The Court Yard Hotel - the ultimate location for family fun

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The four star Court Yard Hotel is situated in the colourful heritage town of Leixlip, Co Kildare. Steeped in history, the hotel is built on the original site where Arthur Guinness created his brewing empire.

Top European cities for a spring break

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Finding the best places to visit in Europe is not always easy, especially in the spring. With all that diverse culture, scenery, and history to choose from, how do you pick where to go? Let Corrib Travel help you, below are just some of the suggestions the team have. Call 091 564713 for more ideas.

Long Lost Relation Found in Galway Salon??

Wed, Mar 08, 2017

Kevin Murphy, a long lost relation perhaps, however in fact he is Australian and with a name like that he must be able to qualify to play for Ireland,.

Healthy lunches for healthy learning

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

The food you choose to put in your children's lunchboxes can greatly influence their chances of a healthy life.

Fashion & Beauty Round - Teeth & Skin Care

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

         
Get your perfect smile with Clearbraces.ie

Tips for dealing with toddler temper tantrums

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

thorough as they learn to express themselves. They can strike anytime between the ages of one to four years and usually occur when your child gets frustrated or feels the need to push boundaries. Having been through them with my own children I have some tips for dealing with toddler temper tantrums.

Living with a 13-year-old

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

My eldest daughter is the first teen in the family so parenting a teen is all new to me. Here are some tips that might be useful when Living with a 13 Year Old for the first time:

Reading to your child for 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

It’s World Book Day TODAY Thursday March 2 and the National Adult Literacy Agency is encouraging parents, grandparents or any carer of children to try to take 10 minutes a day to read to their child.

“Reading aloud is much more than just telling a child a story and if you can spare 10 minutes a day you can make a huge difference to their development,” said Inez Bailey, CEO, National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA).

Give your family the gift of swimming

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Clayton Hotel Galway are offering pool and gym membership options and one to one personal swimming lessons with their in house fitness expert Clare Gohery available weekly and weekends.

Their compact fitness suite offers excellent facilities with all of the necessary equipment enabling members to enjoy a complete full body workout. It includes state of the art user friendly cardio and strength training equipment to cater for both the seasonal athlete and the leisurely gym user.

Take up rather than give up this Lent

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Lent is upon us and Catholics have begun the 40-day Lenten journey by making a sacrifice or change to their usual lifestyle. Giving up sweet things, alcohol, device time and other treats are all up for grabs. But this year, how about turning Lent on its head and Take Up Not Give Up This Lent? By take up I mean getting fit and active together with friends or as a family and there are plenty of worthy causes you can help along the way.

Galway’s Food & Drink Trade Showcase to feature producers from across the west

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

A host of food producers from across the west will showcase everything from honey to cheese and sea cucumber to craft beer – all aimed at increasing the range on offer in local shops, cafes and restaurants. They are all part of Galway’s Food & Drink Showcase, organised by the Local Enterprise Office Galway and Bord Iascaigh Mhara and taking place at the Galway Hooker Brewery in Oranmore on Monday March 6.

Spring is in the air at Basilico - La Primavera

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

With the days growing longer, we are now more likely to leave the comfort of the fireside and get back into socialising mode.

Dulse restaurant and pantry

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Dulse is the re-invention of the old Mulberry’s in Barna Village Centre, now almost a suburb of ever growing Galway city. Mulberry's was a surf and turf sort of place. It did a good selection of fish — crab claws, sole on the bone, monkfish, and mussels all featured. You would find dishes such as slow roast pork belly with broad beans, pea puree, and calvados reduction and prettily plated McGeogh's Smoked Black Pudding, with sweet potato puree, asparagus, and caramelised apple. Ballyhoura mushroom risotto with aged parmesan and truffle oil or pan-fried fillet of sea bass would arrive on a bed of warm fennel and orange salad and lemon sorbet with prosecco with a selection of perfect little berries floating on the surface. The reception area and cosy wine bar also served a few tapas-style dishes — crab cakes, prawns pil pil, calamari, spicy meatballs, or chicken liver paté. There was a comfortable waiting area also to accommodate the busy takeout trade of pasta and bistro dishes.

Six month smiles and Implants service at Moycullen Dental

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Moycullen Dental offers Six Month Smiles, the revolutionary cosmetic braces for adults which give patients straight teeth in less time with clear braces.

Neck and back relief with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Chronic pain in the muscles and joints of the back or neck can seriously affect a person’s quality of life. Although taking standard anti-inflammatory treatments, physical therapy, and medications can sometimes mask this pain, Care Cure is more concerned with treating the root cause of the discomfort and ensuring that the pain does not come back.

Aikido, way of harmony

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

If you are looking for a new challenge and have an interest in martial arts, traditional Japanese culture, or just stretching yourself physically and mentally, then consider taking up a beginners' course in aikido.

Aikido is a dynamic martial art that focuses on unbalancing and controlling an aggressor using blending movements, without relying on brute strength. It emphasises throwing and pinning techniques instead of punching or kicking. Regular practice instils calm and self-control while building up physical and mental resilience. There are no competitions in aikido: its philosophy is summed up in the phrase masakatsu agatsu — ‘true victory is self-victory’.

Ardrahan Laser Lipo offers a safe way to get into shape for any occasion

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Do you have a wedding, a confirmation, or a Communion or christening coming up and need a bit of help with the ' battle of the bulge'? Well Ardrahan Laser Lipo may have the answer for you.

A new way forward for couples in Galway

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Imago Relationship Therapy has long been established in many countries around the world. Yet until recently, it was rare to hear of it in Ireland.

Unlock the power of your metabolism to lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Your metabolism controls your health, weight loss, and body shaping “switch”. It is the foundation on which the effects of diet and exercise are built. It opens the doors to getting way more results from any dieting or exercise you do. Nothing can compensate for a bad metabolism.

Honeybee Health Store in Galway now open

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Healthwise Health Store on Lower Abbeygate Street gets a new lease of life as part of the Molloys Lifestyle Group of Pharmacies & Health stores and has undergone a major store refit and rebrand under the new name Honeybee Health Store.

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