Husqvarna has your garden wrapped up
Thu, Nov 24, 2011
From ride on mowers to lawnmowers, blowers, hedgetrimmers, chainsaws, and trimmers, Husqvarna Ireland has all your garden needs wrapped up. Husqvarna is a household name in Ireland and is known for its excellent design, attention to detail, and long lasting performance.
Read more ...Only the finest curtains and roman blinds at La Maison Chic
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
La Maison Chic’s new boutique, located at 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, Galway, is now offering free fabric, paint, and wallpaper design advice in store. The boutique is open seven days a week until Christmas with late opening on Thursdays and Saturdays.
La Maison Chic offers a free measuring and quote service for blinds, curtains, and upholstery. It is also a specialist in handmade curtains and Roman blinds.
Read more ...Winter-proof your home
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
EBS has issued tips for homeowners on how to avoid expensive home repair bills by being ready for the elements this winter, to coincide with its three months’ free home insurance offer.
The EBS ‘winter proof’ checklist deals with the most common dangers associated with the onset of winter such as safeguarding a home against cold, flooding, and storms. EBS is encouraging people to avoid a great deal of expense this winter by being prepared for whatever the weather may bring.
Read more ...Sia silk flowers at La Maison Chic
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
La Maison Chic has been selected by Sia flowers and gifts as its representative for the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Local company offers cold weather safety checklist for seniors
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Harsh winter weather can endanger the lives of older people. That's why Home Instead Senior Care, Galway’s largest home care organisation, has issued a winter safety preparation checklist to help seniors stay safe during the cold winter months.
Read more ...Cosy yet contemporary living rooms with Crown Paints
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
With winter fast approaching and that chill in the air we will soon be retreating inside to hide from the elements. During the winter months the living room should be a safe haven so your family can spend the cold nights indoors. Why not take the opportunity now to redecorate before the winter frost is truly upon us?
For many families the living room is a shared space where you can relax, watch some television or mull over the day’s newspapers. Creating a contemporary yet cosy living room can be challenging but you will reap long term benefits if done right. When choosing a colour scheme you are not confined to stony grays or bland whites as there is a wealth of colour options open to you. This winter look to jewel tones such as deep purples, jade greens and citrine yellows to achieve this look.
Read more ...Four thousand customers can’t be wrong
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Are you ready for this winter? We all remember the cold snap last year, weather forcasts are predicting another freezing cold winter ahead, so now is the time to ensure you and your family are kept cosy and warm this winter, by insulating your home with Ecoseal.
Read more ...Guarantee a comfortable winter with BetterBedding
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
As the cost of keeping the home cosy this winter keeps going up, BetterBedding have a cost-effective way of keeping rooms warm and cosy. Its new range of heavy fleece interlined curtains are perfect for windows of all sizes and patio doors and help cut down the cost of heating the home. The secret to thermal curtains is layers, multiple layers of fabric trap air and create invisible blankets of insulation to help stop draughts and reduce heat loss through glass.
Read more ...New Miele centre opens at Cunniffe Electric Expert
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Miele Ireland will officially launch its Galway Miele Centre, the fourth regional centre for the appliance manufacturer in Ireland, this Saturday. The Galway centre is run in partnership with Cunniffe Electric Expert at Riverside Commercial Estate, Tuam Road.
Read more ...Santa returns to Dunsandle Castle
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Santa will be returning to Dunsandle Castle, Kiltullagh, this December, along with Mrs Claus and their elves for Santa’s Castle 2011. This event, now in its third year, is gaining a reputation as one of Galway’s leading Christmas events.
Read more ...Tips on mirrors from Collection by Panfili
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Mirrors are the most powerful tools in making rooms seem larger. They can open up dark corners and not only create illusions of space but also provide optical surprises.
Read more ...Brighten up your home for winter at The Fabric Store
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Autumn/winter is well and truly under way at the Fabric Store in Terryland. A great way to start the season is to revamp your home with the latest fabric trends.
Read more ...Talking to children about separation
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
The decision to separate is a painful one for all concerned.
One of the most difficult things for parents to do is to tell the children. It is quite likely that they are aware that relations between mum and dad are not good.
Read more ...La Maison Chic launches its range of top quality Irish sofas
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Form and functionality are key ingredients at the heart of everything with La Maison Chic sofas and armchairs.
Read more ...Twilight Cinders will colour our autumn palette
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
A subtle and sophisticated autumnal violet is forecast to feature in homes this autumn — Dulux’s Twilight Cinders is an honest shade of great depth, which takes its inspiration from wild flowers and juicy berries. The colour incorporates the trend towards violets in deeper, richer shades and a need for colours which give a mellow, honest and relaxing hue.
Read more ...Brighten up your home for winter at The Fabric Store
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Autumn/winter is well and truly under way at the Fabric Store in Terryland. A great way to start the season is to revamp your home with the latest fabric trends.
The present weather conditions have us all down spirited, so why not get a new burst of energy and change your interior design? The Fabric Store has all the latest fabrics and ready-made curtains available in stock. Its array of pattern and colours will revive your senses and create cosy atmospheres on the long dark nights ahead.
Read more ...Autumn – the natural time to plant
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Just like the school year, the gardening year begins in autumn, which may come as a surprise to many. If 2011 has been a gardening disappointment for you due to the unfavourable weather, there is no need to wait until spring to begin improving matters. Autumn is the best time to plant.
Read more ...Great reductions on all old stock at McMahon’s
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
McMahon’s on the Tuam Road is having a massive clearance sale across the branch with all old stock reduced to clear.
Read more ...Galway man honoured at prestigious RDS crafts competition
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Oranmore resident Fergal Costello was awarded second prize in the furniture category at the RDS crafts competition. He also received the Duff-Tisdall award for innovative design and construction, which came along with a €500 cash prize. Costello’s winning entry, Tree chair, was the product of more than 200 hours of design and craft work. The chair was exhibited in the RDS during the Dublin Horse Show, and will be travelling around the country with the exhibition for the rest of the year.
Read more ...Farm tour to explore cooking and gardening in the Burren
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Clare Farm Heritage Tours will present the fourth walk in its series of summer events on Harry Jeuken's farm on Sunday September 11. Harry Jeuken will show his own garden on the day, where most years he is able to successfully grow a wide variety of crops outdoors, and he will also explain prehistoric cooking practices with two fulachta fiadh on his land. The meeting point for this walk is Gortlecka Cross near Mullaghmore and refreshments will be available at the end of the tour.
Harry Jeuken and his family came to Ireland and took up traditional farming in the Burren in 1997. Just a year after their arrival they set up two kitchen gardens, which have since brought the family a steady supply and wide variety of vegetable crops and a lot of experience in gardening and the conditions in the Burren. “While many people may think that it is very different to garden successfully here, I believe that the principles are the same all over the world,” he said. “The most important thing is to look after the soil properly by replacing every year what you (or your plants) have taken from it. This can be done by applying manure, compost, and even seaweed in the autumn time after the harvest.” He has been very successful with this concept so far and all of his gardening is done outdoors without the use of polytunnels or greenhouses. “We have had many good outdoor crops over the years and we accept also if some years a crop fails – this is all part of nature,” he added.
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