Taste Of Success Winner Relaunches Boxty's

Tue, Feb 14, 2017

Following on my big win on the Taste Of Success I invested some of my money into Boxty's. I've been previously trading from a converted van which sadly met his match and now is in long term retirement.

Get your garden ready for spring

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

Spring is in the air and before you know it your garden will be coming back to life. Follow our top tips to get your outdoor space in ship shape, ready for the growing season ahead.

Moroccan texture oil

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

We can finally wave goodbye to winter and look forward to the beautiful trends of spring/summer. Already making an appearance on the celebrity red carpets, it seems effortless, tousled, hair is the way to go this season.

Galway’s House of Portobello shortlisted for Xpose fashion award

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

House of Portobello, a Galway boutique which lets fashionistas buy, sell, and swap designer labels, is celebrating this month after being named among the finalists of the presitgious XFA Xpose fafinder awards.

Banish the bags under your eyes

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

Despite what you might think, it is easy to get rid of unwanted baggage — at least the kind that resides beneath your lower lids. Lots of us are familiar with these under eye bags, caused by everything from late nights to genetics. The skin around your eyes is the most sensitive, delicate, skin on your body, thus it is the most susceptible to damage.

Three Simple Fashion & Beauty Tips

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Brow Wow
What is sold every second and will make your eyes pop? A pair of Eylure eyelashes is the answer.

Galway was ready to receive SS Athenia survivors

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

In the early afternoon of Monday September 4 1939, Galway’s harbour master, Captain Tom Tierney, was amazed to be contacted by radio from a Norwegian freighter Knute Nelson. It was steaming south towards Galway with 430 survivors from the passenger liner SS Athenia, which had been torpedoed 250 miles north-west of Inishtrahull Island, off the Donegal coast. Many of the survivors needed medical attention. Was Galway in a position to offer aid and safety?

One hundred and seventy five years of Mercy education in Galway

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

The Sisters of Mercy came to Galway on May 1 1840. They started, in extremely difficult circumstances, in Lombard Street with three postulants. The need for uncloistered sisters who would be free to go about the streets and visit the poor in home, hospital, and jail was very great at the time. They were out and about the day after their arrival. An epidemic of cholera had broken out and they helped to nurse the ill and alleviate distress. They quickly prospered to become “Reputedly the best institution that ever was in Galway”.

Sunday service at The Maldron

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Is Sunday lunch a thing of the past? It has certainly changed, but it is still a good excuse for friends and family to get together to enjoy a meal and catch up on everyone’s news. It is far more informal than in the past and it doesn’t even need to be strictly at lunchtime — people have much busier lives so it depends on what works best for your family. 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.

Always a popular way to get the whole family out and sitting around a table to relax, Sunday lunch has moved into a whole new phase. Forget about the carvery lunch of old, what we are seeing more of now is an outing where the venue is chosen so that family members of all ages can get together and enjoy a meal, often at a more reasonable price than is usual at dinner, without the hassle of shopping, cooking and, most importantly of all, washing up. In England there is a long held tradition of the country pub Sunday lunch, while here in Ireland, the tradition has largely become the preserve of the large hotels and country houses.

Casual dining, live music, and cocktails at the g

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

The g Hotel & Spa is one of Galway’s most stylish spaces to sip and savour. It has long been established as a top cocktail destination in the west. Now with head chef Jason O’Neill at the helm, the g is also a popular spot for casual dining each evening with live music at the weekends.

Tips for home renovations

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

If you are planning to renovate your home, follow these tips from Ann Leydon of Upstairs Downstairs, courtesy of St Anthony's & Claddagh Credit Union.

1. Apply for a home renovation loan from St Anthony's Credit Union.

Five star February mid term break at InterContinental Dublin

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Surprise the family with a luxurious February mid term break at the InterContinental Dublin in Ballsbridge, starting from *€345 per room per night (two adults/two children under 12 years). Relax and let the expert hotel team take care of everything while you enjoy the perfect city escape for the whole family.

Uniworld River Cruise – unsurpassed luxury

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Uniworld has perfected the art of luxury river cruising – the difference is in the detail.

Skinny Prosecco Comes to Galway

Mon, Feb 06, 2017

Skinny Prosecco is now available at Caprice Cafe, Galway. Hailing from Soligo in Italy's Treviso province, Skinny Prosecco also has less than half the sugar content of a standard glass of normal Prosecco, with the added benefits of being organic and vegan-friendly.

Burren Food Festival to celebrate the best of Irish gin and cheese

Mon, Feb 06, 2017

A celebration of Ireland’s best gin and cheese will be one of the highlights of this year’s Burren Slow Food Festival, which will take place in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare, this May.

The importance of chocolate

Mon, Feb 06, 2017

It is a cold February morning as I write this column. The sun is coming out now, but it looks like we may have a cold week ahead. Next weekend is Valentine's, and many hearts can be melted with these lovely chocolate recipes that I have decided to share with you.

How to survive a bad day

Mon, Feb 06, 2017

1. Accept the situation. You may have got out the wrong side of the bed in the morning and from then on everything went against you - you were late for an appointment, missed a vital deadline and messed up on a grand scale at work. Or you lost your temper with your youngest child, had a bout of road rage, or were deeply upset by a caustic comment from a so-called friend. It is all too easy and tempting after a setback to dwell on the incident and maybe even blow it out of proportion. But unless your prolonged reflection offers a positive insight into the situation, a solution, or a way of avoiding further upset, it is not productive. Try to accept life's ups and downs, good days and bad days. Acknowledge what has happened, learn where you went wrong, then move on with the rest of your day/life.

Time to drive

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

Being able to drive is one of the great pleasures in life. You can drive whenever and wherever you like. The feeling of being told that you have passed your test is one that has to be experienced. However, driving skills are earned through the lessons that you take from an instructor so it is vital to select the right driving instructor.

MSC Cruises… the Italian way

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

MSC Cruises is enthusiastic about combining top quality with the best possible value so you can savour a perfect experience without worrying about the cost. That is why all the company's cruises include full board in the ships' Mediterranean fusion cuisine main restaurants, and why it includes a huge number of activities on board free of charge, from pool complexes, water slides and general activities — including quizzes, group games, and competitions, children's and teens' clubs — to the fitness facilities, library, casino, live music, and spectacular evening shows. Plus it offers a wide choice of money-saving packages to help you plan and budget everything in advance, from pampering massage and beauty treatments to drinks, speciality restaurants, shore excursions, and the little extras that make a big difference. So these cruises are more than good value, they are good sense, making an MSC cruise an unbeatable experience.

Last chance to avail of huge savings in G Furniture winter sale

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

The winter sale at G Furniture and Carpets on the Tuam Road, Galway, must end this Sunday with huge savings across all departments. The company guarantees the best value for money in Galway in carpets and furniture with savings of up to 70 per cent on special sale items and end of line ranges.

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