Elves and Fairies Day at Brigit's Garden

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The Fairy Queen made her way to Brigit’s Garden with her fairies and elves for a day of fairy magic and fun in the beautiful Celtic gardens last Sunday. There was storytelling, games with the Elf King, fairy dancing, and a treasure hunt, along with face-painting, kids’ disco, and crown-making.

Weed control with Gardener’s Choice bark mulch

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Gardener’s Choice is the safe solution to the problem of weeding. A layer of Gardener’s Choice bark to a depth of 4in (100mm) will prevent the emergence of weeds.

Create a dream kitchen with Comer Granite and Marble

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Established in 1990, Comer Granite and Marble is the leading supplier of granite and marble bespoke kitchen worktops, vanity units, and stairs for the domestic and commercial markets in the west of Ireland. The company manufactures and installs worktops to a high standard at an affordable price while also providing an aftercare service for cleaning and resealing granite worktops.

Over the last 20 years, Comer has achieved manufacturing excellence by using the latest technology in machinery to bring you the latest contemporary and modern designs. All items are cut to customer specifications and customers are invited to the spacious showroom to avail of free advice on the most suitable worktop for them.

Elves and fairies descend on Brigit’s Garden for a day of fairy magic

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Brigit’s Garden glittered with fairy dust last Sunday as the Fairy Queen stopped by to sprinkle late summer magic over the beautiful Celtic-themed gardens in Roscahill. A record turn-out of young elves and fairies joined her for a special day of fairy fun.

Public talk on building with mud tonight

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Architect Féile Butler will be the guest speaker at a Green Drinks Galway event which takes place at 8pm today (Thursday) at the Cottage Bar in Lower Salthill. Her talk is entitled 'Building with Mud: Reviving an Ancient Tradition in a Modern World'.

Chronic fatigue, low immunity, poor stamina — get to the root of the problem now

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Do you feel tired all the time? Do you wish you had enough stamina to get things done, or are you suffering from low immunity? A four-week vitality programme is offered at Health and Herbs including juice therapy, correcting your diet, and detoxing your bowel, liver, and kidneys in order to get back the boundless energy you once had.

Last chance for reductions this season at La Maison Chic

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Discover one off accessories, furniture, sofas, lighting, and more at the La Maison Chic home sale. La Maison Chic, located at 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, is also offering free fabrics, paint, and wallpaper design advice in the shop by appointment only.

Galway Antiques Fair this weekend

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Antique dealers from all over Ireland will be at the Galway Bay Hotel this Sunday for the Galway Antiques and Collectables Fair.

Since the first fair nearly two decades ago, this event has established itself as one of the major antique fairs in the country, with the Galway event on a par with other cities such as Cork, Dublin, and Limerick.

Double discount savings at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Furniture Connexions’ double discount savings event on King Koil, Odearest and Respa beds ends this weekend at the company’s Briarhill (Ballybrit) showroom. Take time out to avail of the super annual reduction of up to 35 per cent off while guaranteeing superior quality and comfort, in the knowledge that you have an eight to 10 year warranty and are supporting the Irish economy by purchasing the top Irish brands in bed manufacturing.

Summer sale at La Maison Chic

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

La Maison Chic’s sale continues with 20 per cent off all stock for one week only. The shop is also offering free interior advice by appointment.

Brighten up your garden with Coleman’s

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Tuam-based Coleman’s Carpentry and Roofing has a wide range of products to give your home a fresh summer look. There are window boxes, three-tier flower displays, bench seats and tables, clothes lines, decking, and garden furniture available.

B&Q launches nationwide sunflower giveaway to get children growing

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

This Saturday (June 16) will see B&Q stores across Ireland take part in a great sunflower grow as they give away free sunflower plants to children and parents in a bid to get kids in the garden and growing.

The campaign, which is supported by celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh, will see all nine Irish stores giving away the free sunflower plants to children between 10am and midday. Community groups, including scouts and children from local schools, are also invited to pick up a free plant.

The future is growing

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

The future is growing, whether it be your own little herb garden in the kitchen or back garden shed, or a full grown vegetable plot in the local allotment or again in the back yard, the Grow Shop is here to help.

The Grow Shop can help those who have limited outdoor space to set up their small garden. The company specialises in indoor gardening, using the latest techniques such as hydroponics, the art of growing using no soil.

Bring the outdoors inside this summer

Thu, May 24, 2012

Planting season is upon us. Garden centres and DIY stores will be buzzing with people popping in to buy seeds and plants to transform their gardens from dull, wintry, places to bright summery spaces. This summer those who consider themselves to be green fingered may just be turning their hand to more than planting in the garden — they may be planting their homes.

Solar panel prototype wins Avaya prize

Thu, May 24, 2012

A final year student in electrical and electronic engineering has been awarded the Avaya Prize for the best final year project in the College of Engineering at NUI Galway.

The Cost Plus phenomenon

Thu, May 03, 2012

Cost Plus Sofas, which now has 23 megastores nationwide, appears to be bucking the recession trend. The company’s Galway store is located in the Terryland Retail Park facing the main Headford Road.

Ideal garden living from B&Q

Thu, May 03, 2012

Summer is a special time of year. The long sunny days offer opportunities to spend time with family and friends, enjoy days out, holidays, relish in finishing new projects, feeling at one with nature in the garden, and generally making the most of life.

Great new bed range at Better Bedding

Thu, May 03, 2012

You spend more time with your bed than with any other piece of furniture, so you probably realise the importance that a good bed can play in your life. Just as we take care of ourselves through our diet and exercise choices, so too should we pay attention to the importance of quality sleep to our overall wellbeing.

Moycullen child-centred garden to feature on Supergarden next week

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A child-centred garden in Moycullen will feature on RTE’s Supergarden on Tuesday next, May 1

Brigit’s Garden to unveil new visitor centre

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Brigit’s Garden will host a Sole of the Garden exhibition over the May Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate the launch of its visitors centre.

Fair City actress and VIP Style Award winner Aoibhín Garrihy was at the garden in Roscahill on Monday to launch the exhibition by planting flowers in a pair of her favourite stilettos.

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