Receiving the gift of life for Christmas

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

When Eoin Madden woke up last Christmas morning he realised he had been given the best present ever.

Style Counsel

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

With the credit crunch it has become more important to make a full use of your wardrobe. Revamping and recycling your clothes is fast, easy, economical, and fun. You can create unique and original pieces without breaking the bank. You may have a couple of items that are a few seasons old and you are willing to get rid of them. Think of the possibilities you have to transform them onto fabulous new pieces — all you need is a couple of tools, your imagination, and my guidelines.

Clothes you’ll love at Kiss Boutiques

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Visit Kiss Boutiques for stylish essentials and this season’s musts haves and you'll find something as unique as you, whatever your budget.

Hair removal doesn’t have to be the pits

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Zap, zap, zap - I’m really beginning to just love that sound, seriously. It is the blissful dulcet tones of hair being removed from my pits and I’m just loving it.

Hair removal doesn’t have to be the pits

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Zap, zap, zap - I’m really beginning to just love that sound, seriously. It is the blissful dulcet tones of hair being removed from my pits and I’m just loving it.

Dress to impress

Thu, Mar 12, 2009

Feminity and easy elegance were the keynotes of the spring/summer collection from Anthony Ryans which was unveiled at a charity fashion show at The Ardilaun on Monday night.

Clifden health show

Thu, Mar 12, 2009

A special event will take place in Alcock and Brown Hotel, Clifden, on Saturday March 21 from 10am to 6pm. Organised by Terri Conroy of An Bhean Feasa Health Store, the day will inform, inspire, and entertain with regard to all matters of health. Meet with complementary practitioners who will be offering information about how they can improve your health, treat common complaints, and some will be giving mini taster sessions so that you can experience the therapy. Therapies will include acupuncture, systematic kinesiology, bio- energy, Bowen therapy, pranic and ayurvedic healing, and the Dorn method.

Health & Fitness

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Fat is necessary for life but unfortunately many of us consume the wrong types of fat. Our intake of different fats has changed markedly during the last century. We eat far more saturated fats and vegetable oils which contain omega-6 fatty acids, whereas our intake of fatty fish oils (omega-3) has decreased by 80 per cent during the last 80 years. We eat much less fish today, so most of us suffer from a deficiency of omega-3 fatty oils.

Eat more fish… and demand Irish seafood

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

If you haven't been to the Galway market recently it’s worth taking a trip to see Gannet Fishmongers’ impressive fish and seafood display. Named for the famous fish-guzzling Atlantic seabirds, The Gannet team are experienced professionals whose mission is to get the people of Galway eating — and loving — fish.

Learn tai chi in Galway

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

With the increasing interest in the West in making healthy lifestyle choices, finding ways to destress and regain balance, tai chi is becoming a popular choice due to its physical and mental health benefits. Stress is widely regarded as the underlying cause of many illnesses and tai chi is designed to teach practitioners to relax and reduce or avoid stress.

Improved sleep patterns, elevated mood, confidence, and deeper inner calm through daily practice make tai chi a very popular exercise. Improvements in digestion and bowel function, cardio-respiratory function, immune system and cognitive function, physical and psychosocial improvements in MS patients, reduction of falls among the elderly, and beneficial reports by those with arthritic conditions and osteoporosis have all been documented.

Flower power

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Floral prints, bright stripes, and textured blocks of colour in clean cut shapes usher in Peruzzi’s cool yet feminine spring/summer collection.

BareMinerals at Brown Thomas

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

The world’s pioneer of mineral make-up, bareMinerals, will be available at Brown Thomas in mid March.

Mum’s the word

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Flowers, perfume, chocolates, cash, or a voucher for dinner at a nice restaurant? If you are trying to come up with a suitable gift for your mum for Mother’s Day and have a tight budget look no further than your local Aldi store.

It is offering a touch of celebrity lifestyle glamour with its designer brand fragrances (€24.99 each). Perfumes in the range include Brand Beckham’s “Intimately Beckham”, Sarah Jessica Parker’s “Lovely”, and the classic “Anais Anais” by Cacherel. If your mum has green fingers she will love the Zantedeschia/Calla Lily Kit (€12.99 each). It contains two bulbs, a root bag, compost, and a ceramic pot.

Buzzing with health

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

If you are battling a cold or flu or just feeling below par generally check out Manuka Health’s MGO Manuka honey.

Put a spring in your step

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

If winter has taken its toll on you and you feel weary and lack energy maybe you should consider getting a tonic to restore your lost vitality.

Competition

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

To celebrate the launch of Galway’s newest Lancôme department at University Late Night Pharmacy it is offering one lucky reader a professional skin analysis with Lancôme’s diagnosis machine in addition to a Lancôme hamper.

Lancôme experts will help the competition winner select a suitable skincare regime before presenting her with the free hamper of skincare products to suit her skin type.

Splash out at Brown Thomas spring beauty and fashion event

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Splashout, the spring beauty and fashion event, will take place from Thursday March 5 to Mother’s Day, Sunday March 22 in all Brown Thomas stores. The event will see a host of visiting international make-up artists demonstrating the hot colours and trends for face, nails, and body.

Elysium Day Spa shortlisted for beauty industry Oscars

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Elysium Day Spa & Laser Clinic, Moycullen, has been shortlisted to the final five for the IBPA Salon of the Year award.

How important is colour?

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

It has been proven that the human eye responds positively to harmonious colours. Colour is the first thing you notice when you see someone. Wearing the right colours for you can make you look better, healthier, and even taller! A trained colour consultant can show you what colour palette suits you best. During a consultation you will:

Great value at Belladonna

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

It was a great feat for leading Galway bridal shop Belladonna to have one of its stunning wedding gowns featured on RTE’S Afternoon Show last Thursday.

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