Spruce up your garden

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

You don’t have to do an entire overhaul of your garden to get it to feel fresh again. By making a few simple changes to your garden you can make it feel like new again, and even add value to your home.

Get the boutique camping look with B&Q

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Whatever festival you are planning to camp at this year, make sure you add a little boutique flavour to your pitch. You do not have to be a celebrity to achieve the boutique look. With a varied range of outdoor and camping accessories B&Q can help you achieve camping chic whatever your budget.

Galway volunteers urged to sign up for Build It Week in Haiti

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Irish NGO Haven, and George Hook, will visit Galway tomorrow (Friday) in an effort to recruit volunteers for the organisation’s Build It Week in Haiti. This will be the last time the event takes place in its current format.

Asthma Society ‘nose’ how to garden safely

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Up to 400,000 people with asthma also suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis), which is triggered by pollen, dust and spores. Allergies often deter people from enjoying their garden and that was the theme of the Asthma Society of Ireland’s ‘Treat not Trigger - the Asthma & Allergy Friendly Garden’ on show at the Bloom festival last week. The imaginative garden was designed by horticulturist, Fiann O’Nuallain, to highlight how better air quality and managing environmental triggers contribute to improved asthma control and a better quality of life in general for people with asthma and allergies.

Former captain of the Dublin football team, Colin or ‘Collie’ Moran who was diagnosed with asthma in his teens, was on hand to lend his support. He encouraged people with asthma to experience the allergy-friendly garden, which features landscaping in the shape of lungs, low allergy rated flowers and pleeched trees, signifying connecting airways

Excellence in nutrition education in the heart of Galway

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Everywhere you look these days you can see an increasing awareness of the link between good nutrition and wellness, and the evidence is mounting that disease can often be prevented, stabilised, or even reversed by changing how we eat.

Is your allotment the best in Ireland?

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

The RDS has announced the launch of the 2011 RDS Allotment Awards. Now in their second year, these awards have a total prize fund of €3,000 and strengthen the society’s commitment to promoting biodiversity in Ireland. Demand for allotments has never been higher, and the desire to grow fresh food at an affordable price is now stronger than ever.

Tea at the Rectory and tunes at the church

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

“You are all invited,” says the Rector of St Nicholas’, Archdeacon Gary Hastings. He has again issued an invitation to all in Galway to afternoon tea at the Rectory, Taylor’s Hill, on Saturday June 11, starting at 2pm, when the annual garden fete takes place in aid of St Nicholas’, and to attend tunes in the church on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8pm during the summer.

Tea at the Rectory and tunes at the church

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

“You are all invited,” says the Rector of St Nicholas’, Archdeacon Gary Hastings. He has again issued an invitation to all in Galway to afternoon tea at the Rectory, Taylor’s Hill, on Saturday June 11, starting at 2pm, when the annual garden fete takes place in aid of St Nicholas’, and to attend tunes in the church on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8pm during the summer.

Value, choice, and service at Spellman Tiles & Bathrooms

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

Spellman Tiles & Bathrooms in Oranmore is inviting people to visit its showrooms where customers can view its wide range of tiles and timber floors. The ground floor of the premises houses a great selection of bathroom wall and floor tiles, plus kitchen wall and floor tiles on display. There is a variety of colours and designs to choose from, and staff can offer friendly expert advice to help you choose the right tiles for your home.

Grow your own in any space with B&Q

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

Growing your own food is possible, however large or small your outdoor space. Use a window box, planters, or hanging basket, or why not try a vertical polantor, inspired by the B&Q Gold award winning vertical garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. The planter can be hung on walls or fences, has 12 planting holes plus planting space at the top for extra flowers, vegetables, or herbs. It really is that easy.

Go glamping with B&Q

Thu, May 26, 2011

Whatever festival you are planning to camp at this year, make sure you add a little boutique flavour to your pitch. You don’t have to be a celebrity to achieve the boutique look. With a varied range of outdoor and camping accessories B&Q can help you achieve it, whatever your budget.

How OLMI Design can help to design and organise your children’s room

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Do you think that your children need some space for their things? OLMI Design can help you with all these issues by helping to design a room perfect for your kids.

Homeowners improving rather than moving

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Continuing uncertainty over property prices has resulted in many home owners opting to upgrade and improve their existing homes rather than move and incur the cost of selling. One local company that has benefited significantly from this trend is Tobermore Concrete. Tobermore’s Paving and Walling Centre in Galway is an example of how innovation and a high level of customer service can lead to very strong sales.

Business as usual for Craughwell Furniture

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The project represents the latest in furniture showroom design, and promises to be a haven of inspiration and style.

JW Tools

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

JW Tools have been in the garden machinery business in Galway for over 25 years. Located in the Oranmore Business Park, the showroom stocks a range of quality garden machinery. Whether you need a lawnmower to keep your lawn trim or a hedge trimmer to keep your hedges neat, the staff at JW Tools can offer expert advice to help you pick the machine to suit your garden and your budget. The range of garden machinery also includes leaf blowers, chainsaws, lawn spreaders, strimmers, and powerwashers.

Modern Homes & Building Exhibition returns to Galway next month

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Galway Modern Homes & Building Exhibition will return next month to provide ideas, advice and inspiration for those building, extending, or improving their homes. The show will take place in Leisureland on Friday April 1 from 6pm to 10pm, and on Saturday April 2 and Sunday April from 12 noon to 6pm.

Marvin Architectural to host design open day this weekend

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Windows and doors specialist Marvin Architectural will host experts in areas such as interior design and architecture at its design open day, taking place at its showrooms in Liosban Retail Park this Saturday.

More than somewhere to park the car

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

With so much focus on outdoor living, the days when driveways were simply a place to park the car are now well gone. The design and style of driveways mean they can now transform your property, making a real statement and creating that much sought after wow factor. Investing in the great outdoors is now so important as people are improving their existing homes rather than moving.

Now is the time to invest in the perfect outside space

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

If you have decided to invest in transforming the outside of your home, now is the best time of the year to get started.

Galway-made natural weedkiller offers organic solution to weeds

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Irish Organic Weed Killer was developed in 2009 by Galway businessman Oisin Concannon. Conscious of the dangers of chemicals to children and pets, he was looking for a non-toxic weedkiller in his local hardware stores. He discovered that no 100 per cent natural weedkiller existed in the Irish market and set about developing a natural Irish-made alternative to chemical weedkillers.

He then set up Irish Organic Weed Killer, which developed and launched Ireland’s first 100 per cent natural weedkiller in 2010 and is now one of Ireland's leading brands in the herbicide market. Irish Organic Weed Killer first entered the market with a one litre ready to use spray bottle and has expanded its range to nine pack sizes spread across three different products. With the introduction of a new three litre pack size in a handy ready to use bottle, a three litre refill, and a 100 per cent natural path and patio cleaner, Irish Organic Weed Killer has cornered the market. The company now also produces 10 litre and 20 litre sizes to cater for the amenity market.

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