The White Bridge

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

This photograph of the Galway-Clifden railway bridge over the river was taken from the west side, looking towards Bohermore. It was built in 1894 and consisted of three spans of 150 feet with a 21 feet span in the centre. This centre one was a lifting one on the bascule principle to allow for navigation of boats and steamers from the sea and canal to the lake.

The incomparable Jane Eyre

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

In the edition of the Galway Weekly Advertiser March 25 1843 extensive coverage is given to the funeral of George Frederick De Carteret, a young ensign in her Majesty’s 30th Regiment, who drowned when he fell into the docks on his way back to the Shambles barracks three days before. He served on the revenue cutter The Raven. After a ‘party of pleasure’ he was walking along the docks, ‘the night being pitchy dark and tempestuous’ he was blown over ‘the brink’ and drowned before his fellow officers could reach him.*

He must have been a very popular young man as his death prompted an enormous funeral. ‘ Throughout the early part of the day the carriages and cars of the neighbouring families were pouring in, so that at about three o’clock the streets were crowded to excess. ‘In the principal streets, through which the sad and mournful funeral was to pass, there was a general suspension of business, and all the shops were closed, while the windows of every house were crammed with the rank, beauty and fashion of the town and neighbourhood for many miles around.’

What is lymphoedema?

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Lymphoedema is pronounced lim-fo-dee-ma. It is a chronic (long-term) swelling caused by a build-up of fluid in the body’s tissues. This happens when the lymphatic system, which normally drains fluid away, is unable to work properly. Lymphoedema can affect any part of the body.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

Metabolism problems such as slow thyroid, type 2 diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, and digestive problems such as constipation, IBS, and diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do. Work on fixing your metabolism problems for amazing results. Combine this with a reasonable diet and a reasonable amount of exercise and you will get the best, the fastest, and the easiest weight loss ever.

The power of protein with Evergreen Healthfoods

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

We hear a lot about protein, it seems to be everywhere. If you have just joined a gym, your personal trainer probably has advised you to take more protein. In the shops, you see snacks, chocolate bars, and milk with added protein options. Restaurants and cafes are offering high protein meals. So what is protein and why do we need it?

Maintaining mental wellbeing in an era of digital distraction

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Galway Mental Health Association, in conjunction with Mental Health Ireland, welcomes Dr Colman Noctor to Galway on March 12 at 7.30pm in the Clayton Hotel.

I designed a brain-friendly children’s food range

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

CNM not only provides a brilliant breadth of knowledge to build upon in private practice, it opens doors of opportunity for health-minded individuals enabling a change of career they feel truly passionate about.

Galway’s first modern health spa promoting longevity and wellness for a better, healthier, you

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

SALT Float and Recovery Suites is the go-to place for optimising mental and physical wellbeing in Galway. Located two minutes off the M6 in Briarhill Business Park, if you are looking to manage pain or add some pleasure to your health routine SALT Float and Recovery Suites is open seven days a week.

Pelvic physiotherapy can give great relief from bowel symptoms

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

We all know the dreadful feeling of needing the bathroom suddenly to empty our bowels while having coffee with friends or while out shopping, and how humiliating and embarrassing it is to be caught short and pass stool. Imagine the awful feeling with an overwhelming urge to empty your bowel and not making it to the bathroom on time. Worse still is the fear of not being able to control wind or gas.

Five reasons why you should invest in your bedroom with EZ Living Furniture

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Whether you love your bedroom or your bedroom is in need of a little extra loving, EZ Living Furniture is here to tell you just how important investing in your bedroom can be. We spend one third of our lives asleep, yet we do not give our sleeping space the attention it both needs and deserves. Here are the top five reasons to rethink and revamp your bedroom in order to change every part of your life.

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at An Siopa Troscan, where all suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from modern to traditional.

Pictured is the Irish made Queen Anne chair, available in a variety of colours and fabrics. This chair is available in a standard size for just €569. The chair can also be altered to suit the needs of its user. It is available with a gentleman’s leg, which makes the finished chair 3in higher all over. The back rest of the chair can also be altered.

NUI Galway launches new master’s in sports journalism and communication

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

NUI Galway has launched a major new master's programme in sports journalism and communication. The programme is aimed at graduates interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism, as well as in the broader field of sports communication, such as digital content creation, data analysis, and strategic consulting.

Become a professional make-up artist

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 30 years, training adults in all areas of make-up artistry from beauty make-up to special effects.

NUI Galway to hold health promotion open evening tomorrow

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

NUI Galway’s Health Promotion discipline will hold its annual open evening tomorrow, Friday February 28, from 6pm to 7.30pm in Áras Moyola, on the north campus.

Coláiste Néifinn to run courses in Athenry and Glenamaddy

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Coláiste Néifinn is an established Irish college in Athenry, Glenamaddy, Castlebar, and Ballina. The college caters for the learning of the Irish language for 12 to 18-year-olds. It is a very successful coláiste Gaeilge with students attending from all around the county.

Students are given the chance to sharpen their linguistic skills and immerse themselves in a fun, comfortable, learning environment,

No fly cruises — sail direct from Ireland in 2021

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Imagine walking up the gangway in Belfast or Cork, no worries about baggage allowances or airport security, no huge queues crowding around. Just give your bag to a steward and stroll down to the bar for a cocktail. Enjoy sitting on the deck as your ship glides away from Ireland without the slightest fuss.

Get ready for Colleran's Butchers' easy cook range

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

People lead busy lives and when you are on the go all the time your diet may suffer as the time to prepare a meal from scratch is just not available, leading to a diet that is lacking in quality as well as taste. However, Colleran's Butchers has the solution with its delicious easy cook range.

Early bird catches a great two course meal at Fat Freddy's

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

When it comes to eating out there are two aspects of the meal that will make or break the experience — the quality of the food, and the size of the dent the price will leave in our wallets. Other requirements, although important, are still considered secondary to these feast fundamentals.

Another award for Oscars proprietor's pioneering seafood book

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Oscars Seafood Bistro’s international award winning book, Sea Gastronomy Fish & Shellfish of the North Atlantic by Michael O'Meara, has been awarded in the Gourmand 25th anniversary best food publications of the past 25 years at the Paris Cookbook Fair, held at the Louvre recently.

Early bird catches a great two course meal at Fat Freddy's Restaurant!

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

When it comes to eating out there are two aspects of the meal that will make or break the experience; the quality of the food and the size of the dent the price will leave in our wallets; other requirements, although important, are still considered secondary to these feast fundamentals.

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