Last chance for reductions this season at La Maison Chic

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Discover one off accessories, furniture, sofas, lighting, and more at the La Maison Chic home sale. La Maison Chic, located at 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, is also offering free fabrics, paint, and wallpaper design advice in the shop by appointment only.

Galway Antiques Fair this weekend

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Antique dealers from all over Ireland will be at the Galway Bay Hotel this Sunday for the Galway Antiques and Collectables Fair.

Since the first fair nearly two decades ago, this event has established itself as one of the major antique fairs in the country, with the Galway event on a par with other cities such as Cork, Dublin, and Limerick.

Double discount savings at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Furniture Connexions’ double discount savings event on King Koil, Odearest and Respa beds ends this weekend at the company’s Briarhill (Ballybrit) showroom. Take time out to avail of the super annual reduction of up to 35 per cent off while guaranteeing superior quality and comfort, in the knowledge that you have an eight to 10 year warranty and are supporting the Irish economy by purchasing the top Irish brands in bed manufacturing.

Summer sale at La Maison Chic

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

La Maison Chic’s sale continues with 20 per cent off all stock for one week only. The shop is also offering free interior advice by appointment.

Brighten up your garden with Coleman’s

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Tuam-based Coleman’s Carpentry and Roofing has a wide range of products to give your home a fresh summer look. There are window boxes, three-tier flower displays, bench seats and tables, clothes lines, decking, and garden furniture available.

B&Q launches nationwide sunflower giveaway to get children growing

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

This Saturday (June 16) will see B&Q stores across Ireland take part in a great sunflower grow as they give away free sunflower plants to children and parents in a bid to get kids in the garden and growing.

The campaign, which is supported by celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh, will see all nine Irish stores giving away the free sunflower plants to children between 10am and midday. Community groups, including scouts and children from local schools, are also invited to pick up a free plant.

The future is growing

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

The future is growing, whether it be your own little herb garden in the kitchen or back garden shed, or a full grown vegetable plot in the local allotment or again in the back yard, the Grow Shop is here to help.

The Grow Shop can help those who have limited outdoor space to set up their small garden. The company specialises in indoor gardening, using the latest techniques such as hydroponics, the art of growing using no soil.

Bring the outdoors inside this summer

Thu, May 24, 2012

Planting season is upon us. Garden centres and DIY stores will be buzzing with people popping in to buy seeds and plants to transform their gardens from dull, wintry, places to bright summery spaces. This summer those who consider themselves to be green fingered may just be turning their hand to more than planting in the garden — they may be planting their homes.

Solar panel prototype wins Avaya prize

Thu, May 24, 2012

A final year student in electrical and electronic engineering has been awarded the Avaya Prize for the best final year project in the College of Engineering at NUI Galway.

The Cost Plus phenomenon

Thu, May 03, 2012

Cost Plus Sofas, which now has 23 megastores nationwide, appears to be bucking the recession trend. The company’s Galway store is located in the Terryland Retail Park facing the main Headford Road.

Ideal garden living from B&Q

Thu, May 03, 2012

Summer is a special time of year. The long sunny days offer opportunities to spend time with family and friends, enjoy days out, holidays, relish in finishing new projects, feeling at one with nature in the garden, and generally making the most of life.

Great new bed range at Better Bedding

Thu, May 03, 2012

You spend more time with your bed than with any other piece of furniture, so you probably realise the importance that a good bed can play in your life. Just as we take care of ourselves through our diet and exercise choices, so too should we pay attention to the importance of quality sleep to our overall wellbeing.

Moycullen child-centred garden to feature on Supergarden next week

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A child-centred garden in Moycullen will feature on RTE’s Supergarden on Tuesday next, May 1

Brigit’s Garden to unveil new visitor centre

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Brigit’s Garden will host a Sole of the Garden exhibition over the May Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate the launch of its visitors centre.

Fair City actress and VIP Style Award winner Aoibhín Garrihy was at the garden in Roscahill on Monday to launch the exhibition by planting flowers in a pair of her favourite stilettos.

Happy products for happy people

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Home Gallery has recently announced the arrival of Pip Studio to its Dundrum, Galway and Ennis stores. The brand, famous for its happy products for happy people tagline, has become extremely popular throughout the UK, Europe and more recently Australia. To celebrate the arrival of Pip Studio, Home Gallery is offering a free Pip Studio carrier bag for everyone who spends €30 or more on the Pip Studio range. This could mean the perfect gift for someone special or a special treat just for you.

Triple celebration with Furniture Connexions, King Koil and Odearest

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Furniture Connexions Galway has an additional reason to celebrate as 2012 commemorates the 30 year anniversary of Ireland’s premier bed brand - King Koil. It is fair to say that bed buyers over the years have recognised and trusted the comfort, quality, and reliability that is synonymous with the King Koil name. To mark the 30th anniversary milestone, two brand new models across the premium King Koil and Odearest bedding ranges are being launched by Furniture Connexions Galway.

The luxurious King Koil Pearl, features individual pocket sprung support combined with a fine cashmere wool filling, a natural product which will keep you cool in the summer and warm and cosy in the winter. The luscious velvet knit mattress fabric is super soft to touch and provides de luxe surface comfort. The flex top divan base includes a special offer for a limited time only of four free drawers. It is finished in a stylish chenille chocolate fabric, supported by contemporary wooden feet in mahogany finish.

Make your windows efficient with Energy Glass from Greaney Glass

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Are your windows energy efficient? This is a question that many homeowners may fail to ask themselves while insulating their home. A lot of people may be unaware that almost 25 per cent of all domestic heat escapes through windows and doors.

Energy Glass is a new subsidiary of Greaney Glass Products Ltd and it aims to provide a solution to inefficient glazing within your home by upgrading the glass in your existing window frames. This is a cost effective solution that involves the replacement of the old inefficient glazing without the costly and disruptive procedure of changing the entire window.

Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition a great success

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

The Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition, which took place in Leisureland last weekend, was a great success with a large crowd of visitors attending the event over three days. They arrived with their house plans and met with the professionals with the expertise and advice for building, extending, or renovating their homes.

Great value on attic stairs from Galway Carpenters

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Galway Carpenters was established in November 2006 by Karl Moore. The company quickly developed an excellent reputation, and it is trusted and highly respected for its services and the high standard of skills, knowledge, and workmanship the team provides. Whether it is a small or large project, Galway Carpenters promises to provide a fair, efficient, and professional service at all times.

Premium timber flooring from Sean Sheerin Carpentry

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Sean Sheerin is a specialist in the supply and fitting of wood flooring, including popular options such as herringbone, parquet flooring, oiled floors, and laminates.

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