The Connacht Mineral Water Company

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The Connacht Mineral Water Company was incorporated 80 years ago tomorrow, on July 6 1938. The first board meeting was held on July 18 and the following were appointed as directors: John Keane, chairman; John E Cotter, vice-chairman; and Paul O’Dea, secretary and managing director.

‘There is no place outside Hell, that enrages the Almighty more…’

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A sort of panic obsessed the Archbishop of Tuam, John MacHale, when he realised the extent of the foothold gained by the uncompromising Church of Ireland evangelist Edward Nangle. Achill Island after all, was the very backyard of his immense diocese.

Summer festival drinks and dining at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Soak up the atmosphere of summer in Galway at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at Hotel Meyrick. One of Galway’s most sought after venues open seven days a week, the Gaslight is situated in the heart of the city with sweeping views over Eyre Square.

Forty years in business and forty years supporting Irish farmers

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Supermac’s has committed to spending €32 million on Irish produce in its 40th year in business.

Getting a real taste of Salthill with Galway Food Tours

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway Food Tours will go touring through Salthill on Wednesday August 22 with everything the food enthusiast could want. Poitin, craft beers, a little jazz and wine, Kombucha, and coffee are just some of the refreshment highlights all paired with signature small plates from the Black Cat, share platters from Oslo Bar, seasonal veggie boards in The Nest, and a sweet treat or two from Murray's local bakery.

Slip wedding dress

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Are you looking for a relaxed but luxurious style for your wedding day celebration? There is nothing like the simplicity and versatility of a slip wedding dresses style.

Lose two stone in ten weeks easily

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

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.

Easier weight loss

Is there a problem with your child’s hearing?

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A child displaying signs of a hearing difficulty, or loss, is particularly worrying for parents.

Wellness – looking after you

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Believe it or not, it is half way through the year. How has 2018 been going for you in terms of wellness?

LighterLife weight loss centre now open in Galway

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Business owner Joanna Reilly has announced that LighterLife Galway is now open in Oldenway Business Park, Ballybrit.

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

Sleep healthier with a Protect-A-Bed mattress cover from Better Bedding

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

To fully protect your mattress use Protect-A-Bed mattress encasement available from Better Bedding, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway. AllerZip mattress protectors give you complete mattress protection for a healthy, allergy-free sleep zone.

Why pay more for your prescriptions?

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Have you priced your prescription yet at O'Beirn's Pharmacy?

You do not have to suffer from hay fever

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Acupuncture is an often-overlooked treatment for hay fever and yet it has proven highly successful as a drug free way to alleviate the symptoms of runny nose, watery eyes, foggy head, sneezing, and blocked sinuses.

Something for everyone in the Algarve

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The Algarve has something for everyone, tempting golf courses on which international tournaments are played, wonderful horse riding and tennis, as well as pretty much every watersport you can think of.

There is an exciting array of holiday apartments and villas, and hotels which also facilitate first-rate business and conference facilities.

Courses for all levels at the International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. The college offers a variety of full time and part time options.

New pharmacy sales assistant course starting September

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A new pharmacy sales assistant course will start at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway, in September.

This is a very successful course that has been running for more than 15 years providing staff to community pharmacies in the region in both full and part time positions.

THE GALMONT HOTEL & SPA BETS BIG WITH EXCITING RACE WEEK ACTIVITY

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The 4* Galmont Hotel & Spa, formerly the Radisson Blu, has announced the launch of an exciting programme of activity, which is set to be rolled-out across Galway race week. From spot prizes for sartorial flair, to going in search of the ultimate ‘Galway Girl Squad’, to exclusive pamper packages and live entertainment, The Galmont Hotel & Spa is tipped to be one of the must-attend hotspots for the Galway racing festival.

The King's Head Pub - a thirty year association with the arts in Galway

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The King's Head pub in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter is steeped in more than 800 years of history. This landmark pub, which has been owned and run by the Grealish family since 1989, has created its own history with the arts in Galway - earning a wonderful reputation for live music, lunchtime comedy, and the outrageous.

We’re all going on a summer holiday

Tue, Jul 03, 2018

As a weather-obsessed nation we’ve certainly got lots to talk about this year, but personally, I feel sorry for the plants. Our gardens have had to contend with the greatest snowfall in living memory, and now pretty much sub – Saharan conditions, all within the space of three months. If your lawn’s going brown, don’t worry – when the rain comes, as it surely will, the grass will recover and green up fairly quickly.

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