Essential tips for a healthy takeaway meal experience

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Of course, lots of food in restaurants is healthy, but restaurant foods tend to be higher in fat, the portions can be bigger, and they offer you tempting foods that you simply would not keep in your kitchen at home.

Pelvic physiotherapy can give great relief from bowel symptoms

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

We all know the dreadful feeling of needing the bathroom suddenly to empty our bowels while having coffee with friends or while out shopping, and how humiliating and embarrassing it is to be caught short and pass stool. Imagine the awful feeling with an overwhelming urge to empty your bowel and not making it to the bathroom on time. Worse still is the fear of not being able to control wind or gas.

Launch of Schools’ Fitness Challenge highlights the power of exercise

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

The recent launch of the 2020 Irish Life Health Schools’ Fitness Challenge highlights the importance of physical activity for better cardiovascular and mental health among young people.

Pelvic physiotherapy can really help menopause symptoms

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

We all know the dreadful feeling of sneezing or coughing suddenly while having coffee with friends or while out shopping, and how humiliating and embarrassing it is to be caught short and leak urine. Imagine the awful feeling with an overwhelming urge to empty your bladder and not making it to the bathroom on time. Worse still is the fear of faecal incontinence.

Help is available to give yourself back your freedom without fear of leaks or prolapse.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

Guaranteed inch loss at Ardrahan Laser Lipo

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Are you struggling with a post C-section baby pouch, or do you find it difficult to lose fat from your hips (love handles)? Do you have stubborn exercise-resistant fat that, despite endless trips to the gym, just will not go away? Then Ardrahan Laser Lipo may have the answer for you.

Connacht and Irish Rugby Internationals highlight the importance of clear vision on the field

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Irish Rugby internationals Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan took advantage of Specsavers’ latest hospital-quality technology ahead of the Guinness Six Nations to help ensure they are at the top of their game.

Discover who you are, at any stage of life’s journey

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

A mountain is sometimes used as a metaphor for life. On the climb of life, we encounter many stages and challenges along the way.

Choosing the best mattress for lower back pain

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The importance of sleeping on a suitable mattress cannot be underestimated. Sleeping on an unsuitable mattress can cause or worsen lower back pain. Adequate support from a mattress is necessary to keep your spine in alignment and will help with poor sleeping posture and muscle strains.

A mattress that provides both back support and comfort can help to reduce lower back pain as it allows the structures of the spine to rest and rejuvenate during the night.

Wedding trends for 2020

Wed, Feb 05, 2020

So your other half has got down on one knee and made you the happiest person in the world. But now it is time for the real excitement to start - the wedding planning. All couples want their big day to be special but it is without doubt an event that takes lots of planning. Here are some of our top tips on how to mark what should be one of the most enjoyable and memorable days of your life for 2020.

Beyond Veganuary — what happens next?

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

For some, the idea of doing Veganaury was the beginning of a new lifestyle and the perfect feel-good start to 2020. However it may have become more difficult than first thought, some would have fallen at the first hurdle in the opening week in January, or at the first visit to a restaurant. So, as Veganaury ends for another year, what happens next?

For those who struggled in January, the transition may have been too much too soon. If you cannot go full vegan straight away but still want to embrace the vegan lifestyle, how about taking a softer approach? Some people find relying on vegan alternatives and convenience foods very helpful in easing the transition to veganism. At Evergreen we stock plenty of vegan friendly food and supplements to help you on your way.

Don’t let unwanted facial hair ruin your confidence

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Unwanted facial hair is a major concern for women of all ages and the idea of never having to wax, pluck, shave, thread, or bleach ever again is extremely enticing. This has caused many women to seek laser hair removal in the hope of saying goodbye to their unwanted hair.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Pelvic physiotherapy can really help menopause symptoms

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Mindset and Manifest workshop in support of Rosabel’s Rooms

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

TV stars Jenny Buckley and Andrea Hayes will be joined by Dr Niamh Flynn to host a one-day intensive confidence and success workshop in the Galway Clinic this Saturday, February 1. On the day these businesswomen will share how they have claimed personal power, created positive changes, and applied these skills to help their careers.

This event is hosted in support of Rosabel's Rooms, a child loss project established with The Irish Hospice Foundation in memory of Gary and Suzanne Monroe's daughter, Rosabel, who passed away tragically in 2017.

The secret is in the silk

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Have you heard of the anti-ageing beauty benefits of a 100 per cent mulberry silk pillowcase? Cotton pillowcases can often ‘grab’ the skin, resulting in the formation of lines and creases. Silk, on the other hand, due to its soft surface means there is little to no friction when our heads move on the pillow. This can reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and potentially lessen the formation of further ones.

An event for budget-conscious brides

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Shopping for your wedding dress is a very special experience. Filled with emotion, it can seem overwhelming trying to find the perfect gown. These days, you don't have to spend a lot of money to look amazing on your wedding day. Budget-conscious brides on the hunt for stylish but affordable wedding dresses are in for a real treat with the Agnes Bridal 2020 Collection, exclusive to Belladonna Bridal.

Awards for Galway Designers at Showcase 2020

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Showcase Ireland 2020 was held at the RDS, Dublin last week. This four-day trade show is the leading Gift Show in Ireland with more than 450 craft and designer exhibitors attracting over 5,000 domestic and overseas buyers. Two Galway designers Berina Kelly and Lynsey De Burca were presented with awards for their exceptional products.

Club Siúlóide Mhaigh Cuilinn/Moycullen Walking Club

Mon, Jan 27, 2020

Club Siúlóide Mhaigh Cuilinn/Moycullen Walking Club was formed in October 2010. We organise ‘Rambles’ and ‘Hill walks’ on alternative Sunday’s. To date, we have walked over 3000 km and climbed over 200 peaks throughout Connemara and the Burren. New members always welcome. If interested, pm, Moycullen Walking Club Facebook page or email, [email protected].