Pamper those peepers
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
If your eyes are looking less than sparkling as the party season beckons check out Eyesential, a unique, non surgical gel that promises to temporarily erase bags, puffiness, fine lines and dark circles, in minutes.
Read more ...Beat the bugs
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Are you going into hospital soon but worried about superbugs, viruses and bacteria? If so, you may be interested in the bug beating Patientpak kit.
It includes sprays, wipes and a body wash containing a patented anti-microbial formula - the most powerful skin-friendly one available - according to the makers. The kit also includes surface wipes which will kill a wide spectrum of bugs and a hand sanitizing spray to leave your skin refreshed and free of microbes.
Read more ...Festive glow
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Fancy brightening up your skin in time for the festive season? Then, check out No7’s Highlighting Star Palette (€18) which promises to give your face a healthy glow.
Perfect for any skin tone, according to the makers, it has a soft peachy-rose base colour to warm the skin while highlighting tones of silver and lavender help to accentuate the cheekbones.
Read more ...Making faces
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
How can you stay at the height of fashion during the festive party season? By accessorising your most glamorous outfit with this season’s must-have make-up purse from Clarins.
Read more ...Look after your feet
Thu, Dec 04, 2008
During a typical day our feet endure a cumulative force of several hundred tons, with the average person, engaging in non-strenuous activity, walking approximately four miles per day or about 115,000 miles in a lifetime. All too often our feet are ignored, or squeezed into ill-fitting shoes in the name of fashion. The result for many people is sensitive or troublesome feet and difficulty in finding footwear to alleviate the problems caused.
Robert Lyons from Green Comfort Medical Footwear will be at Homecare Medical Supplies in Terryland Retail Park on the Headford Road from 10am to 4.30pm today (Thursday) to offer advice on footwear for problem feet.
Read more ...Twice the choice at Riah hair salon
Thu, Dec 04, 2008
Riah hair salon has been operating in Tuam for the past three years under the capable management of Jason Murray, but as business has grown Jason decided that it was time to introduce a new partner.
Read more ...Great results with Tantastic
Thu, Dec 04, 2008
Tantastic has launched the innovative VersaSpa™ automatic skin treatment system at its Prospect Hill premises.
VersaSpa, the world’s first patent-pending high-volume, low pressure (HVLP) automatic skin treatment spa, combines numerous healthy skin therapies with exclusive comfort technologies. With a completely mist-free application environment, an open, non-claustrophobic design, top-quality skin treatment solutions and features such as intelliSENSE™, EZ-2Breathe™, and Comfort-Dry™, customers can now feel relaxed, comfortable, and dry before, during, and after their VersaSpa experience.
Read more ...Fine dining at great prices
Thu, Dec 04, 2008
I heard through the grapevine that Stefan Matz, the executive head chef from Ashford Castle, had taken charge of the kitchen at the g Hotel. Stefan was the person who created the excellent value/quality menu at Cullen’s restaurant in the grounds of Ashford Castle and I wondered if he would bring a similar offering to the g Hotel. He is also responsible for all the kitchens at Ashford Castle and has many serious awards to his credit including the Georgina Campbell chef of the year in 2007. Suffice it to say that the g is now a must visit for all food lovers and indeed for anyone who perhaps looked in those glittering windows and thought “I can’t afford to go in there”. The main covers are priced at €19 to €32 and that includes your vegetables. That, my friends, is very, very, competitive, and an example of what is on offer is black sole with crab meat in a velvet crab sauce for €25, and venison with redcurrant cream and crisp venison mousse for €22. Starters range from €6.50 to €15.50 and include inventive dishes to suit every palate.
Read more ...Il Folleto brings a bit of Italy to Quay Street
Thu, Dec 04, 2008
New Italian restaurant Il Folletto on Quay Street really is little Italy in the heart of Galway. As you walk in the door straight away you are transported to a warm summer’s evening in southern Italy. The traditional rustic appearance and precise attention to detail really is something to behold. Nothing has been left to chance in creating a warm inviting homely Italian welcome. From freshly imported Italian cured meats, cheese, and pastas to full bodied or lightly fruity Italian wines from the extensive wine menu, everything is the real deal. Even the staff are Italian!
Read more ...The advantages of arnica
Thu, Dec 04, 2008
Do you suffer from muscular aches, pain, stiffness, sprains, or bruises? Vogel Atrogel arnica gel could be the answer, especially for those who prefer a natural, organic product. Arnica has been used for many years to ease the symptoms of muscular aches, pains and stiffness, sprains, bruises, and swelling after injury.
Read more ...Keep it natural with Cleo Cosmetics
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
The newly opened Cleo Cosmetics in Abbeygate Street, Galway, offers customers a wide rage of natural beauty products including mineral make up, natural soaps, relaxing bath bombs, moisturisers, body scrubs, lip balms, and massage oils.
Read more ...‘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.
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