Perfect scents

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The new fragrance from Giorgio Armani is described by its makers as chic, sultry and intense. The Italian fashion designer says his new perfume, called Si, is “a tribute to modern feminity, an irrestible combination of grace, strength and independent spirit”. It is a chypre scent reinvented.

Skincare & Beauty Clinic, Loughrea, celebrates twenty years

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Skincare & Beauty Clinic, Loughrea, will celebrate 20 years in business next Thursday, August 22.

Fix your metabolism for a weight loss miracle

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Fixing your metabolism is the miracle you need to lose your weight once and for all. It can double your weekly weight loss results. It is the only way to shift stubborn fat from your stomach, hips, and thighs. Fixing your metabolism will help your body to burn fat 24/7, and will make it easier to keep the weight off afterwards. It is also a powerful factor in anti ageing — in 10 weeks you can easily turn the clock back five to 10 years.

Treat sports injury with Care Cure acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Sports participation, although a great form of exercise and community spirit, can sometimes put a strain on the body and result in muscle aches, injury pains, pulled ligaments, twisted ankles, and broken limbs.

The 1956 All-Ireland final

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Galway made it to the All-Ireland final in 1956 for the first time since 1942. They beat Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, and Tyrone on the way and faced Cork in the final. The match was delayed for three weeks because of an outbreak of polio in Cork. It was played on October 7 in front of more than 70,000 people and it turned out to be one of the most exciting and thrilling finals in the history of the sport.

‘ Long life to Napoleon and to Your Honour:’

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The one thing that distressed Prince Hermann von Puckler-Muskau, during his visit to Galway in the summer of 1828, was that ‘the dirt, the poverty, and the tattered clothing of the common man was beyond belief.’ He finds this hard to accept. He has just come from London, which was then possibly the most prosperous city in Europe, with its great shops, merchandise, theatre, and visitors. After Trafalgar (1805), British ships could sail the seas, and extend its empire unchecked; and after Waterloo (1815), its armies were triumphant and feared.

Racing style at Ballybrit

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

A Limerick woman wearing a Grace Kelly inspired vintage baby blue lace dress won over the judges at the Anthony Ryan’s Best Dressed Lady Competition on Ladies’ Day at the Galway Races.

Outstanding dental care at Roscam Family Dental Practice

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

When it comes to your child’s dental health the team at Roscam Family Dental Practice believe that prevention is one of the best cures.

A dental health check-up at Roscam Family Dental Practice is so much more than just an examination. Dr Neysan Chah understands that even the tiniest teeth need care and attention and therefore ensures that education regarding dental care and oral hygiene is a key component of every treatment plan. He aims to make the experience a pleasant one with plenty of hints and tips to put a big smile on the smallest of faces.

Are you worried about your ageing memory?

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

As we age, it is normal for our memory and other brain functions to decline. There is little point in living to 100 if our brain is not functioning properly. Throughout our lives new brain cells are being created in a process called neurogenesis (neuro means nerve and genesis means birth). Even in people with Alzheimer’s new brain cells are being created. However we need to have these brain cells functioning at full capacity; hence the importance of exercise and diet. Next we need to engage these new cells so these new brain cells begin communicating with each other, rejuvenating our brain’s abilities.

Fix your metabolism for a weight loss miracle

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Fixing your metabolism is the miracle you need to lose your weight once and for all. It can double your weekly weight loss results. It is the only way to shift stubborn fat from your stomach, hips, and thighs. Fixing your metabolism will help your body to burn fat 24/7, and will make it easier to keep the weight off afterwards. It is also a powerful factor in anti ageing — in 10 weeks you can easily turn the clock back five to 10 years.

Outdoor hot tub unveiled in The Coast Club leisure centre

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The new outdoor hot tub in The Coast Club at the Connemara Coast Hotel was unveiled this week. The six person tub overlooks the wonderful hotel gardens that lead down to the shore and the spectacular views of Galway Bay and the Burren in the distance. The warm water and the powerful jets within the tub offer therapeutic relief for sore muscles and tired bodies, so it is ideal for use after a workout or to relax after a tough day at the office. Rain or shine, the outdoor hot tub is the place to be.

Cava restaurant to reopen in Middle Street

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The popular Cava Spanish restaurant and tapas bar, which closed earlier this year, will reopen at a new premises in Middle Street next month.

‘A powerhouse of prayer’

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The exact origins of the Poor Clare Sisters in Galway are not easy to trace. We know there was a convent of Clares, if not Poor Clares, here before 1640, based on an inscription on a headstone which read “Here lieth the body of Elizabeth Lynch, the Foundress of the Order of St. Clare who died 14th December 1626”. James Hardiman describes another headstone inscribed thus: “Here lieth the body of R. Mother Maria Gabriel, alias Helen Martin, first Abbess and religious of the Poor Clares of Galway who died on 14 January aged 68 in religion for 40. Pray for her Soul.” This suggests the nuns were in Galway since 1632 when she entered the order.

‘It is unfortunately the case that it rains’

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Most people were unsure how to take the arrival at the Galway Races in 1828 of the handsome Prince Hermann Ludwig Heinrich von Puckler- Muskau. Especially when they heard that he was looking for a wealthy wife.

Learning to listen to your guardian angel

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

One of Lorna Byrne’s earliest memories is of lying in her bed trying to play with the angels which were all around her.

MooGoo — a real alternative to chemicals and steroids for troubled skin

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

MooGoo, the Australian natural skincare range, a real alternative to chemicals and steroids for troubled skin, is now available all over Ireland.

MooGoo was adapted from a cream used in dairy farms. The dairy version of udder cream was designed to heal cows’ udders and keep them in good condition for milking. The range has now become an Australian phenomenon and is made from only natural ingredients including edible oils such as almond oil, olive oil, rice bran oil, and lots of other skin repair ingredients to help with itchy, flaky, and irritable skin caused by harsh weather conditions and other common skin problems.

Boost your fertility with acupuncture

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

There are many reasons why couples have difficulty conceiving – irregular menstruation, hormone imbalance, cold uterus, low sperm count to name a few. Whatever the reason infertility can be a major cause of stress and hopelessness in otherwise healthy couples.

Fine Italian food and a great ambience at Renzo

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

At 32 Eyre Street, beside Debenhams, just off Eyre Square, Renzo Gallery Café flourishes as a part of Galway’s character. With an Italian ambience, Renzo provides a delicious variety of coffees and herbal teas that will brighten every part of your day. Renzo Gallery Café serves up delicious gourmet pannini and sandwiches that are very popular among local residents and business customers.

Enjoy all your favourite Asian dishes at Bodkin Point

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Bodkin Point, Galway's only buffet-style Chinese restaurant (as far as I know, but correct me if I'm wrong) is situated at Galway Shopping Centre, and it certainly serves up quite a feast. Choose your table, join the queue, and fill your plate from a selection of Asian dishes. Favourites such as spring rolls, sweet and sour chicken, and pot stickers sit alongside popular exotic eats including sushi and chicken satay.

On the Wine Shelf...

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Guerrieri Rizzardi Munus Bardolino Superiore Classico DOCG 2010 (O’Briens, €14.99)

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