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).

GMIT Hotel School to host Titanic commemorative dinner

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

The Hotel School at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is holding what the school says will be one of the best Titanic commemorative events this year, an 11-course black tie dinner replicating the meal served to guests in the first class dining room on the RMS Titanic. Tickets are already sold out for the event, which takes place on Wednesday 21 March in aid of the Galway RNLI Lifeboat.

Slender rounds up couch potatoes in Ballina

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Leading natural slimming supplement Slender attracted couch potatoes from all over Co Mayo last week and put the spotlight on stress snacking at an event in Molloy’s Pharmacy in Bunree, Ballina, Co Mayo.

The Slender spotlight on stress snacking event saw people coming together to learn more about Ireland’s growing trend for stress snacking, something 61 per cent of Irish women admit to. A Molloy’s Pharmacy health expert provided support to help women overcome the challenges of stress and the impact of emotional overeating, with one lucky attendee winning a Slender hamper. Life size potatoes were in attendance to highlight how we have becoming a nation of emotional eating slouch potatoes.

Breads, cakes, and buns at Alan’s Bakery

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

The smell of freshly baked bread wafting from a bakery is one of the most universally liked aromas. It is especially nostalgic for me, as when I was about 14 years old I worked for two summers in Toohey’s bakery in Loughrea. As it was located at the bottom of our garden I had always loved the smell when I called in on the way home from school. John Toohey was a gentleman and while I was expected to do my bit in about 100 degrees heat I was well looked after. One of the ovens was a coal/coke fired monstrosity with a huge sliding heavy metal tray that cooked 144 loaves at a time. When it was pulled out all the bread had to be taken off by hand, and I quickly developed hands that could tolerate hot tins and bread. And of course that smell, fantastic, and many a time we would pull open a hot loaf and lash on the fresh butter.

Most local bakeries have now disappeared and I think there may only be four or five now in the entire country. Many of these giant industrial processing units bring in flour at one end in huge trailers like cement trucks and computers and control equipment are responsible for wrapped bread coming out the far end. Many times the only difference between breads is the colour of the wrapper. However we now have a medium sized bakery in Racecourse Business Park that is roughly behind Brooks, the building materials place at the rear entrance to Ballybrit Racecourse. It is called Alan’s Bakery and it produces much of the bread for all the Polish shops in Ireland.

And the award goes to…

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

If I ever won an award (preferably an Oscar) I would make sure I wore the mother of all ball gowns, bring the red carpet to a standstill, pose for the paps until my cheeks hurt and blow kisses at the adoring crowd. Well I can dream, right? Award season is well underway; the Golden Globes set the bar for exquisite style from Michelle Williams and Charlize Theron, the SAG awards let Angelina have her moment in Jenny Packham and the BAFTAs this week brought the black evening dress back to the fore. That said, celebrities do have the choice of every gown known to man; but not to worry, there are plenty of formal dresses making an appearance this season and at really affordable prices.

Leading Scandinavian natural hair colour now available in Ireland

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Naturigin organic based hair colour is completely new to the market. Made in Denmark without ammonia and parabens, the hair colours have much lower levels of PPDs than other leading brands. Naturigin is the market leader in Scandinavia, where health conscious consumers have long been demanding less harmful chemicals in personal care products. In fact, Naturigin is the only hair colour permitted to be sold in pharmacies in the Nordic countries.

Popular celebrity beauty treatment now available at Therapie

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Therapie Clinic has been a leader in the health and beauty industry for 11 years now and has introduced us to some of the most effective and advanced skin treatments available in the world. Take the JetPeel facial for example — prior to this, the JetPeel was the best-kept secret in Hollywood and a must-have treatment before every red carpet event.

But why wait for a special occasion to enjoy more radiant, fresher, clearer, younger-looking skin? Enjoy a regular JetPeel facial and reveal that beauty every single day. Therapie Clinic is currently running a special offer and offering a JetPeel from only €69 (usually €120 each treatment), which means it is now more affordable than ever.

Embrace the new season with Design House Barna

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Step into spring with Design House Barna. New season stock has arrived at the company with a new label, Just B, now available along with gorgeous collections from One Step, Evelin Brandt, Kate Cooper, James Lakeland, Johnstons Cashmere, Rosner, and Mat de Misaine.

The new smart casual

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

When I am helping clients sort out their wardrobe or shopping, the most common question I am asked is, ‘What can I wear for smart casual?’ When it comes to dressing smart casual there is a fine line between being overdressed and looking like you are going for a walk.

The new smart casual

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

When I am helping clients sort out their wardrobe or shopping, the most common question I am asked is, ‘What can I wear for smart casual?’ When it comes to dressing smart casual there is a fine line between being overdressed and looking like you are going for a walk.

Your local dentist

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

In Ireland we are blessed with a range of professional, dedicated, and experienced local dental services. We have an excellent selection of general dental practitioners providing care for the community and a range of more specialised dentists providing oral surgery, periodontics (gums), endodontics (root canal), orthodontics, (braces), paedodontics (children’s dentistry), technicians, and technology to rival anywhere in the world.

HSE should use St Francis’ beds says Connolly

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Galway’s city councillors want the HSE West to use empty beds in St Francis’ Nursing Home as step down beds for University Hospital Galway, and to employ the extra staff.

Lose weight in ten days

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the root of excess weight is an imbalance within the body caused by malfunctioning of the spleen and liver.

The nine to five

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

We all experience the feeling first thing on a Monday morning, dragging yourself out of bed, jumping in the shower, and then opening the wardrobe doors asking the same question: What will I wear? The traditional work wear attire consisted of the standard suit, for both men and women. For women, that has changed somewhat; the suit is disappearing and in come dresses and separates, which in essence, are far more flattering and comfortable to wear all day. That is not to say that dress policies specify what we can and cannot wear to work, so make sure you familiarise yourself with this before taking on any fashion experiments at work.

How to use colour blocking to flatter your shape

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Whether in delicious pastels or vibrant hues, this spring colour blocking is bigger than ever. Here is how to wear this look to suit your shape.

Get your lips ready for Valentine’s

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Cold temperature, wind, matt lipstick, and even medication can all dehydrate fragile lips, leaving them sore and chapped, a big no no when it comes to romance. Not only are dry and cracked lips less than attractive, they can also be painful and extremely uncomfortable.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, ensure lips are in kissable condition with Eau Thermale Avène Cold Cream Lip cream, an ultra-rich cream specifically developed to treat dehydrated and severely dry lips, bringing immediate comfort, rapid repair, and long lasting protection.

Valentine’s Day

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

A young woman awoke from her nap and told her husband: “I just had a dream you bought me a pair of Louboutin shoes, I wonder what that means?” Her husband replied: “You’ll know tonight.” That night he came home and handed her a beautifully gift wrapped package, and inside was a book entitled The Meaning of Dreams.

Basilico, Oranmore

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

This week I visited Basilico Oranmore for the launch of the new daily special offers menu. I think the early bird special is now becoming old hat and many restaurants are doing special deals every day and not just up to 7pm. In fact I think that many people now are not interested in the traditional menu, they just ask what is on special today. In addition to this many restaurants have used the Groupon method to gain extra customers. Sites like Grabone, Livingsocial, and boardsdeals are mushrooming like never before and while they do attract 100 or 200 customers the poor restaurant gets practically nothing. I may stand corrected, but the way I believe they work is the company asks that you cut your normal price by half for the offer, then it takes 50 or 60 per cent of that smaller figure as its charge, leaving the restaurant with maybe 20 or 25 per cent of the normal full price. My last word on these sites is that if you are a regular user, you may like to know about a site that has been created, it is called www.mydealpages.ie, if you log on you will immediately see every deal on every groupon site in Ireland at that point in time.

Aniar’s top chef is Chef of the Year

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Head Chef, Enda McEvoy of Aniar Restaurant on Dominick Street was recently announced as Chef of the Year by the prestigious Bridgestone Guides.

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