‘Breast cancer taught me to let go of minor irritations’
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
Ann Harney was 50 years old and in excellent health when she accidentally discovered a lump in her breast one Friday morning in February 2006.
Everything had been going really well for the mother of three grown up children who lives in Knocknacarra.
Read more ...Living with ADHD
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
Tom Creaven’s life flashed before him after reading a chapter about attention deficit hyperactive disorder in a book sent to him by his sister who was in America.
Read more ...Early diagnosis - key to helping ADHD sufferers
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
Rose Kavanagh of the Irish National Council of ADHD support groups which is based at Ballybane Enterprise Centre, believes the early diagnosis and treatment of ADHD is the key to helping sufferers maximise their potential and “reach for the stars”.
Read more ...What is ADHD/ADD?
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
A neurol-biological genetic condition, attention deficit hyperactive disorder/ attention deficit d isorder affects up to eight per cent of people. It is far more common in boys.
Read more ...Winter at The Purple House
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
The Purple House in Corrandulla is a wonderful venue for workshops, classes, and therapies. It is 15 minutes from Galway city. This ideal location in a rural setting has a large number of rooms suitable for groups of up to 15 or so. So what's on this winter?
Read more ...Galway’s newest Cosmetic department opens its doors
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
Galwegians are to be offered more choice when they buy their cosmetic and beauty gifts this Christmas with the opening of a new cosmetics department at University Late Night Pharmacy.
Read more ...Galway boutiques go online
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
You can now browse some of the best boutiques in Galway on www.irishboutiques.com
The Irish Boutiques website offers the most comprehensive list of chic boutiques in the country, including top Galway boutiques such as Okinara (Moycullen), Kiss boutiques (Athenry and Tuam), Pia (Loughrea), Squisito (Clarinbridge), Ail Ruin ( Clarinbridge), Demora Boutique, The Galway Hat Shop, and Sugar Pink Boutique.
Read more ...Accessorise it
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Are you a fashionista who is struggling with getting used to being a recessionista? Are you eager to get more from your wardrobe now that you have to tighten your belt because of the economic downturn?
Read more ...Getting shirty
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
The blouse is a staple item in every woman’s winter wardrobe this season. The bigger, the better so choose the voluminous version and then wear it with wide leg trousers to create show stopping style in an instant.
Read more ...Firm up your skin
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Is your skin looking the worse for wear as winter begins to bite? If so, the new Frankincense Vitamin A/C/E Revitalising Body Cream from REN (€45) may change all that.
This revitalising multi active body cream promises to leave skin hydrated and healthy. The makers say high levels of pro vitamin A from beta carotene and vitamin C from Calabrian oranges boost collagen formation and improve cell turnover to help restore skin elasticity and improve firmness.
Read more ...Debenhams up to 25 per cent off event
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Don’t miss out this season on the Debenhams’ up to 25 per cent off event. Save up to 25 per cent off *everything, including exclusive designers at Debenhams, from Wednesday November 19 to Friday November 21.
Read more ...Style Counsel
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Q: I recently bought a grey suit for work. I would like to be able to wear it for casual occasions. Could you advice me? Regards, David.
Read more ...Energie Fitness shortlisted for award
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Congratulations to Regina and the team at Energie Fitness for Women, Galway, who were nominated at the Annual Energie Fitness Evolution awards in Birmingham for Club of the Year (Energie Fitness for Women).
Energie Fitness Galway was one of just four clubs shortlisted for this award from the 78 Energie Fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland. This award demonstrates exceptional KPI performance and commitment to systems compliance and development and consistently meets targets in relation to bottom line profit and monthly sales targets. Unfortunately however, Galway just lost out to Plymouth.
Read more ...Energie Fitness shortlisted for award
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Congratulations to Regina and the team at Energie Fitness for Women, Galway, who were nominated at the Annual Energie Fitness Evolution awards in Birmingham for Club of the Year (Energie Fitness for Women).
Energie Fitness Galway was one of just four clubs shortlisted for this award from the 78 Energie Fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland. This award demonstrates exceptional KPI performance and commitment to systems compliance and development and consistently meets targets in relation to bottom line profit and monthly sales targets. Unfortunately however, Galway just lost out to Plymouth.
Read more ...Style Counsel
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Q: I love clothes shopping but I’m a lot more conscious of my spending since the economic downturn. Have you any tips for looking good on a tighter budget?
Read more ...Littlewoods Ireland does Gothic chic
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Autumn winter ’08 is all about dark colours and gothic looks at Littlewoods Ireland.
Read more ...Natural Serenity winner
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
The winner of a makeover, and bareMinerals make up and eye starter kits courtesy of Natural Serenity is Kirsty Talty, Quin, Co Clare.
Read more ...Twenty ways to declutter your home
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
Do you find it difficult to close your cupboards, get around your bedroom without tripping or find important documents in a hurry?
Read more ...Win a whole new look with Natural Serenity
Thu, Oct 16, 2008
Natural Serenity, located on St Augustine Street, stockist of exclusive top natural health and beauty products such as bareMinerials and Aveda, is offering all Galway Advertiser readers a free bareMinerials makeover.
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