Osteoporosis - a silent, dangerous and preventable disease

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

One in four men and one in two women over 50 will develop a fracture due to osteoporosis in their lifetime.

Traditional Chinese acupuncture can help reduce pain

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Alleviate neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Relief for sensitive skin complaints this summer

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

This summer, one-third of Irish people with skin complaints will struggle to find sun protection free of parabens, sulfates or alcohol, ingredients that often cause discomfort and irritate delicate skin.

Weight Watchers is for everyone

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Weight loss is a subject very much to the fore at the moment with so much media attention of the statistics which say that we will have the most obese people in Europe by 2030.

There is a huge increase in gym memberships, running clubs, walking clubs as we all try to do our best to get fit. The one common thread in all of these activities is that exercise alone will not help us lose weight.

Metabolism is the key to weight loss success

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss success for those struggling to lose weight or disillusioned with trying to combine weight loss with busy lifestyle.

Delicious fresh food made simple at Ballindooley Stores

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Freshly cooked food to take away for busy people on the go are among the deliciously simple food offerings at Ballindooley Stores, all freshly prepared in store by All Ireland silver award winning chef and local resident Orla Corcoran.

Discover authentic Italian cuisine this summer at Venice Restaurant

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Venice Italian Restaurant is settling into its new, larger, premises at No 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, and this popular eatery is expanding its menu and wine list to celebrate the move.

Barbecue bliss at the Maldron Hotel Oranmore

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Summer is here at last, and that means it's barbecue time. The team at Maldron Hotel Oranmore make use of the sun trap just outside the Q Bar to host barbecue parties throughout the summer.

Stop off in The Forge pub and restaurant, Moycullen

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The Forge has long been known as a convenient stop off for visitors on the way to or coming back from Connemara, and it is just as popular with the local residents. The relaxed, cosy, atmosphere and welcoming local staff ensures it enjoys a large share of repeat custom, keeping it busy through the winter months.

There is something for everyone and all options are covered, from a full three course dinner to a quiet coffee and dessert. A real feature is the view into the kitchen, which, like many modern restaurants, offers diners the opportunity to indulge their voyeuristic tendencies. The selection of food ranges from the ever popular hearty roasts from the carvery, fresh fish, salads and sandwiches, and creamy pasta to house made indulgent desserts. Starters could be Atlantic seafood chowder or Ceasar salad, and there is plenty of choice for mains including traditional fish and chips, slow cooked lamb shanks, honey roast duck, and chicken and mushroom tagliatelli.

The highball down the West End

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

John Keoghs, The Lock Keeper in Galway’s West End, is bringing the highball signature cocktail menu to celebrate the summer and its first year on Dominick Street Upper.

Creamy mackerel paté - a summer recipe from PoppySeed

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The talented team at PoppySeed Gourmet Cafés are spreading some happy summer vibes with this recipe for the cafés' signature creamy mackerel paté. This summery recipe tastes divine, is simple to create at home, and it makes for a super-handy and flexible dip, sandwich filler, picnic item, entreé, starter, or mezze board addition.

PoppySeed specialises in fresh, homemade, creative, food and you will find the creamy mackerel paté on the new summer menu at its three daytime restaurants at Clarinbridge, Oranmore, and Eyre Street, Galway.

Sunday service at the Connemara Coast

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Is Sunday lunch a thing of the past? It has certainly changed. It is far more informal than in the past and it doesn’t even need to be strictly at lunchtime. These days, a Sunday lunch at home is just as likely to be a one-pot dish prepared in advance, a stir-fry, or pulled pork rather than a proper roast. In the summer it can be a barbecue or an al fresco picnic, perhaps with ice-cream and fruit, in the colder months, slow-roast lamb with seasonal vegetables and a hot pudding are the order of the day.

Delicious food and drink overlooking Galway Bay

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Enjoy top quality seafood at Padraicins in Spiddal, with gorgeous views of Galway Bay.

Skip the early start this summer at the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The four star Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport offers luxurious family accommodation with all the essentials and comforts you would expect. All of the hotel’s 100 bedrooms have recently been refurbished, offering maximum comfort for all families travelling this summer.

Travel to Salou from Knock this summer with Fahy Travel Worldchoice

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The Costa Dorada is a region in the northeast of Spain that is known as the Gold Coast due to its abundance of long sandy beaches. It is the ideal family holiday destination in Spain and is packed with excellent seaside resorts, one of Europe's largest theme parks, and the fabulous city of Barcelona is located close by.

Enjoy four star luxury for all occasions at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown is one of the finest four star hotels in Dublin, offering superb conference and meeting facilities, together with stylish dining options to suit everyone’s taste. The hotel is a luxurious contemporary lively hub, with 155 beautifully appointed bedrooms, very popular with ladies' groups where shopping or going to the theatre or races is a must. This hotel is easily connected to many of Dublin’s most popular tourist destinations which are right on the doorstep. It stands in the heart of Dublin 15.

The hotel is conveniently located within a short distance of Ballycoolin, Damastown, and Blanchardstown Corporate Parks 1 and 2, to name but a few.

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way with Bus Éireann

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The iconic Wild Atlantic Way route will be a busy attraction this summer, and what better way to travel it than Bus Éireann’s extended 350 coastal service on an Open Road ticket.

The Route 350 travels the Wild Atlantic Way along the Clare coastline and allows both Irish and international visitors to enjoy the various tourist attractions in this scenic and picturesque part of Ireland including Ennis, Lahinch, The Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Ballyvaughan, Kinvara, and Galway city.

The opening of Pearse Stadium

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

June 16, 1957, was a blistering hot day, a day of celebration for the Galway GAA fraternity. It was the day the president of the GAA , Seamus McFerran, officially opened the Pearse Stadium in Rockbarton.

The behaviour of the girls was causing problems

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Apart from overcrowding and disease, the biggest problem in many of the workhouses was the behaviour of young women. The women, who perhaps had been brought there as children, were now adolescent, many of them unruly and wild. They tended to be the most troublesome, involved in fighting and, on occasions, rioting. Their behaviour resulted from boredom. While males could be employed breaking stones, or farm work, there were not enough jobs for females, and no effort made to educate them or train them in any skill. By June 1850 in the Mountbellew workhouse, Co Galway, females made up 60 per cent of the inmate population. Three hundred and eighty two were adult; while 199 were aged between nine and 15 years.

GMIT announces inaugural summer camp for young entrepreneurs

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

GMIT School of Business will run a free Young Entrepreneur Summer Camp for 20 second level students this summer. The programme is part of a national initiative, announced earlier this year by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, funded by the Higher Education Authority.

Kevin McDonagh and Ivan McPhillips, lecturers in enterprise, creativity, and innovation, will lead the delivery of the camp from the GMIT Innovation Hub at the Dublin Road, Galway, campus. The summer camp is for secondary school students in Galway city and county, aged 12 to 17 years. It will run from Monday July 17 to Friday July 21, from 10am to 4pm (except Friday, when it runs from 10am to 1pm). Participation is free and lunch/refreshments are provided each day.

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