Fun, games, and entertainment with the Easter bunny and chicken at Turoe Pet Farm

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

When it comes to festive entertainment Turoe Pet Farm has lots to offer regardless of the weather with its vast array of indoor space. Easter at Turoe Pet Farm kicks off the spring/summer season when the animals are put back out on the farm to await the visitors who feed them as the stroll around the all weather nature trail.

Discoloured teeth

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

There is a perception that whiter teeth are healthy teeth. This is not always so, but even if you have healthy teeth you can consider many ways with modern dentistry to lighten them with bleaching and veneers. Below I have outlined some of the more common causes for discolouration.

Trauma: A knock to your teeth can kill the nerve and as the tooth dies, the nerve becomes darker and stains the teeth. Your dentist can advise you if root canal therapy is possible to keep the tooth and either internal bleaching or a crown will rectify the colour.

Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibitions returns to Leisureland this weekend

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

The Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition was launched recently by Mayor Hildegarde Naughton.

Enjoy your afternoon tea with Kilkenny

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Tea and cake has never been so stylish! The new Shannonbridge range at the Kilkenny store, home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers, has a fabulous range of dishes and teapots to help you host you the ultimate tea party. Available in Kilkenny’s 10 stores nationwide, this vintage-inspired collection has an array of quirky and pretty prints sure to brighten up your kitchen.

The Shannonbridge floral range has a retro summer feel and the dainty floral print gives a look reminiscent of “the good china”! The Shannonbridge Ivy Rose White, €39.95 and the Shannonbridge Sugar Bowl Ivy Rose White, €14.95 are a must have tableware combo. The Shannonbridge Two Tier Cake Stand Ivy Rose White, €29.95 is sure to inspire you in the kitchen – a great way to showcase your baking skills.

Get ready for great outdoors with Green Tree Designs

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Green Tree Designs has a great special offer to get you in the mood for summer — purchase any product over €500 until July 1 and be entered in a draw to win a see-saw.

Ten per cent off all year round with the La Maison Chic loyalty card

Thu, Mar 22, 2012

La Maison Chic has launched its loyalty club, offering customers 10 per cent back every time they purchase something in store.

Loyalty club members receive a loyalty card which gives back 10 per cent of total purchases for use in the store. Should you buy candles, curtains, a lamp, or tableware, no matter how cheap or expensive, you will receive 10 per cent to spend. Members also receive exclusive online offers as well as invitations to various retail events that are scheduled throughout the year.

Growing mattresses from nature at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Mar 22, 2012

The Harrison Bed Tailor Collection of eco-friendly natural mattresses from Furniture Connexions are handcrafted and tailored to the highest quality available today, with all natural fillings sourced from the Harrison Spinks farm. Pure new wool from the Harrison flock yields thick, strong, and resilient wool, which is a natural insulator, keeping you warm and confortable while regulating body temperature, proving perfect for mattress technology.

Mike McDonnell joins EuroHome team

Thu, Mar 22, 2012

Mike McDonnell has joined the team at insulation expert provider EuroHome.

All your painting needs at B&C Paints

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

B&C Paints has one of the most comprehensive ranges of paints of any major coatings company in Ireland, North or South.

This range includes some of the world's leading manufacturers such as PPG, Dulux, RustOleum, Tikkurila, Jotun, HMG, 3M, and Selemix.

Mindy Browne’s at La Maison Chic

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Mindy Browne’s Interiors, based in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, is an Irish-run business with more than 20 years’ experience in giftware and home interiors. Mindy Browne’s, sister brand to Genesis Fine Arts, has developed into Ireland’s leading giftware and home interiors brand. The company’s new range is now available at La Maison Chic, with 20 per cent off mirrors, lighting, and furniture until the end of March.

Give your house a makeover and save on your energy bills with EuroExternal from EuroHome Building Systems

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

EuroHome Building Systems will hold an information evening today (Thursday) on its newest product, EuroExternal external wall insulation.

EuroExternal wraps your home in warmth by keeping the heat within your home while reducing draughts. You can achieve up to 50 per cent savings on your home heating bills and grant aid is available from SEAI of €3,600 towards the overall cost. EuroExternal offers a comprehensive range of finishes to improve the appearance of your home, with no painting required for a minimum of 15 years. EuroExternal has been tested and certified by the SEAI and awarded NSAI certification.

Forty five homes in Galway found with high levels of cancer-causing radon gas

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Twenty three per cent of Galway homes recently tested for radon were found to have high levels of the cancer-causing gas according to figures released today by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII).

Add a splash of colour to your home

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Dulux is encouraging people to introduce some positive colour to their homes this year, in the form of firecracker red.

Home away from home — check out the caravan show

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

‘Check in two hours prior to your flight’, ‘no more than 15kg of luggage allowed’, ‘ensure some necessary hand luggage items in case of lost baggage’, ‘your hotel to airport transfer takes one hour please do not be late for pick up’ - just a few of the problems that can arise with package holidays. The Caravan & Motorhome Show which will be held at the RDS Simmonscourt from Friday January 27 to Sunday January 29 offers holiday makers an alternative to the pressures of the package.

Caravanning is now a popular holiday choice for couples and families and groups as they are fun, affordable, and give you the freedom to discover new places. This year the demand for caravanning and touring holidays has risen dramatically as more people discover the great benefits, freedom, flexibility and adventure that they can bring.

Parentline is there for parents over Christmas

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Parentline, the national support helpline for parents, has made arrangements to be available to parents over the Christmas period.

Wrap up this winter with EuroBead insulation

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

EuroBead, Ireland’s leading supplier of insulation services, offers a wide range of insulating products and there is one available to suit every homeowners needs. From cavity wall insulation to EuroFoam spray foam insulation, EuroBead can offer a product to suit your home and help you save up to as much as 50 per cent on your home heating bills.

Keep healthy over Christmas

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

To keep you and your family healthy this Christmas the HSE west has some safety tips:

It’ll be men doing the housework as ladies head to The House to celebrate Little Christmas

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

Ladies, pass on the tradition of Women’s Little Christmas on Friday January 6 in The House Hotel from 1pm. The organisers are calling on all the ladies of Galway to invite a friend, daughter, mother, granny or any inspiring woman in your life along to The House Hotel where they will be celebrating the tradition of Women’s Little Christmas in style. Proceeds are being donated to the Galway Simon Community.

La Maison Chic opens la boutique

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

Renowned interior designer Laurent Billiet opened his long awaited and much anticipated interior design boutique this year. The boutique, located at 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, opened on June 30. It is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 1pm to 5.30pm.

After six successful years, Billiet’s interior design business, La Maison Chic, has taken the next step. “I found many clients saying they wished they could pick up the objects I chose for their houses all the time, and I always wanted to share my favourite designers and picks with a wider audience, so I’m excited to be able to showcase them now in my very own boutique,” he said.

Deck the halls

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Soon it will be time to raid the attic for boxes of tinsel and trinkets and embark on the annual decorating ritual. While we can’t help you unravel the fairy lights, here are a few tips to make decorating more fun and less about finance this year.

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