The sensory garden

Tue, Aug 22, 2017

It’s easy to think of a garden as something you just look at or look after – and with our west of Ireland weather that can be the case all too often. A garden can do so much more for you than just enhance your home and look smart – if planned carefully it can bring you so many benefits and enhance your well-being by appealing to all five of the senses – this is what we call a sensory garden and thinking about the garden this way and incorporating elements that appeal to the senses can help you to get the very best from this valuable space.

New range of clothing and accessories exclusively in OMG @Zhivago!

Tue, Aug 22, 2017

Galway Girl has just launched its new range of clothing and accessories Exclusively in OMG @Zhivago, Shop Street, Galway

Top tips on looking for a tutor

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

As we enter the month of September, parents' minds may start to turn to the upcoming academic year. Many will jokingly say for a bit of peace and quiet and a return to structure, yet others will be thinking about their child's grades and how they can assist in turning that B into an A.

Going for gold

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Can Galway get any better? Well now it seems so. Galway Gold has been launched ahead of Galway 2020, an initiative between Galway city pubs and Diageo, owner of Guinness, to help raise funds for the European Capital of Culture programme. The publicans of Galway, in partnership with the Guinness Brewers have decided to launch Guinness Golden Ale on draught in a select number of Galway pubs. Aptly named Galway Gold, this beer celebrates Galway’s successful bid and promotes the city as the best choice for European Capital of Culture 2020.

Stop breaking your promises and join Educogym today

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

How many times have you made a promise to yourself that your new health regime starts next week? If we’re honest, we all make these promises from time to time, but all too often we allow life to get in the way and convince ourselves that we are too busy to commit.

The importance of posture

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Good posture starts with habits developed at an early age. However it is never too late to make changes to improve posture. Good posture ensures that you are not putting too much pressure on your joints and will help to prevent wear and tear (osteoarthritis).

Choosing a bed that is right for you

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Many of us will suffer a bout of back pain at some point, and if you are one of the unlucky ones, you will find that the state of your bed will quickly become a priority. A good bed, providing correct support and comfort, has an important role to play in relieving and preventing back pain. Here are a few tips.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat 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.

Galway City Yoga Festival next month

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Galway City Yoga Festival will take place in Knocknacarra Community Centre on September 10 from 9.30am to 6pm.

Water Babies autumn term

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Water Babies' autumn term of classes starts at the end of August. The term runs for 10 weeks with weekend and weekday classes held in Oranmore, Ballybrit, Salthill, Newcastle, Athenry, and Claregalway.

Water Babies is run by Jamie and Lisa Cobbe and currently teaches some 850 babies and toddlers every week in Galway, Mayo, Limerick, and Sligo.

Quality furniture at An Siopa Troscan, Moycullen

Thu, Aug 17, 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).

Customers who require orthopaedic support are also catered for, with custom made orthopaedic chairs available. Siopa Troscán also offers a choice of density foams available on all suites. Suites can be customised to order by individual customers to meet their own requirements and all fillings and cushions are of the highest quality, fibre-filled, duck down, and meet all fire safety standards and regulations.

Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Connemara – a very special place to visit this Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Conamara, was one of the Government’s major capital projects at the centre of the Historical Reflection strand of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. This new visitor centre on the site of Pearse’s Cottage was launched in November last year and it has been received exceptionally well by both tourists and the local community.

Azamara Club Cruises – small luxury cruise line

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Are you looking for a cruise but do not want the large ships? Azamara ships are not too big (you never feel lost). And they’re not too small. With a capacity of 686 guests each, the two mid-sized ships — Azamara Journey® and Azamara Quest® — are just right.

Stay longer. Experience more.

Bohermore pubs

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

This happy group of people were photographed in Doherty’s Pub in Bohermore in the 1960s. Those in the back row are, left to right: Kevin Molloy, Luke Doherty, Mrs Doherty, Jim Tierney, and Tom Turley. Second row: Kevin Doherty also known as ‘Doc’, John “Texas” McDonald, Tom Redmond, Joe McGuire, Frank Reilly, Frankie Reilly junior, Tommy Cahill, and Jimmy Nally. In front are Frank Cassidy, Water Lane (with the pint glass), Joe Fagan with the darts, and Jimmy Connolly.

The poet who went mad on Inishboffin

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

In 1959 the poet Richard Murphy renovated the black-sailed Ave Maria, a traditional Galway hooker, which he used to ferry visitors to Inishboffin, and for a day’s fishing. Over the years the poet, the boat and the magnificent landscape attracted a flotsam and jetsam of humanity, many of a literary kind.

Exam Helpline open to support Leaving Cert students

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Are you uncertain about your Leaving Cert results and what they mean for you? The Exam Helpline 2017, provided by the National Parents’ Council Post Primary (NPCpp) and sponsored by eir and the Irish Independent, is open offering confidential advice, information, and support to students receiving their results.

Young Scientist organisers call for an early approach to meet increasing demand for STEM graduates

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Organisers of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, have suggested that Ireland needs to take an early, more rounded, approach to fostering an interest in STEM with students. This comes as this year’s Leaving Cert results show an increase, under the new marking scheme, of student securing top level marks in STEM subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, technical graphics, and maths.

Information, Education and Training Supports Expo in Claremorris

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Education and Training Working Group of the Mayo Local Community Development Committee are organising an Information, Education and Training Supports Expo in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, on Thursday, August 31, from 10am to 1.30pm. The aim of the Expo is to provide adults with information on the wide range of training and educational opportunities as well as information on the various supports and work placement programmes available to them. At the Expo there will also be workshops on self employment and returning to education and training.

Discover a rewarding career in sports massage and physical therapy

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Have you thought about a career in treating chronic pain and sports injuries?

Autumn courses at Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, is now enrolling participants for upcoming autumn workshops. Beginning in September, GAC is offering evening and daytime classes in writing, painting, photography, theatre, and more.

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