Happy products for happy people

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Home Gallery has recently announced the arrival of Pip Studio to its Dundrum, Galway and Ennis stores. The brand, famous for its happy products for happy people tagline, has become extremely popular throughout the UK, Europe and more recently Australia. To celebrate the arrival of Pip Studio, Home Gallery is offering a free Pip Studio carrier bag for everyone who spends €30 or more on the Pip Studio range. This could mean the perfect gift for someone special or a special treat just for you.

Triple celebration with Furniture Connexions, King Koil and Odearest

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Furniture Connexions Galway has an additional reason to celebrate as 2012 commemorates the 30 year anniversary of Ireland’s premier bed brand - King Koil. It is fair to say that bed buyers over the years have recognised and trusted the comfort, quality, and reliability that is synonymous with the King Koil name. To mark the 30th anniversary milestone, two brand new models across the premium King Koil and Odearest bedding ranges are being launched by Furniture Connexions Galway.

The luxurious King Koil Pearl, features individual pocket sprung support combined with a fine cashmere wool filling, a natural product which will keep you cool in the summer and warm and cosy in the winter. The luscious velvet knit mattress fabric is super soft to touch and provides de luxe surface comfort. The flex top divan base includes a special offer for a limited time only of four free drawers. It is finished in a stylish chenille chocolate fabric, supported by contemporary wooden feet in mahogany finish.

Make your windows efficient with Energy Glass from Greaney Glass

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Are your windows energy efficient? This is a question that many homeowners may fail to ask themselves while insulating their home. A lot of people may be unaware that almost 25 per cent of all domestic heat escapes through windows and doors.

Energy Glass is a new subsidiary of Greaney Glass Products Ltd and it aims to provide a solution to inefficient glazing within your home by upgrading the glass in your existing window frames. This is a cost effective solution that involves the replacement of the old inefficient glazing without the costly and disruptive procedure of changing the entire window.

Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition a great success

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

The Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition, which took place in Leisureland last weekend, was a great success with a large crowd of visitors attending the event over three days. They arrived with their house plans and met with the professionals with the expertise and advice for building, extending, or renovating their homes.

Great value on attic stairs from Galway Carpenters

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Galway Carpenters was established in November 2006 by Karl Moore. The company quickly developed an excellent reputation, and it is trusted and highly respected for its services and the high standard of skills, knowledge, and workmanship the team provides. Whether it is a small or large project, Galway Carpenters promises to provide a fair, efficient, and professional service at all times.

Premium timber flooring from Sean Sheerin Carpentry

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Sean Sheerin is a specialist in the supply and fitting of wood flooring, including popular options such as herringbone, parquet flooring, oiled floors, and laminates.

Fun, games, and entertainment with the Easter bunny and chicken at Turoe Pet Farm

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

When it comes to festive entertainment Turoe Pet Farm has lots to offer regardless of the weather with its vast array of indoor space. Easter at Turoe Pet Farm kicks off the spring/summer season when the animals are put back out on the farm to await the visitors who feed them as the stroll around the all weather nature trail.

Discoloured teeth

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

There is a perception that whiter teeth are healthy teeth. This is not always so, but even if you have healthy teeth you can consider many ways with modern dentistry to lighten them with bleaching and veneers. Below I have outlined some of the more common causes for discolouration.

Trauma: A knock to your teeth can kill the nerve and as the tooth dies, the nerve becomes darker and stains the teeth. Your dentist can advise you if root canal therapy is possible to keep the tooth and either internal bleaching or a crown will rectify the colour.

Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibitions returns to Leisureland this weekend

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

The Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition was launched recently by Mayor Hildegarde Naughton.

Enjoy your afternoon tea with Kilkenny

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Tea and cake has never been so stylish! The new Shannonbridge range at the Kilkenny store, home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers, has a fabulous range of dishes and teapots to help you host you the ultimate tea party. Available in Kilkenny’s 10 stores nationwide, this vintage-inspired collection has an array of quirky and pretty prints sure to brighten up your kitchen.

The Shannonbridge floral range has a retro summer feel and the dainty floral print gives a look reminiscent of “the good china”! The Shannonbridge Ivy Rose White, €39.95 and the Shannonbridge Sugar Bowl Ivy Rose White, €14.95 are a must have tableware combo. The Shannonbridge Two Tier Cake Stand Ivy Rose White, €29.95 is sure to inspire you in the kitchen – a great way to showcase your baking skills.

Get ready for great outdoors with Green Tree Designs

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Green Tree Designs has a great special offer to get you in the mood for summer — purchase any product over €500 until July 1 and be entered in a draw to win a see-saw.

Ten per cent off all year round with the La Maison Chic loyalty card

Thu, Mar 22, 2012

La Maison Chic has launched its loyalty club, offering customers 10 per cent back every time they purchase something in store.

Loyalty club members receive a loyalty card which gives back 10 per cent of total purchases for use in the store. Should you buy candles, curtains, a lamp, or tableware, no matter how cheap or expensive, you will receive 10 per cent to spend. Members also receive exclusive online offers as well as invitations to various retail events that are scheduled throughout the year.

Growing mattresses from nature at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Mar 22, 2012

The Harrison Bed Tailor Collection of eco-friendly natural mattresses from Furniture Connexions are handcrafted and tailored to the highest quality available today, with all natural fillings sourced from the Harrison Spinks farm. Pure new wool from the Harrison flock yields thick, strong, and resilient wool, which is a natural insulator, keeping you warm and confortable while regulating body temperature, proving perfect for mattress technology.

Mike McDonnell joins EuroHome team

Thu, Mar 22, 2012

Mike McDonnell has joined the team at insulation expert provider EuroHome.

All your painting needs at B&C Paints

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

B&C Paints has one of the most comprehensive ranges of paints of any major coatings company in Ireland, North or South.

This range includes some of the world's leading manufacturers such as PPG, Dulux, RustOleum, Tikkurila, Jotun, HMG, 3M, and Selemix.

Mindy Browne’s at La Maison Chic

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Mindy Browne’s Interiors, based in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, is an Irish-run business with more than 20 years’ experience in giftware and home interiors. Mindy Browne’s, sister brand to Genesis Fine Arts, has developed into Ireland’s leading giftware and home interiors brand. The company’s new range is now available at La Maison Chic, with 20 per cent off mirrors, lighting, and furniture until the end of March.

Give your house a makeover and save on your energy bills with EuroExternal from EuroHome Building Systems

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

EuroHome Building Systems will hold an information evening today (Thursday) on its newest product, EuroExternal external wall insulation.

EuroExternal wraps your home in warmth by keeping the heat within your home while reducing draughts. You can achieve up to 50 per cent savings on your home heating bills and grant aid is available from SEAI of €3,600 towards the overall cost. EuroExternal offers a comprehensive range of finishes to improve the appearance of your home, with no painting required for a minimum of 15 years. EuroExternal has been tested and certified by the SEAI and awarded NSAI certification.

Forty five homes in Galway found with high levels of cancer-causing radon gas

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Twenty three per cent of Galway homes recently tested for radon were found to have high levels of the cancer-causing gas according to figures released today by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII).

Add a splash of colour to your home

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Dulux is encouraging people to introduce some positive colour to their homes this year, in the form of firecracker red.

Home away from home — check out the caravan show

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

‘Check in two hours prior to your flight’, ‘no more than 15kg of luggage allowed’, ‘ensure some necessary hand luggage items in case of lost baggage’, ‘your hotel to airport transfer takes one hour please do not be late for pick up’ - just a few of the problems that can arise with package holidays. The Caravan & Motorhome Show which will be held at the RDS Simmonscourt from Friday January 27 to Sunday January 29 offers holiday makers an alternative to the pressures of the package.

Caravanning is now a popular holiday choice for couples and families and groups as they are fun, affordable, and give you the freedom to discover new places. This year the demand for caravanning and touring holidays has risen dramatically as more people discover the great benefits, freedom, flexibility and adventure that they can bring.

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