The clean answer to skin woes

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

A range of natural organic soaps from Eco Galway, made from safe organic ingredients, using sustainable business practices, is proving very popular with suffers of chronic skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis.

Top ten anti-aging treatments

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The age-old hunt for a youthful complexion is always topical during the summer. We all want to look our best, and as the sun emphasises lines and wrinkles, it is a reminder that another winter has passed, and nobody is getting younger. Soaking up vitamin D makes us feel good, but the sun’s rays are also damaging the skin. With many recipes and concoctions for face creams, anti-wrinkle treatments, and surgical procedures, there is a minefield of products to choose from. Finding the right treatment, however, will have you feeling and looking young and rejuvenated. Here are 10 of the top anti-aging treatments.

Achieve that hair-free look with Laserderm

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

We have all wished for a body free from embarrassing unsightly hair. Now is your chance to realise that dream for summer. The Laserderm Clinic offers the most advanced method of permanent hair removal which is practically painless and removes unwanted hair quickly and effectively.

Razors, tweezers, torturous waxing and electrolysis — we've all gone to great lengths, not to mention suffering, in our endless battle against hair, but often we find that all this energy is wasted as the hair soon grows back.

Combat hair loss and scalp disorders

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

An itchy scalp is very distracting and can also interrupt sleep. Galway Trichology Clinic, the only trichology clinic serving the west, offers a range of specialist products which can be purchased in the clinic or online at www.trichologist.ie

Give yourself a lift

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The Aesthetic Laser and Cosmetic clinic situated in Galway offers the newest techniques for the successful treatment of cosmetic issues.

Give yourself a lift

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The Aesthetic Laser and Cosmetic clinic situated in Galway offers the newest techniques for the successful treatment of cosmetic issues.

Give yourself a lift

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The Aesthetic Laser and Cosmetic clinic situated in Galway offers the newest techniques for the successful treatment of cosmetic issues.

Connemara Cattery is a holiday home for your cat

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Connolly’s Cattery is a purpose built cattery just 10 miles west of Spiddal in the scenic Connemara countryside. The cattery has been designed and constructed following FAB guidelines to ensure the safety and comfort of your cat during his/her stay.

Pet holidays and grooming at Woofs and Wags

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Four-legged friends can enjoy their own luxury break while you’re on holiday and a professsional grooming service at any time with Woofs and Wags, a service based in Belclare.

Man pointed fake AK47 at people in city car park, court hears

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

A case in which a man pointed a replica Kalashnikov AK47 rifle out of a car window to induce fear in a number of people at a shopping centre car park has been adjourned.

Shock after Galway camogie player and husband die in US crash

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

An horrific road traffic incident in the US on Sunday evening killed a Galwaywoman, her husband and has left their three Irish children orphaned.

Dangerous driver reaches 210kmph and mounts path, court hears

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

A dangerous driver was travelling a such high speeds on a carriageway that a garda patrol car sruggled to keep up with it, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Inspector Sean Glynn told the court last Monday that in the early hours of November 3, 2008, Jason Golding had reached a speed of 210kmph on a carriageway with a limit of just 60kmph and that pursuing gardai could not keep up.

Harney has to go — TD calls for resignation as fears grow for cancer ‘centre of excellence’

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

A local city councillor is calling for the resignation of Health Minister Mary Harney in the wake of recent reports that further budgetary cutbacks would result in the loss of 60 beds, 126 staff and two theatres at University Hospital Galway.

Ballinfoyle man threatened to slit garda’s throat, court hears

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

A Ballinfoyle man who obsructed gardai before threatening to slit a garda’s throat was sentenced to six months in jail after failing to contest the charges against him at Galway District Court last Monday.

Coleman Kenny (26), with an address at 144 Ballinfoyle Park, Headford Road, appeared before Judge Mary Fahy charged with being intoxicated in a public place, threatening and abusive behaviour, and obstruction of a garda at Ballinfoyle Park.

Businesses and homes targeted in spate of burglaries

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

A well known restaurant was badly damaged in the latest in a spate of burglaries in Galway this week.

Volvo — the final figures show fascination drew unprecedented visitors

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Galway’s bid to stage another stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race has been boosted by figures just released of visitors to the Race Village.

Drunk found asleep on Supermac’s floor racks up 57th conviction

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

A man racked up his 57th conviction after being found fast asleep on the floor of Supermac’s and then becoming abusive to gardai when they woke him up.

Michael Mallon (33) with an address at 112 Renmore Park was brought before Galway District Court last Monday where he pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in a public place and to threatening and abusive behaviour at Supermac’s, Cross Street, on May 13, 2009.

NUI Galway to host international breast cancer conference today

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Multidisciplinary breast cancer care is the main theme of the second international breast cancer conference to be held at the Arts Millennium Building at NUI Galway on Thursday (today) and Friday.

Man faces sentence for possessing a shotgun

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

A Ballinasloe man faces the activation of a four year suspended sentence for possession of a shotgun after being found with a flick knife just seven months later.

€6 million sale of Tuam Herald not proceeding, confirm owners

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Plans to sell the Tuam Herald to the Alpha Newspaper Group have halted after the group bought a minority share in the newspaper.

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