People of the Tribes : Meet Adrian

Fri, Mar 24, 2017

''Galway is a great town for food and drink. My goal is to visit every restaurant and pub in city at least once.''

People of the Tribes : Meet Malgosia, Wojtek & Blanka

Fri, Mar 24, 2017

“We met 12 years ago, when I came to Ireland on holidays. After going back to Poland he was calling, texting and annoying me, so we met in France a month later and that's when it all started. I quit my job, packed my bags and moved over to Galway. Two years later we got married in Clarinbridge and had an amazing wedding party in O'Connors Bar in Salthill. Galway became our home and we couldn’t imagine a better place to have a family. In 2008, Blanka was born. We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary recently and we feel that each of us grew so much as we always pushed one another to do and achieve more in our lives. We always respected each other for who we are and gave each other strength to be true to ourselves when others thought otherwise. Marriage requires love, respect & patience. There are two people in a relationship and both are equally needed for it to succeed.”

Innovative family business aims to change the world for children with autism

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Enda and Valerie Dodd’s innovative software solution ‘ALL’, named after their company, Animated Language Learning, is driven by the belief that they can change the world for children with autism and their families.

Dealing with head lice in your children

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

We all dread the note home from school letting us know there is an outbreak of head lice. Most families will experience head lice or nits at some time during primary school. And unfortunately with the rise of mobile device ownership among teens, who can’t resist getting all their friends in for a selfie, head lice infestation is on the rise amongst older children too.

A brief guide to stop motion animation

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Many children and teens have access to smartphones and tablets. Rather than just using them to play games or chat online let them break out their creative side by producing a stop motion animated movie. You never know you might even have the next summer blockbuster on your hands.

What is Stop Motion Animation?

Tips for families considering getting a dog

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

We always had dogs when I was growing up. My parents still have a dog and my children love spending time with him. And although we do have him when they go away, much to their disgust, I have resisted their pleas to get a dog of our own. Our current agreement is that if they are still living at home by the time they are 30, they can get a dog. You may laugh but this might not be beyond the realms of possibility!

St Angela’s College, Sligo — disability equality studies programme

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Imagine living in a world where a person might have an impairment but not be disabled. A world where impairments are seen as normal, because physical and social environments are accessible to everyone, where non-disabled people are not afraid of saying the wrong thing to a disabled person, because having an impairment, visible or hidden, is accepted as being part of life, not something strange that should arouse sympathy.

Upskill with a QQI award in payroll or bookkeeping

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction to payroll or computerised accounts.

This year sees the start of two courses, a manual and computerised payroll award and a manual and computerised bookkeeping award (Quickbooks).

Become a qualified transport manager

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

If you want to pursue a career in transport, unlock your potential, and gain a recognised qualification, then you need a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in transport management.

Success at maths is essential for your child’s future

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

There is no doubting the importance of mathematics in everyday life. It is a subject that promotes reasoning, creativity, abstract and spatial thinking, problem-solving, and communication.

The learning of mathematics is analogous to building a wall. Starting in primary school, the foundation goes in and each row of bricks is placed on top. Without a solid foundation the wall begins to wobble as the student progresses up through third, fourth, fifth, and sixth class when more complex concepts and more demanding skills are encountered. This will result in a student, who although perfectly capable of mastering maths, begins to lose confidence and starts to doubt his/her ability to keep up with his/her peers.

Galway Study Centre Easter revision courses

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

The Galway Study Centre will offer an intensive week of revision during Easter. Leaving Cert and Junior Cert revision will take place during the first week of the holidays from Tuesday, April 11, to Saturday, April 15. In addition, bookings are being taken for a strictly supervised study programme for Leaving Cert students which will take place from Tuesday, April 18, to Saturday, April 22.

The Study Centre has run hugely successful revision courses at Mill Street for the past 33 years. A wide selection of subjects is available. Classes are taught by a team of highly experienced teachers who strive to get the best from each student. Key topical areas are dealt with and there will be constant emphasis on exam techniques. Tuition is backed up with comprehensive study and revision notes. Class sizes are kept small, especially language classes.

Nights out at Tribeton

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Galway is known for many things, arts, culture, and its vibrant food scene holding its own on the international stage. We have enjoyed the status of burgeoning foodie paradise for a few years now, with new places to eat springing up all around the city. Not to be outdone there has been an explosion in the bar scene also. Throngs of bars line almost every street in the city, from traditional to exotic to the hidden gems only the locals know about.

Grainne Seoige is the first celebrity to step into new series of TV3’s The Restaurant

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Grainne Seoige will be running the kitchen when TV3's The Restaurant starts its new season at 9pm tonight (Thursday).

Tile store in Oranmore – Spellman TBW really is a one-stop shop

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Spellman Tiles Bathrooms and Wood Flooring in Oranmore invites people to visit its showroom where they can view a wide range of wall and floor tiles, bathroom suites, and shower enclosures as well as a wide range of solid, engineered, and laminate flooring.

If you are renovating or building it can be very daunting, but at Spellman TBW you will find everything under one roof. Why not make an appointment with Sean, who with almost 30 years’ experience in tile and bathroom design can talk you through your plans and work with you to keep within your budget.

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Located in An Fuaran, Moycullen, An Siopa Troscán stocks everything from bigger pieces such as three piece suites, beds, and sideboards, to smaller items such as lockers, pictures, lamps and mirrors. The store has developed a reputation for providing quality pieces at affordable prices.

Love yourself, love your bed

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Loving yourself requires a long-term commitment to the triumvirate of health – proper nutrition, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. When you really want to treat yourself, you may even invest in the occasional pampering or luxury experience to reward yourself and recharge.

This may include a periodic trip to the spa, an extravagant meal, the latest designer bag, high-end gadget, or a special weekend away. While they all may leave us feeling temporarily rejuvenated, we really need to aim for that gratifying feeling each and every day. It may seem like wishful thinking, but there really are healthy, time-saving, and cost-effective ways to pamper yourself on a daily basis. In fact, the best way is so simple that you can do it in your sleep — literally.

What’s the deal with Avene thermal water?

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Avene is a French brand that is enriched with pure thermal water, among other calming ingredients in its products. This unique thermal water sourced from the French town of Avene has soothing, anti-irritating, properties that promote healing while also softening and smoothing the skin. It is rich in silica, bacteriologically pure, and contains trace minerals.

There are several things that make the thermal water so therapeutic for the skin:

Bye bye frizz — introducing the ultimate twelve week blow-dry at Noel Maher Hair Company

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

The First by Sweet Professional gives you smoother and healthier hair in under an hour. It is 100 per cent formaldehyde-free and completely safe for you and your hair. Results last up to three months.

Protektin herbal skin cream

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Protektin herbal skin cream primarily influences and balances the energy channel of liver, gall bladder, stomach, and spleen, controlling channel, belt channel, yang connective channel, and thus affects conditions related to dysfunction of these channels.

Pharmacists warn parents of health risks when giving medicines to children

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Pharmacists have issued a reminder to parents to be extremely careful when giving medicines to children and to always seek the advice of a pharmacist before giving a child any medication.

The correct dose of medicine can vary depending on a child’s age, weight, and symptoms. As children grow, dosages can also change. Medicines meant for an adult should never be given to a child.

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