What to do over the mid-term break?

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

It is not long until the mid-term break at the end of October. Great news for children who are off from school. Bad news for parents wondering how are they going to keep their offspring entertained for a week.

Madden’s Nurseries

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

Michael Madden came to Taylor’s Hill from the Ballinasloe area c1898. His family had been in the nursery business there since the 1830s, and in Laurencetown before that again. He leased the land in Taylor’s Hill from Colonel Courtney. In 1902, his brother James and his wife Elizabeth came to live there also, and a few years later, on Michael’s death, they took over the running of the nurseries.

‘Oh steer my bark to Erin’s Isle...’

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

On Friday evening towards the end of the Easter Rising, there was one further horrific incident that convined Padraic Pearse that surrender, and quickly, was the only course open to the rebels.

There was a chaotic retreat from the burning GPO, with surrounding streets ablaze, and British soldiers firing from barricades. The streets around the centre of Dublin were death traps. Yet even while artillery shells ripped through buildings, and exploded into shards of metal, a group of men and two women, some carrying a wounded man on a stretcher, ran towards Moore Street, which was out of the immediate battle zone.

Madden’s Nurseries

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

Michael Madden came to Taylor’s Hill from the Ballinasloe area c1898. His family had been in the nursery business there since the 1830s, and in Laurencetown before that again. He leased the land in Taylor’s Hill from Colonel Courtney. In 1902, his brother James and his wife Elizabeth came to live there also, and a few years later, on Michael’s death, they took over the running of the nurseries.

‘Oh steer my bark to Erin’s Isle...’

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

On Friday evening towards the end of the Easter Rising, there was one further horrific incident that convined Padraic Pearse that surrender, and quickly, was the only course open to the rebels.

Haunted Hollywood @ The Skeff

Wed, Oct 11, 2017

The effort being put in by Galwegians at Halloween has grown at a ‘frightening’ rate. Each year the fancy dress and elaborate parties just get bigger and better. Halloween weekend has in fact become one of the biggest events in the ‘going out’ calendar!

Think pink this October

Mon, Oct 09, 2017

You’ll be seeing a lot of pink this month and if you don’t know why, then lucky you. Most will know that in this part of the world, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month when pink is the order of the day to raise awareness of this dangerous disease and remind us all to be vigilant, as thankfully, when detected and treated early, outcomes for those affected can be much better than in times past. This month you’ll see magazines with pink covers, designers flogging pink frocks and all manner of products from phone covers to lipstick to kitchen utensils produced in limited-edition shades of pink, with many donating a percentage of proceeds to breast cancer charities both here and in the U.K.

Have a magical winter wedding

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

Getting married is special. But having your wedding during winter seems to add that little bit of magic to the martial bliss.

Evergreen Healthfoods

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

Everyone has a few favourite independent stores in Galway that just make shopping so much more enjoyable. They might include some independent clothes shops, cafes, restaurants, butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, or bookshops, the city is full of them. There is a knowledge, expertise, and friendly banter in these stores that you do not get in the big chains. One of these shops that makes shopping in Galway such a pleasure is undoubtedly Evergreen.

While a health food shop is basically a grocery store that primarily sells health foods, organic foods, local produce, and nutritional supplements, they typically offer customers a wider and more specialised selection of foods than conventional stores, maybe people with special dietary needs, such as those with allergies and for people who observe vegetarian, vegan, raw food, organic, and other alternative diets, or athletes and bodybuilders. The term health food has been used since the 1920s to refer to specific foods claimed to be especially beneficial to health, although the term has no official definition. Some terms that are associated with health food are macrobiotics, natural foods, organic foods, and whole foods. Macrobiotic is a diet focusing primarily on whole cereals; these, along with other whole foods, are foods that are minimally processed. Whole cereals have their fibre, germ, and hull intact and are considered more nutritious. Natural foods are simply foods that contain no artificial ingredients. Organic foods are foods that are grown without the use of conventional and artificial pesticides and must meet strict organic standards.

West End gastropub scoops two national awards

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

John Keogh’s - The Lock Keeper has scooped gold twice at the Irish Pub Awards, held on Tuesday September 27 in Mayo. The West End pub and eatery has been awarded the title of Best Pub Food and Best Customer Service in Connacht by the Irish Pub Awards 2017.

Dine in Pink at Caprice

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Thursday October 12 Caprice Cafe will host a very special ‘Dine in Pink’ dinner in aid of Breast Cancer Research, to help raise funds in support of this Galway-based charity which funds a comprehensive breast cancer research programme at the Lambe Institute for Translation Research, NUI Galway, headed by Prof Michael Kerin.

The Gaslight — warming up your autumn and winter evenings

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

This autumn and winter warm up your nights with a wide range of parties and options at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie. One of Galway’s most sought after dining and party venues open seven days a week, the Gaslight has an unrivalled location, situated in Hotel Meyrick in the heart of the city, with sweeping views over Eyre Square.

Quality furniture at An Siopa Troscan, Moycullen

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at Siopa Troscán, Moycullen, where all the suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional. Pictured is the Roisin suite now €1,949 (was €2,499).

Do you know what chiropractors do?

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Chiropractic is one of the largest growing healthcare professions in the world. It is a healthcare profession that provides a drug-free approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of joint, nerve, and muscle conditions by predominantly treating the joints of the body. Treatment focuses on restoring normal joint movement and positioning to help facilitate the body’s natural ability to heal.

What do chiropractors treat?

Prague doctor praises Relaxin

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Coping with stress and anxiety is not always easy, and our ability to manage it varies throughout our lives and according to the nature of the stress. Relaxin herbal complex can increase your resistance to stress. It works as a general tonic for all body systems including the nervous system, and it makes you more resilient to life’s pressures.

Lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Metabolism - the real weight loss miracle
If you want dramatic results and at the same time a very realistic ‘doable’ plan, if you want to get at the stubborn fat on your stomach or hips and thighs and keep the weight off easier, then your metabolism is the miracle answer.

Happy tenth birthday Optique Opticians

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Owner of Optique Opticians Elaine O’Sullivan FAOI, optometrist, established a state-of-the-art optical practice at Briarhill Shopping Centre, Ballybrit, in October 2007. Since then, she has established a reputation for her excellent eyecare, stunning eyewear collections, and the most advanced sight testing technology.

Look after your smile with Roscam Family Dental Practice

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

At Roscam Family Dental Practice, Dr Neysan Chah and his team understand that when it comes to our teeth, starting with good dental habits can go a long way in ensuring that our smile looks and feels at its very best. The perfect starting point? A comprehensive dental assessment.

Dr Chah says: “I cannot emphasise the importance of a comprehensive dental assessment. It’s so much more than just a check-up and provides a vital opportunity for our patients to ask questions and discuss any concerns that they may have. This allows us to place our patients at the centre of everything that we do.”

Galway clinic offers hope to acne sufferers

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Taking antibiotics for your acne is a huge mistake, according to Therese Moylan, an acne expert who has 25 years’ experience treating acne.

New teacher training courses from Green Lotus Yoga

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Green Lotus Yoga is once again running its 200 hour foundation teacher training in January 2018 at The Yoga Shala, Gort, Galway. It is also offering a 300-hour advanced training for teachers and a variety of four day CPD trainings in yoga anatomy, yin, inversions, and tantra.

Green Lotus Yoga was started by Carol Murphy in 2007. Nearly 11 years later, Carol Murphy and her team train teachers from all over the world in Spain and India annually in addition to teaching the Irish trainings in Cork and Galway. The style of yoga taught on the training is called Progressive Vinyasa, a flow form of yoga which is breath-synchronised and alignment-centered. In addition to developing practice, the foundation training focuses a lot on giving students a deeper anatomical understanding of the body in relation to yoga asana (poses) and preparing them to teach in the classroom.

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