Galway students Excel in International Irish Championships

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

A selection of students from Shane Fitzgibbon’s “Connacht Taekwon-do Schools” recently attended the International Irish Championships in Neptune Stadium, Cork. With representation from seven European countries, the standard was extremely high. The local group held their own however to bring back a fine haul of silverware. The Galway instructors who attended were Shane Fitzgibbon (Galway and Oranmore), Lisa Connolly (Labane & Kinvara), Sally Whelan (Barna) and Sandra Doyle (Loughrea). The results were as follows: Black belt results —Shane Fitzgibbon – Gold, silver, bronze; Cillian Howard (Oranmore) – bronze; Shannon Holland (Galway) – bronze; Kenneth Duignan (Galway) – bronze; Cathal Kilbane (Galway) - silver; Jason Costello (Oranmore) - bronze; Sandra Doyle (Galway) - bronze; Ciaran Doyle (Galway) - bronze. Colour belt results

Robert Walsh (Oranmore) - Gold x 2; Ronan Conneely (Galway) - bronze x 2; Brendan Kenny (Oranmore) - silver, bronze; Michael Conneely (Galway) - silver x 2; Fawad Noonan (Galway) - silver, bronze; Deirdre Smyth (Galway) - gold; Darren Costello (Oranmore) - bronze; Mark Buckley (Galway) - silver

Recycling your favourite pieces (part two): The dress

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Continuing on our journey to learn how to recycle our favourite pieces, this week I would like to show you how to transform your dress.

Recycling your favourite pieces

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Part one — the jacket

Get fit with a personal trainer

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

David Geler is a personal trainer who has represented Ireland in competitive international bodybuilding on behalf of the Republic of Ireland Bodybuilding Federation. To date he has won two national and one international title and he continues to represent Ireland on the international stage. He has become a role model for those who desire similar results and general overall fitness. He would now like share his knowledge with others by being their personal trainer.

Geler’s knowledge of personal training is based on 15 years of experience gained from rigorous workouts in the gym. His broad knowledge of training styles, supplements, and diet has taken him to the top of his sporting career.

Helping your child through play therapy

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Play therapy is an approach that uses the power of play to help children resolve a range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental issues.

If you have any concerns for your child in areas such as emotional and behavioural issues, parental separation, anxieties and fears, abuse and neglect, trauma, delayed or uneven development, nightmares, autistic spectrum, bereavement and loss, low self-esteem, communication difficulties, bullying, underperforming (academically, socially, culturally, or physically), or adoption or fostering issues, play therapy could be the answer.

Learning to treat yourself with compassion

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

You feel lonely and depressed. When you look inside you find an aching heart and a lack of hope and optimism for the days ahead.

Stylish ski gear

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Hitting the slopes in the coming weeks? Then you'll need some fantastic outerwear that won't break the bank.

The comfortable way to eliminate unwanted body hair

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

The array of laser technology throughout the world has been nothing short of miraculous, and over the past 20 years this field has continued to grow and expand with the continuing appearance of new technology.

Ten reasons to lose weight in 2010

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Have you ever been asked if you were pregnant, refused to go swimming, or avoided looking in the mirror? These are just some of the reasons why you should start your weight loss journey in 2010.

If you take up the challenge this month and join LighterLife, in just two months you could be nearly two stone lighter and well on your way to a healthier life.

GMIT — a tour of the hospitality and culinary arts department

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

I had often wondered just how big our local college of catering is, so with the help of Robert Dagger, head of the hospitality and catering arts, I was given the ‘tour’. I also met Gerry Talbot, head of hotel and tourism management. These two departments are what make up the school of approximately 900 students and 40 staff who are partaking in the many courses that the hospitality and tourism industry world require. I use the word ‘world’ as the skills are extremely portable and equally applicable in any corner of the globe. Many graduates occupy some of the highest posts around the world in hotel management and as executive chefs.

Back to basics for anti-ageing

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Going to extremes to cheat the clock has become the norm for many women when it comes to face creams and skincare. While in boom times treatments like Botox and microdermabrasion were growing in popularity, now with changing times we find ourselves getting back to basics.

Good health and wellbeing come with ease and convenience

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

The Ondamed® device is now exclusively available in Ireland through Galway practitioner Aine Delaney in Health and Herbs.

Ondamed is an electromagnetic biofeedback device. The word Ondamed comes from the Latin word meaning ‘medical wave’. The system works by induction, stimulating cells to give out energy signals, thereby rebuilding the electromagnetic fields of diseased tissues.

Look your best with Shelley’s

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Shelley’s Health and Beauty is a three storey, 12-room clinic located on Upper Abbeygate Street. It was set up by Shelley Murphy in 2001 and was the first salon in Ireland to specialise in the state of the art Ellipse IPL hair removal, skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction, and thread vein treatments to give a younger and more radiant look to the skin.

Shelley’s offers a wide range of beauty and therapeutic treatments ranging from basic to specialised waxing, manicures to gel and acrylic nails, tanning booths to air brush tanning, to more innovative and luxurious treatments such as spa facials and facial contouring anti-ageing treatments, massage/LaStone Therapy massage, body wellbeing therapies, and slimming detoxifying treatments. The salon is introducing the exclusive Minx Nails. Minx veneers are saucy, fashionable, dramatic, nail coatings that have become an exciting differentiator for high end salons. Minx is a new and glamorous way for women to extend fashion and to their fingertips through the superb choice available.

Improve your diet for the New Year

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

After the excesses of Christmas and the New Year many of us are waking up to the reality that it is time to embrace a healthier diet.

Daydream your way to better health

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

“Pay attention”. How often have you heard that command as you are firmly jolted back to reality from the world of fantasy?

Reasons to join Salsamania

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Salsa dancing is an excellent way to stay healthy and fit and who better to do it with than with an experienced, professional, dancer from Latin America. Vitor from Brazil and his colleague Anna have formed Salsamania Ireland (www.salsamania.ie), teaching salsa classes all over the country. He has danced with international and national companies such as Cois Ceim, and was awarded an MA in dance performance from the University of Limerick.

Six-week beginners’ courses in salsa and cha cha start this week in Cuba/Bar 903, and next Thursday, January 28, in Galway Rovers, Claddagh Hall. Discounts are available to people who do both courses. Improvers’ and intermediate classes are also available.

Style tricks to look good in the gym

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

If you look good when you are exercising, you will feel better and work out harder. Just follow these simple fashion guidelines to buy gym clothes that will make you look good, even after the most strenuous workout.

New clinic for Galway offers affordable laser hair removal

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Just opened in fabulously appointed purpose designed premises, the new Thérapie Laser Clinic is conveniently located in Shop Street.

The clinic specialises in laser hair removal. With nearly 10 years’ experience in Dublin and more than 60,000 procedures on record, Thérapie is already recognised as a leader in laser hair removal.

Get creative with Colorways

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Colorways is an online fabric and accessories store set up as a partnership between sisters Claire Ryan and Margaret Parish.

Start 2010 by making a positive change

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

If you have found it difficult to keep to your New Year resolutions, whether it is to quit smoking, stop eating chocolate, or to strengthen your willpower and determination to achieve your goals, you can succeed with the right support.

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