very good times to my name, I have had a host of bad races. Don’t let the defeats go to your heart and the victories go to your head is an expression I try living by. With that being said, here is some advice about getting over a bad performance and making sure you don’t get into a negative cycle

Think positive

Galway woman sheds over four stone with Slimming World

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Nicola Gates-O’Neill started to struggle with her weight following an injury at the age of 17. “I found it difficult to exercise due to my asthma and fibromyalgia," she said. "By the time I was 21, I was wearing size 16/18 clothes. I knew that in order to ease my health conditions, I’d need to get my weight under control.

Shed those lockdown pounds before Christmas

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can help you transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Undiagnosed coeliacs are at higher risk of early onset of menopause

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

The Coeliac Society of Ireland has warned that women who have untreated coeliac disease and severe gluten intolerance are more likely to have an early menopause.

Supply chain challenges in retail

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

There has been a huge demand for consumer products in 2020 and 2021. Covid-19 has resulted in people spending more time at home than ever before. Lockdown especially saw all non-essential workers confined to their homes. Investing in goods such as clothing, electronics, and furniture was one of the few ways that people could spend their discretionary income from the comfort of their own homes. However, this major spike in consumer purchasing is only one of many challenges that the retail industry is currently facing.

Ten tips for homeowners making a property tax valuation

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

With the November 7 deadline for returning updated Local Property Tax valuations to the Revenue Commissioners fast approaching the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland says its members are seeing an increased demand for property inspections from homeowners.

Colin Smyth, a chartered surveyor and estate agent says most homeowners just want to get the valuation right first time.

‘For the first time ever I felt fear in the theatre’

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

‘After a pantomime rehearsal one year I was asked to lock up as the director was in a hurry. A young lady asked me to allow her stay another while in the old Green Room to finish her costume. I reluctantly agreed, telling her to make sure that the lights and heaters were off before she left.

The Rockland Hotel

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

In 1923 Forster Park, the residence of Gerald Cloherty, clerk of the crown and peace for County Galway, sold his house to surgeon Michael O’Malley. In July 1935 the Connacht Tribune reported that the purchase of plots in front of the house recently occupied by Dr O’Malley, and the question of allowing the purchasers to proceed with the building immediately, or to force them to defer until the road along the Promenade had been widened, was the subject of a long discussion at the Urban District Council meeting.

New Computer Driving Licence course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

GRETB Training Centre is now offering a fully funded International Computer Driving Licence course (ICDL), formerly ECDL. This course starts November 15 and runs for 20 weeks, which includes four weeks work placement.

The tutor-led course provides you with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to use a wide range of software applications on a computer and achieve a worldwide recognised qualification in computing. ICDL (rebranded ECDL) provides a practical programme of up-to-date skills and knowledge areas which are validated by exams.

Welcome to Coláiste Muire Máthair

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Newly amalgamated Catholic coeducational voluntary secondary school on St Mary’s Road. The school is under the joint trusteeship of CEIST and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh, and Kilfenora. It opened its doors this autumn to 175 first years and they were joined two days later by 519 students from the former St Mary’s College and Our Lady’s College, Galway.

Beauty therapist – a rewarding career

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

A new beauty therapist traineeship is starting on November 8 in Tuam, Co Galway.

St Nicholas' Parochial School now enroling

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

St Nicholas’ Parochial Primary School is now taking enrolments for the 2022 – 2023 academic year. St. Nicholas’ Parochial School is a co-educational, multi-denominational, child-centred school with a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway. It is centrally located in Woodquay (beside the Town Hall Theatre) and due to the central location of St Nicholas’ Parochial School, the pupils have the opportunity to attend many different educational events held in Galway’s many cultural hubs. Even in the current environment, the school can still make the most of the surroundings by going for walks in the local parks, by the River Corrib, and taking classes outdoors.

The school has a low pupil-teacher ratio with large, spacious, classrooms. The school aims to create a safe and secure learning environment where the children feel valued and happy. Children are offered support and opportunities to develop life skills that will help them to engage with further education and personal development throughout their lives. They are encouraged to try as many activities as possible and to make the most of their many talents.

Gardenwise | Fiery Japanese Maples to light up the Autumn Garden

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

When discussing trees with clients there’s one that often comes up as being particularly admired – the Japanese Maple, or Acer palmatum. It’s easy to see why it’s so popular – the leaves are pretty and often change colour more than once from spring to summer and on into autumn. If your garden’s exposed and windy, there are other trees that can work very well for you, but if you have a sheltered site, even if it’s very small, the Acer palmatum is well worth a try.

Gardenwise | All Change at the Chelsea Flower Show

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

For the first time in over a century, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show was held this year in September instead of May, and after last year’s cancellation, eager crowds descended last week on the London showground to find out what’s happening in the world of gardens and garden design – and your columnist was one.

Start a new and exciting career or upskill at the Glam Gals Academy

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Glam Gals Academy offers courses in gel nail extensions, threading, tanning, gel polish, brow lamination, lash lift, and specialised waxing.

Pharmacy retail counter assistant course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

A pharmacy retail counter assistant course that is exempt from course fees, will start on November 1 at GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway.

Pharmacy sales assistants deal professionally with customers on a large range of health, personal care, and beauty issues. They are well groomed, enjoy dealing with people, and enjoy work that is varied, fulfilling, and rewarding. This course equips you with skills needed to perform various tasks assigned to pharmacy assistants in a fast-growing industry.

Practical French for beginners

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Have you ever felt confused when travelling to a country where you do not speak the language? Do you want to improve your soft skills for your resume? Are you simply interested in the French culture or in learning a new language? Are you tired of the language learning apps?

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