Make a splash at a world record attempt with the Kingfisher Club

Thu, May 13, 2010

Would you like to help set a new Guinness World Record? In an attempt to break the Guinness World Record and build awareness about the vital importance of learning how to swim, Galway’s award winning health and fitness club The Kingfisher, RTE's The Afternoon Show, and the nation’s leading water safety organisations are joining forces to present Ireland’s largest swimming lesson.

Ireland’s largest swimming lesson will take place in the Kingfisher Club, Renmore, on Friday May 21 between 2pm and 6pm. The event will cater for all swim abilities from beginners to advanced with bubble blowing, back floating, and flutter kicking fun!

Shopping tricks to shop for mother of the bride/groom outfit

Thu, May 06, 2010

Whether you're the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom, shopping for an outfit for the day can be stressful. You may not have shopped for an outfit yet so here is where to shop and some shopping tips to get you going.

Pamper those peepers

Thu, May 06, 2010

It is being hailed as the biggest mascara story of 2010. The Falsies from Maybelline New York promises to deliver a false lash look to your own lashes.

Laid back looks for men

Thu, May 06, 2010

Buttoned-up styles for men, so important in last season’s collections, have taken a back seat to be replaced by a more unstructured laid back look this summer.

Waken up tired eyes

Thu, May 06, 2010

Dark circles under the eyes are a telltale sign of being tired. Whether due to working late, a night out or lack of sleep, the eye is one of the first places where tiredness takes its toll.

The magic of mud

Thu, May 06, 2010

If your Bank Holiday weekend was one long party your skin may be showing the signs of little sleep and not enough tender loving care.

Relax and rejuvenate at Annaghdown Seaweed Spa

Thu, May 06, 2010

Annaghdown Seaweed Spa specialises in pampering and relaxing treatments. The spa has put together a range of recession beating packages for parties, weddings, holidays, and special occasions.

Get yourself spruced up at the Laserderm Clinic

Thu, May 06, 2010

Spring is in the air and while the sun is playing hide and seek many of us are busy preening ourselves for the big upcoming summer unveiling and where better to complete this process than at the Laserderm Clinic.

Put your best foot forward with Avon

Thu, May 06, 2010

The first hint of sunshine sees us whip off our tights and boots and go barefoot after the long, cold winter. As summer approaches and holiday plans start to take shape, one of the first priorities is to make sure our feet are fit to be seen.

Shiny, healthy hair in a jar

Thu, May 06, 2010

Put the bounce and body back into your hair with this clever conditioning mask from Yes To Carrots.

Tips for picking the perfect summer day dress

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

The weather is hotting up, and so is the style! Picking the perfect summer day dress can be a little tricky. Summer dresses come in all shapes and sizes, and everyone can expect to find a flattering style among the pieces available in this summer's collection. As we are all looking for a dress that is easy, trendy, and enjoyable, here are my top tips to help you find it.

Want to lose weight and feel great?

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Zest4life is based on Patrick Holford’s Low GL programme. Patrick Holford is a leading nutritional therapist and is the author of some 20 books. Low GL has been tested and is backed by hundreds of scientific papers.

Evergreen to bring world renowned nutritionist to Galway

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

This May Evergreen Healthfoods will host a series of seminars on natural health in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway, with Dr Marilyn Glenville. A popular international speaker and bestselling author, Dr Glenville will give three talks across two days on Tuesday May 18 and Wednesday May 19.

Irish language summer camps launched

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Conradh na Gaeilge has launched this year’s new Irish summer camp schedule for County Galway.

Stepping stones to style for men

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

1. While you cannot buy style - it really is a combination of what you wear and how you carry yourself - you can make smart sartorial decisions which will ensure you look good, even if you are on a tight budget.

Lose weight for good with System 10

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Do you struggle for weeks to lose a few pounds, only to have the weight pile back on again once your diet ends? System 10, a new approach to weight loss, offers permanent results by speeding up the rate at which your body burns fat.

Healthy options at The Health Store

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Galway's newest health food venture, The Health Store, is situated in the Briarhill Shopping Centre.

Believe it and achieve it this spring

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

With so much emphasis on the importance of regular physical activity these days, we are more aware of the benefits of exercise than we have ever been. The Kingfisher Club can assist you in making exercise not only purse friendly, with membership starting from as little as €9 per week, it has also introduced a special welcome pack worth some €200 that will help kickstart your fitness regime. The fitness starter pack is available to the first 50 new members that sign up during April to avail of free classes and personal training, so no more excuses!

Rollercoaster

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Must have handbags for spring

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

This spring there are certainly plenty of handbags to pick from whether they are sleek, sexy, cute, or casual. Check out these must haves for this spring.

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