Hidden gem in Oranmore – Spellman TBW really is a one-stop shop

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Spellman Tiles Bathrooms and Wood Flooring in Oranmore invites people to visit its showroom where they can view a wide range of wall and floor tiles, bathroom suites, and shower enclosures as well as a wide range of solid, engineered, and laminate flooring.

If you are renovating or building it can be very daunting, but at Spellman TBW you will find everything under one roof. Why not make an appointment with Sean, who with almost 30 years’ experience in tile and bathroom design can talk you through your plans and work with you to keep within your budget.

Mossy lawn? Get professional help from Greenhand

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

This has not been a great summer for the lawn. The seemingly endless rain recently has helped promote a lot of moss growth, and now is the time to think about dealing with it.

Get in shape for Christmas with Operation Educogym

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

As September rolls in and normal routines resume, wouldn’t it be great to have a new focus for the months ahead? Like it or not, Christmas is only a few short months away and if you have been meaning to get in shape but keep putting it on the long finger, it is high time you made the decision to start looking after number one.

The benefits of a healthy gut

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Let’s face it, the gut is a hard sell. You cannot see it and you have probably never given it much thought. And yet, it is probably the most exciting subject in health right now. We are seeing so many breakthroughs in our understanding of how the gut works, why it is important, and what it means for the future of our health.

You need adequate levels of good bacteria

Fix your metabolism to burn that stubborn fat on your tummy, hips, and thighs

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health, and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Sleep advice for the over fifties from Better Bedding

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Many older people experience a change in their sleeping patterns. They differ from the sleep of a younger person in the following ways: The older adult experiences numerous brief arousals in the night, more daytime napping, there is less of a drop in body temperature during sleep, and they prefer earlier bedtimes and earlier wake-up.

Happy birthday Curves — join free

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

To celebrate its 25th birthday, Curves is giving the first 25 new members the chance to join for free, a great saving so don't delay.

Bone and joint health at Strive Clinic

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

This week Strive Clinic has introduced the newest member of the team. Christina O’Connor is a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist and is a member of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP), a group of more than 1,100 physiotherapists who are recognised as having a standard of excellence in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Back health for back to school

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

As students are going back to school, discomfort may arise. Back pain is not just something that older individuals can experience. An inceasing number of young people are feeling discomfort in their backs, and much of it is from improper use of backpacks or having bad posture.

Are you struggling to lose the stubborn weight around your middle?

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Are you ready to make a positive, permanent change that will help increase your health and wellbeing? To assist you in your journey to better health and a better shape, why not join Glenville Nutrition's 12 week nutrition and wellbeing programme and learn how to ‘Lose Fat Around The Middle’, providing you with all the tools necessary to transform your health and shape for good.

Osteoporosis Clinic Ireland

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Osteoporosis Clinic Ireland has been developed to assist people with or predisposed to bone health issues.

Reprogramme your mind and Expand Your Life

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The mental health culture in Irish history has been a dark one, but this is rapidly changing. No longer are “get on with it” or “get locked up” the only options. Psychotropic drugs can help, but psychotherapy is still a mystery to most people.

Salerno class of 1987

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

In 1962, the Sisters of Jesus and Mary decided to set up a special class in their national school, Scoil Íde, in Árd na Mara. This class was known as ‘secondary tops’ and was designed to move the girls into secondary level. On September 1, 1965, the nuns opened a new secondary school in a house named ‘Salerno’ on Revagh Road, Rockbarton. They had 65 pupils. The school grew in popularity, the population increased, and there was no room for expansion, so the nuns found a new site on Threadneedle Road and moved into a brand new building there in 1981.

‘Love set you going like a fat gold watch’

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Week V
The morning, Sunday September 16, following dinner with Tom Kinsella, Ted Hughes had gone. He told his wife Sylvia that he was going to stay with Barrie Cooke, a painter, in Co Clare, and to go fishing for salmon. Sylvia was calm. She told Richard Murphy that she would meet Hughes on the Galway to Dublin train on Wednesday.

The morning, Sunday September 16, following dinner with Tom Kinsella, Ted Hughes had gone. He told his wife Sylvia that he was going to stay with Barrie Cooke, a painter, in Co Clare, and to go fishing for salmon. Sylvia was calm. She told Richard Murphy that she would meet Hughes on the Galway to Dublin train on Wednesday.

Painting and drawing classes at GTI

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Have fun this autumn, explore your creativity, and get back to drawing and painting with a group of like-minded people.

Sol y Luna School of Spanish for primary and secondary students and adults

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Sol y Luna Language School in Galway has been serving students’ needs for the past number of years and the testimonials from both parents and students speak for how successful it is.

Young and old can learn to swim

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Braemor Swimming Club has successfully taught pupils from the age of three to 75 years to swim. Anne is a fully qualified instructor and coach, former international and Olympic panellist swimmer with many years's experience helping nervous and not so nervous adults, teenagers, and children to overcome their fear of water and learn to swim competently.

Learn set dancing in Renmore

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Renmore Set Dancing Classes take place in Lakeview School, Renmore (just up from the g Hotel), every Tuesday night. The classes are a great evening's fun and are good for the body, mind, and soul.

Cregal Art autumn art classes

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Cregal Art will host a variety of art classes and workshops this autumn to cater for both adults and children.

Mindful self-compassion training

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Our evolved brain is more concerned with our safety and obtaining resources than with our happiness. This can lead to a narrowing of our perception. For example, if while shopping you are received well in five shops but the sales assistant in the sixth shop is unpleasant, what will you remember about your shopping trip later that evening, the five pleasant sales assistants or the unpleasant one?

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