Ten pitfalls to avoid this Christmas

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Christmas is just days away and you are busy rushing around trying to get everything done. You still have to buy presents, do a grocery shop and organise a makeover to ensure you look great for the party season.

Parentline is there for parents over Christmas

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Parentline, the national support helpline for parents, has made arrangements to be available to parents over the Christmas period.

Parentline is a support helpline for parents. It is somewhere for parents to turn to — they will be given time and space to talk and be listened to in complete confidence and without judgment, an opportunity to offload stress and be given some information and guidance.

Wrap up this winter with EuroBead insulation

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

EuroBead, Ireland’s leading supplier of insulation services, offers a wide range of insulating products and there is one available to suit every homeowners needs. From cavity wall insulation to EuroFoam spray foam insulation, EuroBead can offer a product to suit your home and help you save up to as much as 50 per cent on your home heating bills.

Keep healthy over Christmas

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

To keep you and your family healthy this Christmas the HSE west has some safety tips:

Don’t let a cold sore come between you and the mistletoe this Christmas

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Everyone wants to look their best for the party season, but an unsightly, painful, and often embarrassing cold sore can get in the way of a great night out, and most importantly come between you and the mistletoe during Christmas. A Vogel's Bio-Propolis is a natural cold sore herbal remedy which can be used at any stage of the virus to soothe the attack, and also prevent the cold sore from replicating.

Charity urges Ireland ‘don’t wait for a rash’

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Up to 2.6 million adults in Ireland are risking death with the mistaken belief that the main symptom of meningitis is a rash. As the country finds itself in the peak season for the devastating disease, national charity the Meningitis Trust is campaigning to stop this deadly misconception.

Lose weight for life — breakthrough in weight loss only at Therapie

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

The statistics do not lie. A sobering 51 per cent of Irish men and 32 per cent of Irish women are overweight. As a nation we are getting larger and enjoying a less than healthy relationship with food. The Christmas period of excess, however enjoyable, confounds the problem and really tips the scales in January. Did you know that for the average Christmas dinner, with all the trimmings, you will consume 3,500 calories?

All you need to know about surviving Christmas… from drinkaware.ie

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

For all you need to know about surviving Christmas check out the drinkaware.ie Christmas Survival Guide, packed full of essential tips for lasting the pace this festive season.

Tasty treats

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Smoked salmon rolls with cream cheese and red onion

A safe and happy Christmas with safefood

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Christmas is a time for enjoying those traditional foods which make the time of year so special. And whether cooking for yourself, your family, or friends and relations, safefood has some tips to help you out this year for the safest, tastiest Christmas.

Things that really annoy me

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

There are certain things that I regularly encounter in the world of restaurants which just seem to make no sense, and when I mentioned a few of them to some friends they immediately had several to add, so if anyone is guilty perhaps you might consider the following.

Stylish winter cover-ups

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

A great coat is a must this Christmas season to take you from church to friends to family to town. Invest in a gorgeous, timeless, coat to last you for many Christmasses to come.

Introducing a pet to your new baby

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Animal shelter workers report that many people who surrender their pets cite a new baby as their reason for doing so. Yet many other families have successfully brought a new baby into their home and managed to keep and enjoy their animal friends.

Fashion favourites at Vida

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Vida boutique in Corbett Court has a fantastic range of everyday stylish clothing that will take you from the school run to work to evening, all without too much thought or effort. In Vida, you will be guaranteed a personal, professional, service with staff on hand to help and guide you.

One day sale at Aibheil of Adare

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Aibheil of Adare’s next one-day sale will take place on Saturday January 7, from 9am to 6pm. There is no appointment required on a sale day and with plenty of fitting rooms available, the queue times are not too long.

Going Irish

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Our European counterparts, such as France and Italy in particular, have been long standing pioneers of design. So much so both Paris and Milan have been the launch pad for many a great name including Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Tom Ford. However, as of late, our own shores have produced some of the best talent in the world of fashion who can more than compete with some of the more internationally known designers. Look at how well the likes of Paul Costello, John Rocha, Joanne Hynes and Orla Kiely have been internationally; with role models like these to look to, new Irish designers have the fashion world at their sewing machines.

Be spoiled for choice for fashion and gift ideas at Standún

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

If you are looking for the perfect outfit for a night out, the office party, or simply for Christmas Day, visit Standún, Spiddal, the unique shopping destination and enjoy a huge variety of clothing in the ladies’, men’s and children’s departments at sale prices.

Choose from the new collection of party dresses from Cocoa, Max C, and Darling in festive colours of red, green, purple, and lovely lacy numbers, all under €80, that will make you look a stunner for that end of term night out. For New Year’s Eve select a dress from Fran and Jane, Kali Orea, Elisa Cavaletti, or St Martin’s, all at discount prices and team it with a short or long faux fur or a wool coat in camel or red for those cold winter nights. Add a bag in tan, green, black, or navy from the Mischa Barton collection, a clutch from Fran and Jane, or a vintage bag from Newbridge, and a selection of nail varnish from Models Own to complement your outfit.

It’ll be men doing the housework as ladies head to The House to celebrate Little Christmas

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

Ladies, pass on the tradition of Women’s Little Christmas on Friday January 6 in The House Hotel from 1pm. The organisers are calling on all the ladies of Galway to invite a friend, daughter, mother, granny or any inspiring woman in your life along to The House Hotel where they will be celebrating the tradition of Women’s Little Christmas in style. Proceeds are being donated to the Galway Simon Community.

La Maison Chic opens la boutique

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

Renowned interior designer Laurent Billiet opened his long awaited and much anticipated interior design boutique this year. The boutique, located at 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, opened on June 30. It is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 1pm to 5.30pm.

New taekwon-do classes in south Galway

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

The taekwon-do teaching team of Shane Fitzgibbon and Lisa Connolly have started new classes in south Galway. For those new to the art, taekwon-do is a Korean self defence system/martial art which provides numerous physical and mental health benefits. Increased physical fitness, co-ordination, self-confidence, and mental concentration are just some of the reported benefits from students and parents alike. For more information see www.connacht-taekwondo .com/endorsements.html

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