Hurricane Debbie

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

On the morning of September 16 1961, gale warnings were issued because of a possible impending storm. Violent storms are almost never actual hurricanes by the time they reach Ireland, but all of that was about to change that morning. Hurricane Debbie was the only hurricane, that is known about, to have made landfall in Ireland as a Category 1 event. Gusts of more than 180 kilometres an hour were recorded, and while the winds were not as strong as the gusts, they were capable of causing a lot of damage. Eighteen people died in Ireland as a result of the storm, six in the North and 12 in the South. They were killed by collapsing walls and trees, one was drowned from a small boat, and a young boy was blown into a stream. Tens of thousands of houses and other structures were damaged, some were completely destroyed, some suffered roof loss, while others had lesser damage such as windows blown in, etc.

A ‘fumble in a greasy till...’

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

‘The proposal to build an art gallery over the River Liffey to house the donation to Dublin of Sir Hugh Lane's art collection has been strongly criticised by the businessman and newspaper proprietor, William Martin Murphy.

Wrinkle busting skincare

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Aldi’s latest range of wrinkle busting products promises to help turn back the clock and achieve younger looking skin.

Stay fresh with natural deodorant

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

It is important to choose the right deodorant which meets your needs and ensures you feel fresh all day. With such a large selection in the shops it can be difficult to know which one is right for you.

New men’s fragrance from YSL

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Are you seeking a gift for the man in your life? If so, the latest Yves Saint Laurent men’s fragrance may be the perfect present.

Care for your nails

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Tired of having short, brittle and weak nails? If so, a solution is at hand, according to the nail care company Sally Hansen.

Moody blues for men

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

What will the best dressed men be wearing this autumn/winter? The international catwalk collections indicate palettes of moody blues and stone greys, a play on baseball jackets and new fabrics with oversized box and check patterns.

Why did the student cross the road?

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Having spent some time working in NUI Galway, I can justifiably lend my voice to those who say that the food available on campus is generally not that good. Sure, the pizza in the college bar is tasty enough, but it does not really count as a vegetable as the American government would have us believe. The Gourmet Tart Co used to supply the university with its freshly-made sandwiches, but these seem to be no longer available this year, replaced by a lesser sandwich to fill the gap. It is not, I am sure, because students don’t care what they eat — in fact a growing number of them are revolting against the banal food on offer.

Luxury sliding door wardrobes now available at trade prices

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Enhance your home with a luxury sliding door wardrobe, made to measure in First Choice Wardrobes’ Athlone factory by expert craftsmen. The team at First Choice Wardrobes is committed to excellent customer service and product quality.

First Choice Wardrobes is a family run business based in Athlone. The main business has been as a supplier to some of Ireland’s largest kitchen and wardrobe manufacturers and retailers. The company purchases furniture components by the container, which allows it to supply competitively priced sliding door wardrobes without compromising on design or quality. Its components are sold throughout Europe and the Middle East and the company a proven track record.

Galway camogie

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

We know from the old sliotars on exhibition in the folk museum in Turlough near Castlebar that the game of hurling has been played for many centuries, but what of the game of camogie? Two prominent Irish language enthusiasts and cultural nationalists, Máire Ní Chinnéide and Cáit Ni Dhonchadha, were credited with having created the sport while a brother of Cáit, Tadg, was the person who drew up the rules in 1903. So there was always a male presence within the administrative ranks of the sport. The game emanated from the Gaelic League and was dependent on the structures and networks provided by that organisation during the initial expansion of the sport. It was also closely linked with the GAA.

‘Ashamed, as one often is, of Dublin’

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

In the closing weeks of the summer of 1913, there was intense activity at Coole Park, the heart of the Celtic Literary Revival. The considerable energies of both Lady Gregory and WB Yeats were fully committed to supporting Gregory’s nephew Hugh Lane, and his quest to establish a municipal gallery of modern art in Dublin.

Building your career with confidence

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Are you a woman who works outside the home? If so, do you feel that a lack of confidence is holding you back in your career?

New course will help you lose excess body fat and regain your shape

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Do you want to lose that fat around your middle, improve your health, and get in shape? If so then you should go to a free talk entitled ‘Fat Around The Middle And How To Get Rid Of It’, where you will learn about an inspirational 12 week course that could change your life forever.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan — diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect — one will not work without the other.

Galway University Hospitals leading the way in coronary care procedure

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

More than 50 heart attack patients have been transferred by helicopter to Galway University Hospitals (GUH) in the past six months.

More than 50 heart attack patients have been transferred by helicopter to Galway University Hospitals (GUH) in the past six months. The HSE West says University Hospital Galway is a convenient and acc

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Discover the latest trends in contemporary and classic designs at La Maison Chic, which is offering 20 per cent off everything, excluding paints, until September 15.

Galway-based security service Nightguard offers 24-hour monitoring

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Are you happy with your security? Are you happy with your alarm being monitored in Dublin, Cork, or elsewhere?

New Cava Bodega restaurant to open next week

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

JP McMahon and Drigin Gaffey will bring the taste of Spain to Galway once again with the opening of their new restaurant, Cava Bodega, next week.

Two great Galway food festivals and competition time

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Here is something a little different for those of you with a competitive streak. The granddaddy of all Irish food festivals, Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, has a really exciting competition for you, marking its 59th year. If you are passionate about food and local products, its Best of the West recipe competition, run in conduction with LookWest.ie, has been designed to showcase all the wonderful food and producers of the entire western region.

There are some great prizes up for grabs, including an overall prize of a coveted place at the Aniar Boutique Cookery School, the only Michelin star restaurant in the west of Ireland. Other prizes include gorgeous Irish delicacies such as Burren Smoked Salmon, Wild Irish Sea Veg, and more. There will be a selection of prizes for all finalists including complimentary family tickets to the festival.

The Dominican school at Taylor’s Hill

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

As the Penal Laws began to relax at the beginning of the 19th century and conditions became a little more lenient for Catholic religious orders, some of them began to think of a return to community life. The Dominican Nuns, whose community had flourished during Penal times, was now reduced to six. There was a lot of building going on in the area of their nunnery in Cross Street, and houses closed in their convent on all sides, making a life of strict enclosure very difficult. The sisters began to search for another house, more secluded, where they could follow their Rule, free from distraction.

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