Fix your metabolism and lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Your metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss. It is with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The potential for calorie burn and weight loss is huge. It even controls the results from your diet and exercise. By combining a great metabolism with balanced food and exercise, System 10 brings you the best weight loss plan of all.

Treat carpal tunnel syndrome with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Traditional Chinese Medicine is very effective in treating the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) which is an injury associated with the peripheral nerve tissues and their responses. CTS is a nerve entrapment which manifests itself as pain, numbness, or weakness in the forearm, wrist, or hand. People with this condition can experience difficulty in discerning hot from cold sensations while others experience it as a deterioration of local tendons, muscles, ligaments, and sinew. It can be brought on from an injury to the nerves or as a side effect of pregnancy.

Old Devon Park

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

The area we know today as Devon Park was originally part of the O’Hara Estate which was the land around Lenaboy Castle (now St Anne’s on Taylor’s Hill). The main gates to this estate were, and are, next door to the Warwick Hotel. Part of the estate wall ran along the main Salthill road.

The Teach Furbo Incident...

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Week II
I am not sure which came first, Desmond Fennell’s letter to The Irish Times in January 1969, or the ‘Teach Furbo incident’. But both events were triggers which fired the first shots in the re-awakening of the Irish language; and which brought some remarkable results, especially to south and west Connemara.

Caring for the carers

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Angela Geoghegan arrived at her daughter Carmel's house in Oughterard one winter's day carrying a little suitcase. The former confectioner was 84 years of age and suffering from vascular dementia. She never went home.

Travel tips

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

It seems like an age since we had two consecutive dry days with blue skies and of course, the sun shining for more than a few minutes at a time. We all need a holiday to get away from the harsh Irish climate in order to relax and restock our vitamin D reserves.

‘HAIRS NO LIMIT FOR JONATHAN HEALY, BELLISSIMO GALWAY’

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

Jonathan Healy, Bellissimo Galway Awarded The All Ireland IHF Trainee Hairdresser Of The Year 2017 Competing against hundreds of Ireland’s best hairdressers.

Caprice Nominated for Six Restaurant Awards

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Galway eatery, Caprice Cafe, has wowed Galwegians and visitors with its delicious dishes and beautiful interior since July last year and now it’s nominated in six categories for the Restaurants Association of Ireland, regional final of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2017.

Spring Time is Ring Time!

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Jewellery expert, Phyllis MacNamara of Cobwebs, Galway tells us a little about the tradition of engagement rings.

Tips to make gardening fun for kids

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

As the weather starts to improve, we hope, it is time to get out in the garden and begin the tidy up from the winter months and sow new seeds and plants to harvest during the summer months.

50 party bag ideas that aren’t sweet treats

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

As parents we are always concerned about healthy eating for example, looking for ways to cut down on sugar and fat in our diets, and those of our kids. Everything in moderation is usually what I aim for, where the children are concerned anyway, as I feel restricting my children’s intake too much leads them to crave more of what is not good for them. Now if only I could practice what I preach.

Parties are the exception, you can offer healthy alternatives but it is ok to have some sweet treats too. If you decide to have party bags to give each child as an added bonus once the party is over, it can be tricky deciding what to fill them with.

Tips for teaching kids about money

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

In our modern age where everything seems to be instant, it is important to teach your kids about money, how to earn it, how to save it and how to spend it….wisely!

The D&I Dramatic Society

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

The Dominican and Ignatian Dramatic Society (known as the D&I) was set up by Fr Peadar Feeney SJ in the late 1950s. Most of the members were past pupils of St Ignatius’ College or The Dominican Convent, Taylor’s Hill. They staged a play every year for several years with any profits accruing going to the two school funds.

Irish - is it time to declare a language emergency?

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

‘Most of us don’t want to speak Irish, but we like to have Irish in our lives’, writes the provocative Desmond Fennell, in one of his concluding essays in his just published autobiography.* ‘We cherish Irish, the surveys show, as a precious part of our national heritage. We are glad there are Gaelscoileanna, a Ráidió na Gaeltachta and a TG4; that the destinations of buses are shown in Irish as well as English, and to hear that there is a magazine of news and comment in Irish on the internet. We would not like everything in Ireland to be in English only’.

Cruise evening with MSC and Fahy Travel Worldchoice

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Are you thinking about cruising but want to hear more? Then go along to Fahy Travel on Friday March 31 from 5pm to 8pm and meet with MSC Cruise Lines. The team at MSC are passionate about combining top quality with the best possible value so you can savour a perfect experience without worrying about the cost. That’s why all their cruises include full board in the Mediterranean fusion cuisine main restaurants, and why they include a huge number of activities on board free of charge, including pool complexes, water slides, and general activities. So MSC cruises are more than good value, they are good sense, making an MSC cruise an unbeatable experience.

Learn the art of beauty make-up, and the intricacies of prosthetics, with the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry spans more than 30 years, specialising in make-up artistry. The school's trainers are all highly skilled with many years' experience in the industry and are eager to share their knowledge with all the students.

ESPA a shining gem at the g Hotel

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

The G Hotel is no doubt a true Galway treasure and the ESPA is one of the shining gems in its crown. The ESPA reception is welcoming and exudes that feeling of relaxation and luxury from the second you walk through the doors. I had booked myself in for the Optimal Skin Pro Facial but with ESPA it is much more than just an Facial you are getting, which was amazing but it is the entire treat for your body and mind.

How safe are dermal fillers?

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Thanks to the rise of Instagram culture, where not a day goes by without multiple sightings of a beautifully contoured celebrity or fresh-faced influencer on our screens, we have never been under greater pressure to look our very best. It comes as no surprise, then, that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people looking for an effective anti-ageing treatment that will help restore a youthful appearance to our faces and get rid of those wrinkles that are starting to form.

According to data published by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), last year saw us shunning invasive cosmetic surgery in favour of non-surgical anti-wrinkle injectables and dermal fillers. It could be argued that the decline in cosmetic surgery stems from a greater awareness of the risks involved in surgical procedures, but as with any procedure, there are certain things you need to be aware of and to consider before you opt for dermal fillers.

Get an appy sambo — McCambridge’s launches app to ease lunchtime rush

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

McCambridge’s on Shop Street is a name that is synonymous with Galway and great food in the west. One of the city’s busiest deli counters is making life a little bit easier for customers with the launch of its new app. The McCambridge’s app allows customers to order and pay for their soup and or sandwiches and then simply visit the store to collect. It also offers an extensive range of accompaniments such as drinks and fruit.

Rawky — the perfect blend of nature’s goodness

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Laurence Bolger is a husband, new dad, sports enthusiast, and food lover. After years of working in the food industry in Ireland and the Middle East, he was increasingly conscious of what was going into his own body. Yet with work and other commitments taking over every waking hour, he still found himself choosing quick and unhealthy options.

An effort to introduce healthy meals brought huge improvements to his overall health and energy levels, but for those in-between times — mid-mornings, late afternoons, after exercise, hunger cravings — he struggled to find truly healthy snacks. So he decided to make his own, and after lots of research and experimentation, the first Rawky bars were born.

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